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  1. united_trekkie

    Tracey's Exante Diary & Journey

    Hi, my name is Tracey and I'm fed up of being fat! Morbidly obese to be honest. I am 5ft 3 and currently 21st 7lbs. I did Lipotrim a few years back, lasted 16 weeks and lost almost 5 stone. I'm hoping to use Exante for 6 weeks before I go away in September, and then back on it once I return. I'm...
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    2lbs off for me this week Taz!!:)
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    2lbs off this week :)
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Just the 1lb off for me this week... slowly but surely !!!:)
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Hello everyone...I'm back at last !!! put on 3lb whilst on hols in Florida:( but weighed in tonight, and have lost 4lbs:D
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    The Official 3 Stone By Christmas Thread.. WIs Please ..Emski is back to update

    Hi guys, bad news first - went to class last week, and after 3 wks in Florida I'd put on.......3lbs:) Not that bad really Anyway - weighed in tonight and I've lost 4lbs:D
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    1lb off for me this week, that was my last weigh in this months because I'm off on holiday on Sunday!! Septembers weight loss has been pants :cry:Next weigh in Wednesday 15th October (post Florida holiday:eek:) I will be totally focussed by then and vow to lose at least 1.5 stone before Christmas
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    OMG - Now can I relax please?

    Not yet, I have to put a claim into ATOL which will take about 3 months:eek:
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    OMG - Now can I relax please?

    This could be a long post .... get yourself a cuppa !!! Hi everyone, sorry not been on until now.....I was due to travel to Florida next Sunday with Travel City Direct....... who were owned by XL:cry: For some unknown reason on Thursday night I had trouble sleeping and was awake at 5:30am, I...
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    3lb gain:eek: September is not looking good, only 1 more weigh in before I go to Florida !!!!
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    The Official 3 Stone By Christmas Thread.. WIs Please ..Emski is back to update

    And a 3lb gain from me, how annoying when I've been 100% on plan...bloody hormones !!!
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    Another bad weigh in!

    Don't worry Hun, as others have said...you know why it's happened, move on to next week:D
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Well done Rainbow, back in the zone !!:D
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    Wedding Buddy Wanted

    STS this week
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Sorry guys only a maintain this week, but as my consultant says, "a maintain is just a weight loss waiting to happen !!!"
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    Well, I was a little disapointed to only have maintained this week, even though I know * week is approaching. Having spoken to my consultant I feel much happier after she pointed out to me that I have only ever lost weight or maintained since I started SW so in 14 weeks I have lost 19lbs -...
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    my granda has 2 weeks to live

    Hi Stacey, so sorry to hear your awful news - I lost my mum 3rys ago to cancer she was 56. I can agree with an earlier post that th Macmillan nurses were fantastic. I understand completely what you're going through and as others have said...we're all here if and when you need us xx
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    Rainbow is leaving SW again! x

    You look great, and it looks like you had fun :D
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    Rainbow is leaving SW again! x

    Hey, welcome back - glad you had a great time, shame about the mossies, when we went away in June my mum got up one morning and had.......wait for it 40 bites on one arm from her shoulder to her elbow!!! Hope the itching phase is over now :)
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    What do you get for being slimmer of the week?

    we get a stcker, a fridge magnet a certificate and the fruit bowl !!!!
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    Making a start on SW....

    Hi Daisy and welcome to the madness:D. As you have done SW before, you'll already know how it works, and howgood it is but someone is always here if you have a question, or just need to chat. Good luck on Tuesday...keep us posted on how you're doing:) Tracey
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    Another day

    I'm glad you're sticking with it Jens - you've done fabulously, and will do even better now you're focussed again:D
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Well done Taz - you're doing great:)
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    Wedding Buddy Wanted

    3lbs off for me this week:D please Taz
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Hi everyone, 3lb lost this week and SOTW award:D
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    Woohoo !! 3lbs of this week:D and SOTW!!!
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Im in until 21st Sept when I jet off to Florida !!
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    Stupid Question alert

    Today I went to Oswaldtwistle Mills (nr Accrington) I went to "Ye Olde Sausage Shoppe" the butcher is endorsed by slimming world. I bought a great selection of syn free sausages, burgers and meatballs - can't wait to try them but, (here's the stupid question bit:D) Are they only free on a...
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Sorry guys just a maintain this week :(
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    Wedding Buddy Wanted

    Pooh !! STS this week still 17 to go (not looking very likely now)
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    OT London In November??

    I could do Manchester too
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Hey, well done WW - great result !:D
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    ::mOd-kArEn79's DiArY::

    Tell them the truth - I was in a similar situation this time last year..I bottled up a very stressful incident, once it was all over i let my guard down and it all got to me, I ended up having 4 months off. (due to difficulties in another office, I couldn't update the risk assessment on a low...
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    Where the bargains are at and anything else thats useful.

    Mullerlights Hi all - Mullerlight yogurt back to normal price in Asda. But 4 for £1 in Tesco until Tuesday !!! :D
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    Recipes...

    Quick and easy Chicken & Sweetcorn soup My consultant gave me this recipe....I was a bit sceptical, but tried it today. Ingredients 1 tin of sweetcorn 2 eggs 1 pint of water black pepper quorn chicken style pieces (optional) 1. Boil 1 pint of water in the kettle,add to a saucepan and keep on...
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    Just had a thought

    ABSOLUTELY, UNCONDITIONALLY , TOTALLY FREE FREE FREE !!!! on a green day!!!!:D:D:D
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    Rainbow is leaving SW again! x

    Well done Rainbow... you know SW works....I came to SW from Lipotrim....it's effective but you really do need will power...and people tend not to encourage you when you're doing it because they'll be telling you "it's not healthy" or "it's dangerous" (hence the need for willpower!) I'm so...
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    Hello everyone another newbie here!!

    Hi Dora - welcome to the site, and well done on your journey so far:D
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    Getting to know each other...........

    Lol - I love Golden Corral !!! maybe you got them on a bad day:D
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    Getting to know each other...........

    1. What time did you get up this morning? 7.45 2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds 3 What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Da Vinci Code:eek: (how long ago??) 4. What is your favourite TV show? Family Guy, CSI, American Dad 5. What do you usually have for breakfast? 2xWeetabix with onken...
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    Who knows your weight?

    Just me and SW staff:D
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    Syn Values

    Me too Rainbow - I'm not sure I'd even like butter/marge if I tried it again !
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    Another 2lb off that I'll never have to see again!
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    Wedding Buddy Wanted

    Another 2lb of .....17lb to go:)
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Hi guys, I lost 2lb tonight - well chuffed as it's totm ( obviously retained water last week)
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Well done Taz - what a great result, how fab do you feel?
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    Why did we start?

    I was so fed up of being the fat one that everybody stared at when I entered the room. Added to that, I went on holiday to Egypt & Jordan in February, and was almost crippled with knee trouble due to a dodgy cartilage - since losing 4 stone I only get the occasional twinge! Oh and another...
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    Team SAS - Sandra's Amazing Slimmers - September Challenge

    :talk017: Way to Go Cheryl :talk017:
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    What Days Work Best For You?

    I feel as though I'm at the same stage as you at the moment, I have stuck 100% to plan and I have only lost 2lb in the past 3 weeks - I'm staying with it though - I know it works, it's probably my metabolism fighting back.......but I will win !!!!
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    Before photo - no after photo as yet!

    Lovely pic, are you in Turkey?
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    WI on my birthday lol

    Happy Birthday hun
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    Grrrrr only maintained this week, stuck 100% to plan so only reason can be that next week is TOTM, I'm guessing it's water retention - I really hope it is because I have no idea what else it can be...I'm so sad I still write down everything I eat so that I am in control and not the food !!! I...
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Sorry guys just a maintain for me :eek: - stuck 100% to plan, but TOTM due next week so can only be water retention. Hope to lose at least 2lb next week and if I don't I will totally confused as to why? ps Well done Zena:D
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    The Official 3 Stone By Christmas Thread.. WIs Please ..Emski is back to update

    Count me in:) 1 stone gone another 28lb to go:D
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    Trying Slimming World!

    lol Taz:D
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    Trying Slimming World!

    Tesco Mixed Bean Salad in Vinaigrette, canned 100g Original 3½ Syns Green Free Hope this is the one?
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    pat on the back required please

    Well done JoJo - that's a great start on your journey:D
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    Wedding Buddy Wanted

    ok guys 2lbs lost this week - only another 19lbs more before I go away !!!
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    Another 2lb off this week, that's my first stone gone with Slimming World !! :D:D
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Hi Team FFF, I lost 2 lbs this week and got my 1 stone award:D:D. I'd like to lose at least 7lbs in August:)
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    have you moved from cd to sw ?

    I moved from Lipotrim to SW on 28th May this year, although my weight loss is a lot slower, I am so pleased to have a social life again !!! I am enjoying healthy eating and do not crave "junk food" at all !! I have had a 2 week holiday in the middle couple of weeks of this plan and managed...
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    Loss of apetite?

    Hi all, I have had 2 poor weeks weight loss wise, 0.5 lb and 1lb:( and now my apetite has dropped off completely - this always happens to me when I start losing weight, it can't be that I'm at my ideal weight because I've got loads more to lose ie I am now in a size 20 !! I do not want to stop...
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    Good Snacks to eat with little syns?

    Walkers Crisps Baked Crisps, 70% Less Fat, all varieties 25g bag Original 5 Syns Green 5 Syns
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    1st weigh in tonight

    Well done Skinny !:D
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    Help needed - please Im desperate x

    Rainbow - it keeps telling me your school isn't registered!!! No problem ... sorted it and donated 100 leaves
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    1lb off for me - sorry guys I wanted more - I've stuck to the plan 100% so lets hope it starts to show again soon!!!
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Well done Zenabob - great loss:D
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    Another pound off - slowly slowly catchy monkey !!!;)
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    Loosing focus and willpower!

    a few weeks ago a lady at my class was really struggling, she had maintained for 2 weeks and put on this particular week - our consultant had been trying to keep her motivated for the whole of that period and checked her food diaries etc. Anyway she decided to take the lady to one side and...
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    I've still got 2 in the cupboard ... both with 2 cream eggs in !! Guess I can't be a chocaholic after all :D:D
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    Wedding Buddy Wanted

    I'm going away on holiday to Florida on 21st Sept - would like to lose at least 1 and a half stone by then:) that would take my weight loss this year (started 24th March) to 5 stones !!! :D:D
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    Had my birthday wine and feel a little hungover

    Have a great night Sonia...and have a drink for me:D
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    Rainbow is leaving SW again! x

    Lovely pics Rainbow...you've done so well, keep going hun, you'll get there:D
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Happy birthday Taz :talk017:
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    Fruity meringue pudding!!

    Yes as apose to a sticky pudding:D:D Top of the page before the regular posts
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    SW challenge team leaders. Please read!

    Count me in for August Taz, and until 20th September when I have to leave you all for 2 weeks in FLORIDA !!!!
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    Fruity meringue pudding!!

    Just made this and it was gorgeous!!! 1 Asda meringue nest strawberries Blueberries banana Yogurt Slice up strawberries and banana, and grab a handful of blueberries. Break up meringue and throw a portion of it in the bottom of a highball glass. Use some of the fruit for the next layer Next...
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    Puddings

    Fruity meringue dessert Just made this and it was gorgeous!!! 1 Asda meringue nest strawberries Blueberries banana Yogurt Slice up strawberries and banana, and grab a handful of blueberries. Break up meringue and throw a portion of it in the bottom of a highball glass. Use some of the...
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    Chicken not listed???

    Is chicken not listed under poultry?
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    What is "star week"??????? TOTM? Thanks Sarah, you're right....I should be pleased really, as I have been known to put on 7lb on a star week :eek: (water retention) PS * week is indeed TOTM:D
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    Only half a pound this week - but a loss is a loss!!!:D
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Sorry guys, just a half pound loss this week for me.....damned star week:mad:
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    Grapes..A silly question!

    Free and a speed food Natty !!
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    I have my weigh in tonight...trying to remain positive...stuck to plan 100% but damend Star week has arrived GRRRRR:( I'll let you all know how I get on
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    New Alpen light bars!

    Cheaper than Hi fi bars though !
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    Shape Lasting Satisfaction Yogurts

    Vile, Vile, Vile ...I mixed them with onken Bio ( too tight to throw them out:D:D:D)
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    SW Awards

    OCD I have several OCD's Whilst I was on holiday in Cyprus last month, I was sat in the apartment and noticed the flooring...they had ceramic tiles on the floor and had used the same tiles for a skirting board effect....only the lines did not match up :eek: It drove me mad:D
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    Do you try to plan your meals in advance?

    Me too ....glad I'm not alone!!
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    Chickpea Dahl

    Oh my god, I just made a fabulous syn free curry with the chickpea dahl that I'd seen mentioned on here, (I think it was Louise 24) I sprayed my frying pan with fry light and fried off some chopped onions, chopped peppers and cherry tomatoes, then I added some curry powder and garam masala and...
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    What's for breakfast?

    2 weetabix with a little milk, strawberries, blueberries and pineapple on top all mixed with Mullerlight, mandarin flavour....keeps me full for ages and only uses 1 hex b and half hex a !!!!
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    How do you get to be Slimmer of the Week?

    Thanks Hope, I never knew that:)
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    How do you get to be Slimmer of the Week?

    No my fault Sarah, no you wouldn't win the week you join cos they don't have a weight to compare it to, and you can't win it on your first proper weigh in because the majority of the first weeks loss is water. so for example if you lost 2lbs this week and 3lbs next week - anyone else in the...
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    How do you get to be Slimmer of the Week?

    Hi Sarah, yes you're right you have to stay for class, you have to have had a loss the week before, and you can't win it on your 2nd weigh in due to the fact most of that weeks weight loss would be water! I hope that makes sense:)
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    Few Questions !

    2.5 syns each, but I love them!!:D
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Evening all, 3lbs loss for me and Slimmer of the week !!!
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    Tracey's Wednesday Night weigh ins!!

    Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind me starting my own thread, but I thought it would give me somewhere to see all my results in one place at a glance. Weighed in earlier and I lost another 3lb, and was Slimmer of the week again....I can't stop grinning:D
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Well done Rainbow :talk017:
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    tuna steak ideas

    I did mine on Sunday (first time I'd cooked it!!) Grilled it on the George Foreman with Roasted (grilled) Peppers and tomatoes......lovely!!
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    Team 1 - Loobylou's Losers

    Well done Tracy!!!, great result considering the week you had;)
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    Age is just a number

    I'm 43..... (how the hell did that happen???):D
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    First Week Weigh In

    Way to go Skittle !! well done:talk017:
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    Team 1 - Loobylou's Losers

    Hi Looby, sorry to hear your sad news - hope the funeral went as well as can be expected
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    Taz's diary - Need to do this!

    Hi Taz, so sorry to hear about your cat, you're right he was more than "just a cat" he was a member of the family too. I have two cats and I know how you grow to love them :hug99: Tracey
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    Marie is joining SW!

    Hi and welcome to the forum, we're all here for the same reason so, don't be afraid to ask any questions.....I'm of to Florida again in September - just bought a timeshare..thought I might as well cos I go every year for the same 2 weeks. I have to say they sure no how to eat out there!!!
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    What do you do for a living/job?

    I'm a Probation Service officer - I hold cases both in custody and in the community, I work in the infamous Cheetham Hill area of Manchester
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    Any Ideas?

    Finally managed to track down some chick pea dahl, do I just treat it as a curry and serve it with basmati rice? Also, bought some fresh tuna, but can't decide what to cook/serve with it? I was planning on using the George Foreman grill to cook it but would salad be a bit of a boring choice?
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    All 4 if that's ok? They sound just like my style :D Let me know the postage and I'll send you a cheque.
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi Rainbow, I'd be interested in any size 20 clothes, and be willing to pay the postage
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    Weight Loss on Slimming World Plan

    well your not alone there hun - I have lots to lose too - I lost 2stone 10 lbs on Lipotrim before I started SW, needed a kickstart - glad I did it, but even gladder to have my social life back!!!
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    Weight Loss on Slimming World Plan

    Wow way to go Janey !!!
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    Low syn triffle!!

    Lol - your leg will get tired:D:D:D
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    Low syn triffle!!

    Just tried my trifle that i'd made earlier......gorgeous, I used 1 sugar free sachet of strawberry jelly 2 syns sliced strawberries and slices of satsuma (bulks the jelly up) 1 Mullerlight banana & custard flavour yogurt fromage frais mix to personal taste with candarel. makes enough...
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    I'd be interested in any size 20 clothes:D:D:D
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    Get well soon Steph x

    Hi Steph, I had laser eye surgery 3 yrs ago and havent looked back since ........ even though I could see for miles if I did:D:D:D:D Hope your soon feeling better
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    Fruit Smoothies

    I was told it has something to do with the release of sugar in the fruit....????
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Well done Sarah - great result:D
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    Lana's Weightloss Diary - I'm, struggling so this is my last resort!

    Great advice Taz - we're all in this together, and we're all here to help:D
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    Wednesday's Menus

    Wednesday RED B: Muller light and mixed fruit L: Chicken salad & Fruit with Mullerlight D: Bacon & syn free sausage sandwich Hex (a) Milk in drinks Hex (b) 3 slices ww brown danish & hi fi bar SYNS: 1 cadburys highlight drink 2 1 Black magic truffle egg 7.5 :eek: Total 9.5
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    Where do we..................?

    Holy Trinity School - Bury, Lancs
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    Newbie!!

    Welcome Luckylady
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Howdy team mates - I've been to class tonight and after a holiday in Cyprus I got straight back on to plan and have lost 2lb, and I got my half stone award!!!:D:D:D
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Well done Zenabob - way to go !!!
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Hi Zenabob - come on down!!!
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Well done WW - my post holiday weigh in is tomorrow, fingers crossed !!!
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    A Little Miffed But.....

    Well done for going back to class, stay positive.... as you said...1 stone down, 2 to go!!:D
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    Tuesday's Menus

    Tuesday menu - Red Day B: 2x weetabix Hex (a) Milk Hex (b) weetabix & Banana L: Salmon & salad D: Chicken & bacon sandwich on 3 ww brown danish SYNS: 2 snack a jacks 5 3 Jaffa cakes 6 1pkt ww Cheese Puffs 3.5 Total 14.5
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    Sarah's Diary

    Hi Sarah, Don't worry about it, in fact I think you're better to use your syns in the beginning, it helps stop you from having a mad binge, because you don't need to? if that makes sense - also later on when you get nearer to target you'll probably be able to cut back on your syns to get to...
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    OH NOOOOOOOOO I feel terrible :cry: I had put all the tops in a charity bag and just looked for the bag.. turns out my ever-so-helpful husband took it to the charity shop at the weekend.. I AM SO SO SORRY to let you down, I am really embarrassed :( lol:D:D:D
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Could I have the green top please? Let me know how much postage is.... it can get expensive if you have lots to ship out, as Rainbow has found out
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    Sunday Menus

    Hi everyone, todays menu follows: Red Day: B: 2x Weetabix & sliced banana L: 3x WW Brown Danish with syn free sausages & rindless bacon (grilled):D D: Grilled chicken breast with steamed brocolli, cauliflower and carrots & 100g new potatoes. Snacks: yogurt & fruit Hex(a) Milk for...
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    So far we have Rainbow Taz Wicked Witch Count me in Taz:D
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    Hi, Am back

    Welcome back hun, we missed ya !!! :D
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    Do I dont I?

    Stick with it Rainbow, you've done so well and you know the plan works :D
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    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Size 26 Black, stretch, boot cut cord trousers from Simply Be, never worn, still in plastic wrapping - free to good home.:D
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    3 teir steamer

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    3 teir steamer

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    3 teir steamer

    Hi everyone...I know this is a bit random, but my friend has given me her steamer because she never uses it, however she lost the instructions, so I have no idea how long to cook things for???? I will be using it for veggies, jersey royals, chicken and fish, any ideas. Oh, and do I put the...
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    Excersise and Cramp

    Hi Taz, a Charlie Horse is the term for leg cramps usually quadraceps .....god knows why though???
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    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    I'm definately ready for the July challenge, bring it on :D
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    Yeahhhhhh

    Well done Susie :talk017:
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    My Daddy's went to Heaven

    Hi Vicky, So sorry to hear your news - I went through the same thing 3 yrs ago with my mum. I had the same attitude as yourself - I was only crying for myself after she died, I was so glad she was out of pain. Keep strong Tracey
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    1st day - could someone check my food?

    Hi Sarah, I guess you are doing a green day today ? It all looks fine to me - someone with a bit more experience may be along later with more hints and tips. Good luck with it:D
  143. united_trekkie

    Thursday's Menus

    Hi everyone, back from a week in Cyprus and so back on plan 100% !!! THURSDAY JUNE 26TH Breakfast: 2x Weetabix (hex b) 1 Banana, 1 shape yogurt Lunch:2x Low fat super noodles Dinner:Half bag of Asda Micro rice & Quorn chilli HEX (a): Milk in drinks HEX (b): Weetabix...
  144. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    I'm back Hi guys - I'm back from Cyprus - kept to the plan about 75% of the time, so not bad...weigh in on Wednesday !!! I should have lost lots of weight due to the amount of blood the mosquitos have taken from me:D!!!
  145. united_trekkie

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Hi Sonban...if no one else has grabbed it, I'd like your XL Bon March beige top please, !!!
  146. united_trekkie

    Holidays

    Hi everyone, I just popped on to say that I'm off to Cyprus on Wednesday morning (staying at airport hotel on Tuesday) so I may not be online again until I get back which will be June 26th !!!! I have my food optimising book in my flight bag, and a note pad and pen to write down what I have...
  147. united_trekkie

    Does anyone else have weigh in today?

    Well done Leanne - WTG:talk017:
  148. united_trekkie

    Website password?

    Not listed Hun :sigh:
  149. united_trekkie

    Clothes exchange - lets getting swapping ready for the party season xxx

    Can I put my hand up for the red t shirt Rainbow?
  150. united_trekkie

    Thinking of swopping to Slimming World

    Hi Nat, I did 8 weeks on Lipotrim and lost 2 st 10 lbs, I have been on Slimming World for 2 weeks now and lost 6 lbs....I know it's slower, but I now have a social life, I'm off to Cyprus on Wednesday and I can't wait to try all those Greek salads...couldn't have done that on Lpiotrim:D
  151. united_trekkie

    3.5 Syns (yes ony 3.5) for a whole chocolate cake??

    where's the recipe for the trifle???????
  152. united_trekkie

    Bundle starts Slimming World

    Well done Bundle....how great does it feel to lose weight!!!:D
  153. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Hi everyone another 2lb lost and SOTW !!!!!:D:D
  154. united_trekkie

    Tuesdays menu

    Red Day B: 2x weetabix with berries & bananas and Natural yogurt L: steamed salmon fillet & Salad D: Chargrilled chicken breast and veggies Hex (a) Milk for cereal & drinks (a) 2x babybel lights Hex (b) 2 Weetabix (b) 1 Hi fi bar Syns: 2 x snack a jacks 4 half a twirl snack size 4.5...
  155. united_trekkie

    It's my trumpet, I'll blow it if I want to!

    I've just come back from aqua aerobics, and my costume is definately too big for me now..... I lost count of the amount of times I had to pull my straps up and re-arrange my boobs because the top was too big to keep them in one place !!!:D:D:D
  156. united_trekkie

    Monday's Menus

    Green Day Hi everyone, it's been a lovely day in Manchester:D B: 2x weetabix with LF yogurt & mixed berries. L: Baked potato with salad & cottage cheese. D: Boiled rice with asda GFY Bhuna sauce & Quorn (25% of the jar = under 2 syns) Hex (a) Milk for drinks Hex (b) 2x weetabix...
  157. united_trekkie

    I'm in pain!!!

    :giggle::giggle::giggle:
  158. united_trekkie

    Frozen yogurt?

    I just had a thought.........I know, I know, quite out of character:D I don't know if it's been said before but........... Now that summer is on it's way (allegedly!!) How about buying some of those plastic lolly makers, and filling them with our free yogurts for a totally syn free...
  159. united_trekkie

    weight loss charts

    Hi Goth girl, just click on mine and it will take you to the site where you can choose your own :D
  160. united_trekkie

    Sunday's Menus

    Green Day B: 2x weetabix Hex (b) Melon, blueberries, strawberries & natural low fat yogurt (all free) L: fruit salad with mullerlight yogurt D: Boiled rice with quorn chicken style pieces, mixed beans in Asda GFY bhuna sauce (half jar) 3.5 syns. 1 Hi fi bar Hex (b) Syns: Half jar...
  161. united_trekkie

    Which pic? Help!

    Number one for me as well !!
  162. united_trekkie

    Vicky82's SW Diary

    Vicky - please come on here anytime and tell us how you feel ..if that helps..we are all here for you, and as some of us have said, we've been there and know exactly what you're going through:cry:
  163. united_trekkie

    Friday's Menus

    Green Day B: 2 weetabix with LF natural yogurt and fresh fruit salad L: Baked potato with salad & cottage chesse, fruit & yogurt D: SW chips,beans & egg Hex (a) milk for drinks Hex (b) weetabix Syns: half a curly wurly 3 syns ww cheese puffs 3.5 syns half a twirl snack size 4.5 syns
  164. united_trekkie

    FRUIT JUICE

    Good idea Taz..I'll try that:D
  165. united_trekkie

    Vicky82's SW Diary

    Tottally agree with Tenbars - been through it myself with my mum, she was only 56. Vicky you are doing all you can, and doing him proud:)
  166. united_trekkie

    Bundle starts Slimming World

    I love Florida too Bundle - last year I bought a timeshare, and I'm going to stay in it for the first time in Sept :D Been about 9 times to the sunshine state the funny thing is, I feel ever so slim when I'm there:D:D:D
  167. united_trekkie

    FRUIT JUICE

    Hi guys, does anyone know of any syn free fruit juices? I've got a fridge full of ASDA ones which have to be synned:(
  168. united_trekkie

    Bundle starts Slimming World

    We've all been there hun, that's why we have a weight problem, but you know this forum is full of people who will understand what you're going through and be here to help:D ps is your photo taken at Discovery Cove?
  169. united_trekkie

    Newbie saying hi !!

    Hi Nikki, well done for joining SW and welcome to the forum :D
  170. united_trekkie

    Thursday's Menus

    Red day Hi guys B: Oat so simple Hex (b) made with milk Hex (a) Banana L: Warm Turkey breast salad Mixed berries & banana fruit salad with muller light yogurt. D: 3xww brown danish (400g) Hex (b) Rest of turkey breast steak Snacks: fruit/yogurt Syns: Cadbury Twirl...
  171. united_trekkie

    Bundle starts Slimming World

    Don't be down hearted Bundle 0.5 lb is nothing, it sometimes takes yourbody a day or two to adjust......and maybe you are due a * week? You'll lose next week, I'm sure :D:D
  172. united_trekkie

    Got an award! (also ticker question)

    Well done Stacey :D
  173. united_trekkie

    Julie's Diary

    "I'm more of a crisp addict than chocolate, i could eat 5 bags of crisps one after another no problem," Hey Julie, have you tried ww cheese puffs? Just like Wotsits and only 3.5 sins per bag and there's loads in the bag :D
  174. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    You'll do it Jax, and now you know how to keep it off or lose more if you want to:D
  175. united_trekkie

    Bundle starts Slimming World

    Hi Bundle, I go on a Wednesday night, I've been tonight and I've lost 4lbs, I am really pleased because it's a * week too !
  176. united_trekkie

    1st bad week

    Chin up chuck.....remember what you did wrong, and move on.....you can do it:D
  177. united_trekkie

    Julie's Diary

    What about having a hot choc drink, I use options or highlights, they're only 2 syns each :D
  178. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Wow well done Jax ! 5lb to go that's fantastic - it'll be a while until I'm that close....but I know I can do it:D
  179. united_trekkie

    My Food Diary

    Menu looks good to me :D Good luck with your losses hun!
  180. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Great news - I lost 4lbs:D I'm so chuffed :D:D my scales are big fat liars!!!!
  181. united_trekkie

    Bundle starts Slimming World

    Welcome Bundle - I have been on SW for a week after losing 2 stone 10 lbs in 8 weeks on Lipotrim...like you I am 5ft 2" and am aiming for 11stone..which suits me fine...I have a long way to go!! I am also obsessed with the thought I'm eating to much...I'm also wary that I might put on a couple...
  182. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Hey, well done Sharon:D...every stone starts with the first pound ....god that's profound isn't it?!?!
  183. united_trekkie

    Wednesdays Menus

    Red Day B: Fresh berries, grapes and banana in natural yogurt L: Steamed salmon + Salad D: will be chopped bacon & syn free sausage omlette with peppers. Hex (a) Milk in drinks Hex (b) Hi fi bar Snacks: fruit Syns: not sure yet
  184. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    Whoo hoo !!! Well done Wicked Witch :D:D:D :talk017::talk017::talk017:
  185. united_trekkie

    I joined - it was great

    Welcome Kay !!! Keep us informed of your journey !!:D
  186. united_trekkie

    Tuesday's Menus

    Red Day B: Bacon & eat smart sausage sandwich on 3xww brown danish bread. L: salad with prawns D: Prawn salad with 3oz of pasta (not planned - friends daughter made meal for me!!) Hex (a) semi skinned Milk in latte Hex (b) 3x ww brown danish Hex (b) Hi fi bar Syns: 1 330ml bottle of...
  187. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    HELP GUYS !!!! As you'll probably know from some of my earlier posts, I have come to SW from 8 weeks on Lipotrim, I'm following the plan religiously (as you can see from my menus that I put on the site) but my scales seem to be heading in the WRONG direction !!!! I have read that this can...
  188. united_trekkie

    Sunday

    Red Day Hi everyone - been raining all day in Greater Manchester:sigh: B: Eggs, bacon (no fat) 2 syn free sausages, half tin of chopped tomatoes. 2 slices of wholemeal (hex b) L: Salmon, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and sprouts. Fruit & Yogurt D: about 7.30pm - Chicken breast and salad...
  189. united_trekkie

    POUTING??

    Has anyone tried a fish called "pouting"? I was in Morrisons yesterday and I bought some because it was very reasonably priced. It is a white fish and I was told to cook it like cod, haddock etc. Just wondered if anyone else had tried it. I hope it's name doesn't suggest what I might look...
  190. united_trekkie

    Slimming worlders Tattoo's!

    I have 3 - one on my outer calf, the other two on my back and shoulder....a bit dificult to photograph tho':D
  191. united_trekkie

    Saturdays menus

    Red Day B: Bacon (no Fat) Eggs, Syn Free Sausage and tomatoes. 2x400g wholemeal bread (hexb) L: small peice of salmon fruit/yogurt D: BBQ at friends house Syns: Alcohol !!!
  192. united_trekkie

    BBQ - Help

    Thanks Abigail, I can't wait - I've not been out socially since before Easter:D ...I went on Lipotrim for 8 weeks after that!!!:(
  193. united_trekkie

    BBQ - Help

    Just been invited to a BBQ - I have had breakfast and had decided today was going to be a red day anyway, so I should be okay as long as I avoid chicken skin and sausages (probably wont be syn free ones:D) Any advice welcome Go FFF's:talk017::talk017:
  194. united_trekkie

    Friday's Menus

    Green Day B: 2 Weetabix (hex b) milk (hex a) 1 sliced banana (free) L: Baked Potato (free) 113g tuna in brine (hex b) peppers, tomato, celery D: SW chips (free), baked beans(free), eggs (free) Snacks: Fruit(free) & yogurt (free) Syns: 1 twirl snack size -...
  195. united_trekkie

    My cat has been killed

    Rolo, I'm so sorry to hear your news - I have 2 cats of my own, and couldn't imagine being without them. RIP Herbert
  196. united_trekkie

    Thursday's Menus

    Green Day B: 2 Weetabix (hexb) + Milk (hexa) 1 sliced banana 2 slices of ww w/meal bread 400g with Quark L: Rice & Asda Smart price Veg curry 1.5 syns chopped fruit and Mullerlight yogurt. D: Pasta spirals, passata, sweetcorn & Quorn meatballs. Snacks: fruit & yogurt SYNS: Veg curry 1.5...
  197. united_trekkie

    Energy drinks

    It's called "Red Thunder" Taz
  198. united_trekkie

    To all Wednesday weigh in's!

    First class tonight, I hope to have a loss next week guys.....for the FFF:D
  199. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    I do .......oh no that's another pledge entirely, I mean I pledge to lose at least 7lbs in June...even though I am away for a week of it:D
  200. united_trekkie

    Just an idea

    Yes, that kind of thing
  201. united_trekkie

    'Team Two' aka "FFF" December challenge x

    I like the "fat fighters" name, was it Fat Friends or Little Britain?
  202. united_trekkie

    Vicky82's SW Diary

    Hi Vicky, I've been for a colonic a couple of times...once you get past the initial embarassment of effectively lying in a room with a pipe up you're bum and sh****g yourself in front of a total stranger :eek:, it's really very relaxing:D
  203. united_trekkie

    Tuesday's menus

    Red Day HEX (a): Semi skimmed milk for drinks Breakfast: Bacon Sarnie, fat removed, brown sauce (1 SYN), 2 slices w/meal bread (400g) (HEX b) Mullerlight cherry yogurt with chopped melon, strawberries and banana. LUNCH:1 packet wafer thin ham, cucmber, peppers. DINNER: 1 small turkey...
  204. united_trekkie

    Just an idea

    Thanks Ruthy - I just thought people could look on the sticky for their preferred supermarket before they do their weekly shop and check what bargains are to be had:D
  205. united_trekkie

    Just an idea

    Would it be possible to have a sticky for major supermarkets, ie Asda, Morrisons, Tesco etc. We could then list any free food or low syn bargains at these stores and people could check the store they go to at a glance?
  206. united_trekkie

    FattyMalink returns!

    Welcome back Skinny:D
  207. united_trekkie

    'Ideal' weight

    Looking at your results Porgeous, I would say you were well past average !!!!
  208. united_trekkie

    More pics

    Fab It looks lovely Rolo:wow:
  209. united_trekkie

    'Ideal' weight

    Hi folks, I found this on another site - it show's how outdated and confusing our BMI charts can be:D I hope it's some help Better Ideal Weight Body Calculations
  210. united_trekkie

    Advice please

    Thanks Jen - I'll keep your advice in mind when I go to my first class on Wednesday....don't want to get too hung up on the numbers!!! (I won't be too downhearted to have put on a few pounds!!) ps. I'm using ww brown wholemeal 400g bread:D
  211. united_trekkie

    Rainbow is leaving SW again! x

    I'm reading it too....I mught be inspired to start my own!!!
  212. united_trekkie

    Syn Value?

    thanks guys:D
  213. united_trekkie

    Syn Value?

    Anyone know the SYN value of Nescafe skinny latte? I don't go to my first class until Wednesday, so can't check online yet:D
  214. united_trekkie

    Monday menus

    Thanks Vicki ....... I'm still just a bit scared of eating too much, since I spent 8 weeks eating nothing lol :D
  215. united_trekkie

    Monday menus

    Green Day Any advice welcome on my menu - I'm still new to this:D Breakfast: Chopped melon, strawberries & banana with Mullerlight yogurt. Lunch: Baked beans on wholemeal bread 2x400g slices (HEXb) with quark spread on toast!! Dinner: SW chips, 2 poached eggs, 4 quorn meatballs (good idea...
  216. united_trekkie

    Advice please

    Thanks guys - going for green tomorrow:D
  217. united_trekkie

    Advice please

    Hi everyone - can somebody confirm if I'm on the right track? I have just come off a total food replacement diet, soeating again is pretty new - I am scared that I'm going to eat too much and undo all my good work:cry: This is today's menu Breakfast: Sliced melon, strawberries & banana in...
  218. united_trekkie

    syns points help!!

    Hi Nessy, I'm new here, but as far as I'm aware - Mullerlight yogurts are free food:D
  219. united_trekkie

    Sunday menus :)

    Red day - am I on the right track? Hi everyone, Breakfast: Sliced melon, strawberries & banana in fat free bio yogurt. Lunch: Steamed salmon filllet, salad & 5 small new potatoes in skin, a dash of balsamic vinegar. Dinner: Will be chicken breast, veggies. Evening snack if required...
  220. united_trekkie

    New challenge..... in teams! - no more entrants! x

    Wednesday for me too please Rainbow:D
  221. united_trekkie

    Intoduction thread for newbies....

    Hi, I'm Tracey - I've just come off Lipotrim after 8 weeks and I've lost 2 stone 8lbs, still need to lose about 7 1/2 though:eek: Begining SW on Bank Holiday Monday - first class Weds 28th May:D
  222. united_trekkie

    Hello Slimming World(ers)?

    Thanks for the welcome everyone:D
  223. united_trekkie

    Hello Slimming World(ers)?

    Hi everyone, I have decided to start Slimming world before my hols - partly due to the great menu's and recipes I have read on here and partly because I thought it would give me time to get my head round it. My first class is on Wednesday 28th May, and I can't wait !!!:D
  224. united_trekkie

    feeling low

    Well done Sarsg - 5lbs is a good start:D
  225. united_trekkie

    1st Weigh in!

    Well done fairy, great start:D
  226. united_trekkie

    Second Wi on refeed

    Well done Ladylipo - you're doing great on the refeed:D
  227. united_trekkie

    The price of fish

    Bury market is the place to go for fish (no pun intended) The main market is open Weds, Fri, Sat but the fish and meat market is open Monday - Saturday, you can buy a whole salmon for £6.00 and the will clean it, head and tail it and fillet it all for you - trout is £1.00 each etc. Chicken...
  228. united_trekkie

    Hello Slimming World(ers)?

    Hi, I'm going to Chlorakas - which is in between Paphos and Coral Bay, my friend has a small villa there and I get it for mates rates:D I went in May last year and it was very hot, so I'm expecting even hotter weather in June. I am planning to visit some other resorts this year, maybe Limassol...
  229. united_trekkie

    Hello Slimming World(ers)?

    Hello everyone, I'm currently doing Lipotrim but I am in my final 2 weeks before I refeed (for my holidays, not because I've got to target...lomg long way to go yet!!) I am planning to do join slimming world when I get back from Cyprus, I still have a lot of weight to lose, but I feel that...
  230. united_trekkie

    Refeed week 3 weigh in

    Fi, with the will power you've show in losing 4 stone, I'm sure you can do this :D (the first bit wasn't meant to rhyme, but it does!!;))
  231. united_trekkie

    So Happy

    Very well done Jo-Jo:D
  232. united_trekkie

    Week 8 weigh in

    Thanks everyone - I am feeling full of energy, I have even been to 3 aqua aerobics classes this week!!:eek: My colleagues at work are all commenting on my weight loss:D Can't wait to get in the sunshine......refeed in 2 weeks
  233. united_trekkie

    Yipeeee! 3 week weigh in

    well done Sara:D
  234. united_trekkie

    Week 8 weigh in

    Hi everyone - week eight update. Lost another 3.5 lbs so 2 stone 5lbs in total:) 2 more weeks before refeed for Cyprus hols:D Good luck with this weeks weigh ins guys;)
  235. united_trekkie

    Tummy tucks...

    No!!!! don't do it, No offence taken - lifes just to short :D Friends again :hug99:
  236. united_trekkie

    Tummy tucks...

    I'm not gonna get involved in an argument, but sometimes humour can be lost in emails, notice boards etc, as for mine it's fine thanks:D
  237. united_trekkie

    Tummy tucks...

  238. united_trekkie

    IT STARTS TOMORROW

    Hi Redpen, and welcome to the crazy world that is this forum....glad to see you are starting with a positive outlook, it doesn't matter how long your journey lasts, you will find support on here at any time. We are all here for the same reason:D Good luck, and keep us posted:)
  239. united_trekkie

    Little pleasure I'm looking forward to

    I'm just looking forward to an evening at my friends house where I can eat and have a glass of wine or a G&T. My friend is a fabulous cook, and she would love for me to be able to join them again ....she'd make sure it was low carb/fat too :)
  240. united_trekkie

    Heya

    Hey Sheep, welcome to the forum - you'll find everyone here very helpful and supportive, and if you need your ass kicked...we can do that too......it's a win win situation:D Good luck with your journey
  241. united_trekkie

    Week three weigh in

    Brilliant, well done hun:D
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