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Do any of you lovely people know if any of the Morrisons pasta and sauce equivalents are free? X Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

Syns online says that the jackets are 1. My mistake as I didn't check the syns online I just put the info in the calculator! Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

The recipes don't mention syns. If they are used as a main meal would they be free then? Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

A great day to get married on BTW...my 30th Birthday lol. Wishing you lots of luck! x

It's in the coffee break section; on the right there's a photo and a section called Members Meals x

I was just looking at the members meals section of the SW website...and Smash pizzas and couscous pancakes are on there! I was surprised!

Thanks! I was thinking the same hence why I put it in the calculator! :) here's hoping that they are free! :D

New McCain Micro Ready Baked Jackets - FREE on EE and Green! Hi there, Just seen a post on Facebook advertising new McCain Ready Baked Jackets (I know they're more expensive than doing your own but handy for work or when you don't have much time!) I put the nutritional info into the...

Hi there, I'm going to make a stir fry tomorrow and have some chinese belly pork strips in the freezer so I was going to have one of those with it. Do any of you lovely people have any idea on syns? :)

Thank you. That's what I ended up doing and it was fine! :) Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

Thanks... I'm unsure how much extra to add...maybe add half the ingredients and then get rid of any leftovers? At least then there would be an even amount? Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

A lemon tart (pastry base and lemon filling) Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

Hi there Do any of you lovely people know how I would change a recipe for a 9" tart to fit a 10" tart tin? Thank you x

I hope today is a better day for you xx Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

Thank you all for your support...after all that I STS...couldn't believe it as I was convinced I'd put on a good few pounds. Here's hoping that it can be repeated next week... Merry Christmas everyone x Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

After worrying and having missed class last week I STS so very pleased! Merry Christmas everyone xx Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

Thanks for your replies. Feeling a bit better today. Will grin and bear it at weigh in! Like you say for the next week I'll stick to it when I can. Thank you all and Merry Christmas x Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

Feel that all my good work has gone out the window over the last 12 days. I couldn't get to class last week and have had lots of meals out since. I tried to stick to plan on days where i didn't go anywhere but that went out the window today too. I feel so annoyed at myself. Ate some sweets...

1lb off. Well done everyone xx Sent from my GT-I9100 using MiniMins

Hiya Stick to the things that are in the book - egg fried rice or boiled if they have it, noodles, beef in black bean, Indian curry etc - not syn free but at least it gives you an idea. I love Cosmo - especially the steamed dumplings but no idea of syns for those!! Also stir fry is bound to be...

1.5 on for me this week...meals out etc...but that and more will be coming off next week!!

Lost 2 this week - yay! Dreading next weeks wi as I'm off to the good food show on the weekend and watching Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood and then Gino d Acampo cook live!!! So excited!!!

1/2 on today after a difficult week! Well done to everyone x

3lb gone! I'm amazed! :) well done to everyone! xx

I don't want another HEX to be honest, I'm just trying to get my head around green and red and was just wondering whether my day would be a green one lol! :) thanks though!

Ah ok thank you! Any idea where I would find the syns on green?

Sorry if this is a stupid question... but I've done EE since I started 14 weeks ago. My food today has been as follows: Apples for breakfast Pasta with tomato puree and cherry tomatoes for lunch A packet of WW crisps and an Alpen Light bar for a snack (4 syns for the crisps and 1/2 HEX B) 2 x...

I meant to post this last week...haven't seen it mentioned elsewhere but apologies if it has been - my consultant announced that she'd been to a meeting last weekend where it was announced that tomato puree is now FREE :) Not sure if there are any consultants on here that can confirm this...

My consultant announced in class last week that tomato puree was free from now? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Lost 1lb this week, yay! Well done to everyone, and mrs b you're amazing!! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I wanted something sweet just now with my cup of tea so mixed some quark, activia ff vanilla and total 0% with a tsp of vanilla essence and a tsp of sweetener then added a handful of raspberries.. It was sooo yummy - I think it's free... but it was so lush it seems too good to be true?? Sent...

STS this week :/ expected after 2 nights out... Here's hoping for a good loss next week. Well done everyone x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Amsterdam is also famous for diamonds....Diamonds are Forever perhaps?

Apologies - just realised this isn't for eBay links! Sorry!

What an amazing story, one with parts that no doubt most of us here can relate to, but with an ending that will inspire us ALL. Congratulations, well done, and thank you for the inspiration. xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done everyone! I lost 1lb which means I had my stone award! (only just lol but still). Bit nervous about the week ahead as lots going on... but here's hoping it'll be onwards and downwards!! x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

That looks yummy Kirsty! and like you say..enjoying is more important :)

You can make it special for your brother and keep it SW friendly. I made a tole in the hole last night using the recipe for 1 syn yorkshires and tesco light choices sausages at 1 syn each. For chocolate cake I've made the squidgy choc cake recipe from the slimmingeats website which is yummy...

Trying toad in the hole tonight... Cant wait Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Syn free spaghetti carbonara with mushrooms :)

Serves 4 Ingredients 500g spaghetti 4 egg yolks 4 rashers of lean bacon, diced Frylight Handful of parmesan cheese, freshly grated (if required, use from HEXA) Salt and pepper to taste Method Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. In a saucepan, slowly shallow fry the...

Trying SW KFC for the first time!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi can you please pm me the recipe and also tell me how many syns it is? Thank you so much x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Another 0.5 off for me. A little disappointed as I was hoping for 1.5 for my first stone award... Next week bring it on!!! Well done to everyone x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Just found... ...by using the syn calculator that "My Dolmio" tomato and cheese pasta sauce (the one for kiddies) is 1 syn on Green and Extra easy! Yay :)

Thanks - where do you get it from? x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Sorry if it's a stupid question but is puffed wheat sugar puffs?

0.5lb off for me... after a day out with my hubby (and eating some nice things)..and an evening out with the in-laws... :D 1.5lb til my 1 stone award...bring it on for next week! Well done everyone !

Went to Harvester for tea. Had a salad with pasta, pineapple, lettuce and cucumber, a wholemeal roll, and then jkt potato with chicken breast and steak with about a tablespoon of peppercorn sauce, along with pepsi max to drink! Stuffed! :D Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

.....that my stepdad has become a grandad for the first time. However, him and his son haven't spoken for a year (don't really know why). His son obviously hadn't told him that he and his wife were expecting. I am not linked to them on Facebook but just randomly searched for his son last night...

Chicken cacciatore from the little booklet in the magazine. Yummy! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you for your replies x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

..and free, would you just syn the oil? I tried a rice ball last night (which is made with risotto rice and a teeny bit of mozzarella which I'm counting as my hexa) .. Do I just syn the oil, and how much? :/ Thanks Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Welcome. Minimins is the friendliest and most helpful forum you could imagine, and like others say it is like having a class to keep you on track 24/7. It keeps me motivated as I read posts every day and the tips I'm finding out are amazing. Good luck on your journey! x Sent from my iPhone...

Thank you for your reply. I don't have the book to hand at the mo but think it is for an average portion. Thank you for your help x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well done. Your post is lovely and like others have said is a true inspiration to all, including those of us who have not long started our SW journeys. From one Swansea girl to another - da iawn! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

If I had a spaghetti bolognaise at Jamie's could I syn it at 7.5 as the book says? x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I am slowly coming around to the idea of eating baked beans... I've ALWAYS hated the texture of them..as well as peas... but am willing to give them a go as they are superspeed - only a tablespoon full or so so far, but still :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Well, my resisting paid off as I lost 2lb this week! Yay! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

2lb off for me this week! :) only 2lb to go til my first stone..... Well done to you all! xx Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I am SOOOOO glad I don't live anywhere near a drive thru...that'd be dangerous! :)

That sounds nice - where can you get them from and how many syns are they please? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

A lovely brunch - 2 bacon medallions, 2 Tesco HL sausages (2 syns), sauté potatoes, egg, some tinned tomatoes and baked beans. Yum! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

The nearest KKs I have near to me are in Cardiff, and I don't go there often... There hasnt been a trip to London yet without me treating myself to one... Until today! :) Sorry if you think I'm a bit sad posting this, but for once I'm feeling happy with myself. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Just spent the day in London and although being 10 over my syns for today (will cut back tomorrow), I am quite proud of myself for resisting Krispy Kremes! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Going to my in laws for tea - having cottage pie. I doubt it will be extra lean mince but should be lean. The gravy will be made with an oxo cube. Any idea of syns please? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

2.5 off for me today, 11lb left til I hopefully leave the 15s behind forever. Well done everyone.. and mrs b your weight loss is amazing!!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

2.5 off for me yay! :) Well done to everyone. Out of interest is there any way to change stats and signature whilst using the iPhone? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Just made honey's recipe.. ...and it was yummy! It came out very very thick, so I added some vanilla yoghurt to it. My hubby loved it without the yoghurt and asked if he could have some more! :) thank you! x

Does anyone know the syns for a currant teacake? Thank you Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Made a stir fry up with the fresh packs you get from tesco - beansprouts, cabbage, carrot - and I added mushrooms, garlic and ginger. I cooked some lean pork and added noodles. Would that be ok for superfree? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Whenever I make lasagne I use Morrisons cheese sauce (the instant one that you add water to) - it's 2 syns a portion (the packet mixed up divided by 4) - of course the more portions you make out of it the less syns :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Porridge with milk out of hexa, with a banana and clementine mashed in it :) nom Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hello, may I join you please? 15s 13.5 as of yesterday, started SW 6 weeks ago and lost 7.5lb so far (put 0.5 on yesterday :( ) X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

PS I haven't seen the book yet just love Italian food - what's the torta? x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi, I asked a question about the book earlier. I found lots on eBay! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you Pete, my carrot cake is now in the oven but minus the ginger as didn't have any! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Lasagne made with morrisons cheese sauce - yum Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks for your replies, I've found it on eBay now. :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi, I've not seen this at class but seen it online on the SW website and on amazon etc. Should I be able to get it in class? x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Just tried to log in and it won't work :( is anyone else having problems? I had WI tonight and normally don't log in til Wednesday, could it be that my subscription isn't updated yet? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Put on 0.5 - gutted :( Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

1 slice of wholemeal bread with 2 'fried' eggs, mushrooms and tomatoes. I then had 2 banana scan bran cakes (I made 6 out of 4 sb 1 banana an egg and sweetener) and some coconut muller light. Think that covers my HEXB? Steak and SW chips later for tea! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Hi lochan, do you have the recipes for the pudding and cheesecake please? X Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I was wondering the same thing :)

Only my husband and my Mum know. I'm quite private like that and don't feel that it's anyone else's business! Like you I can't cope with the "you shouldn't be eating that" etc etc. ! Good luck with your journey! x

You look fab, well done x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Just realised I've synned something wrong and it will take my total to 120 syns for the week :( should I still lose? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

It's mini pasty, about the size of 2 cocktail sausage rolls! :) I've synned it as 2 cocktail sausage rolls until anyone says otherwise :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Chinese Pork Steaks (from the Tesco BBQ range in the chiller) are FREE on Red and EE! :)

Does anyone have any idea how many syns a cocktail pasty would be? Thank you Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thanks! :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Lol sorry! :) don't want to under syn if that makes sense; would normally weigh them but was out this time so had no idea :/ Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Had a 'regular' portion of chippy chips and shared it... Do I half the syns or syn them all? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

I was thinking the same thing... In our meeting last night my consultant was talking about it, and she kind of summed it up quite nicely! "Thinking of SW as a business...if it was thought that you would lose more weight using less syns or no syns at all, then it would say so in the plan". I...

Chicken cacciatore (SW recipe) and gnocchi... NOM!!! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Another recipe I like (which I call Chicken Chugg after my grandad's surname - he likes to make it) 15 syns total recipe 4 syns per serving Serves 4 4 chicken breasts 2 onions 200g mushrooms 2 medium carrots, sliced (or frozen sliced carrots) 2 tins of Bachelors Condensed Low Fat Chicken...

Lol - I was just going to post that recipe! Tried it last week and loved it - having it for tea tomorrow!

It went down well...and as not many people stayed to the meeting there were a few slices left for the next class too! I'll definitely be making it again! :D

-1.5lb after me worrying earlier on! SOTW and 1/2 stone award too! YAY :) Well done to you all xx

:( I know I shouldn't but I couldn't help it... WI tonight. Sneaky peek says STS when Sunday it said I'd lost 2. Need 0.5 for my half stone award and as it's my fourth WI I feel I should have had it by now :( wondering what to eat today now... Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Went to Sainsbury's today to take advantage of the 25% off... picked up some tops at a size 18, fancied some others in the same style but they were only in a 16. Tried them on, asked my hubby what they looked like and his reply was "the smaller ones look much better on you and show off your...

My first taster evening tomorrow and I've just tested out the squidgy chocolate cake (the recipe adapted by britmum (thank you)) but I'm not sure how much I need to take? Do I take a whole cake in? There are about 10 people who stay for the meeting afterwards, and my consultant also has a class...

Just made this, OMG yum!!! Made in a loaf tin and I think I could cut it into 12 slices - which I think would make it a syn per slice? Taster evening tomorrow so I'll have to make sure I keep some to take! Thank you Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Nope, got a low syn day filled with lots of SF veggies and fruit :D fingers crossed for a good WI on Tuesday!

Had a chinese takeaway earlier, some curry, noodles and a few chips. Was scrummy. I've done weekly syns this week - still have another 20 to go until WI on Tues - that's OK isn't it?

Thanks for the replies. I've synned it anyway and had less syns today to make up for it :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Going to a BBQ at the weekend where I have to take some food. Apart from the obvious steak and chicken, what else could I take? What low syn sausages and burgers are the best? (I will be shopping at Sainsbury's tomorrow). Thank you x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

It was bought from asda, one of those make your own ones with the hard cheese on the top. Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Can I use the cheese from part of a pizza as a hexa? Had a 1/4 of a pizza last night x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Thank you for your replies. Is the recipe above syn free? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Home made SW style chow mein - yummy! Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Had a 1/4 of a pizza from Asda last night. This may be me being a bit hopeful but would I be able to use the cheese on it as a hexa and therefore deduct 6 syns? Thank you Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Got friends over tonight and thinking of getting a pizza. If I have a chicken one with reduced fat cheese could I use the cheese as a hex? Would the chicken / tomato sauce be free? Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

It was nice but a little bit wet - think I should have drained the carrots beforehand! I know for next time! Thanks again for your reply x Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

Lol oops. Will let you know :) Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

0.5lb off for me. A bit disappointed as wanted to get my half stone award, but here's hoping for a big loss next week as for once it's a quiet week, no parties or days out ! Still pleased I lost though, it's going the right way!! :D Well done to everyone ! X

Thank you - it's in the oven :)

Just grated my carrot and softened my scan bran ready for the carrot cake and realised I don't have mincemeat! Does it make a difference without it? If so are there any alternatives? Thank you

Good luck everyone for tomorrow. It's my 3rd WI and I'm hoping to lose 1lb which will be my first half stone. Had a busy weekend which involved eating out but been eating lots of free food and making sure I have 1/3 superfree with all my meals on all the other days.... fingers are very much...

I too prefer Coke Zero to Diet Coke. To me, Diet Coke tastes of sweetener...whereas Coke Zero doesn't. I love Coke Zero!

Went out yesterday and although I'd saved syns from previous days I'm thinking of having a free day just in case. Any ideas? I have pasta, meat, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, salad... Thank you

Can anyone help?

Hello, Can anyone recommend a low syn (already made) chicken kiev? Thank you!

Lost 1lb - chuffed as I was away last week and ate things I shouldn't have! Want to lose another 1 next week to get my half stone at my 3rd WI! Fingers crossed!

Not looking forward to tomorrow's WI as I was on hols last week. Tried my best to claw it back... Here's hoping!!

Hoping to try it tmw :)

I've been on hols so missed class this week.. Sneeky peek doesn't show TOO much damage but want to lose next tuesday as it's only my second WI. Pasta and sauce for tea! Any tips on how to attempt to get a loss next Tuesday? 5 days to go...

How did you get the jelly so flat? Lol

Lost 5lb last week during week one. Been away for the last few days and know that I'll have put some of that back on.. A waste I know :( any advice how to try and get a loss for next week? x

Thank you so much for posting this! I made this today, using mini flan cases which are 4 syns each. May have used a bit too much chocolate though.. (4 squares of chocolate for one jaffa cake.. oops!). When I tried to put the jelly on the top of the flan case it went into bits so trying to put...

Could you use the recipe without the seasoning to make 10x 1 syn pancakes? Tried the syn free ones the other day and they tasted like sweet omelette! X

Thanks! Good luck first_timer! Well done kelly! Dreading next week but aiming for damage limitation while I'm away! I used to do WW - and I NEVER lost that in a week! :)

..and I lost 5lb!! :D I'm so chuffed!! Thank you to everyone who answered all my questions and helped me through my first week. Still trying to get my head around things..and feeling nervous as going on holiday next week, but my target is to get my half stone on the following Tuesday!! xx

May I join this group please? I joined SW last week..First weigh in today and I lost 5lb!! :)

Thank you for your quick reply!

Well done! My first WI is tmw, I'd be well chuffed with 5lb! :)

Sorry to ask yet another question. I'm babysitting today and my cousin has kindly made me some lunch to have with the kids. It's a WW recipe for macaroni cheese and has brown breadcrumbs on the top. Could I use the cheese as a hea and the breadcrumbs as heb? X

Yay - I love coconut - they sound lush!

Are the coconut yoghurts syn free?

Hi everyone, Newbie to SW and slowly getting used to it all! I really fancy some cereals - I have some shreddies and have milk left on my allowance for today. On the food diary it suggests I have a Ryvita with it - I don't have any Ryvitas. Can I just double up the cereal? (as it says I could...

Is there any way of changing the quantities of synned food on the food diary online? It comes up with whole packets of stuff and I only want to put I had a certain amount! Thank you

Hello, I joined SW on Tuesday - still getting to grips with it but everyone on here has been really helpful so far with all my questions. Nervous about WI next Tuesday! Good luck to you all - we can do it!! :)

EE. So I need have superfree for each meal? Damn it could have put mushrooms and tomatoes with it :( can I make up for it now by eating some fruit or does it have to be on the same plate? Thank you

Busy day ahead - day 3 on SW. Still trying to get my head around it all so is what ive eaten ok? 2 bacon medallions and 2 eggs made into an omelette. 1 activia fat free vanilla yoghurt and 2 alpen light double choc bars (heb?). A cup of tea with some skimmed milk out of my hea allowance...

Well done mod-girl! Hello to you all. I started SW on Tuesday and keeping my fingers crossed for a loss even half as big as yours mod-girl! Slowly getting my head around it all. x

Thank you :)

I had a tall skinny latte - plain - no syrup. The goulash I made was lovely..and hubby enjoyed it too! Am going to have 7 syns as a treat in a mo :) Thanks for all your replies and support - it means a lot!

I am assuming the skinny latte can count as a hea as it's just skimmed milk and coffee? I'll add some fruit to my yoghurt! :)

Thank you all for your replies. Feeling more positive today! So far I've had a fibre plus bar (heb?) and a tall skinny latte at starbucks (which I'm counting as my hea) but in my slow cooker I have attempted to make the goulash from the SW website, put loads of pepper pieces, onions and...

Can one of you lovely people tell me whether the chicken and mushroom pasta and sauce by batchelors is free and whether I need to include the milk out of my allowance? Thank you

Thank you for your reply. The OSS was a flavoured one :( (tomorrow I'm going to buy the original one!!) If I'd have realised the syns for orange juice I'd have stuck to water!!

I started SW last night... Today being my first day.. Had oats so simple for breakfast then when checked the syns found I'd spent 6 already... Syn free lunch then went to a party this afternoon/evening - stuck to orange juice rather than alcohol.. Ate pasta, meat and salad but also other stuff...

I started SW last night... Today being my first day.. Had oats so simple for breakfast then when checked the syns found I'd spent 6 already... :( went to a party this afternoon - stuck to orange juice rather than alcohol.. Ate pasta, meat but also other bits and bobs which in my calculations...

It's my first day on SW and (typical) I have a party later. No idea what food will be there. My consultant has suggested I eat before I go.. What can I eat? I have eggs peppers potatoes mushrooms and pasta. I also have tinned tomatoes. x

Just to say thanks for all your support so far. I did it - I joined tonight - the new me starts now !! Apologies if there'll be loads of questions from me in the next few days and weeks!

What happens if you are unable to attend class one week? I'm going away in a fortnight's time as so won't be able to go to class. I like the idea of the 12 week countdown but want to try it out first!

Thank you all for your helpful replies. I can't believe how supportive you all are and I haven't even joined yet! It is much appreciated. Does the online code last for a week? So nervous!!

I'm hoping to start a class tonight. To get all the books I need how much money would I need to take? (just wondering how much cash to take out!). Are there any books / items that you would say you cant live without? Once I join will I be able to track online? Sorry for so many questions x

Hi everyone, I'm hoping to join a class tomorrow evening and am looking forward to starting SW. I am going to a party on Wednesday (bad timing I know) and may be going out with friends on the weekend. What can you suggest I do to ensure that my first week is a good one? I'm scared that I won't...

Thank you for your reply. I am thinking of following Extra Easy but will wait to find out more in my first class on Tuesday. How did your mum find SW compared to WW?

Hello everyone I lost 3 stone with WW over 3 years. After a hectic few months I have not stuck to plan and have put on about a stone. I have been feeling very down lately and realised that my weight is one of the main reasons for this. I need a new start and am thinking of joining SW as it is...