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Do you use your healthy extras? If not, alpen light/hifi bars, babybels, carrot/pepper/cucumber sticks, lean meat, fruit. To be honest I don't usually need to snack between meals because I eat loads for lunch!! You could always syn a treat? A curlywurly or something? Have a salad handy to have...

You're not in Wales by any chance are you? I was at a 5pm class last night that has a 7pm as well. I know I'm sure there is the same all over the UK, but you never know!! I am a similar weight to you, and have just started back in slimming world after wedding/honeymoon. I want to lose a similar...

The Schwartz slow cooker sachets aren't high in syns at all. I'm making a casserole in mine tomorrow by just throwing in beef, tin tomatoes, stock, carrots, onions, garlic, courgette,swede, turnip, salt and pepper (I think that's it off the top of my head!). Just throwing them all in and then...

Not a particularly good day unfortunately. Breakfast was as described. Since then I've snacked. It's all been low syn snack but unfortunately that all adds up. Part of me is thinking........blow out and get it out of your system because yesterday was similar. But then I'm...

Found a new addiction - ebay clothes shopping. By the time I reach my goal weight I'm going to need a totally new wardrobe (including honeymoon things!) and was thinking that I was going to be spending a fortune. Decided to look on ebay last night and I've already got 8 items!!! Comes to around...

It's FRIDAY!!! That means 7 weeks until my dress fitting!!!!! *Scary music time* Also, had an e-mail from my moh last night asking what size tshirt I want for my hen. Seriously don't know what to go for. I think I'm between a small and a medium at the moment (possibly closer to the medium). Hen...

Not sure about the pizza syns.....I'm guessing loads sorry!!! As for body magic I don't think the aim is to eat the extra syns. I think it can just boost your weight loss/tone you up etc. Hope that helps.xx

Another day again!!! Menu for today: B: Omlette, banana. S: Apple L: Sandwich (2 wholemeal bread heb), sandwich pickle (1 syn), chicken. Pineapple, grapes, satsuma. D: No idea yet.............. Also going to the gym after work so will get some body magic in there.

Well I lost 1 lb tonight. Disappointed in that because I worked soooo hard this week. Positive notes though.........I've got my stone and a half award, and my bmi has just dropped into the healthy range. Not being very healthy tonight (never am on a Wednesday night). Won't post what I'm...

Well it's weigh in day!!! Full day at work first though! I've been 100% this week so hoping to have a really good loss. I'd love 2 or 3 lbs. 1 lb would get me my stone and a half award and I'm DESPERATE for that!! lol!! Today's menu: B: Grapefruit, banana, alpen light bar. S: Apple D: Pasta...

Thank you. Looking at your stats you've only just started sw?? Your stats look similar to mine, similar weight, amount to lose etc. Good luck on your journey xx

Ah thank you :) I know it won't affect me tomorrow at the weigh in because I've been under on all other days. Had another good day today (so far). Jacket potato is in the oven, will have a small glass of vino later and a chocolate bar. If I'm still peckish I've only had half my heb so can have...

Back to work after the nice long weekend - inset day so no children though!! Today's menu: B: Banana, grapefruit, alpen light bar (1/2 heb) S: Apple L: Pasta with homemade sauce (0 syns, plenty of superfree), pineapple, strawberries. D: Jacket potato with homemade stew (syn free again and...

Right then.....today: B: an apple L: Tesco value noodles with stock, chilli flakes and cheese D: Lamb dinner (3 syns - prob less because there's gravy and mint sauce left but I'll stick with that.) Syns: Wine 4.5, chocolate 3.5 Total syns: 11 Exercise: 4.2 mile run :) Did walk slightly but...

My favourite meal :)

Chocolate philadelphia was reduced to 81p (big pack and 4 small ones) in my local Tesco on Saturday. Assuming it's all stores??

Hi, welcome and good luck on your journey. I have tried both in the past and must admit that I much prefer slimming world. Lot less fuss, encourages you to eat better and don't have to count everything. That's my personal opinion anyway. Good luck xx

Right, it's happened. Get that ruler and draw a line under it, learn from it and move on. Looking back does us no good. There's still a few days until your wi so you might be surprised. If not then you know what you need to do next week!!! Well done on making the first step and joining, we all...

What I do, and it's probably not the best advice but works for me, is that I find something I REALLY want. After wi on a Wednesday evening I can have that then and I don't count the syns. It can be anything. This Wednesday it's going to be a jam doughnut. I find I can focus more then because...

Well done. You're doing really well. Keep at it now - not long to go!!! :) xx

Had an apple for breakfast this morning followed by a 4 mile run. Now having noodles for lunch and some strawberries and yesterday's lamb chops for dinner. So hopefully a very positive day :-) xx

OMG!!! What a difficult day. It's the bank holiday weekend that does it. Managed last night well but today has been so much more difficult. Stopped for a couple of glasses of wine in a pub and was desperate for some food there........it looked and smelt good. After a lot of arguing with myself...

Just looked, gravy looks around 2 syns. 1 tbsp of mint sauce is 1. That's an extra 3 so 11 syns today :-)

Just seen this.....Thank you!!! Right, bank holiday weekend and Sunday. Like I said I've turned down a night out (got to remember I can drink and eat what I want on honeymoon!!). Food plan for today..... B: Bacon, egg, beans, fruit. L: Got leftovers from the chicken drumsticks last night so...

Oh, and turned down a night out tomorrow (I hate going out and being sober in the middle of people drinking - and too many syns in booze!). I feel saintly!!!

Dinner was lush!!! Had 2 kfc style chicken drumsticks, sw chips, 2 mini corn on the cobs and mixed veg. Finished that off with a glass of red wine (4.5 syns) and 1/2 a mars (7). Might have a gin and slimline tonic to top it all off (2.5). That equals 14 syns. That is definately the best Saturday...

Hi, I've been reading through your food diary and it looks like on a good day you are up to 15 syns - and often going over. How about sticking with 10 a day and if you do have days when you go over it won't be quite as bad. Try not to have those bad days though, I know it's really hard. Find...

Right well, didn't have breakfast (ooops!) and ate an orange to start my lunch so my superfree comes from there. Went a bit overboard with the chillies in the noodles and now have a mouth that is on fire. On the plus side, though, it means I'm drinking plenty!!!

My consultant is fab! Everyone at group is very friendly from the people helping to the members. We have sow basket every week (which was overflowing with fruit and veg this week) and a raffle. We have regular taster sessions. She is very supportive. She texts us regularly and replies quickly...

Right today.......... B: Not had anything yet, but thinking a banana in a bit. L: Noodles made with stock, chilli's, cheese, and something superfree on the side (side salad) D: Making kfc style chicken drumsticks tonight with homemade wedges and veg on the side. Syns: 125ml red wine 4.5 syns...

Ok, so as the title says, I've got 8 weeks to get slim. :eek: On the 29th June I have my dress fitting ready for my 28th July wedding. :character00250: I have already lost 20 lbs with Slimming World bringing me from 166lbs to 146lbs. I basically want to lose as much as possible in the next 8...

I sts this week and should have lost. It's soooo frustrating. If you have been 100%, though, your weight loss will show next week as long as you stick to it. Draw a line under the last few days and start afresh. Don't try to be extra strict from now until wi because if you're anything like me...

I was exactly the same. Went years with pretty much nothing and then all of a sudden I was on more than not!!! Wasn't sleeping at all either so after a couple of months I made my way to the doctor and they changed my pill. Since then * week every 4th week and sleep is back to normal. Hormonal...

Just found this old thread and had to join in with it!! I've tried: Welsh Weigh Weight Watchers Slimming World Juicing - lasted until around 6pm - needed food!! Special K (not too successful - I don't like milk!) Soup (just pretty much eating soup every lunch and dinner time and then a healthy...

Hey. Not had a fab week. Eaten like a pig, but have exercised so not really any damage done thankfully. I lost 1/2 pound tonight. Not a lot but I have got away without a gain!!! Going to work really hard this week now because 1 more pound to lose and I've lost a stone and a half. How are things...

We'll be having: Starter: Thai style chicken cakes (0) syns, with a sweet chilli dip (1 syn per tbsp) Main: Diet coke chicken with potatoes and veg (0 syns) Dessert: Sparkling Pimm's, orange and blackcurrant jelly (3.5 syns) Also, sharing a bottle of sparkling wine (13 syns?). Will be going...

Aw hun! I really feel for you. You're food diaries have been really good as well. Strange that you lost 2 yesterday and then are 2.5 up today. I don't think it would be possible to put on 4.5 lbs in a day. Are you feeling bloated? Eating something yesterday that has made you hold on to water...

Well I've been ok! Not perfect but could've been a lot worse!!! I haven't snacked which is a huge achievement for me. I'm hoping now that as long as I stay on track up until weigh in day then I'll still see a loss on the scales. Today's menu: B: Bacon, egg, beans, toast, fruit. L: Hopefully...

Weigh in day for you today????? How did you get on? You deserve a really good result, especially after resisting that sandwich!! Well done :) xx

Just keep thinking about why you're doing this when you have a weak moment. I have a picture of my wedding dress saved on the computer that I look at from time to time. When I'm on the treadmill and feeling fed up and wanting to get off I imagine myself on our wedding day, walking down the isle...

Well done for putting yesterday behind you. It happens to us all and the worst thing you can do is throw you off plan for the rest of the week. Do you have low syn treats that you keep in your house/handbag for when you are tempted? Like instead of that cookie could you have had a hifi bar? Or...

I lost 3 lbs!!! :D So chuffed!! I'm worried about this coming week though because I've got a lot on and will be eating out several times. I'm going away for the night tonight (my birthday present from my darling fiance :D) so will be eating out lunch time today, tonight, breakfast tomorrow and...

Wednesday 8/2/12 WEIGH IN DAY TODAY!! I weigh in at 5pm!! Fingers crossed for a good result!! Food diary for today: B: Bacon sandwich with tomato ketchup (1 syn). L: Vegetable paella D: Homemade burgers with potato wedges Going to try and get a bit of fruit in as snacks as well because...

Looks like you've had a good day. 40 mins gym and then a class - that's really good!!! Well done!! xx

Had a little treat :D A 17p milky bar!! Haven't had one of those since I don't know when and I was driving home from work when they popped into my head and I had to have one!!!

Tuesday 7/2/12 B: Bacon sandwich, satsuma. L: Salmon, pasta and salad. D: Cottage pie with mixed veg. Ex: None today.......will start back tomorrow!!

I do follow extra easy, but admit I don't eat enough superfree foods. Especially for breakfast, that's when I struggle the most. For lunch yesterday I had loads of salad, and then I had bns and leek for dinner (I'm not sure that bns is superfree though). I try and make sure I have...

That looks like a really good day today :) I started slimming world on the 31st August, so around 5 months. I've been slow losing because I'll lose well for a few weeks then have a few rubbish ones. I had a go at the invites yesterday! Managed about 10 (without tying the ribbons!). It'll...

Monday 6/2/12 B: Beans on toast L: Salmon and pasta salad D: Bacon and butternut squash risotto Syn free lemon meringue pie. Syns: Wine (oops!). Pretty good day on the whole. Made a cottage pie as well to freeze, though I think half of it has been eyed up for tomorrow night's supper...

Ooohh!! I've just found this. I'm getting married on July 28th. Lost 15lbs already and got another 28lbs to go. 25 weeks. If I lose 1.5lbs a week I should reach target in early June. Going to see if I can do better than that though!! :) xx

Well done on losing 4 lbs. I weigh in on a Wednesday. I go to a class. Wedding plans are coming on pretty good. Pretty much got everything booked. Going to look at men's suits next weekend and then going to look at wedding rings soon. Just about sorted our honeymoon (I'm almost more excited...

If you're happy then I would call target. If you try and try to lose that bit extra it will be a lot more difficult for you to maintain. Well done on your loss and reaching target :)

That would freak me out as well!! Have you got a chemist or something near you where you can go and weigh (supermarkets tend to have those big scales, or Boots). You have to pay to weigh but at least you would then know how much you actually weigh. And fingers crossed it would mean you having to...

I love homemade burgers. Haven't tried with babybel though. Were they nice? You managed quite a bit of exercise yesterday. Well done. If you do that most days you will have no trouble in losing weight!! It's a good idea to get your wedding plans sorted early. I got engaged last May and...

Sunday 5/2/12 The plan for today is: B: Bacon, egg, beans, toast (heb), Fruit. D: lamb chops with sauteed potatoes. I'm kinda hoping/thinking the cooked breakfast will keep me going until the lamb chops which will be mid/late afternoon. If not there is always fruit to keep me going. If...

Hello!!! I teach years 3 and 4. Love that age!!! Well done you on all that weight you have lost. It's amazing!! :D One thing I really don't want to do is look back on my wedding photos with regrets. :o I'm already spending half my time on the internet looking at clothes that I'm going to buy...

Well today didn't quite go to plan. Breakfast went well :D Instead of lunch I went to the doctor's :( Had a hi-fi bar and that was it. After spending all afternoon at the doc's I ended up going to Wetherspoons for food!! :eek: I had 2 chicken wings. For main I had chicken with bbq sauce...

I could cry....................................I just decided it was time to introduce myself, wrote a nice LLLLLOOONNNNGGG introduction. Just as I was about to post it I pressed the wrong button and deleted the whole thing. :eek::eek::eek::eek: TAKE 2 Hi, my name's Rachel and I'm a...

Tomato ketchup with my omlette. 1 tbsp = 1 syn. Total syns today so far: 1

I make my own burgers. They're really easy, delicious and syn free!!xx

I feel your pain.......... I joined sw last August with the same problem. I was a 16, my dress a 12. Haven't had a fitting yet, but clothes size in general is a 12 now so the plan is to lose more and to need my dress taking in!! You've got 4 months. You can do it, but it won't be easy. What...

Saturday 4/2/12 I usually find the weekend's most difficult. But, as I can't drink this weekend it shouldn't be too much of a problem!!! The plan for the day is: B: Omlette L:Jacket with chilli, cheese and salad (HEA) D: Bacon and butternut squash risotto. S: hi-fi bar (HEB), fruit. 0 syns...

Right well I didn't have my ice cream............after being in and out of the freezer all day I had left the door slightly open and the ice cream had started to defrost :( was not happy. So to make up for it I ate a Cadbury's Creme Egg. It's been in the cupboard for a couple of week. 9 syns...

http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-food-diaries/256948-a.html That's my food diary. It's very new.......only just decided to do it. Also been ill so don't look at day 1 too closely because I hardly ate.....had no appetite. With ee you should make 1/3 superfree so when you have something...

Decided to have some ice cream as a treat. Only had 1 syn today so having 100g ice cream which is 8 syns. That takes me up to 9 syns today :)

Yup!! Just need somewhere to write down what I'm doing really.

Sounds like you had a good time!! Don't feel disappointed or dwell on it. There's nothing you can do about it now other than to look forward and stay on track. Like they say you can't go forward if you keep looking back. Going out, drinking too much and eating too much is all part of life...

Everytime someone offers you things like chocolate cake remember why you are following slimming world to start with. Picture yourself walking down the isle in your wedding dress looking amazing!! That's what I do everytime I'm fed up on the treadmill. I just make myself think about why I'm doing...

Friday 3/2/12 B: Cereal (heb) L: Lasagne (1 syn) Salad S: Frozen berries D: Peri-peri chicken and roast veg kebabs. Potato wedges. Syns: 1 (so far) Exercise: 0 - still poorly!

Thursday B: Cereal heb L: 1/2 Batchelor's golden rice D: 1/2 Batchelor's golden rice. Chicken vindaloo (syn free). S: hi-fi bar (6 syns) Syns: 6 Exercise: None (too poorly :-( )

Sounds fab!!!!xx

I agree that it looks like too many syns. Aim for around 10 a day for a week to see if that works xx

Added!! If anyone wants to add me I'm rach27184 Very new to goodreads though, so still finding my way around the site!!

I Love Jodi Picoult's books. I've read all of them!!! Read Jo Nesbo's snowman on holiday last year as well. Didn't think I'd enjoy it, read all my books so started working on the oh's!!! Really enjoyed it though!! xx

I only found goodreads a couple of days ago...........very good site!! Currently reading 'Just Another Manic Mum-Day' on my new kindle :) Very easy reading, but decided to start on an easy book on the kindle!! Loving it!!!xx

Finished Sister.........worth reading but not amazingly good! Improved towards the end. What book next??? Picking up my new kindle in 6 hours so may hold off until then :) xx

Well I've gone and done it.......I've bought one. Was going to treat myself when I reached my target weight, but tesco are giving £10 off if you spend £75 or more on tesco direct so instead of costing £89 it was £79. Picking it up tomorrow and can't wait!!!!!

Well I'm about half way through Sister (the only advantage to tonsillitis!). It's OK. Not fantastic. Not as good as I thought to be honest but it's readable. On the plus side though.................just bought myself a kindle. I pick it up from Tesco tomorrow (you get £10 off Tesco direct when...

I've only just started it so not really got into it yet. Looks promising though. Will update when I read more!! The reviews on amazon look good though xx

You've got choices: 1. Use your syns for wine. Have a small glass in the evening if you've kept within your syns. 2. Swap wine for something else and keep wine for special occasions. For example, gin and slimline tonic (2.5 syns for 25 mls gin). 3. Don't drink!! Good luck on your journey - we...

Hi guys just reading over your last few messages. Bostik - you should enjoy running. You are over thinking it. I think we've all been there. It shouldn't be a chore but we do all get off days. Unfortunately that off day will turn into a lot more if you start with a more negative attitude. At...

Room is a totally amazing book.......different! I've just finished War Horse and now started on Sister by Rosamund Lupton.xx

Good ideas! Never thought it would be something I'd miss!!! Off to the doctors today anyway to see if I can shift this :-(

I've been ill since Saturday. Decided it was a good idea to stay away from exercise, especially since I caught bronchitis a few years ago and ever since whenever I'm ill I end up with it in my chest. Totally fed up though with being ill and not exercising. Was thinking that I might put my...

That does happens when you increase your exercise. Keep at it and you'll see the losses happen xx

I'm off work sick today. Feel like a little man is having a party in my head. Also got bad throat/think sinuses are starting up etc etc..... Anyway, I'm starving!! I thought being ill meant being off food. My stomach has not stopped growling at me. Thinking of giving in for the day and...

I'm an iphone user, but I think there is a Blackberry app for it. Starts with 10 min run 1 min walk x 4. After running 30 mins without a walking break it's not too bad at all!! I've already got the half marathon app to use afterwards!!! You're doing so well Denise :) You're an inspiration for...

Well I entered the 10's back in November. Christmas came and I just managed to stay in the 10's!! Back down to 10st8.5 now so 9lbs until I'm in the 9's. We can do this!!!

Hi guys......I haven't been on here for a while. Just wanted to say that everyone is doing really well. I've done the c25k and it works. Just started on the b210k yesterday. After a nice long running break (Christmas lasted a while!!) I thought it would be a massive struggle. It wasn't too bad...

I don't think it would matter what you would wear on your feet but if you run/walk a lot further than you're used to you will eventually pick up a blister. I hadn't been running for over a month (possibly nearer 2) and I believe that if I'd been wearing normal socks it could have ended up a lot...

How about getting a salad bowl and making a nice mixed salad to go with your meals. By doing that you will be eating less of the other free foods so calorie intake will be less but you will still fill up. I know slimming world isn't calorie counting as such but all diets work in the same way and...

Hi guys.......it's been a while. Took a break from running over Christmas and it's literally today I've started back. Oops!!! Started today on b210k. Ran 6km (3.7 miles) on the treadmill today and felt pretty good (though a blister did make an appearance during the last stretch! Vaseline...

How about putting some food diaries on here so people can have a look? Not drinking enough is one problem. Are you making sure your meals are 1/3 superfree foods? Are you actually eating enough? What are you snacking on? xx

I started this this morning. w1d1 done! :) wasn't too bad. The first 10 minutes went by and I thought this is easy! Second 10 minutes I started to disagree with myself. Third 10 minutes was most difficult. But then.......during the fourth a nice blister appeared on my foot. Ouch!! Will have to...

I know what you mean about the 2 bellies!!! I have the same. Though I have upped my exercise again recently and have already seen a difference. Instead of 2 mountains, they now resemble humps in the road!! Getting there!! I have been using kettlebells, running and using workouts to burn...

Good luck. I can't offer much advice on original days sorry - I've only ever done EE. I do think it's a fab way to lose weight and something that can easily be adapted to every day life. Good luck on your journey xx

Well I lost a pound at weigh in tonight. That's means 24.5 to go (the title should've read 25.5lbs!!!).

I nearly got one a while ago from my oh, but at last minute decided against it because I love real books!!! Starting to rethink now, though!! Going on our honeymoon at the end of July for 2 weeks, and usually I read 3-4 books on a week's holiday so might be worth investing in one instead of...

I'm in the process of reading 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes. Very good book and have spent most of my day off reading!! Before that I read 'Before I go to Sleep' by S.J.Watson. Another very good read!! Finished the whole book in less than 24 hours..........last week's day off!!!

The title says it all really. I'm getting married in 6 months (and 10 days), and I have 25 pounds to lose. HELP!!! I'm following Slimming World. I have lost 17 pounds already but it's taken me since August. Things like holidays and Christmas interrupted me! But now, it's time to get serious. I...

Well..........did a week and then Christmas time came along and did loads of overtime in work so everything got put on hold. The week I did was good. Definately lost inches - my waist went from 30 to 28 in a week. It's back at 30 now though :-( I have recently re-started.................but...

That will be day 7 done :) Definately losing inches already!!xx

Well that's days 5 and 6 done :) Managing to follow Natalie for most of it. The only real problem I'm having are the pressups!! Managed 10 this morning of Natalie's before having to go back to the simpler version!!! 4 more days left of level 1!! xx

That's day 4 done :) Seems to be getting easier and hurting less. Can only be a good thing :

That's day 3 done :) 10% of the programme completed now. Wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be today xx

Well done. You're doing amazingly well!! Any tips for the rest of us??? xx

Ok - well after 2 workouts I can really feel my muscles!!! My calves, thighs and arms mainly. I'm a bit worried about tomorrow's workout because it's going to be pain on top of pain :( Ah well......no pain no gain as they say :) xx

Yay!!! Well done you :) xx

Good luck on your journey. Make sure you keep your jeans and try them on every few weeks. Imagine how you will feel when you can get them on :) xx

I've seen how far I've come. I've dropped around 2 dress sizes now and when I'm feeling like I've lost all motivation I will go and get a pair of size 12 (yipee!!) skinny jeans and put them on to see how far I've come. I also picture myself at my goal and know I will so amazing when I get there...

Well done Kirsty. I hope you're right!! It's a positive pain though (if there is such thing) because I know it's me getting slimmer and fitter and more toned!!! Did you take measurements at the beginning? Can you see/feel a difference yet?xx

Well done hun!!! That takes willpower. You will get rid of that half pound next week as well as more if you carry on like that!!! xx

Officially you should have between 5 and 15 syns a day (35-105 a week. Unfortunately, though, different c's/people have different opinions on how many you should have which gets totally confusing. Some people find they lose more if they have 15 a day instead of 5. I think it's different for...

After spending all day thinking "What is everyone on about? I don't hurt!" I woke up this morning aching from yesterday's workout!! At least it shows I did it right!!! Day 2 done........it was tougher today, possibly from the aching, possibly from the bottle of wine I drank last night :S...

Denise: You've graduated!!! Fantastic :) :) :) Everyone is doing so well. I'm slightly on pause :) My hours in work have gone up to full time over Christmas but often means me starting at 11 and finishing at 8. Leave home at 10 and don't get in until 9. Gym sometimes doesn't open until 9...

Lost 2lbs tonight :) down to 10st 9 now :) :)

Woohoo!! 2 lbs off :) Got my club 10 aswell!!! :)

Woohoo!! 2 lbs gone tonight :) Aesir 7lb (2.5lb lost - 4.5lb to go) Annabelle 14lb (6lb lost - 8lb to go) catmonkey 8lb (3.5lb lost - 4.5 lb to go) Jodieboo 8.5lb (0.5lbs lost - 8lb to go) Kirstym 7lb (3.25lb lost - 3.75lb to go) leanerandlighter 7lb (1.5lb lost - 5.5lb to go) Meadowbankles...

Day 1 went surprisingly well. To be honest after reading all the reviews I thought it would be a lot harder. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't easy but I was expecting some kind of torture!!!xx

Kirstym: Well done :) I hope I'm still alive by day 4!!! My starting measurements: Waist: 30inch Hips:38 inch Bottom: 40 inch Right thigh: 23 inch Left thigh: 23 inch Bust: 36 inch Under bust: 29 inch Right upper arm: 12.5 inch Left upper arm: 12.5 inch Think I've covered most body parts...

Right, after deciding I needed to tone as well as losing weight. I'd read fab reviews on here about the 30 day shred and thought I'd give it a good go! I'll obviously not manage 30 in a row because of Christmas, but will do it up until around 23rd and then start again on 27th. I'm starting...

Can I join please? I'm going to set my target at 8.5 lbs. Lost 1.5 lbs last night so made a start!! Aesir 7lb (0.5lb lost - 6.5lb to go) Annabelle 14lb (6lb lost - 8lb to go) catmonkey 8lb (2.5lb lost - 5.5 lb to go) Jodieboo 18lb (2.5 lbs lost - 15.5lb to go) Kirstym 7lb (2lb lost - 5lb to...

I lost a pound and a half last night. That means 9 lbs for the month. Didn't make my 12 lbs target, but happy with 9 :) Aesir22 11.5lbs (5lbs lost - 6.5lbs to go) arctic_blonde_not_grey 10lbs (7.5 lost - 2.5 to go) Barbs1965 7lb (1lb lost - 6lb to go) Beki 10lb (4lb lost - 6lb to go)...

In my head getting to target means so much will change!! We will see though. I want to complete a half marathon, feel fab about my size on wedding day (July 28th 2012), feel confident about who I am etc.

Well done Pinkie!! Good luck tomorrow Welshtigger. Let us know how you get on :) xx

Wow!!! Well done!! Well I lost a pound and a half this week :) Aesir22 11.5lbs (3.5lbs lost - 8lbs to go) arctic_blonde_not_grey 10lbs (6.5 lost - 3.5 to go) BarbaraBanks 7lb (1lb lost - 6lb to go) Beki (0lb lost - 14lb to go) Bubblensqueak 10lb (6lbs lost - 4lb to go) CharleyBar 10.5lbs...

Well done :) :) :)

Thank you :) and good luck to everyone with their journey's and I look forward to seeing you all in the 10's!! :) xx

HELLO!! :sign0144: Can I please join your group?? I've been making my way down the 11's for a while now and at weigh in tonight I lost a pound and a half so now weigh 10st12.5!! xx

It's so annoying isn't it. I've decided carbonated drinks and cereal bars will be for the first half of the week after weigh in only. It means that I have half a week to get back to normal then before weighing in! xx

Well it was lovely being a part of your group but I now feel it's time to move on................................I lost a pound and a half and now weigh 10st 12.5 :) :) :) :) :) :)

Thank you :) I've given up salad for winter (it's too cold and I'd buy it every week and it would just go off). Think I'll stick to bananas for just before my gym sessions. Going to stick to non-sparkling drinks (it's gonna be hard - love the fizzy stuff) and see how I get on from there. xx

What can I eat that doesn't make me bloat then? Might sound like a dumb question but I seem to be eating all the wrong things!!!!!

Well done everyone :)

Well I totally avoided the whole running/gym thing today. Not good!! Was going Christmas shopping and wanted to go pretty early and the gym doesn't open on Tues until 9. Decided I'd go out for a run with oh when I got home and he finished work, but had a complete toddler tantrum and refused to...

Thanks guys. I'm going to try and avoid the carbonated drinks and see if that helps. Fingers crossed because it's such an awful feeling when you've been soooo good to bloat up!!xx

I've been following sw for about 3 months now, but find I keep getting bloated. Today, for example, I was sooooo happy this morning because I managed to get into a pair of jeans that used to be too small for the first time and could do up my boots all the way :) Went shopping and got a couple...

Denise - we all have days when we feel like that and things just don't go to plan. I bet your next run will seem easier than you expect and you will get home with a smile on your face.xx

Picture how you will feel when you get on the scales and gain. Think about your goal and why you want to get there and how you will feel when you achieve it. Set yourself mini targets and reward yourself when you reach them. Basically, at the end of the day, you're the only one that can do...

I've finally put my scales away and being weighed once a week at class. I know all the reasons why it's wrong to live on the scales and that weight does fluctuate during day/week. But, got 2 days until I weigh in at class and soooooooo nervous as have no idea how I've done. I've stuck to plan...

Disappointed :( Went to the gym for w7d1 and the treadmills were full the whole time!! How dare other people use it!!! Grrrrrrrrrrr!! :) Spent almost an hour there though so used x-trainer, bike and weights. Just means having to fit an extra run in this week!!!xx

Just reading everyone's posts from the last week. Amazing!!! What a fantastic week :)

That's excellent! Are you going to enter any 5k races? Park run's are good ones, if there's any around where you live. They're on every Saturday (I think) and they're free to enter xx

Biggysmalls - that's amazing. Well done you!! You should be walking around now with a massive smile on your face!!xx

Well.........I've completed week 6, but decided to throw in an extra run today. Instead of making my way to the gym, I ran outside with my oh. I actually really enjoyed it. Did 2 miles, but ran the whole way. Feel like I could do it all over again. Probably helps that the sun is shining today...

Well done everybody :)

w6d3 done :) it was tougher going than usual today. Not sure why, it wasn't my legs or breathing just couldn't wait to finish!!! Need to invest in a tub of vaseline though!! I've got a lovely blister forming on my foot :)

Well done everyone. You're all doing amazingly!! w6d3 for me today :) then shopping for my wedding shoes :) :) :)

1 lb off for me this week

1 lb lost this week. Aesir22 11.5lbs (3.5lbs lost - 8lbs to go) arctic_blonde_not_grey 10lbs (6 lost - 4 to go) BarbaraBanks 7lb (1lb lost - 6lb to go) Beki (0lb lost - 14lb to go) Bubblensqueak 10lb (6lbs lost - 4lb to go) CharleyBar 10.5lbs (3lbs lost - 7.5lbs to go) CurvyBride 10.5lbs (3lbs...

Well I'm still here!!!!!!!!!! Lost 1 lb this week which puts me at 11st exactly. Soooooooooooooo frustrating!!!!!

Packed lunches for oh: 2 rounds of Sandwiches (value bread, value ham/chicken, butter) Fruit Biscuits - a couple of different types (value) Yoghurts (value - 29p for 4).

During the past week we've eaten: Tesco value pizza and chips (weigh in night naughty meal!!). Pizza 44p each, big bag of value chips less than a pound I think. We only use them once a week so a bag lasts ages. Homemade burger and potato wedges (using value mince and pots from a huge sack that...

I can't wait to have my first fitting next year!! Haven't tried it on for soooo long now!!!xx

Well done everyone for your losses!! My turn tonight!!xx

Good luck hun!!xx

Exercise is good for a hangover :)

Oh, and by a lot of the same thing every week I don't mean the same meal every evening!!! We have 3 or 4 meals that we generally have each week (saves thinking) and then look through the cookbooks for a different recipe a couple of times a week.

Hi, I follow extra easy and we used to spend a fortune in Tesco every week. We are now down to around £20 a week. We plan our meals ahead of time, eat a lot of the same things every week but make sure we have a different meal for the weekend. We write our shopping list at home, and then check...

Good luck with your weigh in this evening. It's so easy to say but you should never compare to other people. Everybody is different, have different weights to lose so their losses will be different. Maybe some people do have a blow out on a Saturday night, but how do you know that they aren't...

Honk for yesterday. Day 3 :)

You'll definately manage your week 8. You're doing fantastically. I'm wondering whether your body/muscles have a kinda memory thing going on. Because I used to run (though I hadn't run for over a year) whether it takes less to get me back to where I was before. It took me months on end to get...

W6d2 done. TWICE!! I felt so good at the end I decided to do it again!! My legs weren't hurting, my breathing was fine so thought why not. Ran 5 miles in an hour. Soooooooo happy!!!!!

Gym session done. I RAN 5 MILES!!!!!!!!! I haven't done that for over a year!!! I didn't really plan to do it, just after completing c25k w6d2 I felt like I could go on so I did it again. Then I kept running until I reached 5 miles. Feel fantastic now!!! It took me exactly an hour to do...

Thank you guys. Been to the gym this morning and completed w6d1 of c25k. I started running at 8 km/h, upped this to 8.5km/h last week and did the last couple of minutes of today's run at 9 km/h today. :) got a long way to go until I can run 13.2 miles (managed 3.7 km today) but I'll get there!! xx

w6d1 done :)

Honk for today and yesterday :)

Hi guys can I join you please?? :) Running history: I took up running last year (well it will be nearly 2 years ago soon!) and took part in 2 10k races. I wasn't very fast at all (1hr11 for the first and then 1hr8). I stopped running after that (around a year ago). As part of trying to lose...

Well done :)

I'm no expert because I haven't done EE for very long, but make sure you're eating enough. As you had a brunch you've missed one meal. You've got your superfree foods in both meals though which is good. How much water have you had? I'd say though that your diary looks good otherwise. Are you...

Good luck with your journey xx

Are you drinking loads of water. Mine has thankfully started to clear up. Are you using any products on it? Could you try a facial scrub or face mask. The clay ones are good if your skin is greasy because the clay absorbs the oil. Have you tried products that are designed for oily/greasy skin...

This might be me being very dumb but....what's an angry-trainer???

You're doing so well!! Are you going to be going to the gym more often now? I'm thinking of setting myself a half marathon challenge for March. It'll be tough getting ready for it and it means I'll need to run outside (in the cold, wet winter :( ) xx

Oh, and I mean bridge to 10k not bench!! D'oh!!!

Right, I'm thinking of setting myself a challenge. I'm currently following the c25k programme and have just finished week 5. After completing this the plan was to do the bench to 10k. BUT................................. my partner is a runner (I trained and ran a couple of 10k's with him...

Oh poor you :( Resting is the best thing and you'll be back running before you know it :)

Are you injured hun??xx

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:character00116::clap::happy036::bliss::whacky068::woohoo::bunnydance::stickdance::wee::party0011::banana dancer::party0049::party0019: 20 minutes running with no walking at all!! That was after 30 minutes of weights with a personal trainer (free session!!) and...

I'm sure with your determination you will lose that pound and a half and more next week. Unfortunately these things happen for no apparent reason. That makes it more difficult xx

I'll let you know tomorrow how I get on. I know I can do it though. It's doesn't seem to be my legs or breathing that struggle but my mind!!!xx

Personal training session tomorrow at 9am (which I'm getting for free :) ) followed by w5d3!!! Aaaarrrrrggggghhh!! 20 minutes. No walking. Watch this space.....................

Is it everyone's totm??? lol Well I lost 2 lbs this week. Had a sneaky peak (or several) during the week and my weight hasn't changed since about Saturday so hopefully it will be a good one next week, especially as 3lbs to my first stone!! xx

2 lbs off for me tonight. Aesir22 11.5lbs (1lbs lost - 10.5lbs to go) arctic_blonde_not_grey 10lbs (1 lost - 9 to go) BarbaraBanks 7lb (0lb lost - 7lb to go) Beki (0lb lost - 14lb to go) Bubblensqueak 10lb (4lbs lost - 6lb to go) CharleyBar 10.5lbs (3lbs lost - 7.5lbs to go) CurvyBride 10.5lbs...

Oh, and my weight is 11st1 now, so a pound and a half and I'm out of here :)

Well I'm here for another week. Lost 2 lbs this week. Was hoping for more but totm and my weight hasn't moved since Saturday. I know 2 lbs is good though :)

Aaarrggghhh!! Weigh in tonight and it's totm :( hope it doesn't effect too much!!!

Well done :) Honk day 4!! 3 syns so far, but may have a drink and choc later so will then be 9.5 but still honk!!! xx

Well done to everyone with their successes. Denise - 25 minutes is amazing!! I've just completed w5d2. Before doing it I assumed it would be the same as w5d1 and didn't read what it was before starting. When I saw 8 minutes on the screen of my first run I thought I'd pressed the wrong...

I've got a few: run 5km without walking, run 5km in under 30 minutes, run 10km without walking, run 10km in under an hour. Working on the c25k programme at the minute. Once I've finished that I'm going to mix working on my 5km time with following the b210k programme. I attend the gym 4 times a...

Well done to all the losers today :) it doesn't matter how small it is, a loss is a loss. Well done xx

How did you get on? It's my totm as well. Started today :( hope it doesn't make a difference to my weigh in on Wednesday. Us women don't have it easy!!! xx

Honk day 3!! 0 syns so far, but I may have a little choc and a drink later so will then be 6.5 syns :)

Water: I drink sugarfree squash. I try and have a pint (of squash that is) with every meal. By doing that I'm not far off 2 litres. I also take a glass up to bed with me or have a bottle of water by the side of my bed. I try and drink at other times as well, such as a glass of water before...

I'm having something similar tonight as well. I don't get home until almost 9pm so my fiance makes burgers and homemade wedges. Very yummy!!!

I used to be like that.....now my downfall is the wine. We plan a 'nice' meal for Saturday night that takes more effort to make, is slimming world friendly, but seems like a real treat. Have you got sw cookbooks? Loads of ideas in those. We had curry a couple of weeks ago, cottage pie with roast...

Week 5 day 1 complete :)

Just completed week 5 day 1. Happy now :)

Jacket potato for me today with beans and cheese :) possibly a side salad or I may just have fruit afterwards xx

I sat with a face pack on last night, not that I think it helped much. Apparently I just looked like the Incredible Hulk. totm not as well so it's all going against me :)

My fiance said last night 'let's keep a photo journal of your weight loss'. I have a photo from our holiday to Turkey last April where I was in my bikini, so have decided to wear the same bikini for the pics (until it possibly starts to fall off from being too big). I've lost 9lbs since that...

Good luck :)

I'm trying to motivate my backside to go out into the cold, frosty morning and make my way to the gym for w5d1. It's days like today that makes me glad I don't run outside :)

Well done!! That's excellent!! I know there are people on here doing it, not sure about a thread for it though?? Have a search for one, it's prob there somewhere :)

Honk!! 12.5 syns :)

Honk!! For the first time ever on a Saturday I think :) 14 syns

Well I've cheated and gone off plan!! Decided to fit an extra gym session in today (usually do 4 - day 3 of each week twice) because oh is working and I'm working at 2 so thought I'd either sit on my backside on here or go to the gym. Well kinda thought I'd do 10 mins on bike, 10 mins on...

My oh is about the same height as me anyway!! Don't want to be loads taller than him, but still going for a heel. My bridesmaid dresses are cadbury purple. Have you got a theme?xx

I've got earrings that my mum has bought me because they match my engagement ring. Also got my veil. Nothing else yet. Going shopping for shoes in a fortnight with my mum. Tempted to wear coloured shoes that match my bridesmaid dresses in the day and then flat ballet pump style in the evening in...

I'm just wondering in general how often people exercise. At the moment I do: Monday: gym 40 minutes Tuesday: gym 40 minutes Wednesday: off Thursday: gym 1 hour Friday: gym 30 minutes. Dance class 1 hour. Saturday: usually off but thinking of including something here Sunday: off How does that...

My dress in mon cheri 110204. The first one I tried on though I then went and tried loads others 'just in case I fell in love with them all'. But no - it was the dress for me :) Maggie Sottero dresses are lovely as well though :)

Well done you!! That's amazing!! :) I've finished week 4 now. Worried about the 20 minute run at the end of next week now :eek:

My stats have gone back to the start :( so I'm reposting with the loss that I am soooooo proud of :) Aesir22 11.5lbs (0lbs lost - 11.5lbs to go) arctic_blonde_not_grey 10lbs (1 lost - 9 to go) BarbaraBanks 7lb (0lb lost - 7lb to go) Beki (0lb lost - 14lb to go) Bubblensqueak 10lb (0lbs lost -...

I'm pleased (in a way) that I'm not the only one in this situation. Good tip there jodieboo. Think I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing for a couple of weeks and hope it clears up and I have my normal face back again!! :)

Hi, I've been reading through your thread with a smile on my face - I'm in a very similar situation. I'm getting married next July. Was a size 16 at the start of sw, have ordered my dress in a size 12 and plan to be a size 8-10 by the big day so will need to have it taken in!! I've spent a huge...

Wee dollI hope it gets sorted soon and that you have a fab time at the mtv awards (only slightly jealous :) !!). I'm pleased it's seems normal then and just stick with it (plenty of concealer and water) and it should be sorted soon!!xx

I really fancy a cheese and pickle sandwich today :) So bread and cheese from healthy extras, I'll syn the pickle and spread it on bread first so no butter used :) Probably fruit to follow.xx

Has anyone else found their skin has started to resemble a teenagers?? I've got loads of spots over my chin and assuming it's due to the healthy eating. Hope so!!!

Well I lost 3 lbs this week so only 3.5 lbs to go until I'm in the 10's now. Hopefully get that in 2 weeks (though doing it by next week would be nice :) ) xx

I do my runs on the treadmill so that's how I know my pace. I know it's not important, but I guess that depends on the person. For me it adds to the challenge and it increases the intensity of the workout. I like a challenge so increasing the pace definately challenges me!!! :)

I lost 3 lbs this week. Sooooo chuffed because I was so disappointed last week. I've worked really hard this week though. Also: Slimmer of the week :) :) :)

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!! 3lbs off!! I'm soooo chuffed :) Aesir22 11.5lbs (0lbs lost - 11.5lbs to go) arctic_blonde_not_grey 10lbs (0 lost - 10 to go) BarbaraBanks 7lb (0lb lost - 7lb to go) Beki (0lb lost - 14lb to go) Bubblensqueak 10lb (0lbs lost - 10lb to go) CharleyBar 10.5lbs (0lbs lost -...

Well done greedyguts on your loss. Aesir22 - like someone else said a sts is definately better than a gain. Plan for your week ahead and you'll have a fab loss to share with us next week xx

Well done!! Thursday will be great! You'll do amazingly (though I may not be as positive week Thursday when I'm doing it!!). Completed week 4 day 2 today. Upped the pace of the 'run's' today doing one at 8.5 km/h instead of 8km. Thinking of doing all my shorter runs at 8.5 Thursday and maybe...

That's excellent. Well done!! I've found running to be one of the best forms of exercise to help with weight loss and it also changes your shape a lot.xx

Honk. 7.5 syns xx

How did it go?? How are you finding the b210k?? I've downloaded it already and it looks sooooooo scary!!!

Just keep at it. You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll be able to run without walking at all!! The plan definately works. Let us know how you get on!! I completed w4d1 today. Looking forward to d2 tomorrow now. :) xx

Good luck to everyone that's weighing in tomorrow........Wednesday for me. I'm naughty and check the scales regularly and it was showing a good loss at the weekend but this morning I seem to be back where I was last week :(

Well, I've just got back from the gym and completed w4d1. Wasn't too bad. I'm sure people must be watching me though and wondering why on earth I'm changing pace all the time!! Shower and work now :( xx

Good luck to you. xx

I used to do weight watchers and didn't get on with it. Love slimming world though. I just stick to Extra Easy. Never even looked at the other plans. Good luck xx

Wow!! That's amazing :)

Yes :) I'm looking forward to having a proper look at it. I love the Slimming World cookbooks xx

Hi guys. I'm following the c25k programme. So far I'm really enjoying it. Finished w3d3 on Friday and starting w4 tomorrow. Up until just over a year ago I was running quite a bit and did 2 10k's last Summer but was running outside and I admit that when it started to get cold I stopped...

The worst thing you can do is worry about it. It happens to us all. Tomorrow is another day. Make sure that you start afresh and don't think back. You can't undo what has been done but you are in control of what's to come xx

Honk for today!! 10 syns :)

Slowly moving down the 11's. Lost a pound and a half this week taking me to 11st6. So 6.5 pounds to go and I'll be in the 10's. Hope to do that in 3 weeks xx

Well done. That's fab!! xx

Well I finished w3 yesterday. W4 looks scary!! I used to quite enjoy running in the rain. Cooled me down as I went.xx

For some reason I thought the treat size mars bars were 5 syns, but just discovered they were only 4 :) Eating one of them in the evening is my little pat on the back for being good :)

Hi!! I've started the c25k this week. I will admit to starting at week 3 though because I used to do a bit of running and thought I'd challenge myself!!! I'm doing it at the gym on the treadmill and end up sweating like a pig at the end. Done w3d1 and w3d2 already and doing w3d3 tomorrow morning...

Honk!! 10.5 syns :)

Can I join please? I weigh in on Wednesday's so start 2nd Nov. I'm aiming for 12 lbs. Aesir22 11.5lbs (0lbs lost - 11.5lbs to go) arctic_blonde_not_grey ?lbs (0 lost - ? to go) Beki (0lb lost - 14lb to go) Bubblensqueak (0lbs lost - 10lb to go) CurvyBride 10.5lbs (0lbs lost - 10.5lbs to go)...

Personally I disagree that Aldi is really cheaper than Tesco. There is a lot smaller selection of products so you aren't tempted with loads of extras. I shopped at Aldi a couple of weeks back and compared the prices online then. Somethings were cheaper in Aldi, some in Tesco. Overall the cost...

Wow!!! Well done you. You've done so well. xx

Personally I use a few syns during the day (tomato ketchup, nutella etc) but the majority I have in the evening. This is the time of day I struggle the most. So, to celebrate being good every day I have a treat of a small chocolate bar and an alcoholic drink every evening whilst watching tv xx

You're doing so well!! 7lbs in 2 weeks is excellent. If you keep at it, you should definately reach target by your holiday. Other than a holiday blip I had I was losing around 2lbs a week. xx

I went to Tenerife a couple of weeks ago.........all inclusive. I ate and drunk loads!!! Seriously enjoyed though and am now working on getting the 3.5 lbs I put on back off. Worth it and I would do it again though!!

The Batchelor's low fat super noodles are syn free :) and soooooo handy. I've just eaten some tonight because I'm home alone and couldn't be bothered to cook!!!