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  1. BrightonMark

    Induction *Shuffles back looking guilty*

    Well Guys and Gals. I am returning back to atkins after gaining all the weight I previously lost with Slimming World back on. Basicially long story short had a horrible time at work with stress for the last year and food is my comfort, some people turn to drink, some smoke, me? I eat everything...
  2. BrightonMark

    Hello Y'all, Goodbye Belly!

    Hey Skywalker. Soooo easy! Quichy bit is made from about 6 eggs beaten with a dollop of cream, and some butter if you want, (sorry I dont really "do" measuring on this diet) till its similar to what you would make an omlette out of. Mix in grated cheese. As for the fillings just fry up some...
  3. BrightonMark

    Hello Y'all, Goodbye Belly!

    Hey Guys and Gals. I have been mooching around the forum for a while now, mainly on the Slimming World forum as that was my previous diet. I didnt find I was particularly enjoying the diet though and soon started to cheat etc. However being a massive carnivore I am loving Atkins so far. I still...
  4. BrightonMark

    Howdy! First day :)

    Seconded, I'd love to hear if this works?
  5. BrightonMark

    Dried Food Calorie Query! HELP!

    Hello! I know this is probably a bit of a stupid question but... When you see calorie amounts for dried foods like rice, pasta etc, is that calorie count based on the weight of the product dried and then cooked, or the weight after cooking? I mean for example if there were 100 cals in 50g...
  6. BrightonMark

    Started slim fast yesterday! (17/05/2012)

    Okay a little weird so I thought I would post. I started yesterday 17/5/11 after doing slimming world. Shakes are half price in boots and thought why not. I must admit I was always worried that I wouldnt be able to enjoy a decent size meal in the evening but 600-800 calories can actually go a...
  7. BrightonMark

    Hi, just want to introduce myself...

    Welcome ^_^ x
  8. BrightonMark

    Nearly a stone down...

    Congrats. ^_^ x
  9. BrightonMark

    Today the day

    Good luck! Keep the motivation and you'll do it! x
  10. BrightonMark

    Men Doing Slimming World

    Hi Gents, Thought I would add into the thread. I am a returner to SW after doing pretty well on it previously but having a little distraction recently. I found that I was making far too many excuses for myself to head down to the gym (Money and time being the main ones) so I bought myself...
  11. BrightonMark

    Really needs to happen this time...

    Hi Paul, Thanks for the reply. The problem with me isnt losing the weight in the first place (although its bloody hard tbh) its the fact I do a det, lose a few stone, think I'm in the clear and before I know it I'm back at square 1. I dont want to sound out of order as I know some other...
  12. BrightonMark

    Really needs to happen this time...

    Okay... So I'm sure alot of you have been here, I am a serial dieter, I lose a few stone, feel a million pounds and start to slack, before I know it I am heavier than before. I am now the heaviest I have ever been in my life and due to recent changes in my life have come to accept this REALLY...
  13. BrightonMark

    How many yogurts do you have...

    Bit of advice re yogs from y'all... I was loosing weight pretty well recently but seem to have slowed down in the last week. The only thing I can think that is different is the fact I have been having a mullerlight after my dinner in the evening. I dont eat alot of dairy products so I was...
  14. BrightonMark

    Boots Shapers Salad = Let down!

    Hi Guys and Gals. I forgot my lovingly made lunch on the way to the office today so I thought unless I get something healthy in then the temptation of joining the guys in the pub would get to me. So I went to boots, grabbed an "Around the world, Indian style tandoori Chicken Salad", fruit...
  15. BrightonMark

    Where is everyone from?

    Yes, Mark is a cracking City! You should come visit my dear... Kind regards. Brighton.
  16. BrightonMark

    What hobbies to keep you busy?

    I caught the "Guitar" bug last year. I have played a few instruments for years but I am well and truly into my guitar. I play about an hour a day at least, sometimes up until 2-3 hours. Trouble is I have started spending more on it and now have 4 guitars! lol. Mind you my boredom and hunger...
  17. BrightonMark

    Which toy.....

    At the moment I feel like a Weeble... :p Well at least I wont fall over! Good question though. I take interviews in my office and we have set questions the company want us to ask, they have started adding random ones as well! Its amazing how much you can read out of them. One of our Qs is...
  18. BrightonMark

    Where is everyone from?

    I think my name gives it away! lol x
  19. BrightonMark

    Why oh why can I not stick to this!

    Hi Lozzie, I am having a hard time getting back on post Xmas as well! I just have no self control so every morning I wake up ready and determined to be a good boy but the moment the idea of takeaways, cakes and other badness is within arms reach I stuff my face. I feel bad like right after but...
  20. BrightonMark

    No self control

    Hey, I'm the same with biscuits so literally cannot have them in the house! Once I open a pack my "Hand to mouth" action initiates and the next think I know I have an empty wrapper, chocolate round my mouth and a huge guilt trip to go on! It doesn’t matter if they are individually wrapped I...
  21. BrightonMark

    Struggling to get back on!

    Hey Guys and Gals, A few of you might remember me from the summer time when I was being 100% SW. I lost about 2.5stone and was super into it... Then... I went on holiday, feasted, didnt put on much weight, then got cocky, lost the healthy habit and here I find myself post christmas thoroughly...
  22. BrightonMark

    Does anyone still do red and green days?

    I FEAR the EE Plan. I stick to green and red as it feels like there is a structure there. I worry that with EE I would overeat and forget to concentrate on Super food third!
  23. BrightonMark

    January blues...

    Hey, Thought I would share my January blues! (ie Rant!) I currently work in London and live in Brighton. I have commuted for nearly five years and started doing so as local wages in my industry were appauling compared to those inside the M25. In November the local office of my company...
  24. BrightonMark

    Brighton . Any recommendations of good Group

    Hi Fellow Brightoners (Or near). I'm not a "group goer" to be honest but just wanted to say Hi as I'm a local and stuffs. I am returning to SW after a hideous 4 months of putting everything I lost back on! Wishing you all a happy new years! On a secondary note, (Not trying to hijack the...
  25. BrightonMark

    WARCRY!!!

    Hello Guys and Gals... I have been a bad kid. I went on an all inclusive holiday to Greece last week and Ate and drank till I couldnt move for every one of the 8 days! Trouble is before going on holiday, I got into the "Holiday spirit" by... Eating and drinking till I couldnt move for a week...
  26. BrightonMark

    I'll restart tomorrow... although I said that yesterday...

    So. Admittance time. I lost 2 stone, I was super proud of myself, and then... I've been eating rubbish food on and off for 2 weeks as there were birthdays in the office, old friends back in town, parents visiting for the weekend etc, I have put about 5lbs back on and although I'm...
  27. BrightonMark

    What have I done?

    I agreed to do a sponsored sky dive a few years ago, if that wasnt scary enough I had never been in a plane lol. So my first flight was up to 12,000ft to leap out! It was amazing though, I'm sure after you have done it you will be glad you did!
  28. BrightonMark

    Challenge for the week: drink more, anyone want to join me?

    I'm there, I'm totally in your water-gang. Our office has silly little cups from the water cooler which would mean I would have to go up there like every 2 seconds to get 2 litres in a day, so I have got a 1lr bottle with me today, a bottle of Robs Orange and Mango NAS squash, and I'm good to...
  29. BrightonMark

    Song in your head.......

    "These streets" Paulo Nutini courtesy of my Iphone on shuffle mode. =D
  30. BrightonMark

    What did you USED to eat daily?

    I think I have found SW good for not only losing weight, but also working out where it all went wrong in the first place. I was thinking back to what I used to eat daily and it actually shocked me to think looking back. So I thought about if others are shocked by what they used to nom in a day...
  31. BrightonMark

    Why have you chosen SW?..

    I chose it as it was similar but healthier than the Atkins Diet. I loved the freedom of a diet where if I wanted to eat I could, instead of a starve yourself diet, I loved Atkins and could have done it forever if... A) I didnt work. B) I didnt ever go out to eat C) I didnt stink of meat lol...
  32. BrightonMark

    What do you eat most ?

    Lisa, are the quorn steaks any good? I have a love hate relationship with quorn as I find some products taste like foam... ie the sausages, I went onto the Linda McCartney ones as although they ae 2 syns each at least they are nice!
  33. BrightonMark

    Other Half and his hunger pains!

    PreSlimming world did you have to cut the crusts off his sandwiches and arrange the triangles into a sail boat shape? In the defence of men everywhere there are plenty of ladyfolk out there frustrating men with their food based whinging! My OH is probably the only person in the world who "Cant...
  34. BrightonMark

    Other Half and his hunger pains!

    I wish my Mrs would supply me with yummy SW food all day. ;)
  35. BrightonMark

    Really Silly Question on Hunger.

    Thanks for your answers ladies. I think we are conditioned that an empty plate means you are a good kid! I think also as my family arent big drinkers then most achievements, birthdays, XMas etc revolved around food so its a social thing as well as a habitual thing. I think Capricorn makes a...
  36. BrightonMark

    Stupid things that make you go "yes" Bathtime

    I changed companies 2 months ago, and I bumped into my old boss who NEVER compliments anything! She almost sneered at me and said "God, arent they feeding you in your new job?". She meant it as a sarky comment, I am claiming it as a compliment, so not only did she notice my loss of 2 stone, she...
  37. BrightonMark

    Other Half and his hunger pains!

    Lol. I just posted a thread about exactly the opposite and never being hungry and having to force myself to eat, So not sure its a men thing as my OH isnt on SW and is always hungry despite the amount she eats (she has a great metabolism is seems as she eats everything she wants and looks...
  38. BrightonMark

    I need help with budget meals

    BATCH COOKING! I usually make a huge pan of pasta sauce using tinned toms and then whatever veg I could pick up at the grocers (much cheaper than supermarkets), Then if you pop to the pound shop and pick up some plastic take away tubs (usually 10 for a quid) then I portion the sauce out, either...
  39. BrightonMark

    Really Silly Question on Hunger.

    Hey Slimmers... This is a really stupid thing to admit but... I dont think I actually know when I am hungry or whether I just fancy eating. My OH is always complaining that she is starving or hungry but I think I generally just eat because I fancy the food, I dont think my stomach is ever...
  40. BrightonMark

    What do you eat most ?

    Breakfast - Work days - Fresh fruit (scrambled eggs and beans when I have the time) Lunch - Uncle Bens Rices (cheap and something hot/flavoursome at work in 2 mins) or Chicken Salad made in bulk. Dinner - Chicken/turkey salad and for some reason I'm obsessed with Beetroot?!?
  41. BrightonMark

    Greece Anyone?

    We are planning to pop down to Lindos as I am a history geek and have heard that the ruins there are really good for a visit! Thanks for your input dandy!
  42. BrightonMark

    Greece Anyone?

    Thanks Y'all. We have just booked a holiday just south of Faliraki, I know it sounds a little clubby and chavvy but we are assured its a little way away from the "action" so we can be nice and chilled if we want to. It seems to be easy travel to both Rhodes town and Lindos, All Inclusive (uh oh...
  43. BrightonMark

    Hurrah!

    Hey! Just wanted to put a big smirk on as the scales indicated I had reached my 2 stone loss mark today! Just in time for a party where I will be seeing alot of people I have not seen since pre diet! I feel healthier, happier and am digging out clothes I havent worn for years! Wishing all...
  44. BrightonMark

    Bathroom Scales - help or hindrance?

    I am with Supergran on this... I find a daily weigh in really keeps me on track, although I am quick to chastise myself if I have gained. I think if you are losing weight fast and have quarter pounds its really good to see half a pound or more coming off daily. But I think if you were looking...
  45. BrightonMark

    Anyone else at this point...

    I stepped away from scary clown man, but I might have devoured a cookie. Oops. Not as bad as it could have been so damage more or less averted.
  46. BrightonMark

    Anyone else at this point...

    I'm just like this, It's such a catch 22 that whenever I have a good WI I straight away think "Celebrate with food!" and then lose the good work lol. And its even harder today as I am very hungover after a work do so not only did I drink last night, but everyone is on the way to MaccyDs for...
  47. BrightonMark

    Fast Forward

    The first rule of fight club should be to watch fight club.
  48. BrightonMark

    Advice from Curry Lovers Please!

    To be honest I'm not too worried about the syns, just looking for a really nice curry. I'm of the belief that if you cheat then really enjoy it, the worst thing is to cheat and feel guilty as it wasnt worth it!
  49. BrightonMark

    Advice from Curry Lovers Please!

    Hi Y'all. Probably in the wrong section but its more advice rather than syn counting I'm off for a curry with OH tonight, I usually have one meal off plan a week, I have decided to make this one but dont want to cheat too badly. I usually go for a Korma, I love the creamy sauces more...
  50. BrightonMark

    Fast Forward

    I Am Jack's Medulla Oblongata. Sorry didnt mean to hijack a post, I just dont really like the secrecy of SW sometimes, I know they do it to keep people from doing it unsafely and also to regain profit but it just seems a little fight clubby. Hope the FF week works for you!
  51. BrightonMark

    Fast Forward

    The first rule about Fast forward club is that you must not speak about fast forward club. The second rule about Fast forward club is that you must not speak about fast forward club. Sorry couldnt resist, please tell me someone gets the quote...
  52. BrightonMark

    It's my birthday!

    Happy Birthday! Eat lots, Drink more, but laugh the most. x
  53. BrightonMark

    blowin the plan on sundays

    Uncle bens rices are only 2 minutes in a microwave and really filling! only a few syns at max (dependant on flavour).
  54. BrightonMark

    back to it today :)

    Hey! Hope your break away was great and by the sounds of it 9 days of eating like a pig for only a 1.5lb gain sounds ideal! I can put that on after 1 naughty meal!
  55. BrightonMark

    Not sure I eat enough...

    I think the main point of these threads is that in this heat people dont FEEL like eating, its not a struggle for me to go without and when I'm on a diet I dont see the sense in forcing down a meal, in essence eating when I wasnt hungry just because "Its dinner time" was what got my overweight...
  56. BrightonMark

    Not sure I eat enough...

    Hey, There have been a few posts about not eating enough during the little heat wave we had BUT I find I do this all the time, I generally will have Breakfast Banana and an Apple maybe few grapes as well. Lunch Either chicken Salad or a Uncle bens Rice pack (sometimes 1/2syns) Snack More...
  57. BrightonMark

    YAY!!!!!

    Hey, I went from 15 something to 14 something the other day and did a little dance, its fantastic to hear you have as well, and your pics on your signature look amazing! congrats hun x
  58. BrightonMark

    What can I do with my Rice Cooker?

    Hi, I have got a Rice Cooker sitting on my kitchen cupboards that my mother dearest bought me for my birthday when I told her I was on SW. I'm sure there are more fun things than cooking plain rice in it, the t'interweb says I can do things like Veg and Chicken in with it to steam but I'm...
  59. BrightonMark

    scales

    I use the WW ones and have always found them to be really good and consistant, even with the "Standing on different bits of the scales to see if I can drop half a pound" trick lol. I use them on bathroom tiles without the little feet they supply.
  60. BrightonMark

    16something, 15something, 14SOMETHING!!!

    I know how you feel about becoming complacent, my first thought when I was losing weight was "Hurray, lets go out to dinner to celebrate" lol. So backwards!
  61. BrightonMark

    16something, 15something, 14SOMETHING!!!

    Hey Guys, Just wanted to share a "Wooo!" with people as I weighed in this morning at 14 something! Okay it was 14st13.75lbs but seeing the 14 at the beginning has made my day. Especially as the day I swore to lose weight I was looking down at 16st7!! I know its no more weight loss than my...
  62. BrightonMark

    I lost 4 weeks in a row!

    Well done! Great to hear...
  63. BrightonMark

    How do you stay on track?

    This is an odd idea on how to stay 100% but I have one meal, where I am 100% off plan. I take the OH out and we go for dinner, and I have three courses if I feel like it, with lashings of booze if the mood takes, and I dont count or think about a single syn of it. That way whenever I feel the...
  64. BrightonMark

    Day 1 :(

    Think of it as experience. Before SW you would have done this anyway, and added booze, and probably had the equivalent of 100 syns plus! And then probably a fry up the next day to get over the hangover! it could have been worse and the fact you are feeling a little guilty over it obviously shows...
  65. BrightonMark

    Muller Light ice cream

    Many a time have I found myself chipping away at a forgotten Muller Light. I must say though I am not a fan of the whole freezing Muller lights situation...
  66. BrightonMark

    Greece Anyone?

    Thinking of heading out September time when the kiddies have gone back to school so a) little cheaper b) they arent in MY pool ;P. I have been researching Rhodes and Rhodes Town looks great for a walk around and a bit of history buffing, plus the beaches look beautiful for the OH. I had...
  67. BrightonMark

    When in the day do you exercise?

    Hey, I tend to get in from work, get changed and IMMEDIATELY get into the exercise bike. I know if I sat my lardy ass down and picked up the guitar, or started to watch TV then I would never bother to do it. Also that early evening (about 6-7) work out gives me a second wind to do stuff like...
  68. BrightonMark

    my poor pet rabbit

    My old cat used to LOVE water... To the point you had to lock her out the bathroom otherwise you would have had an unexpected bath partner in no time! Pretty cute but not so fun when you are in rush and you had to dry her as well! lol.
  69. BrightonMark

    Anyone else in to Sci-Fi on TV and go to conventions?

    My OH went to the Supernatural Convention. But I think she was a little disappointed with how rude and uninterested "Sam and Dean" were. She was chuffed with some of the smaller characters as they seemed to be there for the fans but I get the impression the main characters just couldnt be...
  70. BrightonMark

    Greece Anyone?

    Hey, Me and t'other half are thinking about going to one of the greek islands. She likes sitting around on beaches, I would like to see a little history and we both enjoy our food. Looking for a "couples" style holiday rather than a clubbing nightlife. Have heard Rhodes is quote nice, anyone...
  71. BrightonMark

    The Big Bang Theory - my new obsession!

    Stephanie: So, how was your day? Leonard: Y'know, I'm a physicist - I thought about stuff. Stephanie: That's it? Leonard: I wrote some of it down. Big Lolz Watching Season 4 now!
  72. BrightonMark

    What is your favourite childhood movie?

    T'interweb rumours suggest a Drop Dead Fred remake starring Russell Brand. He confirmed it in 2009, IMDB has it as in progress with a release of 2014. Has gone very quiet on it so dont know if it was canned. Maybe its for the better!
  73. BrightonMark

    Green Day Potato Rosti Cake-thing

    I usually serve it either with scrambled eggs and beans (go the full way and add quorn sausages etc), or with a big fat salad with some home made honey mustard dressing (made with sweetener, I usually put aside "A few syns" for it as I have never bothered to calculate it). I dont see why you...
  74. BrightonMark

    Ruined :((

    I generally "Pig out" one night every week and still manage loss overall in the week. Just have to be a little angel for the rest of the week. Nothing is Ruined! =D x
  75. BrightonMark

    Saving money on SW!

    With fruit I find that the little grocers are brilliant. There is a little man in a little shed just outside the station, he does little boxes for £1. You get a banana, a satsuma, an apple, a handful of grapes and a handful of strawberries! for £1! Easily lasts me two days, and as I am eating it...
  76. BrightonMark

    Saving money on SW!

    Does anyone else find they save money doing SW? I used to spend about £3-5 on breakfast (MaccyDs/Cafe Sandwich) on the way to work, about £5-8 on Lunch from a supermarket or in the pub and then about another £5 buying dinner nightly on the way home from the station. This was at least £13 A...
  77. BrightonMark

    Lunch Ideas

    I find the 2 minute uncle ben's rices are really filling and come in some really nice flavours which stand alone as a meal or buy a tin of sweetcorn or if you want to do EE or use a HEX throw in a handful of cooked chicken pieces! they are only a few syns max. =D
  78. BrightonMark

    Hoping to start tomorrow.. Scared

    Hello, Welcome to SW and the forum! My advice would be to ask about "weekly syns" which basically allows you to save up all your "Daily treats" to cover when you have a special occasion. I have been doing SW for a while now saving up my syns to have one meal a week where I am "off plan" and I...
  79. BrightonMark

    "Slimming Focus Month" Idea.

    Would be a good idea but I work in croydon, the stop before hand is Gatwick Airport, which is 15.4 miles away according to google maps. =( I already walk alot as I dont drive, and alot of people have suggested working out in the lunchtime though I cant really afford to join a Gym (hence bike...
  80. BrightonMark

    "Slimming Focus Month" Idea.

    I guess my main issues are: Time - Finding I am rushed to make lunch for the next day which leads me to wander into sainsubury's or go out with the lads for a beer and burger. Energy Levels - After a 12 hour day I dont feel I want to work out, and I am finding that my main weight loss...
  81. BrightonMark

    Hubby is filing for divorce

    Great story Leapfrog, harsh as it sounds, sometimes we need a kick up the A** to get us to better ourselves. I have a very accepting and supportive GF and Friends but it took a stranger to say "Mate you have put alot of weight on since I saw you last time.." to actually make me realise. Since...
  82. BrightonMark

    "Slimming Focus Month" Idea.

    Hi, Potentially drastic idea I know but. I'm a usual office worker, I commute an hour each way, meaning I leave the house at 7, get in at 7. Once I have done the housework, done some washing, cooked a rushed dinner etc then its pretty much time for bed already. Me and some chums were...
  83. BrightonMark

    New to Slimming World - any tips for a beginner?

    There are plenty of "Advice" posts which are all helpful. I guess my main three would be. Stop when you are full. It sounds obvious but its easy to get carried away with Free foods and just eating more than you want "just because you can". Plan, Plan, Plan. I find at home I am fine, but...
  84. BrightonMark

    buying lunch out?

    Depends what day you are on and where you can get to. I usually stick with a green day, go to boots, and get the Veg sushi, fruit pack and a shapers NAS drink. Obviously you can get sushi other places and its not too syn heavy. If you are on a red day then head for some chicken slices, and...
  85. BrightonMark

    Water - random question

    Hi. I know you have already been answered but I am in the same boat with finding water a chore... Squash is the future! I drink gallons of the stuff, I love Robinsons NAS orange and mango, or orange and pineapple, but, do you find the double concentrate stuff tastes different and weird?
  86. BrightonMark

    insomnia :-(

    I usually find I cant sleep because I have something on my mind. Whether conciously or not I am worrying about something, planning something etc. I find the best way to switch off my mind is to listen to talk radio, an audio book or something, just in the background so you can half concentrate...
  87. BrightonMark

    Cooking for a new bf

    Good cooking isnt about lots of ingredients and complex dishes. He is a man. Men like Steak. Steak, Slimming world chips (either normal or sweet potato are amazing) and either 1/3 plate peas or a nice salad. (Free EE) You literally cant beat a great steak. Plus I'm sure he's coming...
  88. BrightonMark

    frusterating!

    I know many "Backseat Dieters". They tend to say things like "Diets are simple, its about less food and more exercise..." and other golden nuggets of common knowledge. Have you noticed they are usually overweight as well?
  89. BrightonMark

    One stone mental barrier!

    Metric is for Robots and androids. Neither of which are body concious! lbs and Stone Forever!
  90. BrightonMark

    Hubby is filing for divorce

    It does. I would suggest letting him know you arent giving up, but you understand you have to have a little "you time" before trying again. The point of a relationship in my eyes is to be two people, who when together are awesome. I have been in relationships where you find very quickly...
  91. BrightonMark

    Thinking of joining

    I'm pretty sure the basis of this diet is "Do what the book says, lose weight, stop asking why and just go with the flow". I found the more questions I asked, the more confused I was! I was the same with the carbs fear as you seem to be, I think its stemmed from the Atkins diet, however I like...
  92. BrightonMark

    Hubby is filing for divorce

    Hi. Just wanted to put a little "Man perspective" on the reverse phychology you mentioned. I dont think accepting the divorce and being a little blase about it is the basis of that theory. I think the main objective is to see a happy, shiney, healthy you, which are traits everyone, man or...
  93. BrightonMark

    One stone mental barrier!

    Hi Girls and Guys. I have been doing SW for about 2 months now (not my first time with the diet) and I have lost a stone at various points. Trouble is. I hit a stone, I feel all proud, and then my commitment to it goes to hell. I lost the stone in the first 4 weeks after religiously...
  94. BrightonMark

    Extra Easy Days Slimming World Mistakes

    I heard this as well, (through this forum admittedly) but I disregarded on the basis that if I am allowed 3 HEXs then why would it be worse to have 1 than 3? I dont think there is some magic way that the 3 react to create thin magic! Its about getting a balanced diet, so yes its healthy, will it...
  95. BrightonMark

    Running!

    I notice a couple of peeps have been mentioning dodgy knees stopping them running. Have you all tried biking? at first I was dubious, but after starting on a low resistance and building up I find my knees have got much stronger. Biking and cross training can allow you to work out without the...
  96. BrightonMark

    Newbie saying hello!

    Welcome! Holiday weight gain unfortunately is just part of life, the way I look at it you would have been miffed if you didnt enjoy your holiday as you were always scalehopping! Draw a line under it, and hope that if you losT 7lbs every month, but only holiday 1 month, then you could lose up...
  97. BrightonMark

    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Asda, Uncle Bens Rices - Ambient 2 min micro jobs, £1 each. Great for a green day lunch away from home for only a few syns! x
  98. BrightonMark

    Running!

    I'm the same with my exercise bike now. I have super dodgy knees so running was too impact heavy on them, I bought a bike and started off doing "a family guy episode" on them (most of my work outs are measured by the length of a tv show!). So I started off at 20 minutes on level 3. After 2...
  99. BrightonMark

    Drink or not Drink

    This will make ne sound like a real alchy but hey... I dont drink unless I plan on getting tipsy. I used to go out all the time and meet my mates in a pub for lunch or after work and I would have 2-3 pints, which doesn't affect me at all, do one day I just thought 'this is a waste of...
  100. BrightonMark

    n00b to SW

    Hey, Most of us have been there with losing weight, putting it back, trying another diet, repeat etc, but I think SW is the only diet I have done where I feel I could stay on it for a long time and hopefully keep the weight off, sure you'll be fine! Xxx
  101. BrightonMark

    Thinking of joining

    Hi there, I thought it was really confusing at the beginning as well, especially after atkins which pretty much tells you that carbs are the devil and sat fat is fine, pretty much the opposite is true with SW. I advise looking at red days first, which is pretty much Atkins but the meat is lean...
  102. BrightonMark

    Fav Animated Film

    I think I got it when I was young but I was too scared of it, I only got to love it about 5 years ago. Mind you I was the kid who was terrified of the child catched in chitty for years!
  103. BrightonMark

    New to this....

    Hi, Welcome to the boards! My view of Syns is they are there with a view to keep you on track when you fancy a treat, I allocate 10 a day but I use much less, but I do tend to horde syns till the weekend and have a blow out. Alot of people use syns weekly, so if you had 10 a day, you can have 5...
  104. BrightonMark

    Hello Hello Hello

    Hi Becky, Congrats on the weight loss! I'm on SW, I'm mostly Green days. I've lost a stone as well n my first month. =D My rush breakfast is fruit and a muller light but my weekend look forward to breakfast is Potato rosti/hash brown (Pots, onions, flylight) - Free Beans - Free...
  105. BrightonMark

    Fav Animated Film

    Excuse me... But why has no one mentioned Nightmare before Xmas which is literally legendary movie making musical animated amazingness?!?!
  106. BrightonMark

    Oh my God - film moments

    The revelation at the end of "The usual suspects". Amazing Cast, Amazing Film, Amazing story.
  107. BrightonMark

    Newbie - massive goal that I MUST meet!!

    Welcome! Congrats on wedding, sure you will look spiffing in your dress by then! Loads of people here to ask questions two, you learn so much by just browsing the posts! Take care. x
  108. BrightonMark

    Ugh... why do I do it?

    Hey Camille, I didnt see where you were until you asked me. I'm a 7 Dials kid, how about you? Do you go a local group or are you solo-ing it? More importantly where in Brighton do you shop? I'm a sainsbury's guy but I must admit delivery from Asda saves £££s on slimming world. =D
  109. BrightonMark

    Ugh... why do I do it?

    I do exactly the same thing. Especially if I forget to plan lunch at work, I will pop into sainsburys and before you know it I have a sandwich, sausage roll, crisps and some for of cake. I have NO willpower, and so the only way is to not have it near me! The big thing is to not beat...
  110. BrightonMark

    I had a gain this week

    Hey, I wouldnt get hung up about it, Yes its not great to gain, but your first in 19 weeks! I think we can let you off, think of all the weight you have lost and how you can get back onto it, the first step is realising why, the second is correcting it, the third is realising that you are...
  111. BrightonMark

    any body been to morrocco? marakesh?

    My OH went and she literally will not shut up about it.... HOWEVER She went on a camel tour, where you ride a camel around the desert for five days living out of a tent and eating only what you carry with you. She did say that actually being back in the city that alot of people hassle you...
  112. BrightonMark

    Further to my office birthday post last week...

    Well the office is round the corner from a poundshop, so people just pop in and get yummy things every day, I am currently resisiting a 50% extra free box of cadbury's fingers...
  113. BrightonMark

    body magic!

    I dont really get the whole "Body Magic" thing. BUT I assume its generally just about exercising. I was looking for a decent gym around me, but I was shocked at how expensive they were! I went out and bought a fold up exercise bike, and now love it, I just use it whilst I would have just been...
  114. BrightonMark

    new girl in Australia

    Welcome to the Forum, I hope it supports you in getting your weight "Down under" your target. Sorry couldnt resist. :D:D:D
  115. BrightonMark

    Im coming back!!!!

    I wish I was going on hols! I made the "Adult" decision this year to pay off all the niggling little debts and not go on holiday this year, I was fine at the beginning of the year but now eveyone is jetting off everywhere I'm getting jealous!
  116. BrightonMark

    Further to my office birthday post last week...

    My office actually has "A Tuck Table". Which is constantly filled with biscuits, crisps and chocolate, its all free. So I am a bit of a social lehper with my fruit in the corner whilst everyone munches yummy things.
  117. BrightonMark

    Im coming back!!!!

    Hi! Yeah we have mostly all been there, I lost about 3 stone on Atkins, about 3.5st on a calorie control, but I find SW is the best for sustainable weight loss. Well done for coming back and I'm sure in 16 weeks you will look amazing for your trip away, anywhere nice? x
  118. BrightonMark

    Further to my office birthday post last week...

    Probably not the support you are looking for but I totally crumbled into eating a huge cookie today as its was someones bday in the office! Offices suck for dieting!
  119. BrightonMark

    Bad Weekend Camping!

    Hi Eponine, I know Arundel well, I was over Bodium Castle, so actually travelled away from home for it. Having thought back it was a great weekend and worth falling off the wagon, its just horrible to think that a good time costs you a chunk of the hard work loosing the weight in the first...
  120. BrightonMark

    OMG Just need to share :D

    Jealous Much?!?!?! Massive congrats on practically looking half of yourself! I think the weigh and measure technique is a double boost for morale, I have found as I am doing alot of exercise, that at the times where the scales dont show much change that the tape measure does. Make sure...
  121. BrightonMark

    One week back on it....

    I love this. Healthy competition is legendary to getting places fast! Although I'm pretty sure you wouldnt be devious enough to ruin his diet or lead him into temptation if he gets too far ahead... would you? :p Also congrats on the 4lbs, great start! x
  122. BrightonMark

    Bad Weekend Camping!

    Thanks girls! I'm usually not bad, and am very good at saying no but there is something about the "holiday state of mind" that pretty much just says "I'm on holiday, so is my diet" I'm not being too hard on myself as I have lost about 18 lbs so far so know I can work it off BUT I am kind...
  123. BrightonMark

    Bad Weekend Camping!

    *hangs head in shame* So... went camping this weekend with the lads, I had figured as long as I was doing red days then it wouldnt be too hard to stick to considering we would be cooking mostly on a BBQ and so had forked out on leaner meat etc, had taken vodka and d. coke to drink instead of...
  124. BrightonMark

    How do you deal with temptation?

    I find the easiest way to avoid the bad things is to have something similar but is low syn or free. With other diets if you want a cookie or something you have to say "No... I'm not allowed it and I will not eat anything". The bonus I find with SW is saying "I'm not allowed a cookie, but I am...
  125. BrightonMark

    Berrocca

    Hi, I know this probably isnt a help but I dont syn anything like that, whether its meds, vits, berroca etc as I think the health benefits far outweigh the syns, Unless you are knocking back 10 of them a day then I think one is fine!
  126. BrightonMark

    using syns weekly

    Hi! I do this, I will tend to use no or very little syns during the week, then I have one meal on a saturday night in a restaurant with my OH and literally dont count, dont think, dont talk or mention SW. That way I have something to look forward to all week and to keep me on the straight and...
  127. BrightonMark

    which plan?

    I'm a green day guy, I know it sounds odd but Extra easy scares me because it would feel like I wasnt on a diet and feel like I would either over eat or break good habits I have built up on Green. Although it would be nice to have some meat with my baked spud! Might try it out!
  128. BrightonMark

    Feeling a bit apprehensive about starting SW

    The only book I REALLY find helpful is the syn dictionary, I find it easier to take shopping with me and its better for "Browsing syns". Other than that I dont really read the recipe ones as its all here! And I was the same with potatoes as I did Atkins before!
  129. BrightonMark

    Feeling a bit apprehensive about starting SW

    Welcome! I'm sure you will be fine and losing in no time! the biggest thing that confused me when I started was the fact you could eat so many yummy things and still somehow lose weight, there are some great posts on this forum, and loads and loads of great recipes! Welcomes to SW, I'm a forum...
  130. BrightonMark

    Adjusting to working life

    Hi there, I work in the same environment, there is literally a "Tuck table" where the manager spends a tenner a week in the poundshop on sweets, crisps, biscuits and generally everything I want when I am sat at a computer screen bored... ahem... I mean working very hard and earning my pennies...
  131. BrightonMark

    back to slimming world tonight

    I find weight loss is sped up through exercise but you can lose by not doing much of it at all. And on the bright side, whilst on crutches the added effort of the trip to the fridge might help beat the sudden chocolate cravings! =P
  132. BrightonMark

    How can I get SW chips to brown?

    Instead of a standard baking tray I always use something I picked up in a pound shop, its like a tray but its made of a sort of wire netting, it allows the heat at the chips from all angles! failing that I suppose you could use a pizza tray with the holes in, TBH I gave up on SW chips with...
  133. BrightonMark

    Has anyone ever used a high syn week to break out of a plateaux?

    Hi lily, I have found in the past that after a few weeks of trying really hard and getting no where a cheeky full on day/weekend of the munchies really helps. I think its one of two things to be honest; a) It helps you stop being fed up, I find if I have something to look forward to, or...
  134. BrightonMark

    atlast BMI is normal

    Massive congrats, I am still considered Obese by BMI and therefore my doctor, who mentions it any time I go, whatever the reason, I have been 3 times in the last 6 months, once for RSI in my hands, which he of course stated was "Weight related". I'm not walking on my hands doc!
  135. BrightonMark

    Going to strangle...........

    I always find it difficult when on a diet as to whether to tell the people at work or not, if you do then they shower you with questions and comment everytime you eat something they deem not to be salad, or if you dont then people comment on the fact you arent going to McDonalds every lunchtime...
  136. BrightonMark

    Argggghhh

    Even as a 27 year old man that lives away from parents, the thing I have learnt fast is NEVER DO ANYTHING TO MAD YOUR MUM ANNOYED WITH YOU! lol. hopefully next time he needs a favour the "cheese on toast" rage has left the house ;P
  137. BrightonMark

    Green Day Potato Rosti Cake-thing

    Hello, Long time lurker, first time recipe giver! Hopefully free on a green day using a HEX and syn if you use oil instead of fry light. I love this as a weeknight easy recipe but could easily be used as a breakfast dish! Potato rosti cake-thing. Ingredients 2 Large Potatoes...
  138. BrightonMark

    Newbie!

    Hi Ladies and Gentlefolk, I'm a long term lurker on the site and have finally decided to join up and get a profile, I'm a 27 year old english guy, comfortably in a relationship and as such comfort eating has crept in over the last few years! (its much easier to grab a curry on a friday night...
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