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    Potatoes as HexB on red day

    Am doing a red day today and was going to have 200g of potato roasted (Frylite) with my roast dinner. I notice on the list that only new pots and baking pots count. Does it really matter that much how I cook it? I will leave the skin on so don't see why it would make much difference. I am an...
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    M&S king prawns with basil pesto dressing

    Can anyone help me work out the syns in M&S king prawns with a basil pesto dressing? I think they are new. Per 100g: Cals 141 Fat 8.1g Of which saturates 1.2g Carbs 0.5g Of which sugars 0.3g Fibre <0.5g Protein 16.4g The pack...
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    Secret to shaping up

    Hi everyone, I’ve not used kettlebells before but have been very interested in your posts here. I am thinking of trying them out. I have a few questions, I’d appreciate it if someone could take the time to answer for me please. 1) I have seen an adjustable kettlebell in Tesco which goes...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Feeling under the weather today, sore throat, headache, just a general feeling of ickyness. But I am battling through it regardless, even though all I want to do is go home and crawl into bed. Am going to go for a ‘kill me or cure me’ run at lunch today, although I suspect the outcome will be...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Feeling ok today. * week showed up last night which will no doubt explain why I have been a complete wreck all weekend – good to know I am not losing the plot as I previously expected! I’m certainly glad it’s not WI today though because my wedding ring is so tight I think I must have put about...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Am back, tail firmly between my legs, but I am back nonetheless. Since my last post, I have tried several times to get back on the wagon with SW and various other plans and at one point (while listening to a hypnotherapy CD) I got down to a new low of 10st 4. But life got in the way time and...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Day off for me today, but busy as ever. Got to finish getting ready, walk the dog before it gets too hot, go to Tesco, go to my cake baking friends for coffee, do some washing... Today's plan is: B: poached eggs, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms S: nectarine, activia L: jacket pot, cottage cheese...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Wow, well done Gazzer, you must look and feel amazing! Wish I could borrow some of your willpower, you must be so focussed. I was 100% yesterday for the first time in a long time so I feel positive about being back on the wagon. I still struggle to see why it is so hard to stick to when I can...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Hmmm, just been looking at the kind of syn values I can expect for GBK – scary stuff. The thing is am I strong enough to resist and go for a salad or will I crack and have a burger anyway? I just don’t know anymore. xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Thank you once again Geemav, shame I haven’t logged on to Minimins since my Alpen bar binge...trust me, it got a lot worse after that! But am back on it as of today...here we go again. Well what can I say, what an odd few weeks I’ve had. Diet-wise I’ve been appalling, making all the wrong...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Oh dear, I am feeling so down at the moment. I don’t know what is wrong with me at the minute but I seem to be pressing the self destruct button with alarming regularity. Already today I’ve used 12.5 syns on three Alpen bars and a dried fruit bar thing on top of my breakfast. I wasn’t even...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Am having a red day today as we're out with the in laws and I think the extra hexs will come in handy. Star week is on it's way though and feeling in the mood to eat, eat, eat so need to keep on track. Plan looks like this: B: bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes L: either a sandwich with free...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Feeling back in control again - so odd the way we (and by we I mean me!) have these wobbles. Today's plan is: B: berries and yog S: banana L: lentil loaf thing (HeA), salad, activia S: at a friends for coffee but hoping she's not baked! D: donner kebab fake away, SW chips, beetroot coleslaw...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Thank you Geemav, that made me smile if nothing else! :) First proper day back on track today. Am tired as have been up since 5am but will not use that as an excuse to eat. Am actually glad to have drawn a line under all my scoffing. Today’s plan is: B: Berries, yogurt, 2 x Alpen light...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    1lb on - nuff said! xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Gone over my syns already. I am rubbish L I’ve had: One of those fit biscuits from yesterday (10) another less syn-ful but equally fit biscuit (5) 2 x Lindor balls (8) and three coffees (1.5). What is wrong with me at the minute? I seem to be on self destruct. WI can’t come quick enough – I...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    This morning’s WI was showing 10st 7.8 so a gain of 0.4lbs from last week. That will probably equate to about half an lb on tonight which, quite frankly, after my appalling week, I’ll take! I’m feeling well and truly back on track anyway so hopefully any gain, and more, should be gone by next...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Just spent 10 syns on a biscuit. It was a very nice biscuit and I did enjoy it but that has to be it for goodies for today. xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Today I am back on track. I hopped on the scales this morning and they are showing a 2lb gain from last week so not the end of the world. WI is tomorrow night so I am hoping if I am good between now and then (and for ever more thereafter of course) I might be able to reduce that down to 1lb...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Feckity, feckity, feck, feck, I am a bad SWer. I have just come to my senses after a sugar crazed weekend which started with two slices of ginger cake on Friday afternoon and only ended with a decidedly non SW lunch an hour ago. I am ashamed to say that I have royally messed it up this week...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Went off track a bit last night. Had 3 glasses of wine, a few handfuls of popcorn and some rice crackers. Hadn't had any syns all day though so could have been a lot worse. Am feeling a bit bloated today though so lots of water for me. Tbh I am in the mood for a binge so really need to keep my...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Lost 1pm last night - bit gutted as have been so good but hey ho, onwards and downwards! xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    A little but disappointed to report only 1lb off last night. I know it's still a loss and all that but I really was hoping for a bit more. Am still plugging away though - I'll get there in the end even if I do take the scenic route! Have just made a spicy bean dip off the SW site as I'm off to...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    WI tonight and I have to say I am really looking forward to it. My scales are showing 1.5lbs off so am going the class scales agree later (or round it up to 2lb just to be nice maybe?). I've got the day off today, ds is in nursery so I've been for a run, had a shower and am about to have a quick...
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    Low syn chocolate truffles!

    Made these tonight. Mine worked out at 1 syn each - amazingly lovely :0) xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Good to know I am not alone Lynne, it’s so hard to keep the motivation going when life gets in the way isn’t it. Looking at your stats, it’s not far off for you though – must be an amazing feeling ! Am feeling much more positive today, and am looking forward to WI tomorrow night after a really...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Thanks Lynne. I am feeling in the zone at the moment so making the most of it. With me, enthusiasm tends to come in waves and I need to make the most of it while it’s here because before long, it’ll vanish for a while! Planning my menus is definitely the key (and sticking to them!), it helps to...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Feeling rather grumpy today. Conjunctivitis is back AGAIN so I am feeling sorry for myself but trying not to ease my mood with food. Have been for a run and had some porridge so trying my best to keep in track. Today's plan looks like this: B: porridge (HeB) yogurt, berries L: baked potato with...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Tricky day but seem to be coping ok. Weekends are always so tough :( I was going to have a few gins tonight but can't after snaffling a cheese and spinach muffin (7 Syns) out of a batch I'd made for ds. It was one of those moment of weakness but it was amazing, it's been pointed and the rest are...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    I've kind of messed up a bit today, through no real fault of my own - grrrr. I made frittata for lunch but cut it up on the chopping board that had flash spray on it so after a few mouthfuls it ended up in the bin and I had a mugshot instead. So I'm not sure how much cheese (hea) I had. I then...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Good morning world! Am feeling great today. I've already been for a run, am showered and about to have my breakfast. I love my Fridays now I only work 4 days and I am looking forward to spending some time with ds :) Anyway, enough waffle, today looks like this: B: porridge (HeB) yogurt, berries...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    All my hard work paid off last night - I lost 2lbs :D Am so pleased cos I really feel like I've got into the swing of things this week so it's certainly well deserved. I've got nothing in the diary to derail me this week (except myself of course ;)) so I'm hoping for another good loss next week...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    2lb off for me last night - seem to have well and truly found my mojo :D xx Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (2.5lbs lost ~ 7.5lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to go)...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Morning Wednesday weighers, Hope you all had the results you deserved yesterday. I lost 2lb last night bringing my total to 9lbs. I feel like I am back on the wagon now and am raring to go. Only 5lb to my stone award and 7lb to my club 10...bring it on! xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    WI day today. According to my scales at home I'm back to 10st 8.8, my lowest weight post baby. I think that'll equate to about 1.5-2lbs off tonight so I am pleased with that as I've had a pretty good week, but am lacking on the excercise front, which I really need to address. Foodwise I'm a bit...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Forgot to say have had a teeny nsv today. Am wearing a dress I wore to a christening in the middle of July. When I first wore it, it was v tight and I had to wear my spanx as it was too lumpy and bumpy without. Today am spanx free so even though I've only lost half a stone it must be making a...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Had a shock earlier when I realised that it's actually Tuesday and wi is tomorrow! It's spurred me on to be super good again and hopefully the scales wi be nice to me :) Today looks like this: B: porridge (5), berries, yog L: pea and ham soup, 3x krisprolls (heb), activia S: fruit of some kind...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Just a quick update - had two Alpen lights for my HeB and a choc brownie options (3) with a nice slug of milk from my HeA for my supper. Very nice indeed xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    At a christening yesterday so food choices weren't great and had a couple of Vinos. BUT normally I'd cone home, think I'd wrecked the day, eat loads of choc, probably pizza and definitely loads more wine. This time, I came hone had water and nothing else to eat cos I was full. Also after a...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Good day so far but am feeling a bit under the weather so no run for me. I went to bed instead! I think I'm just run down but I am getting fed up of always being I'll, I've never been a sickly person in the past. Foodwise all has gone to plan so far. Tea is cooking and I am very much looking...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    This morning I weighed in at a post pregnancy low of 10st 8.8 - whoop whoop. I tried the dress on I bought for tomorrows christening and sadly it's no good. It's stretchy material and is too tight on my tummy, bum and thighs but it is looser than when I bought it so all is not lost I suppose. It...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Yesterday I was 100% and today looks to be heading the same. I seem to have snapped out of 'diet mode' where I limit anything yummy and am having my syns again, somewhere I was definitely going wrong in the last few weeks. I am just so all or nothing, I don't know how to do it any other way but...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    1lb for me after a few wobbly weeks. Back on it as of yesterday tho, got to lose this weight by Xmas! xx Alley1985 30lbs (9 lost ~ 21lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (2.5lbs lost ~ 7.5lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs*...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    I’ve had a wobbly few weeks, but last night I went back to class and I’m so glad that I did. I didn’t go last week, mainly because I thought I was going to have put on (silly reason, I know) but being back to work, being ill, missing my little boy, car problems, tiredness, lack of routine just...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Still feeling under the weather but taking lost of lemsips (half a syn each!) and hoping I'm well enough to go on my girlie night out later. I've been looking forward to it for ages now so will just take lots of painkillers and try to enjoy myself. Todays plan is: B: SW fry up, quorn sausage...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Feel like I have flu - so fed up of feeling ill :( xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Not been on for days! In fact hardly had two seconds to myself since the weekend so thought it was time I updated my diary. Work has been ok, not too painful. Tbh, it feels like I've never been away really and the last 9 months have been a long weekend. My eyes are a lot better now but me...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Weighed in last night and lost half an lb. Pleased because I've changed my wi from 9.30 am to 7.30pm so am sure it would have been more if I'd gone to my original mtg x
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    syns hrlp

    Thank you so much, I didn't know that. Just checked on the sw site and it is indeed! I've also decided to ask for a jacket spud instead of the mash which means I might have enough syns for a glass of wine :) Thank you again x
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    Extra Easy Asda for lunch

    Am off to Asda in a bit to get some shopping including my lunch but I'm seriously lacking in inspiration. Any tasty ideas? x
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    syns hrlp

    I'm going out for a meal on the weekend and have been looking at the menu trying to find a healthy option. I'll be doing an ee day. I've chosen: Starter: smoked salmon and melon with spiced virgin olive oil, mixed leaves, lemon, black grapes and cracked black pepper Main: fresh tuna loin...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    I've just had a quick look on the sw site and reckon I had about 50 syns yesterday. Sounds a lot but I'm hoping the fact that I didn't really eat much else other than my syns means I'll be ok. Straight back on it today anyway. Could really do with going shopping but my poor eyes are so red and...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    I have to confess that I wasn't great last night. I had two roast pork and stuffing white bread rolls, 4 glasses of wine and two glasses of Pimms. I'd not eaten much all day though so line drawn and back on it today :) xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Am not in a good mood today. Am off to an amniversary party this evening that I've really been looking forward to and I have raging conjunctivitis in both eyes. I look stupid :( It just feels a bit unfair cos we never go out any more so the chafe to get dressed up and feel hood about myself are...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    And I've just realised I've not had any syns so far either. I had 3 laughing cow extra light as half my HeA at lunch time so technically the milk I've had in my coffees is the second half of that. So am going to have a very guilt free options when the dishwasher finishes and I can liberate a...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Today could so easily have gone belly up but I've managed a stunning comeback and now have a tum full of SW friendly grub :). As usual my day was chaotic - had to go get my hair cut, then take babba to nursery for another settling in sesh, had to clean the house, then my brother was coming round...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Blimey, what next? As if a cough, cold and burnt hand wasn't enough I've woken up today with conjunctivitis! My eye is all red and swollen and to top it all I've got to drive this morning so I've had to put my contact lenses in - ouch! Ah well, I still have all my limbs...for now. Anyhoo...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Hello Geemav, thank you for commenting! Lovely to think somebody is actually reading my inane (or insane?) ramblings :) Today is going well so far. Ds has gone for his first settling in session at nursery so I've found myself with five whole hours to myself - unheard of in the last nine months...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    2lb on for me, grrrrr xx Alley1985 30lbs (6 lost ~ 24lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (2lbs lost ~ 8lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2.5lbs lost ~ 28.5lbs to go) Bobsledwheels 32lbs* (5.5lbs lost ~ 26.5lbs to go)...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    2lb on for me - oops xx Alley1985 30lbs (6 lost ~ 24lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (2lbs lost ~ 8lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2.5lbs lost ~ 28.5lbs to go) Bobsledwheels 32lbs* (5.5lbs lost ~ 26.5lbs to go) BopKatie...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    2lb on for me, hardly unsurprising as I doubt Cornish pasties, cream teas and pints of cider are part of the free foods on SW. Oh well, onwards and downwards from here xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Went to WI this morning - 2lb on so not too bad. Been good today but haven't done shred as have burnt my hand quite badly doing tea so don't fancy the idea of press ups - why does it sometimes feel like the universe is not on your side??? Today has looked like this... B: Alpen bar (half HeB)...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Ended up with pizza for tea last night so not great. Today's not been fab either but I am going to go to WI tomorrow and face up to my gain so I can get back on track properly. Today I've had: B: nothing, no time L: 4 wholegrain ricecakes (not really a HeB but that's what I'm counting it...
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    Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred

    Just done level 1, day 2 - really tough! Ended up missing yesterday cos we had workmen here til almost 9pm. Going for a run tomorrow morning when my ds is in nursery then will do day 3 after bedtime :0) xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Feel like I'm back on track after my first 100% day yesterday. Am feeling a bit rubbish today as have got a cold but will be doing my shred dvd later come what may. Todays plan is: B: porridge (HeB), strawberries, ff yog L: got workmen in so something simple like savoury rice with cheese on top...
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    Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred

    I'm a shred newbie and have just done level one day one. I have a dress to wear to a christening on aug 28 so am praying 29 days of jillian and being a SW saint will make me look less like a sausage bursting out of it's skin, ha ha. Hope you don't mind if I post my progress on here, will...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Yesterday went a bit wrong so back on it properly today. Already done first day of 30 day shred - ouch - and had healthy breakfast. Today's plan looks like this: B: fruit salad and FF yog L: omelette with cheese (HeA) and veggies, salad D: pork medallions, 'roast spuds', parsnips, carrots...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Oh dear, well my plan didn't go too well, unless cider, pasties and cream teas are all part of the sw programme. This morning the scales showed a 5lb gain, although I'm certain a couple of lb of that is fluid. I tried to get back on track today but have messed it up a bit, eaten a bag of snack a...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Off on hold today so officially 'off' sw for a week. Going away with in-laws so pretty much impossible to stick to plan. My idea is to basically eat healthy where possible, not overindulge and move lots. It's only a week so I'm hoping not to do too much damage. Wish me luck (food AND in-laws...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    I didn't know that. I usually cook the oats in water then plonk some yogurt on the top to make it seem milky - only do it that way to save my HeA. I am in bed now so will have to do it my usual way in the morning but will give that a try tomorrow night, it's always such a faff cooking the...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Thanks Greenwichgirl, it's been tough going but if in gonna shift this baby belly, I've got to stick at it! Today ended up looking like this: B: Hifi bar (HeB) S: cherries L: two portions of mushroom and lentil loaf (1 HeA + 5.5 Syns), salad D: chicken wrapped in bacon, new potatoes, salad...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Half lb off :) So busy at the mo but have been good today so far, no time to update properly right now :( xx
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    Half a pound off this week so still going in the right direction! Alley1985 30lbs (5.5 lost ~ 24.5lbs to go) Amy2249 28lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 27lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Baby-belle (0lbs lost ~ 10lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to go) Bobsledwheels...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Somehow managed to lose half a pound this week. Two weeks now til next official wi as away on hol sat to sat so fingers crossed I cam keep away from the Cornish cream teas! xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    What a week! Weightloss is so much harder with a baby to think about. LO has been teething terribly, has been running a temperature and has not been sleeping well so all my best laid plans have gone out of the window. I've not necessarily overeaten but I've just not been able to make the best...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Not going well already. Teething, tired clingy baby meant breakfast was 3 Hifi bars and an activia yogurt - oops. Have been awake since 5 am but only just managed to have a shower. :( xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Didn't have a second to post yesterday - so crazily busy. Wasn't a great day tbh as we were out with friends for a boozy lunch which meant I didn't make the best choices later on. I had: B: SW free fry up L: Thai chicken salad (all free bar some sesame seeds), 4x White wine and soda S: skinny...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Good lord, am in a bad mood tonight! Am not going to eat though xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Just read that back and realised I sound like the policeman off allo allo. In my defence it is very early and I do have an 8 month old trying to eat my hair! x
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Yesterday was good foodwise but went s bit off the original plan. We had a plumber round but he didn't ho til nearly 8pm so red went out the window. BUT rather than go to the choppy or have a frozen pizza I rustled up some sw chips and we had those with the rest of the lentil loaf and a salad...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    Sorry completely messed that up -trying to do it from my phone! Amy2249 28lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 28lbs to go) Anna Vixen 45lbs* (2.5lbs lost - 42.5lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (2lbs lost ~ 29lbs to go) Bobsledwheels 32lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 32lbs to go) caldil 42lbs* (11lbs lost ~ 31lbs to go)...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    1.5 offfor me this week! Amy2249 28lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 28lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 30lbs to go) Bobsledwheels 32lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 32lbs to go) caldil 42lbs* (8lbs lost ~ 34lbs to go) Cindersmcphee 42lbs* (0.5lbs lost ~ 41.5lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom 50lb (2.5lb lost ~ 47.5lb to go)...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Baby's last swimming lesson today. Feels sad because everything is coming to an end and my return to work is getting closer. I know I need to get some kind of life back but its going to be so hard leaving DS after we've spent so long together. Today's plan is a little bit like this: B...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Ooh ooh forgot to mention that at babbas end of term party at playgroup there were cream cakes for the mums...and I told everyone I didn't like cream! I love the stuff really but it meant I wasn't pressured into having one - go me :) :) :) xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Delighted to report I lost 1.5 lbs today, taking me to 7 lbs and my first shiny sticker. Am pretty sure it's down to not losing much last week despite being so good rather than what ice done this week, but I'll take what I can get and vow to be a SW angel this week. Today panned out like this...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Lost 1.5 lbs and got my first shiny half stone sticker :) I love SW! xx
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    Mushroom & lentil loaf

    Made this today with red lentils rather than green and can report is blooming amazing! Can't wait for tomorrow now so I can have more :) xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Weigh day today! Even though I know I'm going to have gained, I am kind of looking forward to it so I can draw a line under it and move on. This week coming we've only got lunch out on Saturday, which I'm pretty certain I can work within my syns so there's no excuse this time! Today's plan...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Thanks Teresa, I know what you are saying makes perfect sense so I think I will ask hubby to hide the scales for a bit and see how I cope. I tend to jump on several times a day which I know is crazy but it's a habit I've got into and one that's hard to break. But I will try :) On an exciting...
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    Weekly syns?

    Good to know it's possible as a once in a while thing. I will do my best to make sensible choices but think it's handy to know I can try to claw it back if necessary. Louisa_Jane I'd be interested to hear how you get on. Xx
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    Weekly syns?

    Does anyone calculate their Syns weekly rather than daily? And if so, does it work? It's not something I want to do regularly but this week we are out on Saturday for a jolly good drink and I'd like to do it without doing too much damage to my diet so don't really want to go down the flexi Syns...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Ok so this morning the scales are showing a 1lb gain, which in the grand scheme of things is not all that bad. I'm going to do more of the same today, lots of fruit, water and salad and not much in the way of Syns to see if I can't bring it down a little bit more by WI tomorrow. Have stopped...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Today has been a success I think, I feel like I'm back on it and more in control. I've had: B: fruit and FF yog L: ommellete with 2 eggs, cottage cheese, 2 washers of bacon, red onion, mushrooms, red and orange peppers with a huge side salad D: salmon fillet, new pots (HeB), salad HeA: milk in...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    So what went wrong? Well I am an emotional eater and Friday I was feeling VERY emotional! Hubby had been away all week, baby was really grizzly and not sleeping so I turned to my old buddy chocolate. Saturday and Sunday were no better but hubby and I had a good talk about it all and I feel much...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Ok, bad weekend - back on it tomoz xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Binged :o( xxx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Thank you for your comment. I know you are right but its something I've always done and a hard habit to break. I tell myself it helps to keep me on track but I do find it disheartening. Maybe I'll try and keep off them for the next few days - yikes! X
  98. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Right, am getting fed up with this. Have now gained back the half a an lb I lost last week. Here is yesterday's food diary - if anyone can suggest where I am going wrong, please let me know. Breakfast: 2x alpen light bars (HeB). No superfree as I was eating on the run - wouldn't usually do...
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    The 'what i resisted today' Thread.

    The little biscuit you get with your coffee in the m&s cafe - love em but no idea on syns so left it on the tray. Also had a filter coffee with semi-skimmed rather than a cappucino cos didn't want to go over on my milk :) xx
  100. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Phew what a day! Need to do the rubbish for bin day and really need an early night so no time to report but good sw day, 9.5 syns. xx
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    Help - what to wear to a christening?

    Ooooh love the Asda ones, am going to have a look tomorrow. No joy with the Next one :cry: Gutted cos I really think it would have been perfect, but hey ho. Am on a mission to find something suitable tomorrow so will keep you posted. What kind of shoes do you think would go with the spotty...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    Half an lb off for me. Was hoping for more but not to be sadly Amy2249 28lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 28lbs to go) Blue Bunny 31lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 30lbs to go) caldil 42lbs* (8lbs lost ~ 34lbs to go) Cindersmcphee 42lbs* (0.5lbs lost ~ 41.5lbs to go) Cherry-Blossom 50lb (2.5lb lost ~ 47.5lb to go)...
  103. T

    Wednesday Weighers

    Lost half an lb - gutted cos I've been a SW angel. Never mind, here's hoping for a double loss next week xx
  104. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Official WI is half an lb off, disappointing as I've tried so hard. I do feel fed up but I am trying to put a positive spin on things. So here goes: I have stuck at SW for two whole weeks without cheating even once :D I am back in the 10s, albeit by half an lb :D Because I have been so...
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    1/2 Syn Fruit Roulade!!

    I have made this to take to our taster session at group today but I used fromage frais instead of quark by mistake - ooops! Really worried it's not going to taste good, which is such a shame as it's been lovely the last few times I made it. xx
  106. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    WI this morning and I have to admit I am scared! I have been so good all week but my scales are refusing to budge. I am just praying that the ones at group show SOME kind of loss for all my hard work or else I will be very disappointed indeed. Today's plan looks like this: B: alpen light and...
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    Extra Easy Second Weigh In Tomorrow

    I've got my second wi tomorrow morning and know exactly how you feel. I've stuck to plan 100% but my scales are saying I've stayed the same. Good luck for later, I'm sure you'll get the result you deserve xx
  108. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    My scales still haven't moved this week, I am the same as I was last WI day. I've still got 24 hours but even so I am starting to get annoyed now. I've been 100% food wise although ive not been ae to go running cos of my knee. Im the kind of person who needs to see results when I've been good...
  109. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    I have four words for you - syn free curry sauce. Omg, amazing! Had it with chips, prawn fishcakes and a huge salad, so nice. Followed it with a hot chocolate and an Alpen light bar so feel lovely and full and not in the least bit deprived :) Really loving SW! xx
  110. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    I've done that kind of thing in the past but always seem to carry it on for more than one day. This time I'm telling myself I can have all the treats I want (within reason obviously!) when I get to target. Tbh, I'm feeling so down with my weight I'm not enjoying the so called treats anyway cos...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Good luck Alicia, I'm sure a diary will help you focus. I've tried to get my head around it so many times since I had my ds I've lost count but for some reason this feels like it's really going to work. I've been 100% now for 12 days and I don't feel any way close to quitting. While I'm by no...
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    Help - what to wear to a christening?

    It's this one: http://www.next.co.uk/search/search?w=Mink+tea+dress#LID=01_01_06 They've not got it in my size online though so hoping I can get hold of it instore. I've got some lovely cream shoes and a matching bag that would go lovely :) xx
  113. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Feeling fat and fed up today. I have been looking for a dress to wear to a christening next weeekend and everything looked awful on me :cry:. I have just found a lovely dress on the Next website but it's out of stock in my size :cry::cry::cry:. I am just so fed up of going to events looking and...
  114. T

    Help - what to wear to a christening?

    Thanks for the advice. Ive just seen a nice one on the next website which could be suitable. It's been so long since I bought myself any clothes, I am so rubbish at it xx
  115. T

    Help - what to wear to a christening?

    I'm going to a christening next week and desperately need something new to wear but I'm useless at fashion and have no idea what! I don't want to spend lots of money and could do with it being something I can wear again for work so nothing mega dressy. I'm pear shaped so nothing too clingy on...
  116. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    I've decided I'm going to have a think about what I really want out of this weight loss experience and set myself some real challenges (apart from the obvious). I have a lot of issues so plenty to work on! X
  117. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Scales still aren't showing any loss this week, even though I am sticking to the plan to the letter. I really need to stay away from the scales between classes but I just don't seem to be able to do it :( Today's menu looks like this: B: porridge (HeB), berries, FF yog L: super speedy soup...
  118. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Am so tired tonight, looking forward to an early night very soon indeed! Have had such a busy day, coupled with an early start thanks to Bump who thinks 4am is playtime (it's REALLY not). So food wise I've been good. Lunch ended up being a jacket spud and beans as pizza express was rammed and my...
  119. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    I survived last night intact but am still feeling a little wobbly (in many ways!). I just feel a bit out of control at the minute, the house is a tip, my body is a wreck, I'm tired, I never seem to get a minute to myself and I just feel a bit overwhelmed by it all. We are off out again today...
  120. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Struggling with the voice in my head today. Knee still bad so no run. Been fine foodwise but have just eaten four mini pork and apple burgers I made for baba (after he'd had his tea - didn't leave him to go hungry) and now I feel bad. All ingredients were SW friendly and they were fried in fry...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    5lb off for me - first week though so to be expected. Blue Bunny 31lbs* (1lbs lost ~ 30lbs to go) caldil 42lbs* (6lbs lost ~ 36lbs to go) Cindersmcphee 42lbs* (0.5lbs lost ~ 41.5lbs to go) Cherry_Blossom 50lb (0lb lost ~ 50lb to go) Chiefbridesmaid 26lbs* (0lbs lost ~ 26lbs to go) Chloecat...
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    Taster sessions?

    Next week my class is having a taster session. I think I'm going to make the fruit roulade with syn free lemon curd but I'm not sure how much I'm expected to bring. There are quite a lot of members in my group so to give the all a slice would be a lot. Also do I need to cut it up or will the...
  123. T

    syn free lemon curd

    I made this last night to put in my fruit roulade. It's bloomy lovely, it is! Think it's going to be a regular in my fridge. xx
  124. T

    Serendipity and Very low syn cola bottle jelly sweets

    Really fancy trying this but my tesco didnt have cola cordial. Anyone know anywhere else I can get it? x
  125. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Grrrrr, stupid scales say I've put on half a pound since WI. I know I shouldn't get on between class but I do most mornings and am not happy with this mornings figure! I know it's most likely water retention caused by last night's wine, but even so! It's takeaway night tonight too so that's not...
  126. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Thank you CJ, I am really pleased. Have been good since WI too so hoping for a good loss next week too. Today has been hectic to say the least. Me and ds were at swimming this morning, then home for lunch, out to tesco, bs k for tea, then bath and bed (baby, not me, although... ;)). Since then...
  127. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    I'm feeling a bit down this morning cos my knee is still very sore so I really don't think I'll be going for my run later. I feel very frustrated as I felt like I was really getting into it and now I'm being forced to stop. The only difference in my attitude is that usually I'd convince myself...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Thanks kirstabubble, am really chuffed :) Today has been another guddun, feel like I'm getting boring now! Dont worry, itll never last ;D I've not been that today hungry tbh, but have made myself eat all my meals. In the end the day looked like this: B: Alpen light after WI (HeB) L: the last...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Pleased to report a 5lb loss after my first week. I know a lot of that will be water etc but its really spurred me on to carry on being good. Hoping for at least 2lb next week so I can get my first half stone. Good luck to everyone else who WI's today xx
  130. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    So, well I only went and lost 5lbs!!!! I know first week losses are always high but I am very chuffed with that indeed. Would live to get my half stone next week so 2lbs is the aim this week. xx
  131. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    OMG I have pre-WI fear. I am so scared and feel really nervous. Aaaaargggggghhhhhh :( Today looks like this foodwise: B: 2x alpen light after WI (hexb) S: cherries, activia FF L: last bit of cannelloni, salad (hexa) has been nice but getting a bit bored now S: 2x thorntons mini caramel...
  132. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Am lying in bed unable to sleep and I reaaaaallllllyyyy want to eat. have convinced myself I'm going to have gained tomorrow. Need to get a grip xx
  133. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    The end of the week is here and I think I've done well. I've eaten well, exercised, hardly drank, had a few treats and generally been a model SW'er! Tonight as treats I've had about 150g of raspberries and a hot choc and feel happy with that. I'm still a bit scared that I'll get on the scales...
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    Wednesday Weighers

    Hi everyone, I'm going to be a Wednesday weigher so thought I'd introduce myself. Tomorrow will be my first WI and I'm excited but a bit nervous. I've stuck at it 100% but tbh have found it quite easy, not felt too deprived so far. Am keeping everything crossed for a good loss tomorrow morning...
  135. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    That should have read feeling 'good' and positive not 'food' and positive. What a slip of the tongue, hope it's not a bad omen! Haha x
  136. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Grrrrr just wrote entry only for broadband to crash and it to disappear! Basically feeling food and positive. Food today: B Porridge with water, berries, FF yog L Jacket pot win FF cottage cheese D leftover spinach and mushroom cannelloni Syns Milk in coffee (1.5) something chocolatey xx
  137. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Today has been good considering how tired I am. Normally I'd reach for chocolate but I've not even thought 'bad thoughts' today. In fact this evening, when I put a double portion of cheese on our cannelloni by mistake, I didnt think 'oh well, who's going to know', I thought 'hmmm, no hot choc...
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    Six months to sexy for Santa team?

    Hi everyone, I'm only on my first week but I'd really like to join in too. I can't copy and paste from my iPod though so could someone plead be so kind as to add me to the list. I hope to be at goal by the end of the year so that's 33lbs! xx
  139. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Raring to go today, even after the worst night's sleep I've had in a VERY long time! Yesterday evening, not long after I'd put the baby to bed the alarm went off in his motion sensor meaning he'd not moved (or detectably breathed) for 20 seconds! Well I have never run so fast in my life. I ran...
  140. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Should say 'onions and mushrooms'. Really need to read my posts before I press send! x
  141. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Done eating for the day now. Just had pork in tomatoes, garlic, obion smd mushrooms, brown rice and fruit roulade thingy for pud. I didn't get out for a run but did do half an hour on the spinning bike. Tomorrow will be run or zumba depending on what my friend is doing. Feeling positive today...
  142. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Thanks ginlin, am going well at the minute, just hope I can keep it up for the long haul! Have had a lovely day, the weather is so beautiful. We went into town, had a lovely lunch all within my plan, got me a new bead for my pandora bracelet with my bday money (couldn't find any earrings I...
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    NSVs - Non Scale Victories

    I am only in my first week so haven't had an nsv yet but just wanted to say how motivating this thread is. I can't wait to add my own now when the weight starts to come off xx
  144. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Sunday already, where has the weekend gone???? Yesterday was nice. It was the first time we'd been without DS since he was born in Nov last year as he went to spend the day with his grandparents. Now what debauched behaviour did myself and DH engage in, I hear to ask? Decorating, that's what...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Am just lying here thinking about my food for the day and what I've eaten and I am wondering how the hell I'm supposed to lose weight! I am trying to trust in the plan but it's hard to believe that eating donner kebabs, albeit fake ones, 'fry' ups and Chinese takeaways is going to help me lose...
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    Wow - fab doner kebab recipe, tastes like the real thing!!!

    Oh my goodness, this was flipping amazing. Just had for my tea with SW chips, salad and home-made tzatziki (sp?) and I am in kebab heaven. I don't even like the real thing cos I don't like to think what it's made of but now I can do it at home, yum yum! xx
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Run done - 37 mins today so pleased with that. Tea is in the oven and I have a gin on the go...could I be any happier? Hmmmm, syn free wine and choc or one of them size 8 bods that never gets bigger no matter what you eat, but hey ho, not a bad feeling :0) Anyway, today ended up looking like...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Phew, avoided a wobble today I think! Met a friend for coffee at 11.30 but didn't have lunch first, thinking I'd get something after. Was v good and had a black coffee but then decided to do the weekly shop. In tesco, they had loads of little free samples on the deli counter and I'm ashamed to...
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    canned soup

    Cor, that Stewed! One sounds loverly - reddish keep an eye out for that. Thanks x
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    canned soup

    Thanks for looking. Good idea about the omelette, didn't think of that! x
  151. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Day 3 Made a mistake this morning by getting on the scales to find I'm just half an lb down since Wednesday. I know its only a couple if days but I really expected that is have lost a bit of water. But I'm not going to let it send me off track. Today looks like this: B porridge (HeB) fruit...
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    canned soup

    Are there any free canned/pots of soup at all? I'm decorating tomorrow and need something quick and free for lunch. Thanks x
  153. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Just had an 'interesting' snack before bed. What with pitta bread confusion and lack of shopping I still hadn't had my HeB. So I have just had 2 weetabix spread with a tsp of clover, sprinkled with Splenda and cinnamon. Not sure it was entirely true to the plan as there was no superfree food...
  154. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Successful day so far! Fruit and yog for brekkie, omelette for lunch and just a filter coffee while I was out so just half a syn for the milk - go me! All my friends had cake but I declined, and even brought the little biscuit home for hubby. Just having a drink of bovril before doing tea for...
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    Pittas

    Thank you for the explanation, makes sense now X
  156. T

    Pittas

    Hi all, just a quick question from a newbie. Is it just asda pittas that count as a HeB? I've got some tesco wholemeal ones which I'm pretty sure are similar if not almost identical to Asdas. Would I be able to have them instead or would I have to syn them? Thanks xx
  157. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Day 2 Yesterday went well, I think. After my run, I had salmon, wedges and veggies then a hot choc (3.5 syns) with an extra 100ml of skimmed milk and 6 fizzy cola bottles which brought my Syns up to 15. Going to aim for 10 today as not going to have time to exercise as got to take DS swimming...
  158. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Good luck Mini Mum, an sure you will be fine! I've just been for my first run in ages, managed to do 5k non-stop which i was pretty chuffed with. It took me 45 mins though which is a bit disappointing as I used to be able to do that distance in about 22 mins so some work there to do me thinks...
  159. T

    Bye bye baby belly

    Day 1 Ok so I braved the scales and went to my first ever SW class. I weigh 11st 5 so although it's horrible, I have a starting point. I am going to give Extra Easy a try so today's plan looks like this: B: porridge (HeB) skimmed milk (HeA) strawberries L: tuna, pasta, tomatoes, sweetcorn...
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    Bye bye baby belly

    Tomorrow I am joining Slimming World as I attempt to lose a stone of baby weight which has been hanging around since I had my little boy in November last year. Then I need to lose an extra stone, maybe a little bit more to hopefully be finally, well and truly happy with myself. Over the years...
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    My mission to be 9 stone has begun

    Hi Theresa, you sound very similar to me. I am around 11st and want to get down to 9st. I've not started yet but will be going to my first class on Wednesday morning. I am looking forward to losing my wobbly bits! Best of luck xx
  162. T

    Newbie

    I've been faffing about since January on one diet or another so I'm hoping paying for it will give me the kick start I need. Watch this space xx
  163. T

    Newbie

    Hiya Kathy, thanks for your reply. I didn't make it to the class on Wednesday as my ds was up all night teething and I was shattered. But I am going to go next week come what may, no more excuses from me! X
  164. T

    Thinking of joining SW

    Thanks everyone. I didn't make it to my class on wednesday as my ds had been up all night teething so I was shattered. I am determined to go this week though so I'll be starting properly then. No more excuses! xx
  165. T

    Newbie

    Hello everyone, I've just signed up today as I am desperate to lose 2st of baby weight and need some support as I am not doing so well on my own. Since my DS was born in November I've tried loads of diets, starting again pretty much every other day but lack of sleep/time and low self...
  166. T

    Thinking of joining SW

    Hi everyone, I'm a newbie after a bit of advice. I've done most diets out there but never SW but there is a class in my village and I'm thinking of joining on Wed. I have about 2st to lose after having a baby in Nov last year. So, have you found it to be a good plan? Also, it's shopping day...
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