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  1. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Thanks for all the advise ladies! While I was still "losing" I had limited my syns to about 5 a day. Now that the breaks are off, so to speak, I`m starting to panic a bit. I`ll try to keep an eye on things while my head catches up with my weight loss. I love being able to buy size 8-10 clothes...
  2. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Been struggling the past few days to keep my syns under control. Suppose it`s because I`m at target and not at the "losing" stage anymore. I`m restarting the food diary I do at home. Any more suggestions? I don`t want to undo all my hard work.
  3. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Weighed in yesterday with a half pound loss!! Despite an off plan weekend last week, so really pleased! Going to start planning ahead for Christmas very soon, food-wise I mean. I always find it a bit of a trial. Hubby will always say he doesn`t want to buy very much. Then the week before the...
  4. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Hope you have a fab time in Glasgow! Your MIL sounds very much like my own mother. Impossible standards and just making herself miserable in the process. I bought two Countryfile calendars, as advertised on the BBC programme. There`s some lovely animal photos. Did I get a thank you? No! Her...
  5. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Been AWOL for a few days as hubby had a school reunion (40 years) and we had to stay in a Travelodge, so service station food. (not good) At the event there was only deep fried nibbles like kfc style chicken, onion rings and breaded mushrooms. Feel really sluggish now, dreading weigh in on...
  6. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Back from our weekend away. It was hubby`s school reunion (40 years). Not my cup of tea but he enjoyed it. We stayed in a Travelodge while we were away, so it was service station food most of the time, not good. No SW friendly food at the event either. Mostly deep fried nibbles like onion...
  7. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    I don`t have my own scales but I do weigh myself in Boots in town once a week. Usually the day before group, so that there are no real surprises. It`s never exactly the same as the group`s scales but it gives me a rough idea. I too have lost 2-3 stone several times but this time I`m determined...
  8. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    I had 5 pieces every day for 5 days. Made cakes with it and chose recipes that needed 5 pieces. So I had a whole cake every day! I`d had scan bran before as crispbread and didn`t like it. So felt the need to disguise it a bit. Having it in cake made it a bit more palatable!
  9. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    I found the last few pounds really difficult to lose. So I bit the bullet and had scan bran. Not exactly my cup of tea but it did the trick! I read up on how much water you`re supposed to have to flush out your system (sorry!). So, I had scan bran every day for five day and 4-5 litres of water...
  10. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Forgot to post yesterday. 0.5lb loss. So just under my target weight. Ideally would like to be at the bottom end of the range. We`re away next weekend so I`d like a bit of wriggle room!
  11. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    First target weigh in this morning! EEK!
  12. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Happy birthday for tomorrow! Great loss for * week!
  13. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Hope you don`t need to revisit the dentist! I`m already in my autumn/winter clothes. as it gets colder, I wear more and more. Congrats in advance for your diamond award! I have my first target weigh in on Saturday. I plan to continue going every week where possible. I want to stay on track!
  14. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Must admit I'm nit a fan of scan bran either but I'm prepared to give it a try. Chicken casserole in the slow cooker for dinner. Using the remaining chicken from yesterday's roast.
  15. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Don`t know what`s the matter with me! While I do feel the cold generally, socks, boots, hats etc already. I don`t feel the cold at night. Don`t really get night sweats, just very warm. Still have a 4.5tog duvet but still very warm. Even sleep in the nuddie!! Can`t escape to another bedroom...
  16. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Been having scan bran instead of syns this week. Need to try to sort out my digestion so hoping this will help.
  17. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Thanks Jaffa! Yes I did get a slim for life book. I`m having another hexb to see how I get on. It just seems a bit scary now I`m not at the "losing" stage!
  18. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    How do you folks maintain your target weight? As a newbie on this thread, I`d appreciate some advice. Been told to have another healthy extra. But I`m sure everyone is different.
  19. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    I can finally join this thread officially!! Had a 2lb loss to leave me at target. Now 8st11.5lbs!! I`ll introduce myself briefly. I`m Annette. I have 3 children and 10 grandchildren. Hence I`m GrannieAnnie!! Did get to target about 3 years ago at 9st7lbs but fell off the wagon. Rejoined SW in...
  20. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Weighed in this morning with a 2.5lb loss. So I`m now at target!! WOOP!! WOOP!! Now 8st11.5lbs!!
  21. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in this morning with a 2.5lb loss!! That means I`m at target!! WOOP! WOOP!! Now 8st11.5lbs!!
  22. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Even though I`m very close to target, I`m finding it difficult to focus on the plan. It`s been hard to ignore sweet, sugary things. :( I seem to trying to sabotage my weight loss. Almost like I don`t want to get to target!
  23. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Wow! You`re gonna be busy! Well done on both. I`m sure you`ll be fine. Finding this week a bit of a struggle. Even though I`m only a couple of pounds from target, I`m finding it difficult to focus on the plan.
  24. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    Have we got an October challenge yet?
  25. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Can`t join you target members this week :( After a great week last week, an STS this week :( I have been a bit poorly tho, I`ll use that as an excuse!
  26. GrannieAnnie

    delete please xx

    There's an Irish thread on the overseas sub forum. Loads of girls there!
  27. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Not been feeling too good this week. Had an upset tummy :( Struggled to stay to plan. I`ll be surprised if I have a loss at weigh in tomorrow :(
  28. GrannieAnnie

    Can't afford to eat healthy - what do we all think of this?

    Don`t suppose "fat girl" and "pseudo-fat girl"(Katie) have to take two buses to get to Aldi with a shopping trolley and carrier bags? I have to do it every week and it takes several hours. I have to go to Aldi twice as I can`t carry everything all at once. I get what`s known locally as a...
  29. GrannieAnnie

    Can't afford to eat healthy - what do we all think of this?

    Katie Hopkins is only there to promote herself. As for her "friend", she gives those of us on benefits a bad name. It`s hardly surprising that there`s a lot of folk who see benefit recipients as scroungers (although I feel some are!). Since my OH had his brain op 5 years ago, I`ve had to give up...
  30. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    You said the "C" word!! I took some of my own advice after the festive season last year and set up a savings scheme. I have a credit munion account. Within that account you can have what they call "jam jar" accounts, as many as you like. A bit like a piggy bank. So that you can save up for...
  31. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Many thanks for the kind comments:) Hoping to introduce myself properly on Saturday!
  32. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Thanks Deb! You`re doing really well! I sent Kim a PM a couple of weeks ago. She`s fine, just very busy. She did say that she would post here before she went on holiday to Bahrain. Later this month, I think. It`s been very quiet on here for ages. Must admit I tend to have a look most days but...
  33. GrannieAnnie

    How are you target members doing out there?

    Hoping to join this thread officially soon. Weighed in today at 8at13.5lbs. Just 2lbs from target!!
  34. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Weighed in at group today with a 2lb loss. Now 8st13.5lbs. Only 2lb from target. Trying to go easy on the junk seems to be doing the trick!! Hope everyone is doing ok
  35. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in this morning with a 2lb loss! :) Now in the 8's - just. Weighed in at 8st13.5lbs!! Just 2lbs to target?
  36. GrannieAnnie

    Soup

    I got mine off ebay and it arrived yesterday. Can`t wait to try it out. Gonna see if there`s any copies left of the soup recipe book when I go the group.
  37. GrannieAnnie

    New hifi light!

    Can`t wait for group on Saturday!!
  38. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    I found the real savings were on non-food items. Stuff like washing powder and kitchen towels. My local Aldi and Iceland are next door to each other. Get Aldi`s washing powder, I found it`s just like persil. Kitchen towels and toilet rolls from Iceland at £1 each. Iceland`s Petal toilet rolls...
  39. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    Granted not everything in the cheaper range is ok but you don't know til you try them. If you really need to economise like we do then it can be a great help. OH is disabled & I had to give up work to care for him. Sometimes our finances dictate what we can buy. The finest range is one we can't...
  40. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Feeling better this week about shopping. Using up what`s in the freezer before I do a proper shop again. Only things I`ll need this week is milk and bread which I`ll get from the corner shop. Less likely to spend a lot. Just in and out for the milk and bread. Means I`ll have to use frozen veg...
  41. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    How awful!! Hope you get it sorted!!
  42. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    I did the challenge ages ago. Didn`t tell OH that I was using standard or value ingredients. While on most of them you couldn`t tell the difference taste-wise. You certainly could when it came to paying the bill!! OH was previously convinced that "you get what you pay for". Not any more. Often...
  43. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    Try the website SAYNOTO0870. They usually have landline alternatives. I bank online and they have a premium rate number advertised. I`ve used that website and used the landline recommended. Hope it helps.
  44. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Worked really hard this week and tried to stay on track. Lost 0.5lb Seemed a lot of hard work for half a pound. Now 9st 1.5lbs
  45. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Can't do quotes on my phone. That was a lovely text from your consultant. Very true! I'm sure you'll be able to sort out your problems with sugar. The main thing is you've identified it. We all rebel from our mums. Even when we know they are right. I'm sure your mum knows that you realise she...
  46. GrannieAnnie

    1st Weigh in today....and feel sick!!!

    I`ve taken to having gin and diet tonic. Far less syns than wine. It took me ages to realise that I could eat as much as I do and still lose weight. In fact, I`ve found that if I don`t make time to eat that`s when I either maintain or gain!! I`m sure weigh in will be fine. Good luck!!:)
  47. GrannieAnnie

    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    Took the same style skirt into the changing room at Next in three sizes. The 12 and 10 were too big. The 8 was a bit tight, but I got into it and the zip does up!! Also went for a bra fitting at M&S. Last time I was measured I was a size 14/16 and took a 36E bra. Now I`m a 34F. Never been an F...
  48. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Determined to lose the 1lb gained while away. Brekkie Muller light and half a melon Snack Pineapple and natural yogurt Lunch Jacket potato with prawns, apple and banana Dinner tonight will be baked cod with new potatoes. Not sure what veg yet
  49. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    Don't remember seeing a soup challenge! Def wanna join! Gonna buy a soup maker on ebay this week. I'm not very good with a stick blender. Soup ends up all over me and the kitchen! Not a pretty sight!! :)
  50. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    I`m sure you`ll do it!! You can polish your halo in three weeks for being so clever!!
  51. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    Oh dear, and easy mistake to make. Hope it`s gonna be ok. That`s partly why I have everything on direct debit. I know it means I`m paying every month but it keeps me on track.
  52. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Hope the dress fits, Sweetie. I`m sure you`ll look stunning!! You`re right about craving healthy food!! Came back feeling very sluggish and gross. Was really surprised at weigh in yesterday, had only gained 1lb!! Dinner today 5% mince with onion, mushrooms, carrots and peppers in passata...
  53. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in yesterday, put on 1lb. Not bad considering I was away for a week. Straight back on plan. Well done Beckie!
  54. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    Yeah, had a great time thanks! Been there before. It`s a lovely place and the staff are very helpful and friendly. Brill news on the premium bonds.Pity it wasn`t the jackpot!! :)
  55. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    Back from my break and have actually got some money left!!
  56. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Back from my hols!! Afraid I had junk food overload!! :cry: Even though I tried to pick healthy, sw friendly things from the menu it seemed like everything was against me. If it wasn`t swimming it butter, there was loads of dressing :(
  57. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Welcome back! Back from my hols. Hoping I haven`t gained too much. Tried to eat healthily but it seemed like everything I ordered was either swimming in butter or had loads of dressing. Damage limitation at WI tomorrow!!
  58. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in earlier. Reporting a 0.5lb loss. Hoped for more but better than a slap in the face with a wet fish!! Now weigh 9st1lb 3.5lbs to target!!
  59. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    Well, I`m on hols on Monday and already in holiday mode. Hope I don`t undo my hard work foodwise!! Got my spending money all sorted in advance so don`t need to dip into my wages that went into the bank today. That should help towards saving in September!!
  60. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Gave in and had a freddo yesterday :( I`m in holiday mode too!! It`s only for a week but I feel I need it. Will do my best to stay on plan while I`m away, don`t want to undo all my hard work.
  61. GrannieAnnie

    The cost of shopping!!!

    Much as I love my fruit, there`s a part of me that can`t wait to start making soups again! Usually speed soup as I`m no great cook. Want to get a soup maker next month when I come back from hols!!
  62. GrannieAnnie

    SLOW COOKER RECIPES

    I`d be lost without my slow cooker in winter. Tends to be the basic beef or chicken stew. Need to trawl through the recipes to get inspired!! Now all I need is a soup maker. Have tried to use a stick blender but it tends to splatter all over the place!!
  63. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Sorry I`ve not posted recently, life has a habit of geting in the way!! Am getting really fed up with "do-gooders" you come across in town. My OH uses a wheelchair as he`s only able to walk short distances. Twice this week we`ve had total strangers try to "help" us. Practical help, we don`t...
  64. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    How are you after the panic atack and black out? Feeling better I hope. Glad you found the dress you wanted. I`m sure the pesky 2lbs will be gone in no time!!
  65. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    I`m sure you`ll do it Nikki. Your stats have been amazing! Some of us are back online, but we`re still a bit thin on the ground. Where is everyone? Not heard from Kim for ages!!
  66. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    No prob! The more the merrier!! :D
  67. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Christmas challenge! Post your starting weight, what day of the week you weigh in and how much you`d like to lose by Christmas.
  68. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Starting weight 9st1.5lb 4lbs to go to target of 8st11.5lbs
  69. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    I have to treat OH like a child and tell him we have less money than we really have. Otherwise he'd spend every last penny. We have a bills account only in my name. He no longer has a bank account, his money goes into my account. He's caused no end of problems in the past which I only got...
  70. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    You said the 'C' word! Seriously, it's good to plan ahead if you can.Having said that, I set up a savings plan in January to ease the pain! I'm still hoping not to use the whole amount so that the remainder can go in the holiday fund.
  71. GrannieAnnie

    September Money Challenge

    I know there`s a few days left in August but I thought I`d set up a September money challenge!! I`m on holiday the first week of the month but have already saved my spending money and don`t intend to dip into the housekeeping! :) On my return I intend to save with a vengance. Everyone`s...
  72. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    How`s everyone doing now that we`re in the last week of the month?
  73. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Didn`t do too good on the junk today. Had a Freddo and a packet of Velvet Crunch. They were nice tho!! :D
  74. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in at group this morning. Now 9st1.5lb Only 4lbs from target. Just a small amount left to lose but there`s no real hurry.
  75. GrannieAnnie

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    When I was in Morrisons recently, I saw one woman with a large handful of coupons and about six or seven kids ( about 10 years old and upwards). She sent each one into the shop with a couple of coupons each. Each kid used one coupon, came out to mum with the stuff and went back in, using a...
  76. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Just echoing what bubble said. You`ve so much to look forward to. You`ve also done so well in controlling the junk. I`m sure this week will be successful. Managed another day without junk!! Haven`t had any syns but feel really full, so not going to bother today. I know the plan is for free...
  77. GrannieAnnie

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Same here. Thought I`d made a mistake at first :cry:
  78. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Well, I went to the newsagent to get a paper. Expecting to get a voucher for Morrisons. But there was nothing!! Only a £3 voucher for Poundland :cry:
  79. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Just seen on the news that banks are changing how they charge for overdrafts. Think it`s gonna the simplified. Personally, a few years ago I changed bank to one where I can`t have an overdraft. It had got out of hand. I then arranged with the original bank to pay them back by monthly...
  80. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    I`m sure it`ll be fine. Good luck!!
  81. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Don`t do that! We all have bad days :(
  82. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Tuesday`s good for me too! On hols the first week of September but intend to stay on plan. Weigh in at group on Saturday morning so will post my start weight sometime over the weekend. Good to see so many of us back again, it`s been too quiet here recently. Has anyone heard from Kim?
  83. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    When are we starting the challenge?
  84. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Actually had a junk free day for once!! Had a red day rather than ee. So was allowed two hex`s. Two slices of wholemeal toast & 150g beans. Had a hi-fi bar and a tsp of honey on my toast. Total of 7 syns.
  85. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    You eating best steak every night? :) I shop mainly in Aldi. Picking up what Aldi don`t stock in Asda. Only going to Morrisons when they have vouchers in the sun. I find Tesco and Sainsburys too expensive
  86. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    You said the "C" word!! I`m up for another challenge. 5lbs to target
  87. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Off to Morrisons later in the week. There`ll be another vouvher in the Sun on Thursday. Free fruit & veg to the value of £5!! No minimum spend!! Being stocked up on fruit means I`m less likelt to eat rubbish
  88. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Thanks for that!! Another trip on the bus coming up. Beginning to wonder if Morrisons are not doing very well which is why they`re printing vouchers.
  89. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Know what you mean :( Sometimes I think they`re wired up to do stuff like that. Mine will make out its my fault if I have a moan about things like that.! He`ll sit there wondering why I`m upset/mad at him!! Hope you managed to mget a descent dinner!!
  90. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    You`re not feeling hungry, then? Not sure I could be that strict with myself! :)
  91. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    That`s very true. As I get nearer to target, it`s getting more difficult. Think I`ve not been hydrated enough. So going to try to make an effort to up my water intake!!
  92. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Well, maintained today. Bit disappointed :(
  93. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Lovely pic of you and Millie!! All you can do is take one social event at a time. As long as you don`t go too overboard the rest of the time you should be ok. You seem to have everything under control!! WI earlier. STS this week. Bit disappointed. Just gonna draw a line in the sand and get...
  94. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Weigh in today. Hoping for a good result. :)
  95. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    You`re not the only one that obsesses about numbers. The one I want to see change is the 9 at the front!! 3lbs to go before I see the 8`s. WI today. Will report in later.
  96. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Nothing sad about planning ahead!!
  97. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    No good to me yet. They don`t deliver in my area :(
  98. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    There`s a lot of truth in the saying "If you want something done properly, then do it yourself" Well, that`s according to my mum & nan!! :)
  99. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    We have bee quiet lately!! Hope everyone is ok. WI tomorrow and hoping for a good result. Picked up a couple of £5 off meat & fish vouchers for Morrisons and got some good bargains. Vouchers were published in the Sun. Take it a lot of us are on hols which is why it`s so quiet here.
  100. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Well done on being frugal! I`ve wondered how good Quidco is. Nectar points as well!! Did well at Morrisons earlier. Got lamb chops Braising steak Duck legs Pork ribs Lean mince Chicken breast Had more than one voucher so had to do more than one purchase and go to different tills.
  101. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Well done. You deserve it!!
  102. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Got mine!! On way to Morrisons now!!
  103. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Hope you feel better soon, hun. Sending hugs x
  104. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Wow!! That is disciplined!! I thought I was doing well at £70 a week. Your stats blow mine out of the water. Freezer still quite full from when I used the Morrisons voucher recently so it`s only fresh stuff, toilet rolls & kitchen towels that are needed. Tend to spend a lot on fruit. OH always...
  105. GrannieAnnie

    Hotties!

    Pity he bats for the other side!!
  106. GrannieAnnie

    RIP Robin Williams :(

    RIP Robin Williams one of the funniest people in the world. As a teenager I remember Mork & Mindy and even the episode of Happy Days where the character of Mork first appeared. He brought joy and laughter to so many. My grandchildren loved A Night at the Museum when he played an American Civil...
  107. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    That`s a good idea, just need to convince OH to reign in his Costa Coffee habit!! Think he`d be surprised if he added it all up! :D I have taken to telling him we have less money than we really have. Money burns a hole in his pocket. I`ve even taken away his debit card and closed his ebay...
  108. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Magic porridge for breakfast with strawberries Stuffed marrow for lunch Dinner will be Chinese pork stir fry. Don`t really like marrow but our neighbour gave it to us from his allotment and I didn`t want to chuck it out One of the few veg that OH likes. One of the few I don`t like. Typical!! :)
  109. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Def gotta do eggy bread! Keep forgetting!!
  110. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    My OH reckoned Trading Standards might be interested. I agree, if you find the same sort of thing again I`d def report it. If staff at the Sun and Morrisons have to abide by certain rules why should a newsagent profit. Especially as the defaced papers were then put on sale!
  111. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Don`t question the plan, just go with it! :) I found too much thinking gave me brain-ache!! :D
  112. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Wi`d this morning. Half off. Now 9st 2.5lbs. Hoping for a 3lb loss next week. Well, I can give it a go! That would dip my toes into the 8`s by half a pound :) Hope everyone is doing ok in this warm weather. Rain chucked down yesterday and looks like a repeat performance tomorrow :sigh:
  113. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Very true! I`m sure that you`re only supposed to have one per person. Unless the shop keeper is giving the vouchers to friends and family. It`s still a misuse of the voucher and an abuse of his position. I`d be inclined to report it to both the Sun and Morrisons.
  114. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Can`t believe people can be so mean:(
  115. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Off to Morrisons later to claim my £5 free fruit & veg. Happy Days!!
  116. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Just realised the fromage frais I`ve been using isn`t fat free :( Hope I haven`t done too much damage. Just have too wait and see when I wi tomorrow
  117. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Well done on getting your life sorted!! Try not to worry about relatives that don`t want to know, they`re not worth the effort. Like you I have cousins that were like sisters. Even on fb I don`t really have much contact. I wrote off most of my so-called relatives years ago. I know it`s hard...
  118. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    At least you don`t have to live with your in-laws! Good that you`re not letting things affect you too much. Enjoy you`re hols!!
  119. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Glad you`re happier than the last time you posted :)
  120. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Used two vouchets by going to two different cashiers! Got a whole chicken 2 packs of lamb chops Twin pack of bacon Fish pie mix Gammon joint Don't have a car so had to use my trusty trolley! Will be going back tomorrow as I've still got two more vouchers. Gave two to my son. Really want some...
  121. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Off to Morrisons today with my £5 off meat & fish voucher from the sun. Usual 3 for £10 wi now be 3 for £5. Got a couple of vouchers. Might have to shop twice. Haven't read t's & c's yet!
  122. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Had lunch at Wetherspoons today and did quite well. Had sweet chilli noodles (advertised at under 500cals) with chicken breast. Felt the sauce would be a couple of syns. Also had rum & diet coke. 4 syns for the rum. I know it`s not exactly healthy, but it isn`t what I normally have. And I did...
  123. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Sorry, I should have replied earlier. As far as I know, it`s permanent until the overpayment has been used up. The only thing I can think of is thay we moved last October. We were given a monthly direct debit payment of £54. We`ve been paying that ever since. I don`t think our actual usage has...
  124. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Thanks for that. Looks like brekkie sorted for tomorrow!! Usually struggle with breakfast and get fed up with fruit and yogurt. Don`t really like cereal so this will be something different. Suppose you ca#ould have it with beans or mushrooms or both!! :D
  125. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Sounds a bit stupid but how do you do eggy bread? Might even get hubs to eat it!!
  126. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Enjoy your special day!! Congrats on being in the 8's as well :)
  127. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Where is everyone? All on hols at the same time? :) Really missing the chats and support :( Will be weighing in on Saturday as usual and hoping for another loss.
  128. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Had a great surprise this morning. We pay for electricity by direct debit with EDF. Had to double check it. As we`re low users, from next month our monthly payment has been reduced to £1!! At first I thought it was a reduction of £1. But no! The full payment is £1!! Happy days!!:D
  129. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    After last year`s fiasco, I`ve got Xmas already sorted. Back in January I set up a savings account for it. Maybe even have some cash left over. We`ve got a holiday the first week of September.Hubby`s birthday in November. Two more holidays booked for next year. Really need to get sorted!!
  130. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Sorry. My ohone won't do smilies!!
  131. GrannieAnnie

    August Money Challenge

    Is this the August challenge?
  132. GrannieAnnie

    July money challenge

    Brill!
  133. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Brilliant about the shoes! You must be so pleased! Don't worry about the junk. You normally do very well. Had macaroni cheese from an sw magazine. Really nice and very filling. Worth the 6 syns for the cheese!!
  134. GrannieAnnie

    July money challenge

    June and July have gone out the window. Is there an August money challenge yet? Desperately need to reign things in!! :)
  135. GrannieAnnie

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Knowing my luck, I`ll forget about the aldi voucher next month!:cry: Hopefully I1ll remember about the morrisons voucher on thursday!!
  136. GrannieAnnie

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Does anyone know when the next aldi voucher is due?
  137. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Don`t get seafood sticks. Tend to pig out on fruit!!
  138. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Know what you mean about eating too much!! It took me ages to get my head round it. Suppose its cos most weight loss plans I`d come across involved a certain amount of deprivation!! :) Enjoy your chilli. I`ve got gingered beef stir fry. Another recipe published by sw. So far, I`m finding that...
  139. GrannieAnnie

    Hotties!

    Thanks for that, dudette!! Will have to remember to set up a reminder on my sky box. Can`t bake to save my life, but who cares about that!! My DIL reckons I`m too old and been married too long to drool over celebs. My answer is, I`m not dead yet!! And just cos I`m on a weight loss plan doesn`t...
  140. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Well, did the burgers from the"Love Summer" booklet availble in group. They were really scrummy!! Had sw chips and fruity summer coleslaw also from the Love Summer booklet. That was lovely as well. As the recipe was for four and there`s only two of us, I halved the amounts. There was still too...
  141. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Oh, dear. Nikki Sorry you`re disappointed. Hopefully you`ll be happier with next week`s result. In group, someone said that a pound is the weight of a guinea pig. So you`ve lost half a guinea pig. Maybe there`ll be more guinea pigs next week :)
  142. GrannieAnnie

    Breakfast ideas

    Don`t see why not. I tend to use the stuff you weigh from a packet. Works out much cheaper!!
  143. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Another good week. Had wi this morning and lost 2.5lbs :D Just 6lbs to go, can almost feel my target is in touching distance. Seems having healthy things as my syns worked this week. Gonna try to keep it up and have set myself another challenge. Will try to have more fish in my diet as I don`t...
  144. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Geting there slowly but surely. Had wi this morning & another half off. Now 9st 3.5lbs
  145. GrannieAnnie

    Hotties!

    It`s gotta be Paul Hollywood!! When does the bake off" start again??
  146. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Well done on reaching the 8's, Claire!! Hope to join you in the 8 stone zone soon!!
  147. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Another really hot day today! Only syns I had yesterday was 5 for a small iced coffee from Costa Coffee. Made with skimmed milk.
  148. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    No freddos so far!! Sticky pork & noodles were scrummy!! OH wasn't so keen. Reckoned it was too spicy. But spicy food gives him heartburn. There's enough left for lunch (for me!) tomorrow.
  149. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    No syns today, so far!! Trouble is, there's a pack of freddos in the fridge
  150. GrannieAnnie

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Sounds great!! It would be worth going on 2 buses to get to Morrisons if there`s a voucher! :)
  151. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Had a couple of boiled eggs for breakfast, a satsuma and some grapes. Having sticky pork and noodles for tea from the July edition of the Slimming World magazine. Not sure about lunch yet. Probably tuna & pasta salad. For syns, not sure yet. As I have a liking for mint aero, I might have a...
  152. GrannieAnnie

    Say No to junk food and Yes to healthier food!

    Mind if I join this challenge? Got 8lbs to target but seem to be faffing around losing and gaining the same few lbs. Need to reign in my need for chocolate and crisps!!
  153. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Been planning my main meals for the last few weeks, not like me!!:) Hope I can keep this up. Not only is it helping me stay on track, but my food bill lower too!! Happy days!! :D I seem to be in the zone and on plan at the moment. I can feel my final target is in touching distance. Kim &...
  154. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Congrats on the house and good luck to your sister!! I know what you mean about skipping class when you`ve reached target. Done it 3 times and undone all my hard work every time!! :( Now one my 4th attempt at staying at target (when I get there!!) Determined to stick at it this time. Been a...
  155. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    I was just wondering where everyone is myself!! Everyone must be out and about enjoying the sunshine or on hols. Can`t really answer about the challenge as I`ve hit my target. I`m sure you`ll get back on track soon!!
  156. GrannieAnnie

    Pete's Recipe Book

    Thanks for the reply, Pete! Def gonna give it a go!!
  157. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Oh dear, Clare! What can I say to help? I know I`ve beaten myself up for more years than I care to remember over how I look and what size/weight I am. Maybe you need to try just healthy eating in general rather than sticking rigidly to plan. You say your wedding dress fits, albeit a little...
  158. GrannieAnnie

    Pete's Recipe Book

    Hi Pete!! I was wondering if you had a fish pie recipe? I`ve got some frozen fish pie mix but don`t want a heavy, creamy sauce. Any ideas would be welcome!!
  159. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in this mornimg. STS for me this week
  160. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Sorry I`ve been AWOL this week!! Been away for a few days with mum & dad. Love my mum but she drives me mad!! :sigh: Anyone would think I was still a child, not a 50 something grandma. In a way I`m glad to be home and back to some sence of normality. WI tomorrow and have probably gained. Not...
  161. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Think you're right about Sir Bradley! Well done on the choccie! That's real will power!! Weighed in this morning. Now 9st4lbs. So got to challenge target!! WOOP! WOOP!
  162. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Good to hear everyone is still alive and kicking!! Its been absolute murder in town this week. I'm in Cambridge and we have the Tour de France coming on Monday. Aiming to watch it if I can. No point driving or even getting the bus. City centre will be closed off to traffic from 4am. Can get the...
  163. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Really quiet week on here this week. Weighing in tomorrow as usual. Been a bit of an iffy week so not expecting much. Am really chuffed with myself tho. Bought a dress in the sale at M&Co. It`s a size 10!! First time in years I`ve managed that!!
  164. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Came down with a cold over the weekend. so feeling sorry for myself. :( Been having cravings for oranges, at least it wasn`t anything naughty!! Kim & Donna, you`ve both done so well I`m sure you`ll both be back on track soon
  165. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in today. STS for me. To be expected after last week's good result. Still 9st5lbs. 1lb left to challenge target!!
  166. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Glad you had a good time!! Pity about the sore throat. I get choccie cravings every day!! Sloved by having a 5 syn Freddo from the kids choccie section!!
  167. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    I really have no idea, Kim!! A 4lb loss in one week is very unusual for me. The only thing I can think of is that I didn`t go too overboard while I was away and went straight back on plan when I got home. You were away recently too. Did you have a good time?
  168. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    I'm here!! Just weighed myself in Boots. Official weigh in tomorrow. I know I shouldn't take sneaky peeks!! Weighed myself in Boots last Saturday while I was away, 1.5lb gain. Not surprised!! That left me at 9st9lbs. Weighed just now at 9st5lbs!! Happy Days!! Mixed the plans up a bit...
  169. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Well, I`m back from my hols!! Had a lovely time. It was self catering so it was more sw friendly than it would have been if we`d been in a hotel. Won`t be weighing in til Saturday. Giving myself time to get back on track!! :)
  170. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Forgot to post my weigh in earlier. Another half off. Now 9st7lbs Slow but sure!!
  171. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Off on a surprise hols on Monday!! Yay!! Only to Suffolk but I1m not complaining!! So, I`ll be weighing in on Saturday but not the following week. Hoping for a loss this week and maintain when I get back. I`ll be away for a week but will try to keep an eye on this forum via my phone
  172. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Good luck to our Irish colleen`s with the bank holiday!! :)
  173. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    You`re more strong willed than I am!! I couldn`t go that long without my choccie fix!! :)
  174. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Thanks for that. Slow but sure. Eventual target of 8st9lbs still seems like a long way off!!
  175. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in today. Another 1.5lbs, seems to be a recurring theme!! Now weigh 9st7.5lbs
  176. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Me!! Had sausages for dinner earlier. They weren`t the very low syn or quorn variety. Asda frozen Lincolnshire sausages.So worth the 2.5 syns each. Don`t really like the low syn variety. Nom,nom,nom, nom...
  177. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Just weighed in today. STS for me this week, not sure why. Not the end of the world!! :) 9st9lbs
  178. GrannieAnnie

    Alpen Light Bars Announcement!

    Brilliant news!! Loads of us have cupboards groaning under the weight of stock piled Alpen Lights!! Glad Weetabix have seen sense!! :)
  179. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Don`t be disappointed. A pound is a pound and the finishing line is in sight!!
  180. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Happy birthday, Donna!! Enjoy your synful day!!
  181. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Well done on your loss!! It can take a while to get your head round the plan and the amount of food you can eat!! Hope next week goes just as well :)
  182. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Had my weigh in this morning. 0.5lb loss. Now 9st 9lbs. Better than a slap in the fasce with a wet fish!! :)
  183. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Brill:) Gorgeous day here in the flatlands of Cambridheshire! I'm actually wearing a skirt! Pretty rare for me. Most skirts don't look right on me cos I've still got a podgy tummy!! Just done the weekly shop so the rest of the day is my own. Hope everyone has a good weekend!!
  184. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    When I weighed in at home, I took thew scales outside. It was the only place where I could get a consistant reading. That`s why I started going to Boots. Since rejoining, I`m still taking a sneaky peek when I go to Booots!!
  185. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    I know I wi on Saturdays but I thought I`d have a sneaky peek. I know I shouldn`t!! So far it`s another half pound down!! Happy with that but still got a few more days to go!! :)
  186. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    I wouldn`t worry about it. You have done very well and you have a lot to deal with at the moment!!
  187. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Woops!! Forgot to say I`m now 9st9.5lbs!!
  188. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in earlier. 0.5lb loss Put in a lot of effort this week. Only thing can think of was the buffet at Thursday`s funeral wake. Draw a line in the sand and start again. Need to keep an eye on my water intake. Tend to forget that I need to keep hydrated!!
  189. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Wish I could be so organised!! :)
  190. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Got back from the funeral. It went ok, well as ok as you can expect for a funeral. It was a humanist service and really caught the essence of the gentleman concerned. Everyone went to a local pub afterwards for drinks and "nibbles" It was a bit more substantial than nibbles. Stilton and spring...
  191. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Been doing well this week. There`ll be a bit of a blip tomorrow. We`re at a neighbours funeral with drinks and food afterwards. Will try to be good!!
  192. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    If only losing a stone really was so easy!! :) Thanks for the update!!
  193. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Hate to say this Kim. You made me gain a stone overnight! :)
  194. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in today. Lost 1.5lbs!! Woop!! Woop!! Now weigh 9st10lbs. I know I`ve been a bit quiet this week. Been so busy. Hope everyone is doing ok!
  195. GrannieAnnie

    Banana Weetabix

    No probs!!
  196. GrannieAnnie

    Banana Weetabix

    You can have 1.5 as a healthy extra on the extra easy plan. I don`t do the other plans. I agree the are scrummy!!
  197. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Forgot to post my weight for the challenge!! Rejoined group on Saturday just to focus the mind :) Weigh in at 9st11.5lbs My target of 9st4lbs on this challenge is my interim target for sw. I`ve even set my end target at 8st9lbs!!
  198. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    I did try 5:2 for about a week!! Soon went back to sw. Not cos sw don`t really approve but more cos I got more obsessive about food!!
  199. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Many congrats on the new arrival!! I would agree on the advise the girls have already given. Give yourself time before trying to diet or exercise. Enjoy the little one!!
  200. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Brill news on the scan!! Hope they can get things sorted. Not sure about the blood test results. That happpened to hubby. Turned out they just wanted to tell him in person there was nothing wrong!!
  201. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Wow! Loads of chat going on this morning!! Everyone is doing so well!! Just got back from the monthly fish & chips lunch and am stuffed!! Not going to bother about today. Going to rejoin SW tomorrow just give me a last push towards target!!
  202. GrannieAnnie

    Aldi Cheese triangles

    Thanks anyway. At least it`s another choice!!
  203. GrannieAnnie

    Alpen Light Alert!!!!

    Never heard of ferel bats!!:) Seriously, just did a shop in my local Asda. Nearly got caught out and managed to swap the new alpen lights that were in my trolley for the old ones, before I paid for them. Looks like most sw`ers locally are doing the same as me - stocking up where possible. My...
  204. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Oooohhh!!! decisions, Donna... personally I`d go with Mexico!!!
  205. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Not much in it, then!! Not really worth the effort counting syns as there`s so little difference between Aldi and Laughing Cow lights. I`ve not seen extra lights in my local Aldi. Certainly worth keeping my eyes peeled!! Aldi is so much cheaper than the "big four" supermarkets. Of them I find...
  206. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Thanks for that, Kim. I`ll check them next time I`m shopping. I`ve got a box of Aldi triangles in the fridge. I`ll put the deatils in my phone and compare them to laughing cow and dairylea. I`ve had to phone the benefit office today. I get carer`s allowance for hubby and it should have been...
  207. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Welcome, pebbles!! Happy Birthday, Kim!! :birthday: I`ve just found out that my Aldi cheese triangles aren`t a hexa!! :sigh: Looks like I`m back to Dairylea or Laughing Cow. Thought I was saving myself some cash!!
  208. GrannieAnnie

    Aldi Cheese triangles

    Oh Dear!! Thought I was saving myself some cash :( Will have to go back to Dairylea or Laughing Cow. Thank you anyway!!
  209. GrannieAnnie

    Aldi Cheese triangles

    I was wondering whether I can count Aldi`s cheese triangles in the same way as Dairylea for my hexa.I`ve been having 3 regular triangles as my hexa. Hope I`m getting it right!!Any replies would be welcome.
  210. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Think i`ll go and polish my halo!! :) Everything went well foodwise. Stayed within syns for both food and drink. Didn`t even go mad on the chocolate. Still got loads of choccie waiting to be eaten!! :D
  211. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Not much going on over the weekend. Got a few odd jobs to do round the home.Need to get hubby and his toolbox motivated!!Just realised I can`t rejoin an SW group this Saturday as we`ve got a delivery comingfrom Argos tomorrow morning. Actually it`ll be easier to get Easter out of the way...
  212. GrannieAnnie

    Mugshot Cup Soup

    Thanks for that! Looks like I'll be going back to regular Mugshots. At least some of them are free.
  213. GrannieAnnie

    Mugshot Cup Soup

    Sorry if I`ve posted this in the wrong section!!
  214. GrannieAnnie

    Mugshot Cup Soup

    I bought some Mugshot soup in B&M yesterday. Does anyone know if they are free like some of the Mugshot pasta is? The flavours I got were Thai Style Noodle & Farmhouse Style Vegetable. There was also a tomato one which I didn`t buy. Any advise would be appreciated!
  215. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    As you all probably know, I`ve been doing sw at home and weighing in at Boots. My own scales have finally on to meet its maker!! In order to lose the last few pounds, I`ve been thinking of rejoining group to focus my poor little brain. What do you all think? I know that I`d have to pay until...
  216. GrannieAnnie

    Honey Monster "Stix" Honeycomb and Milk Chocolate - ONCE AGAIN A HEALTHY EXTRA

    Looks like my hunt for Honey Monster Stix is back on! If the official SW website haven`t cancelled them then they`re still ok as a hexb!! Happy days!! Just gotta find them now. Next stop Poundland!! :D
  217. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Hi, Carrie and welcome! We`re a friendly, supportive bunch here!! :)
  218. GrannieAnnie

    Honey Monster "Stix" Honeycomb and Milk Chocolate - ONCE AGAIN A HEALTHY EXTRA

    Oh! Well! at least it saves me a trip round all the supermarkets! Get fed up with bread and there`s very few cereals I like. Relied on cereal bars. Perhaps SW will come up with alternatives.
  219. GrannieAnnie

    Alpen Light Alert!!!!

    Will the regular Alpen bars still be a Healthy Extra "b"? At present, one counts as a Healthy Extra "b"
  220. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    I know what you mean, Kim! I suppose I want to give myself a few pounds leeway so that when I go away I don`t go too much over 9 and a half stone. I don`t want to see the 10`s again. I`ve found that when I`ve crept into the 10`s everything sortof goes downhill. Before I know where I am, I`m...
  221. GrannieAnnie

    Honey Monster "Stix" Honeycomb and Milk Chocolate - ONCE AGAIN A HEALTHY EXTRA

    Haven`t found them in either Tesco or Asda. Next stop Sainsbury`s then Poundland!! Even b&m didn`t have them!!
  222. GrannieAnnie

    Alpen Light Alert!!!!

    Can`t believe this is happening!! :mad: Guess I`ll have to stock up before the change over. Many thanks for the heads-up
  223. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Forgot to say, can I change my weigh in to Fridays please?!!
  224. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    After my unexplained midweek blip when I gained 3lbs the scales are looking a bit better. Weighed in at 9st 11lbs. Still a 1lb gain but it could have been worse!! I`ve decided I`m not going to expect too much of myself for this challenge. I`ll aim for 9st 4lbs for this challenge. If I manage...
  225. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Count me in for the summer challenge!! Not sure what weight to aim for yet. I`ll decide after I weigh in later!!
  226. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Start of another week!! Hope everyone had a good weekend! :) Mine was quiet but foodwise it was good. I1ll weigh in at Boots and post the results later
  227. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Bought some samphire to go with our baked cod for tea. I`ve got an old sw book from when I went to group about three years ago. I`ve looked at the veggies section and it isn`t there. Looked up how to cook it and Google said treat it like asparagus. This I did. Don`t know whether sw would also...
  228. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Aw! Thanks ever so much!! I`ve taken the battery out of the scales and got hubs to hide it away. Feeling better now. I`m going to have a few days of ensuring I have more speed food and maybe I`ll doo success express for a few days. Need to do some shopping to stock up on fruit and veggies...
  229. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    No, today isn`t my wi day. I`m a bit obsessed at the mo. It rears it`s ugly head every now and again, just when I think I`ve got it under control!! I`m a recovering bullimic, I never say I`m cured! Started when I was about 13. Although I got it under control about 10 years ago, it`s still...
  230. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Made myself a bit depressed :( Weighed myself today and I`ve gained 3lbs. Not really sure how. I`ve tried very hard to stick to plan. Maybe I need more speed food and fewer syns. I usually have my full 15 syns per day.
  231. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Weighed in earlier, an STS this week. Bit gutted really as I`ve been on plan all week. Still on red days and they normally suit me. Better luck next week!! Kim & Nikki - hope you both feel better soon :bighug:
  232. GrannieAnnie

    April Money Challenge!

    Forgot all about this!! Count me in!! Nothing much happening after a hectic March. Only Easter in the way, all those choccie eggs!! :)
  233. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    You`re doing brilliantly!! I can only dream of being less than 8.5st!! But then I`m not really a running sort of girl :)
  234. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Well, got back from the market with a trolley full of goodies!! Got a tray of about 15 chicken breasts for £10 Pork deal of 3lbs steaks & a 3lb joint for £10 2 gammon joints for £5 6lbs of beef steak for £10 (can be used as either braising steak or grilled as it is ) Enough for 6 meals 1 doz...
  235. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    "Found" a bottle of cider vinegar at the back of the cupboard!! Well, it was in our previous kitchen before we moved, I forgot all about it!! Had some last night in hot water with honey, forgotten how good it is for helping me to sleep! :) Had some this morning to flush out the system. Seems...
  236. GrannieAnnie

    Anyone in the 9s want to be in the 8's ??

    Think my spud portions have been a bit generous lately. Took your advise, Kim. Tried to drink more. Prescribed myself a couple of red days to help combat it. Hope hubby gets better soon. At least, he`s in the best place. Don`t worry about the shortbread!! You`ll soon get back on track!!
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