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Hello! I am back for what feels like the 100th time attempting to restart my Slimming World Journey. Firstly, a little bit about me.... The last time I was here (properly) was a distant 18 months ago where I had just reached my holiday target weight and had lost 1 and a half stones in 13...

Monday 27 January 2014 Green Day Breakfast: 2 Weetabix - HexB Milk - HexA Lunch: Ainsley Harriot Roasted Vegetable Couscous - 0.5 syns Dinner: Chicken Stir Fried Rice - Chicken (HexB), 1tsp Sesame Oil (2 syns), stir fry sauce (3 syns), rice (FREE), mixed vegetables (FREE) Snacks: Temptations...

Hello! This is my fourth time that I have come back to Slimming World - and this time it's personal! On the three previous occasions I have dieted on this plan my goal has been to lose weight for an upcoming summer holiday, generally starting the diet around 10-12 weeks before going. However...

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Can anyone help me out? Aldi do packs of cheese slices in various types e.g Gouda, Emanthall etc. What are the syns of these and is there any way in which they can be used as a HexB? Thankyou!

Aww thank you so much!! This could well be the first time I'm excited about jumping into my bikini on holiday :D thank you so much for all your kind words throughout my journey too! It's been so lovely having you on board :) Keep up all the good work with yours too! Helen x x x

Hello!! So so happy to be able to say that after my final weigh in this morning I have lost another 4lbs and have reached my target weight!! This means that in 13 weeks I have lost a total of 1st 7lbs and I could not be happier :) My final measurements have also shown me that since starting...

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Aww thank you very much :) keeping my fingers crossed v tightly!! X x x

A two week all inclusive holiday I'm afraid! ;) for once I may actually feel good in a bikini on my hols x x x

Hello! I am feeling on top of the world right now as I have just completed the 30 day shred!! There is a complete mix of emotions going on right now - I want to smile laugh and even shed a few tears if I'm honest. My mentality towards exercise has always meant that whenever I've considered...

I can honestly say I never thought that this day would come when I would be able to utter/type these words.... I HAVE COMPLETED THE 30 DAY SHRED!!! At this moment in time I am feeling on top of the world and funnily enough, quite emotional. To actually be able to say I have completed...

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I would steam it :) pop it in a steamer over a pan of boiling water for literally around 4-5 minutes a voila! It cooks so quickly so it's a win win situation all round :) xxx

In all honesty I don't think it tastes of a whole lot... A little bit like spinach doesn't massively taste of much! We have an endless supply at the mo because my boyfriends grandad owns an allotment and is overrun by kale at the mo, so we're having it all the time it seems. I steam it, just...

What an amazing transformation! You look fantastic :) congratulations on your success. Your pictures provide so much inspiration! Xxx

Just updated my 30DS progress chart and I must say this is a fantastic sight to see!! Still can't believe I have actually persevered with it all - most unlike the 'old' me! Helen xx

Hi :) Quick picture of last nights tea... Chicken New Yorker, with roasted vegetables and kale! So so yummy :) Finally got round to purchasing our travel insurance this morning and doing our online check in - just over 3 days to go!! Managed to get the majority of the packing done yesterday...

Evening :) Today was originally spent filling out numerous application forms, however my concentration soon fizzled out so that has now become tomorrow morning's job - deadline day!! Went out for a walk with my OH earlier on, intending for it only to be a 20 minute round-the-block sort of...

Aww thank you!! :) haha I have definitely fallen lucky with this one - even though now he usually can't get within shouting distance of the kitchen, it's my territory now ;) Have a good day sweetie! Xxx

4lb loss for me this week has sent me flying over my stone mark!! :) so so happy. Congratulations to everyone else who has lost this week, and to everyone else - keep the faith! We can all do this :) xxx

Aww thank you soooo much :) I'm so giddy about it!! Xxx

I'VE DONE IT!!! I have lost 4lbs this week which has taken me over the stone mark :D :D cannot even begin to say how happy I am! My total weight loss over the last 12 weeks is now 1st 3lbs, and that includes having a restart after putting it all back on in week 3! :) My holiday is now only one...

Good luck to us all for tomorrow! :) xxx

Good luck! :) I'm sure you will do fantastically, especially having such great inspiration from your mum! Xxx

Good luck with your SW journey :) you already look like you've got off to a great start! Helen :) xx

Afternoon :) Had a really good day at the beer festival yesterday and actually didn't end up drinking as much as I expected to - definitely feeling it today though!! Since starting SW again, we just don't drink very much anymore so now when I do drink, it hits me quick... So much food...

Hi :) Did my weekly measurements this morning and was very pleased to discover I have lost another half an inch on my right leg, bringing my total to 1.5 inches; I have also lost 1.5 inches on my waist in two weeks, and not so happily, 2 inches on my bust :( but guess that's one of the...

Aww I'm glad I've motivated you!! :) Some days she can be my absolute worst enemy, but I definitely owe her a lot for getting me where I'm at now :) Xx

Hello :) First things first - my hips, ribs and abs have been so sore today!! Level 3 really is something else, but I can see the finish line now so I'm not going to be giving up anytime soon :) Completed day 2 of level 3 today so persevering on again tomorrow. Had a change of heart about my...

Thank you :) Ooh I'm so excited for it - my inner child is counting down like crazy! Aww I bet it's so lovely having the bakery though :) I know my OH would be v.v.v. jealous!! Xxx

Hi :) just popping by to subscribe! Congratulations on your fab loss in your first week :) keep up the good work! Helen xx

Evening :) Had a relatively relaxed day today, but had a rubbish sleep last night, so a slower pace was definitely needed! I was so excited to look out at the washing line earlier to see it full of bikinis and swim shorts, all ready to be packed :D only 11 days to go now!! Level 3 of the 30DS...

So bad isn't it!! Trying to save a little bit of money and BAM, they hit you like a train. Currently in a mood with Aldi. I've got a couple from about 2 weeks before I started the shred, so they are counting as my before ones haha :) then I have some from throughout - think one is from the...

Oooh your tea looks scrummy :) Which rice have you used? :) Xxx

Hi new_mum31 Like so many other people who have posted within your diary, I absolutely love reading through your daily updates! They brighten up my day :) I love how you can manage to make light of your occasional misfortunes. Such a great diary! You will be back on track in no time - I...

Evening :) Starting with a rant first of all - I have been done over by bloody Aldi Jaffa Cakes!! Decided to treat myself to one earlier, so got it out the packet and took my first bite, only to then read that they have 53 calories in one Jaffa Cake - there is only 40 cals in REAL Jaffa...

Hello :) Please don't take this as being as blunt as it may sound, but don't! :) Beating yourself up about it will only get you down about something that you should be enjoying. We all have our off days, and luckily for you, you know when yours is going to happen, so you have plenty have time...

Hi :) It is now official - I have completed level 2 of the shred! Still cannot get over that I have finished it - level 1 seemed to go on forever. Starting level 3 straight away tomorrow, so going to watch through it later on so that I can get a feel of what this level is going to demand of me...

It's official... I have now completed level 2 of the shred. So crazy to think there are only 10 workouts left to do until it's finished! Going to watch level 3 in while to get a feel for what it is like... Something tells me this isn't going to be pretty! Xxx

Ooh exactly! ;) all I can think is I may as well have a bowl (well a scoop) of real ice cream for four syns!! Xxx

It was quite yummy actually :) little treat sneaked in there! I hope they are, because I looked in the book and it works out about 4 syns once puréed and that seems such a lot just for a banana :( Thank you very much :) can't complain as long as I'm heading in the right direction! Xxx

Morning :) Thankfully I'm not hurting from the shred yesterday, which I was expecting, so that has been a good start to the day. Going to do the shred this afternoon I think :) it is the last day of level 2 today - despite having so many days off from it, I'm still in complete shock as to how...

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Evening all :) Actually took myself off to do the shred today and, jee whizz, what a tough one! I should know better after last time when I had a 3 day break how hard it is when you get back to doing it, so to leave it 5 days - pure stupidity! However that is now day 19 (day 9 of level 2)...

It sure does :) well done on your loss too! Lets all keep it up :) xxx

Just a lb this week, but hey - it's a loss!! ;) good luck to all those still to post their weigh ins and congratulations to everyone on else on their losses!! Xxx

Just completed day 19, and after having 5 days off, that was the hardest I've found the shred in a long while! Last time when I had a 3 day rest I vowed never to do it again because of how hard it was when I got back into it, but jee whizz, this was something else! Haven't got a choice about...

Going to make mushy pea curry tonight :) having it just as a curry sauce, along with bachelors pilau rice and mixed leaf salad. Will search the freezer for a wholemeal pitta to have too :) xxx

Monday 22nd July - Afternoon update! Time for a quick afternoon update :) Found myself being so tired today - no amount of green tea seems to be making me function either! So haven't been doing an awful lot, except browsing around the forums looking for more food inspiration. Found a couple of...

Southern fried style quorn burger, SW chips, roasted onions and mixed leaf salad :) delicious! Xxx

I'm with you :) that sounds like a really good idea! Think I'm going to give that a go - cant hurt to try :) Thank you! Xxx

Hi autumnbabe :) Just been having a catchup with your diary - well done on your loss - and I'm really intrigued about swapping your Hexs. Would love to know more about how you've done it? Xxx

Morning :) Thankfully the scales have shown a loss this morning! Only 1lb, but at least it's a loss, and after this weekend I was expecting a hefty gain. It is definitely teasing me about that stone award - only 1lb needed now to get it! That is definitely my goal this week :) Bought the new...

Oooh you lucky thing :) sounds amazing! Really love Tenerife :) aww at least you've got something else to look forward too!! Having these holiday goals definitely make all this hard work worth it :D xxx

Thank you! :) We're going to Fuertaventura - cannot wait, feels like a lifetime since we were there last year! Are you going away anywhere? Xxx

Hi :) Not a whole lot to report except that this weekend has been a SW disaster! However I've really enjoyed it so I'm not going to let it get me down :) Weigh in tomorrow morning and the start of my two week holiday countdown so I'm really determined to make a massive push! 12 days left of the...

Congratulations!! There is such a difference between your before and after pictures - all your hard work has definitely paid off :) you must be feeling on top of the world right now! This is definitely motivating me to really push my final 12 days :) xxx

Made the peanut curry for dinner last night - sooo yummy! Thanks for sharing a great recipe :) great thread!! Xxx

Its from 'Pete's Recipe Book' thread in the stickies :) I can't remember exactly what page it is on but if you type Pete's Peanut Curry into then the first result should take you straight to it ;) yummy!! Xxx

Hi :) Went for the peanut curry last night, and really enjoyed it :) had it with half a packet of pilau rice (shared with OH). Added some spinach to my plate too :) Treated myself to a glass of red wine for 5 syns too last night, as I had quite a lot of syns left :) Haven't done the shred...

Amen sister! Absolute worst time for it to be this bloomin' hot... Xxx

Hi :) Feeling lots better today, and generally had a better day too, so positive vibes all round! I have been chatting to the Managing Partner of a law firm in Leeds and everything seems to be going well so hopefully this could lead to some good things i.e. a graduate job (fingers crossed)...

Aww thank you!! :) xxx

Evening :) Zero energy again today! Definitely thinking its to do with the heat, it's making me feel so groggy and bloated - not good at all. Taken a day off from the shred today too - I barely had the energy to make dinner tonight so decided it was best to just restore my energy tonight and...

Thank you :) not too down about it this time around as I had quite a few treats over the week so to STS and not have a gain is great! Xxx

Hi :) Haven't felt 100% today but I'm thinking that it may be from spending too much time in the sun over the past week or so. Still, I have carried on regardless and have had a pretty good day :) Completed day 8 of level 2 of the shred. Honestly cannot believe how fast it is going now, only 12...

You're doing soooo well!! Well done :) xxx

Ooh I may give that a try one day :) sounds yummy! Xx

Love how organised you are! Think I need to follow suit and make a plan for the whole day, instead of deciding at the time :) Your breakfast has intrigued me... How do you make sweet couscous? Xxx

Is that literally sandwich ingredients wrapped in an omelette? Looks fab! Xxx

Wow that's fantastic!! I need to start holidaying where you go - I always come back at least half a stone heavier!! Congratulations and keep up the good work :) xxx

Hi :) STS with my weigh in this week, but being positive as its not a gain! It's 3 weeks today until I go on holiday so going to make a really conscious effort to try and maximise any losses I can :) Headed out for the day yesterday, as we didn't fancy just sitting in the garden again :) had a...

Stayed the same this week, but actually really happy with that! Had some treats this week that I hadn't planned on and it's * week, so was definitely shocked to see that I hadn't had a gain! :) Good luck to everyone else weighing in this morning :) xx

Evening :) Had such a relaxed day today, been absolutely lovely. Got chance to sunbathe in the garden this afternoon, had a cheeky ice-cream, and a takeaway for tea - AND I'm still within my syns for the day as well :D :D Another green day... Breakfast - All Bran Golden Crunch (HexB) Lunch...

Thank you :) hope you have a great weekend too! Xxx

Evening :) Got my mr back today so I'm a very happy girl! Who also returned with a lovely big bottle of Nina Ricci for me... He knows me well ;) He did however go to bed at 5pm and I haven't seem him since... So much for a night in together haha!! Food wise I have been so good today! Finished...

Morning :) Powered through this morning already! Day 5 of level 2 done this morning - another killer, but really pleased its done :) can't believe I'm half way through level 2 already!! It's going sooo much faster than level 1 did. Final tidy round and fresh bedding put on before the OH gets...

Evening :) Just finished level 2, day 4 of the 30DS, and I don't want to jinx anything, but I'm feeling alot more alive after doing it today than I over the past three days. Hopefully my fitness and stamina levels are beginning to pick up again. Doing it first thing tomorrow morning to get it...

Butternut squash filled with roasted vegetable couscous and topped with mozzarella (HexA), with a BBQ marinaded chicken breast (HexB + 1 syn) - yummy!! Xx

Yaaaay, well done on your loss :) keep up the good work!! Xxx

Quick afternoon update :) Had the low fat super noodles for lunch and was so disappointed by them :( they tasted of absolutely nothing so couldn't eat them all with them being so bland. Made myself a microwave rice pudding which filled me up considerably :) only half a HexA and added a spoonful...

Hi :) Busy day tidying today, ready for the OH coming home tomorrow - don't want him to think I've done bugger all while he's been away ;) Had a really nice evening last night with some friends :) went out to Wetherspoons for tea and, as planned, I had the sweet chilli egg noodles for 1 syn...

Aww thank you very much!! :) hopefully the hard work is paying off xxx

Hi :) Had an awful sleep last night - couldn't drop off for the life of me! So had a bit of a groggy start to the day but soon perked up again after a couple of green tea's. Day 3 of level 2 has been completed this morning and, as always, I was bloomin' shattered afterwards. However this isn't...

Hi :) What a strange day! Woke up feeling okay after starting level 2 yesterday so I was well prepared to do it again today. Recently I started selling Avon and so I headed off to deliver all my orders today to the primary school where my mum works and ended up spending 3/4 of my day catching...

Hi :) Went for the lazy decision regarding dinner in the end and had leftover BBQ things from yesterday, which my mother in law even plated up for me - I feel this is a good time to add that although I do love my mother in law, we're not crazy best friends who spend all our time together - me...

Thanks Claire :) I think I'm quite psyched to do it again tomorrow so hopefully that'll remain the same in the morning! Aww thank you :) I decided to just bite the bullet and post them, hopefully other people will agree with you! Xxx

Afternoon :) Level 2, day 1 of the 30DS has been completed - what a killer. It almost seems like my fitness is going down instead of getting better - where's the logic in that!? I've realised as well that I should definitely have taken measurements of other parts except just my thighs, so that...

Keep up the good work with the shred Claire :) nearly half way through the first level now! How are you finding it? Xxx

Hi :) Just popping in to subscribe to your diary :) I'm in exactly the same boat as you in terms of drinking water - I've spent my life only drinking orange or black currant squash and I've realised that needs to change! I've found the best way is to just do it gradually, and slowly increase...

Just finished day 1 of level 2... Bloody hell I wasn't expecting it to be that hard! I am absolutely shattered now :( I keep underestimating exactly what they want me to do when I watch through the level at the start, and then somehow it's a massive shock when it's actually really hard...

Morning :) Had my weigh in this morning and was so happy to see that I've lost 4lbs this week! This has taken me back down into the 10st bracket and closer to my target weight. I go on holiday 4 weeks today and I have 9lb to go, so its a big final push from now :) Today I am also starting level...

Morning :) 4lbs off for me this week!! :party0011: Good luck to everyone Helen xx

Morning Monday weighers! Lost 4lbs this week so I'm a very happy bunny this morning :) Good luck to you all Helen xx

Hi :) Final update of the day and the end of another SW week! Completed level 1 of the 30DS today so it's time for me to start level 2 tomorrow. Having just watched through it, I don't feel AS nervous about doing it as I did beforehand, but I know that it is going to be a big challenge. Its...

Hi :) Popping in to subscribe to your diary - what fantastic motivation! Good luck with your SW journey :) Helen xx

Hi :) Just popping along to subscribe :) I do a lot more green days than red, so this diary will be great for some inspiration! Helen :) xx

Been back here for the week, after putting on 5lbs last week and bumping me from 10st 12lbs to 11st 3lbs :( :( :( Keeping my fingers crossed for a good weigh in tomorrow that will hopefully take me out of here again! Helen xx

Hello :) Final day today before weigh in tomorrow morning so I'm determined to have a really good one! I think I managed really well at the BBQ I went to yesterday and didn't do my usual 'stuff it' and eat everything I can see! I had: 1 chicken skewer, 1 small spare rib, 1 thin tomato sausage...

Hi :) Absolutely loving this weather today! Took a while to get off to sleep again last night but woke up in a really good mood again and all nice and refreshed :) My abs were slightly sore this morning but hopefully that means that the 30DS is working (fingers crossed!!) The picture on the...

Picture update after tea!! Helen xx

Hi :) Really enjoyed my food again today, so positive vibes all round. Another day without snacking, so I must definitely be making the right food choices that are filling me up. After doing the 30DS this morning and having a recovery bath afterwards, I felt really energetic so hopefully that...

Hi :) Woke up feeling really refreshed this morning! I've been having trouble getting a good nights sleep recently, so last night was an absolute god send :) cracked straight on with a glass of water when I got up - start the day as I mean to go on - and a nice cup of pomegranate tea :)...

Red pepper stuffed with roasted vegetable couscous, topped with mozzarella :) might add a HexB of pork on the side too! Xxx

Congratulations Claire!! :) xx

We are a very small minority haha! But we will represent us well :) I am yeah - just finished the second year of my law degree at Leeds Metropolitan :) Already done slimming world in my second year of college, half way through my first year of uni and now I'm doing it again. Started this time...

Hi :) Going to get the negative out of the way first - I haven't done the 30DS AGAIN :( But tomorrow I am determined to get back on track with it, so that I can start level 2 on Monday - even though it will be 5 days later than originally planned. I have, however, spent my day ironing the...

Ooh I'll definitely have to try them with laughing cow next time then :) sounds yummy!! I have no idea how you could ever do that :( I've started my week off doing too much already haha 6 and a half hours of ironing - but I've done it all because I was bloomin' sick of looking at it...

Hi :) A little bit of catching up to do with this diary for the past couple of days! Starting with dinner on Tuesday evening - Spicy Indian Potatoes with Tandoori Chicken (HexB) and Cumin Roasted Vegetables :) Made a lovely mint dip to go with it too from fat free fromage frais and Colman's...

New potatoes are fantastic for roasting! I got hold of some in the greengrocers the other day that were reduced to 20p for quick a large bag because they were starting to soften. Used them the day after for Sunday lunch, with frylight and salt and pepper. Tasted sooo naughty, but no guilty...

Oops, apparently that reply was with another account I didn't realise I had! How confusing :confused: Back to this one now! Helen xx

Could not agree more!! :) I do actually, you should be able to find it under 'Helen's Food Diary :)' xx

Hi Ruby :) I've just come across your diary, and I am here to subscribe! I am planning on doing a lot of green days in the near future, as this seems to work best for me, and I can definitely take a lot of inspiration from your diary :) Helen :) xx

Hi autumnbabe :) Just found your diary & must say you've got some yummy food going on here! Looks fantastic :) Helen xx

Ooh that's fantastic! They didn't have them in our local Tesco, so had to stick with the golden crunch this time round, but I will definitely keep my eye out for them :) Thank you xx

Hi :) Not feeling 100% today, so praying I'm not coming down with something!! Going to keep drinking lots of water and tea, and hopefully I can then head out to do the 30DS. Day 8 of level 1 today, so not far off completing this level and starting on level 2 :) Another green day today, in this...

Hi angwass :) Welcome to my diary! Thank you very much - yes please feel free to, love inspiring others :) I'm trying to make a more conscious effort to drink these teas as I don't drink any other hot drinks, only hot chocolate. And I don't always have enough fluids every day either, so it's...

Yaayy, well done! :) now to head into another week filled with positive thoughts! Xxx

Hi :) Fab to find another student on here too! Going to subscribe to your diary :) Good luck with it, Helen xx

Don't panic Claire! You've been really good all week and have stuck to plan, keeping in line with all your healthy extras and syns, so you have no reason to worry about it :) Think positively and all will come good! Good luck :) xxx

Hi :) Wondered if someone could help me. Browsing through my online shop, looking to see what cereals they have on offer and praying I can have them on SW (bloody student budgets :sigh:) I know that you can have 30g of All Bran Golden Crunch as a HexB, but I've just come across an All Bran...

Hi :) Final update of the day! Treated myself this evening to some Ben & Jerry's - a mere 40ml clocking in at 4 syns, but it was soooo yummy and definitely worth it :) Started up a thread a few days ago about fruit tea's, and only this evening was I saying how much I dislike green tea and would...

Me too! It has become my new Bible ;) I do as it goes - 'Helen's Food Diary :)' - as far as I can remember! Xx

Thanks Claire! :) Realised there was no point dwelling on the matter otherwise I'd end up completely giving up! How has your day been? xxx

That looks sooooo yummy! Could eat that right now xxx

What a fantastic thread! Must have written down at least 15 recipes to try over the new couple of week :) Definitely subscribing too! Helen xx

Snap! My OH drinks green tea like it is going out of fashion, and like you say, they always smell so amazing, but when it comes to drinking them - eww! Really want to like them and I know the great health benefits they bring too, but I just can't bring myself to like them. Going to attempt a...

Hello :) Charging on with the green day today - loved my meals! D - bolognese pasta bake (3 syns); reduced fat cheese (HexB); WW wholemeal pitta made into garlic bread (HexB) So delicious! Great feedback from the OH too - however whenever there's pasta on the menu, I'm always onto a...

Bolognese pasta bake, with garlic bread made from a wholemeal pitta :)

Wow, you're such a trooper! That's fantastic :) I'd definitely be flat out after doing the race for life, never mind doing the shred afterwards :O congratulations! Helen xx

Day 7 of level 1 complete! I can definitely see an improvement in my general fitness and stamina from doing the shred, so I'm really happy about that :) Measuring my thighs again tomorrow so fingers crossed I have lost some inches on those! Helen xx

Hi :) My mood is slowly improving since this morning, and I have now stopped moping around the house! Decided for definite that it will be a green week so hopefully there will be a good loss at the end of it as I am determined to be 110% on plan! Breakfast - 2 weetabix (HexB); chocolate...

Hi :) Popping in to subscribe to your diary! Some fantastic meals going on, looks scrummy :) I also do SW from home, and I have found the support I get on here is enough to motivate me, without needing to go to a group. Keep up the good work :) Helen xx

Hi, Gained 5lbs this week :( absolutely gutted about this as I'd tried really hard, but think it was the alcohol on both Friday and Saturday night that has a lot to answer for - I should know by now that any more than one night per week drinking will affect my weight loss! Going back to a...

Hi :) My upbeat mood has been massively deflated this morning after my weigh in - I have had a 5lb gain :( This means I have now gone back up into the 11st's and missed out on my 1st award - I was only 1lb off!! Think I can pin point where things may have gone wrong this week - had alcoholic...

Just coming to say hello! I am weighing in tomorrow morning too, and like the rest of you I do it at home :) Good luck everyone! Helen xx

Reflective post now! Just been having a look through some pictures from when me and my OH went to London in April. So here it is, along with a picture of us from Saturday (which I absolutely love!): I cannot get over how different we both look - I am so proud of us both! It has been...

Hi :) Can someone explain to me what body magic is all about? I know it's exercise, but does it have to be a particular type, or is there something special about it? Thank you! Helen xx

Hi :) Sounds like a couple of teething problems! But this is definitely the best place for you to find support :) My best advice would be to keep a diary of everything you eat during the day, with a syn count etc, and also post it on here so that you can also get feedback from others, who...

Just popping in to say hello! Massive congratulations on your 7.5lb loss - that's absolutely fantastic :) Keep up the good work! Helen xx

Hi :) Had another great day and some more yummy food too! Completed level 1 day 6 of the 30DS - its crazy how a day off makes it more of a task when you come back to it. Got through it okay though and have definitely noticed an improvement with the push ups, so I'm really pleased about that...

Pork loin, with bacon and sage stuffing, topped with sundried tomatoes :) having it with roast potatoes (using fry light), carrots, broccoli, cabbage, one syn Yorkshire puddings and syn free gravy. Can't wait! :) Helen xx

I think the best advice I could give you is prepare for the first couple of days to be a real challenge! The shred is a completely different workout to any other DVD I've come across before, as it is constant for 20 minutes without stopping for a rest, so I think the first couple of days are a...

Hi :) Me and the OH decided to have a little treat day yesterday. Stayed on plan and had a bacon sandwich for breakfast (HexB and 1 syn for tomato sauce), but then we went out for lunch and shared a plate of nachos from Wetherspoons! Had a BBQ with the family last night too but managed to stay...

Ooh strawberry flavour sounds yummy! Will have to try them myself :) glad you enjoyed them - when you can find recipes as good as that, it's a crime not to share them!! :) xx

Aww thank you :) I got it from a fantastic website called 'slimming eats'. It is absolutely jam packed with slimming world recipes - it has become my new bible :) definitely worth a look xx

Ooh that's really good to know that it's not just me! Well done on doing it though, they're so so hard :( how are you finding the shred in general? Xx

Just done day 5 of level 1 and I think my general fitness must be improving :) finding it much easier than I was a couple of days ago, but still struggling with side lunges and can't do a press up to save my life! I keep trying though so only practice can make perfect :) Helen xx

Hello :) 30 day shred is starting to take its toll on my abs - really feeling it there today, especially if I cough! :( This can only be a positive sign and so I'm going to be optomistic about it - must be working! :) Spent around 2 hours cleaning this morning so hopefully should have burnt...

Hi :) Quick update from yesterday before today's diary! Fajita Chicken Pasta (1.5 syns) Helen xx

Last nights bicycle crunches on level 1 are certainly making themselves known this morning! My abs are a little on the sore side however raring to go again :) level 1 day 5 to commence later today! Helen xx

That's true, so even more similarities between the two! :) such a fantastic recipe to come across! Xx

What a fantastic app :) thank you for sharing that! This is definitely going to be my new best friend :) Helen xx

Hope you both enjoy them! I was pleasantly surprised by them as in the past I've had some dodgy 'alternative' pancakes, but these were delicious :) we had them with strawberries and oranges, with some fat free fromage frais, mmm :) My one tip would be to make sure your pan is very hot right...

Hello :) Feeling really positive at the end of today! Don't seemed to have stop at all but my energy levels have remained up (even further up after the 30 day shred would you believe!). Spent the morning and beginning part of the afternoon shopping with my brother - treated myself to a new...

I am definitely up for doing that! I go on holiday in just over 5 weeks so I'm a real final push to get rid of those last pesky pounds :) I'll head over there now and say hello! Thanks for giving me the heads up on that :) xxx

Hi :) Thank you very much! I try my best :) I've found the recipe for you - enjoy!! "Magic Pancakes HeB (pancakes only) + any topping syns 1 sachet of Oats So Simple (or your HEB Oats allowance) 1 syn free yogurt such as Muller Light (try vanilla flavour first before experimenting) Make...

That's why I love it so much! I eat like an absolute animal some days and I don't feel guilty in the slightest - where's the dieting logic in that!? Wow that's a fantastic loss, well done!! I'm really enjoying it :) I've done it two times before and I've lost weight both times, but I haven't...

Hi :) Welcome aboard! I do it at home myself too as I can't afford to go to a group every week and I find that I manage quite happily :) this site is great for food inspiration and you will find lots of helpful threads along the way too. Aww I'm glad they can inspire you - if I can help other...

Congratulations on the weight loss! I'm having a good week so far :) lost 2lbs at the weigh in on Monday so was pleased with that. Really enjoying my meals this week which I think is really spurring me on too :) How are you getting on this week? Xxx

Ooh this looks fantastic! Xx

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that :) I think it is much better to be honest about the amount of syns you've had than to try hide them or alter them to fit to how you want your day to plan out. I used to do that last year when I was doing SW and I soon realised the only person I was...

Aww thank you so much!! Really love cooking so try to keep presentation to a high standard.... Unless I'm starving and then it's all chucked on in a heap ;) Xx

Well done with the ciggies :) bet you're feeling even better knowing you're conquering two tasks at once!! Ooh chicken skin is always devilishly tempting... I took photos around 2/3 weeks ago, but I hadn't started doing the 30DS then, so really need to get some more quickly before I've done too...

Hi Doreen! Found your diary so I am here to subscribe to you now :) Congratulations on your weight loss, and blimey to go 6 weeks on holiday and only put 11lb on is fantastic in my eyes - I went camping a few weeks ago and managed to put 8lbs on in 5 days :O Looking forward to reading through...

Hi :) Really enjoyed my lunch today - as I've mentioned above it was egg, chips, beans and ham on the menu today! Also, completely free so even better :) Thankfully tea worked out really well and I really enjoyed it (and judging by the empty plate my OH left so did he!!). Could not believe...

Sounds exactly the same as me! I only lost 2lb last week after doing EE although I have been incredibly bloated since Saturday so not sure if that affected the weigh in at all on Monday? But I think I lose more doing red or green days :) I do and I don't really - with some meals I feel fuller...

That's what I usually do as I find doing the two separate days work loads better for me, but giving EE a go after being persuaded by the OH! Not doing too bad but still sceptical haha :) love a good red day though, a good meaty dinner, yum yum!! Xxx

Looks delicious!! Xxx

Hi Claire :) It's been a really good day today actually, feeling really positive :) eaten two very filling meals and then my bog standard weetabix this morning (not that I'm one to complain!) and I still have syns to spare :) 30DS day 3 of level 1 done this morning which gave me lots of energy...

Supermarket day is the best day of the week... Although me and the OH must go at least 5 days a week haha! How have you found your meals today? Xxx

Welcome! And thank you :) how are you finding slimming world? Helen xx

The fact that you're still carrying on doing it is testimony to your determination and I think that's great :) It's going really well thank you :) took myself off for a walk after my lunch, so feeling good after squeezing some more exercise in. Getting ready for tea time now, hunger is...

With something like this I think you've got to do what works for you, so I don't see why there would be any problem with you continuing on with level 1 for a while :) it's day like this when you're left feeling ill after a workout that really puts you off doing it. Xxx

Thank you!!! Oh no :( I've read a few things on here about it being a lot harder so reaaaally nervous about doing level 2 - still another full week to go before that starts though! Well done for just doing it though - I've found that the hardest bit - actually plucking up the courage to just go...

Hi Lesley :) I'm really enjoying it! My third time in as many years of doing slimming world and this time I have really found a flair for it and don't feel like I'm going to fall off the wagon :) fingers crossed it carries on! How are you finding it? Xx

Hi :) Woke up feeling great this morning (albeit a bit tired) however no aches or pains from yesterday's 30 day shred, so I am overjoyed! Gave me so much more motivation to head off and today's. Just finished doing that and feeling good again after doing it - strangley enough, it has given me a...

Mozzarella, red pesto and onion topped burgers on portobello mushrooms :) really looking forward to making these tonight! Going to have them with chantenay carrots, red cabbage, broccoli and spinach :) Helen xx

Mozzarella, red pesto and onion topped Burgers on Portobello Mushrooms :) so excited to make these!

Well done on staying away from the cigarettes Claire! :) I've never been a smoker myself but my OH was doing slimming world with me when he was trying to quit around 2 years ago, and that made the dieting an even harder battle for him as there wasn't the comfort food around when he had those...

Is anyone partial to a nice cup of fruit tea? I've found these have become really useless in holding off my want to snack on an evening. Twinnings have just brought out a new 'Orange Burst' flavour which I just can't get enough of!! Helen xx

Hi Claire :) This is my third time of doing it - think I've done it every year for the last three! But I'm onto week 8 now this time round and I'm really enjoying it, so much more than I have the other two attempts! I've always found it works really well for me, so it has always been my first...

Thanks Liz :) I've never made it before, so I think I'll just make on the hob for now. Helen xx

Hi Claire Here to subscribe to your diary! Congratulations on your engagement and good luck for your Slimming World journey :) Helen xx

Hi :) Can the diet coke chicken be made in the slow cooker, or is it better just done on the hob when required? Thanks Helen xx

Eventually managed to take myself off and do Day 2 of Level 1 of the 30DS. Couldn't believe how tired I was after doing it today - completely different from how I felt after doing it yesterday. Hoping that my muscles don't become too sore overnight as I am really wanting to be able to do it...

Love a steak dinner! SW chips and peppercorn sauce - absolutely delicious :) Thank you :) just finished day 2 of level 1 about 15 minutes ago and I am whacked! Good luck with it though, such a great feeling after you've completed each day :) Helen xx

Thanks Claire!! :) xx Still sat attempting to motivate myself to go do today's 30DS - I know I'll feel so much better once I've done it, so I have no excuse not to hurry up and move my ass. Already got tea planned out for tonight! KFC style chicken, with butternut squash chips, SW coleslaw...

Hi there :) Not too sore after doing day 1 of level 1 of the 30DS yesterday - only slightly sore bum muscles to report! :( Feeling positive now though that I am able to do it again today. Taken measurements of my legs, arms, waist and hips today so I can monitor the changes to them (if there is...

Hi :) Here to subscribe and offer support wherever you need it! I also doing SW from home, and I know how tricky it can be at times to stay on plan but determination is key :) You can do it girl! Helen xx

I had some gravy with my Sunday dinner yesterday and I'm sure that every 50ml of gravy made up according to the packet instructions was around 15cals, so for 100ml of gravy it was only 1.5 syns. I would need to double check that again for you, but that ways it means that you don't have to miss...

Hi Marie! Looks like you've got off to a great start so far - well done. I know I found it all a little difficult to get my head round at first, but once you've got it, the whole thing becomes an absolute breeze :) As a beginner, I think that you're doing the best thing by doing EE :) This...

I completely agree haha! Would love to be able to spare some of my daily syns for an actual bar of chocolate! :( Closest I have come lately is a Freddo and as amazingly delicious as it was...it just wasn't enough, booo! Helen xx

Hi Claire :) You seem to have had the same idea as me - making a diary to keep us on track! Fingers crossed it will work :) Noticed that you want to start doing the 30DS but money is an object - fear not, I had the same problem but managed to find all three levels on YouTube!! :D Good luck...

The only cracker-type thing that I usually have is the Ryvita Crispbreads, which are only a syn each - however one is never enough, as they are extremely moreish (as someone has rightly said above) and so sometimes I find it is best to steer clear of these when extremely hungry because otherwise...

Absolutely love this recipe! Sometimes pop it onto wooden skewers with some chopper onions, mushrooms and peppers, which make great kebabs in the summer :)

Had a bit of a disaster with the 30DS the first time round so started again today and have just finished day 1 of level 1. Absolutely shattered but that can only be a good sign that I have worked hard and that if I continue to do so then (fingers crosses) there will be some visible results...

Hi everyone :) Another 2lb loss this morning which has brought my total weight loss to 13lbs. It also means I have now drop down from the 11st to the 10st bracket :) Good luck with all your weigh ins! Helen xx

Hello :) Weigh in this morning! Lost another 2lbs, bringing my total weight loss to 13 lbs now and I am now in the 10st bracket :D so happy about this as I wasn't sure if I'd lost any weight this week, as in the past doing extra easy has not always worked for me. However I was proved wrong and...

I DID IT!!! Another 2lb loss this week has taken me down to 10st 12lbs. On top of cloud nine this morning :D So I guess it's au revoir for now ladies, but I look forward to seeing you all in the 10s! Good luck for the last few pounds - you can do it :) Helen xx

Thank you! Looking forward to giving these a try tomorrow :)

These sound fantastic and I am definitely going to make these for me and my OH very soon! Before I do however, would someone be able to tell me the latest serving size for a healthy extra B of oats please? The food directory book is bloomin' old and so hasn't got the right amounts in that :)...

Treated myself to a Freddo (5 syns!!) - so excited to dive into that later on :D xx

Good morning :) Felt really positive at the end of yesterday food wise - didn't have too many syns yet still felt very satisfied with the meals that I had. This week I am currently experimenting with EE. It is something that I have always been sceptical about - I think this was due to not...

Ah that's such a shame!! :( but could become slightly dangerous also haha! Thank you :) xx

Do the little tubs of choc philly count as a Healthy Extra, or is it just straight syns? Thanks Helen :)

Great to find this thread! Firstly, well done on your massive weight loss the first time round :) I noticed that you were sceptical about doing EE - snap! I've been exactly the same ever since finding out about that third option. However my OH (who is doing SW with me) has often found it harder...

So here goes - Day One (EE)! Breakfast 2 Weetabix (HB) Lunch Wholemeal pasta (FREE), tuna (FREE), sweetcorn (FREE), 2 tbsps Hellmanns lighter than light mayo (1 syn), reduced fat cheddar cheese (HA), spinach/rocket/peppers/ grated carrot (FREE) Strawberry tart WW yoghurt (FREE) Tea...

I've been doing slimming world for around 6 weeks now, although this is my third time of doing it in as many years :) Every day I see so many lovely meals whilst reading food diaries that I get so much inspiration from. So I decided that I want to share my food diaries each day so that I could...

Hi everyone, I bought some lovely pork shoulder steaks from the supermarket last night to have for tea tonight. One problem though - I have no idea what to do with them! Creativity has completely left me today... Would love some inspiration! Thanks Helen.

This group is most definitely for me! However I pray I may be joining too late.... At my heaviest I have been 11st 12lbs which made me so upset! After rejoining SW for the third time, I was 11st exactly at my last weigh in (two weeks in after starting at 11st 9lbs). Praying that next weeks...

Is anyone else struggling as much as I am with this? It's been two days since I did day 1 of level 1 and I'm still aching a lot from it. This is something that I can't get my head round at all because the exercises on the workout are nothing different to ones that I have done before, but the...

Having an amaretto hot chocolate as a night time treat! Options hot chocolate (Belgian choc flavour) - 2 syns 25ml amaretto - 3 syns Perfect treat :) yummy!

Wow, what can I say! Just completed day 1 of level 1 and that was so intense. I most definitely underestimated just what was expected of me... However I am determined to persevere with it and hopefully "no pain no gain" will be the case here!

Great stuff, thank you :) good luck with yours too!

I'm going to join in this challenge with you all too! I've just watched through level 1 to get a feel of what you need to do and I'm feeling pleasantly optimistic about the month ahead :) I only have one quick query... Do you basically repeat level 1 for 10 days and then level 2 for 10 days...

Morning Tuesday weighers! The scales were very kind to me again this morning - another 4lb loss :D. This now brings my total loss to 10lbs which I am so thrilled with! Can't wait to hear how you've all done! Helen :)

All ready to have this for tea tonight. Having it with butternut squash chips (yum yum) and SW coleslaw :) so excited to try it!

Congratulations!! Such a fantastic feeling after getting on them scales isn't it :D fingers crossed for another big loss next week too!

2 egg yolks 300ml semi skimmed milk 4 tablespoons artificial sweetener 2 teaspoons cornflour Few drops of vanilla essence Bring the milk to a simmer in a pan. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the eggs, sweetener, cornflour and vanilla essence. Tip the milk into the bowl with the other...

I am such a numpty! I meant to write egg yolks. I'm liking the idea of the mullerlight though :) may give that a go I'd I can find one :) Thank you!

I've just made some one syn custard this morning so going to have that with a SW apple crumble (6.5 syns) for my pudding tonight :) looking forward to it! :)

Hi, I have some left over egg yolks, and after doing a search lots of people are suggesting making custard with them which I'm really excited about! The only problem is I can't find a recipe or any with measurements for it. It would be so grateful if one of you lovely lot could provide me...

I've done SW twice before and have had reasonable success on both occasions. So I rejoined last Tuesday and when I got weighed this morning, I saw I had some great results in just one week.... A 6 pound weight loss :D I have found it easier to work on a week by week basis, and so this week I...

Hi everyone I was just wondering how many syns you allow yourself a day? I'm always unsure whether to give myself a limit of 15 or reduce it to 10. Would love to hear what everyone else does. Helen!

This sounds great! How many syns would this be on an Original Day? Thanks Helen ?

Hi, Does anyone know of any recipes for Eton Mess that are SW friendly?? Wanting a yummy treat for pudding tonight! Thank you :) Helen.

Made this for tea the other night and it was delish! Thanks for sharing :)

I've found that the Wii Fit is a really good thing to use when I can't find time to go to the gym etc. The hula hooping and stepping game on there is really good, and maybe every other time I do the running on there too :) The 'Just Dance' games are really good too and lots of fun also - they're...

I have tried Slimming World on two previous occasions and have found success both times, but have unfortunately hit stages where I have fallen off the wagon. I am looking to get back onto doing it again but am interested in doing the Extra Easy plan this time, because as far as I can gather it...

Completely agree with you - I've gone back to having 2 weetabix instead because they're more filling :( was so disappointed!! Xx

Wow, didn't realise that they would be that much :( Was hoping they'd be a reasonable amount of syns because they make such a quick and easy lunch! Hmf. Thanks for that information though - v. helpful!!

This is my second time doing slimming world - did it for around six months last year before my holiday and had brilliant results. But now that I've come back to do it I'm struggling this time. Although the meals are good, I'm always left wanting something else afterwards and can't seem to find...

Ooh that sounds yummy :) struggling to find quark in our local supermarkets though - do you think natural yoghurt would work just as well? Or would there be a better alternative?

Need some help girls (and any men out there too)! Making filled potato skins for tea and wanting to make dips/sauces to go with them - please please please give me some suggestions of some fab syn free dips that I can make :) Many thanks in advance!! Helen: )

They're filling too which will keep me going til lunch - sometimes find the others don't unfortunately :( Seen the All Bran Golden Crunch advertised in this months SW magazine so I'm thinking of giving them a go too :)

Ooh thank you! Will be having them some days then :) Helen.

Can anyone recommend any good cereals that are classed as a Healthy 'B'? At the moment I've been having Honey & Nut Shredded Wheat, but beginning to get abit fed of up it and needing a change so that I don't start to slip off the wagon! Would love some suggestions for others that I could try :)...