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Hi, I know the standard propoints are 26 now but I have gained a significant amount of weight since i last went to a meeting (months ago - i left because of severe social anxiety) and lost my book with the formula in it. All the online calculators and apps are showing me conflicting allowances...

Here to follow! Also doing SW. Struggling at the mo' though!

I did a search. Couldn't find anything about eating 10 portions of the same food though - of course I wouldn't be eating 10 portions of one food, but maybe a few!

I have to lose 5 stone too! Hope we can do it. :)

I haven't been on properly in aaaaages! Welcome back. You're so close to your goal now!

Specifically these:Tesco Finest* Spicy Italian Sausages Tortelloni Grande 300G - Groceries - Tesco Groceries Do I count the pasta as a free food? Or even the egg in the pasta?

I know it not free anyway (it contains maize starch, which has syns). i think the 20cals=1syn would be the best way to figure it out. I wonder if it can be a healthy extra though..........?

Thanks a million, yer so helpful.!

Can they be 7/10 portions of the same food or must they be different? And if it's the latter, would making soup with the superspeed foods suffice for the days I'm not hungry?

Can the lentil & veg soup definitely be a HExB??

Thanks i really appreciate it!

Thanks so much!!

I have the red and green lists. How can I tell what's free on ee?

I remember there were a lot of slimpod posts here. What happened them?

Is this free on sf? Sent from my ARCHOS 80 COBALT using MiniMins.com mobile app

I know crumpets are free, but what about Scotch crumpets?

Gastric Band Update Okay so i haven't fully committed as it takes quite a lot of practice to practice the 4 golden rules & tune into my hunger signals. I'm happy with how things are going though. I've gained 3lbs but 2 of them are from muscle so I'm quite happy with that! I do still binge but...

Thanks so much for the tips Lisa! Going to try them. The pre-op for the Gastric Band is a but restrictive so guess ill focus on eating extra consciously!

My First Gastric Band Weigh-in I weighed myself on a different scales than usual and looks like I've lost over 3lbs since starting the HGB! Either these scales are broke or a miracle has occured. Oh i really hope they're not broke!! It hasn't been a great week for me as i keep bingeing - but...

I THINK IT'S WORKING!!! Just had a cheeky weigh-in and I'm down nearly 2lbs since my last weigh in. Oh I hope my scales aren't broken and this really works for me!

Day 24 & Gastric Band Day 2 I've listened to the hypno-band at least 3 times so far and am still listening to ICMYT. I'm not sure if its working as I'm still prone to eating a lot. Though today i had Ben&Jerrys - the big 500ml tub. Usually I'd wolf it down in 5 minutes but today i barely got...

Is the soy sauce important in the peanut butter chicken or can there be replacements?

It was fun - i have a black ass from falling though. Rollerblades are so much easier than derby skates!

I'll be listening to it as much as possible but its totally up to you. Falling asleep is fine 'cause your unconscious mind hears what it needs to!

Day 23 & Gastric Band Day 1 I did something good today - i avoided the scales! Okay i may have weighed myself clothed but it doesn't count!! Starting roller derby tonight - nervous and excited as hell!! UPDATE: Full (but not stuffed) after 2 thirds of a WW meal. Hope thats a good sign...

Ugh... I know its probably too early to judge - but i don't think this is working for me. I ate A LOT and didn't feel full. Maybe I should have stuck to the prep week. Then again i could have eaten more consciously so i'm probably 100% to blame. Going to re-install the band tonight and hope...

Oh thank God!! I'm hoping to be the same as you. My post-attempted-prep binge consisted of 3 snack bars - nothing compared to my usual binge. Though i'm still debating getting a takeaway... :-/

I just got my "operation" without doing the prep - lets hope it works 'cause i have huge binges on a daily basis!

Now that the band's installed i guess i must admit I'm skeptical. I know Pauls stuff works, i just doubt it'll work for me!

Day 22 & Gastric Band Day 2 Only on day 2 and already hating this prep week. Maybe I'm being too strict with myself. I mean, I'm following an actual Gastric Band pre-op diet... I don't want to give up though, 'cause i'm hard to hypnotize and I can't afford to fail... And i need to practice the...

I'm the exact same - i'm on a different diet every month! I did SW, and i'm probably the only person it never worked for! It seems like its gonna be good anyway! And you didn't do the prep week? Ah thats great! Were you already eating healthily then though? Oh i can't wait to install the band!

Aw Claire you poor thing!! I definitely agree with going on another one!

Day 21 / Gastric Band prep day 1- I now weigh 11st4.5lbs & 39.5% body fat Happppppy!! Lost myself a bit of weight. I don't know what happened. It must have been all that rushing to the bathroom. Either way - yay, no gain!! I weighed myself today as i have OFFICIALLY started my prep week! I'll...

Day 20 I just had a horrible experience. I had a few chocolate fingers left and sat down to eat them consciously. I left part of one as instructed in ICMYT. It was hell. It was giving me a sorrowful look and crying "Why won't you eat me?". Felt horrible throwing it in the bin but i had to! I...

She's been online on MFP yesterday. Probably hasn't had the chance to come on here. :o

Well done on your loss!! How can you tell you're in ketosis?

Come back!!!

I just found out the pre-op thing doesn't have to be strict! He said to just have an easy week before doing the band and just avoid sugar & junk food. THANK GOD!! Oh i love i can make you thin. Really works if you follow the rules properly. I think the reasons i put on weight could be that i...

Here's Herbie, my little baby Spitz/Chihuahua mix when he was just 2 months old. He's 6 months now and cute as hell, and boy does he know it. He's a total flirt & uses it against us when we're mad! Myself and my OH have nicknames for him. Chick-Magnet, because he DEMANDS attention from women...

Day 19 & Gastric Band Prep Update Okay so today was a total write-off. Ate so much cardboardy stuff i felt nauseous (and NOT full)! Then realised i need a more strict pre-op diet than i was doing so gave up and got a takeaway. Broke ALL the rules! I then turned to a good friend of mine who...

Oh i know!! I hate constantly having to turn down food "cause i'm on a diet" (which is a polite way of saying "ARGH!!! I really want it and if you keep waving it in my face i'll eat you AND the food"..). The first week of gastric band is hard because of the prep diet- but its worth it...

Thanks for the info RawrGirl! if the Gastric Band doesn't work i might give that a go. Right now, i really can't handle all this restriction. I'm only on my second day and its torture!! I don't think I'll last the week. :break_diet:Restricting causes me to want to binge! I'm fighting hard to...

Aw thanks! I thought I bored people to death. <-----oops there i go again being hard on myself! Its second nature to me. I need to stop though. I only got on the scales to keep a record of my weight before the preparation diet. I could be weighing myself weekly for the next two weeks but after...

Hey Lisa. I only got the book yesterday myself. Read it all in one sitting! I'd say you could do SW for the preparation weeks but he says you can't diet & do his methods properly because they contradict each other or something. You'll see it in the book - he explains it better! You could always...

Day 18 & Gastric Band Prep Day 1 So I'm supposed to eat a low sugar low fat diet this week - which basically means no fast food. Also I have to walk 20 minutes each day - i can do that effortlessly 'cos I'm always busy. Ooh just remembered I've pre-cooked chilli & bolognaise in the freezer so...

Day 17 - Eliminate The Nagative Today was productive. I went & bought the Hypnotic Gastric Band - another McKenna book. I'm not giving up on ICMYT but I'll need to make allowances for the HGB. For instance, starting tomorrow & lasting -2 weeks, I've to go on a preparatory low fat/low sugar diet...

I don't think my anger and kickboxing would be a very wise mix! :p Women here are too scary tho'! (or maybe i'm just a chicken...)

Is anyone else doing this? I'm thinking of starting the preparation tomorrow - though I dread eating low sugar & low fat for a week or two.. Would love to hear from others so we can discuss our experiences & keep each other motivated!

Day 16 - Accentuate The Positive Day 16's exercise is to think about something I'm unhappy about in my life, and to come up with at least 3 ways it could be seen as a good thing. So here goes!: 1. I'm unhappy about my weight. a. It keeps me warm b. It defends my bones from breaking...

That one-piece is actually a really good idea! I despise my stomach so bikini's are dead to me..

Thanks! And yeh it really does - especially 'cause there's no magic cure for it!

Day 16 - Accentuate The Positive I lifted weights today for the first time in months. I should have never stopped because I'm gone so weak & unfit! I can't wait to do it again Wednesday. After my horrible weigh-in yesterday, I've decided I'm going to buy Pauls Hypnotic Gastric Band and do it...

I'm the same as you with binges. I can be full - very full and still want more variety. I'm a mess!

Day 15 - Your first Check-in Todays Average Success %: 81% I ate when i was hungry? [66%] I ate what i really wanted? [100%] I ate consciously (20 bites)? [66%] I stopped when i was full? [83%] I left food on my plate [66%] I drank water [2 litres / 100%] I moved my body [52%]I listened to the...

4000 calories is my usual binge amount - though i've been known to go waaay over, on a regular basis. Doesn't help that I can't keep track of calories at the mo. *cries* I'm not sure i want to know fully what caused mine - i just want to beat it! Thats why i turned to Paul McKenna. Hoping...

Day 15- Today i weigh 11 stone frickken 4! :( I weighed in for the first time since I started today. GAINED a pound, and I'm still 39% body fat. Can I just die now?? Or at least get lipo?! I'm too depressed for words. Like, i genuinely want to die. I'm going to have to start doing more...

They should just do away with BMI altogether. Body fat and measurements should be the main things.

Day 14 - Review And Renew Today wasn't bad since I managed to avoid a takeaway and bought yummy stuff in Tesco instead. I am scared though. I have my first weigh-in tomorrow, and to make things worse, I'll be seeing my boyfriends family who will see that I've put on weight. :( Though I could be...

I LOVE your style of writing. Following your diary mainly for that! :P

Day 14 - Review And Renew 1. The best things that happened this week were:​ I craved bananas 2. My biggest challenges this week were: Leaving food on my plate and telling the difference between hunger & cravings. 3. I did these things for the first time: Complimented myself. 4. What I...

Day 13 My first two meals today were a failure. Firstly because i had to run to catch a bus, and secondly because I had a hot chocolate. I did get exercise though. Meal 3 was a total success. Ate consciously, stopped when full, and didn't clean the plate. In fact, i still have half my dinner...

Day 12 Not feeling the best today. I started this because I was getting too obsessive about dieting & binging a lot. I promised myself I'd stick this out for the full 90 days before going back to dieting. Sounds great right? Not when you're borderlining obesity with zero self-esteem. Not to...

Okay i've been away from here for a while and am suffering the consequences! I've gained about a stone since i was properly active on here and binged like a mofo'! Thats about to change though. I have been dieting and using MFP, but its time i learned to have a healthy relationship with food...

I did Whole30 back in august. Lost 6lbs without finishing it. Going to do a post-Christmas whole30 in january!

Hey!! Haven't been on in a while but just noticed the low BMI. Well bloody done! Hope alls good?

Last sunday was a down day but this sunday is an up day. I don't do in-between days. Is that alright?

Oh Sarah you are a godsend!! I'll be sure to trim off the fat. :)

Are these free in SF or are they pointed?x

Just finished devouring my Almond curry!! (Almond butter instead of peanut butter). It was really nice!! It didn't look like much on the plate (i eat like an elephant), but it was so filling!! I'm going to burst. Well worth it though. The nicest thing i've cooked in a while!!

Will do!! Oh do you know any alternatives to the herb stockpot? We don't have it locally!

I'm going to make this with cashew nut butter!!

Fingers crossed!!! Its all about trial and error!

I'm starting from scratch too: May 24th: - 10st 10lbs

Due to popular demand I'm making it again tonight!!

Just tried this and its officially the nicest pasta recipe i've ever tried!

May (1 week): 1 - Sweetness88: 131lbs (0lbs lost, 17lbs to go) [17lbs per week] 2 - stacey1985: 147lbs (35.5lbs lost, 23.5lbs to go) [23.5lbs perweek] 3 - leanne641: 130lbs (27.5lbs lost, 0.5lbs to go) [0.5lb perweek] 4 - anradharc: 154lbs (4lbs lost, 28lbs to go) [28lbs per week] 5 - stokegal...

:8855:I got so paranoid after seeing a glimpse of this post - i thought you were talking about my diary on MFP, since i went to the cinema and idian yesterday and had exactly what you mention here!! Also Sarah, I believe your birthdays 2 days before mine!

Yup exact same here!! Now im trying to build onto it 'cos its just annoying me!!

No bothers! :) Gawd havent been on here in a while. I went through a stage where i'd lock myself in my room all day and order loads of takeaways and multipacks of sweets. That was after my semi-alcoholism (I went out constantly in hope i'd feel wanted - backfired by the way) which was around the...

Also changed to August - even that doesn't seem attainable! :-/ Ah well!! May (4 weeks): 1- Sweetness88: 131lbs (0lbs lost, 17lbs to go) [4.25lbs per week] 2- stacey1985: 147lbs (35.5lbs lost, 23.5lbs to go) [5.88lbs perweek] 3- leanne641: 130lbs (27.5lbs lost, 0.5lbs to go) [0.38lb perweek] 4-...

Hope you're feeling better Sarah!! And depressed people eat - sure depression was the cause of my 3 stone weight gain! Do try treat yourself to something nice daily - might do that myself.. If you ever need to talk about anything drop me a message on MFP or here. Really, you're not being a...

May (4 weeks): 1- Sweetness88: 131lbs (0lbs lost, 17lbs to go) [4.25lbs per week] 2- stacey1985: 147lbs (35.5lbs lost, 23.5lbs to go) [5.88lbs perweek] 3- Blonde_sue: 175lbs (0lbs lost, 15lbs to go) [3.75lbs per week] 4- leanne641: 130lbs (27.5lbs lost, 0.5lbs to go) [0.38lb perweek] 5-...

Majorly Jealous!!!

Yeah gonna do that. Haaaate talking on the phone though!! Might use it as an excuse to go for a walk some morning... :) Oh God Discovery!! I went with my mam and lasted 2 weeks. Think i lost half a lb and gave up. I felt like the goldfish ate more than me! My mam stuck with it for years though...

Ooh lucky you!! I must get in contact with my mental health clinic soon actually and make sure i get some form of help! Yeah my main friends have their own lives now and live in Limerick, Sligo and Cork. I never see em and I'm not a texter so theres virtually no contact!! And then there's the...

Great to hear you're getting to see a psychologist! Is there much of a waiting list? Its 1 and a half years to see one here and i think i missed my appointment!! :-/ I know what you mean about the no friends thing - I've a whopping zero friends in this sh**hole! Really does drive you completely...

So lucky!! Think i may have maintained since last month! (cries hysterically)

In what way do you feel sick during exercise? I usually feel horrible after it!! And congrads on the bra - i'm sadly limited when it comes to bra's because they think just cos ur a D you dont need support! Grrr!

Let me know how it goes!! I might start over and attempt to cure my body dysmorphia!

Hey everyone, really sorry i haven't been able to update lately. Moving house so i'm super busy fixing things up... Really sorry but i don't have time to do this challenge anymore. I've also given up dieting since its taking over my life, and ive started calorie counting instead. If anyone...

B: -HExA: 2 Slices of LowLow mature red cheddar -HExB: 2 Slices of WW Wholemeal bread -2 Pears (s)(sf) L: T: S: -Banana -Ferero Egg (3 syns) 5-15 Daily Syns: 3 Used 12 Left 35-105 Weekly Syns: 44.5 Used 55.5 Left 3 Superfree 1 Speed Foods 657 Calories Consumed 0 Calories Burned 1/8...

Go you!!!! :) I may ditch SW and start doing strictly CC soon too...

B: -HExA: 2 Slices of LowLow mature red cheddar -HExB: 2 Slices of WW Wholemeal bread -3 Pears (s)(sf) L: -Chinese curry chips (25 Syns) -Singapore Chow mein (8.5 Syns) T: S: 5-15 Daily Syns: 33.5 Used 0 Left 35-105 Weekly Syns: 41.5 Used 58.5 Left 1 Superfree 1 Speed Foods 540 Calories...

1st: Rosie_Lee - * 19.26 miles (80.74 miles to go) 2nd: hollyjayneratcliffe - * 29.71 miles (70.29 miles to go) 3rd: Susie25 - 57.3 miles (42.7 miles to go) 4th: Trefoil - 50.6 Miles (49.4 miles to go) 5th: Parfittarole 68.6 (31.4 to go) 6th: Leanne641 - 50.27 miles (49.73 miles to go) 7th...

Thanks everyne - i'm now 143lbs - doing the results at midnight!

Here to follow and steal your recipe's!! :)

Good woman!! And avoid facebook if you think anything might upset ya too much! :)

B: -HExA: 2 Slices of LowLow mature red cheddar -HExB: 2 Slices of WW Wholemeal bread -Banana (s)(sf) L: T: S: -MaltEaster Bunny (8 Syns) 5-15 Daily Syns: 8 Used 7 Left 35-105 Weekly Syns: 8 Used 97 Left 1-70 Saveable Syns: 7 Saved 0 Used 1 Superfree 1 Speed Foods 540 Calories Consumed...

1st: Rosie_Lee - * 19.26 miles (80.74 miles to go) 2nd: hollyjayneratcliffe - * 29.71 miles (70.29 miles to go) 3rd: Susie25 - 55.3 miles (44.7 miles to go) 4th: Trefoil - 50.6 Miles (49.4 miles to go) 5th: Parfittarole 57.4 (42.6 to go) 6th: Leanne641 - 50.27 miles (49.73 miles to go) 7th...

Monday WI (1 left) Bugsbunny2000: 14lbs (4.5lbs lost, 9.5lbs to go) [need 9.5lbs a week] Emmaholl: 20lbs (15lbs lost, 5lbs to go) [need 5lbs a week] Morgenmuffel: 19.85lbs [9kg] (0.89lbs [0.4kgs] lost, 18.96lbs [8.6kgs] to go) [need 18.96lbs [8.6kg] a week] VeggieAnna: 13lbs (3lbs lost, 10lbs...

April (3 weeks) 1- anj_i_am: 149lbs (11lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go) [1.5lbs per week] May (7 weeks): 1- Sweetness88: 131lbs (0lbs lost, 17lbs to go) [2.42lbs per week] 2- stacey1985: 147lbs (35.5lbs lost, 23.5lbs to go) [3.35lbs perweek] 3- Blonde_sue: 170lbs (4.5lbs lost, 18.5lbs to go) [2.67lbs...

Gained half a pound and refusing to let it get me down!! I can lose that in a few hours!!

Thats fine ill still update the weights and you can go back to weighing when you get back! (lucky) Yeah if you give me your weight friday ill update it for the weeks i forgot - sorry again!!

I'm so sorry about not updating lately. I've confused the hell out of myself now!! We'll forget the last few weigh ins (because im super confused) and if ye could send me yer weights (actual weights, not losses) by THIS friday, ill calculate total %'s for the last few weeks then. So sorry about...

B: -HExA: 2 Slices of LowLow mature red cheddar -HExB: 2 Slices of WW Wholemeal bread -Pear (s)(sf) L: -Chips from chipper (17.5 Syns) -Half a battered sausage from chipper (20 Syns) T: -Banana (sf) -Pear (sf) S: -Banana (sf) 5-15 Daily Syns: 37.5 Used 0 Left 35-105 Weekly Syns: 102 Used 3...

Yeah i can always calm it down a bit if i find it a bit too much. I might start tomorrow!! I already have a podcast downloaded. Suppose i won't know if im able for it 'til i try! It's the definition of hell!! I've been to the doctor so many times n even had a CAT scan. Still no explanation for it!!

A large haddock with batter is 17.5 Syns, A large haddock without batter is free, so assuming the sausage uses the same amount of batter... if the average sized battered sausage is 13 Syns, then 30.5 on EE & red. I plan on getting one later but am going to syn it as 40 to be safe as it's...

Loving the losses!!

Really want to do C25K but im always getting headaches and vomiting after workouts. I'm able for Leslie Sansone's walking workouts, though the workout with the 2 minute jogs left me with a headache afterwards (not during workout). I'm usually alright after doing Zumba DVD's but got headache n...

Oh my days, well done! I'll have this weeks weights and last weeks %'s done tomorrow at some stage! Most likely before 6pm!

Not a bad day may i say - made the most perfect steak i've ever had on my first ever attempt. I'm a culinary genius!! :P B: -HExA: 2 Slices of LowLow mature red cheddar -HExB: 2 Slices of WW Wholemeal bread -Pear (s)(sf) L: -Pear (s)(sf) -mushrooms (s)(sf) -onion (s)(sf) -mushy peas...

I completely forgot this was a WW challenge and never mentioned i switched to SW too!! How ya findin' it Ruth? 1st: Rosie_Lee - * 19.26 miles (80.74 miles to go) 2nd: hollyjayneratcliffe - * 13.71 miles (86.29 miles to go) 3rd: Susie25 - 5 3.3 miles (46.7 miles to go) 4th: Trefoil - 50.6 Miles...

Thanks for the replies. I'm being way too obsessive. I even went out and bought waterfall tablets - i wish i was able to handle the slightest gain without going into severe depression! Completely cheered up though, after measuring my body fat. It's gone down since i last checked - and last time...

I understand that. Its terrifying looking for a new job, ive put it off for so long, but maybe you could even look at courses you get paid to do, like FAS, or Failte Ireland - even an internship? I can't see the job you're in doing your mental health any favours to be honest. I think you'd need...

Oh God. Hope it goes okay. Think it over. Is it worth losing your job over that asshole or would you prefer not to see him when you're back there? It might be worth looking for a new job if you're afraid you're not strong enough. Really hope you figure out what you want to do 'cause i can only...

Hey, fellow SlimmingWorldlings. Okay so imagine this; You begin SW, and things are going great, you're finally losing weight and are properly proud of yourself. Then one fateful week - BAM!!! Aunt Flow attacks and leaves you without a loss, or even a gain! Discouraging, isn't it? Does going...

B: -HExA: 2 Slices of LowLow mature red cheddar -HExB: 2 Slices of WW Wholemeal bread -Mandarin (s)(sf) -Pear (s)(sf) L: 9.5 syns T: S: -Banana (sf) 5-15 Daily Syns: 9.5 Used 15 Left 35-105 Weekly Syns: 55 Used 50 Left 1-70 Saveable Syns: 16 Saved 4.5 Used 2 Superfree 3 Speed Foods 499...

Brilliant losses!! Think ive gained this week - not happy!!

10 Syns used today but too many calories!. 5-15 Daily Syns: 10 Used 5 Left 35-105 Weekly Syns: 45.5 Used 59.5 Left 1-70 Saveable Syns: 10.5 Saved 4.5 Used X Superfree X Speed Foods 1869 Calories Consumed 1/8 Cups of water consumed

19 Syns used today. 5-15 Daily Syns: 19 Used 0 Left 35-105 Weekly Syns: 35.5 Used 69.5 Left 1-70 Saveable Syns: 5.5 Saved 4.5 Used 6 Superfree 3 Speed Foods 1387 Calories Consumed 4/8 Cups of water consumed

Sorry again about the delay updating - im away from home til monday!!!

Making it tomorrow!! :)

I'll be trying this!!! :) By curry do you mean chinese or indian style??

If you don't like the sauces in super noodles (like me). Add stock/bovril - there's so many nice ones!!

HExA: 45g Cheddar HExB: 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread B: -HExA -HExB -Banana (sf) L: -Parsnips (free) -Onions (s)(sf) -Garlic (f) -Banana (sf) T: -Fererro Rocher Cocoa Egg (3.5 Syns) -Pear S: -Fererro Rocher Cocoa Egg (3.5 Syns) 5-15 Daily Syns: 7 Used 8 Left 35-105 Weekly Syns: 16.5...

Try, being the key word!! And i wish life was like disney movie!! I'm jealous of my own shadow sometimes (when it looks tall and skinny!). Its a good way to live what you just described - pity not many people do! :-/ Men can be arses about weight - but im sure that's 'cause they're used...

Thanks - im still not over the shock!!

Your friend would benefit from pushing her husband off a cliff... If he loves her he shouldn't be such an arse about her weight! I can't eat in front of people, cant even look at food around most people - let alone mention it. Even when shopping I've been known to wait until an aisle's empty...

Well done you - must be over the moon!!!

I'm trying, slowly but surely!! Might go on a sun holiday when i lose my next stone as ill no longer be overweight! We are better - people generally feel uncomfortable around shallow people. We're more likable! :P

Knew you'd do it!! :)

You're not a pain in the hole! You're a normal human being with a natural (no matter how unnatural it may feel) emotion. Don't beat yourself up, you're allowed to grieve. He's not worth being upset over, but you can't fight it if you are. The vomiting probably is anxiety. You're right not to...

You read my mind!! I hate when people comment on other's appearances. Yes, i understand that a lot of these people care but i wish they'd keep their opinions to themselves!! I'm a serious sufferer of body dysmorphia to the point ive thought of doing some really stupid things. All because of...

If you struggle with cutting out carbs try and fill even more of your plate with veggies and try eat them first. I find that helps me become full so in the end i don't finish off the carbs like i would without veg! Also a pint of water before you eat will probably make you fuller!

You'll feel that way for a while, but you will find someone - just don't settle for just anyone! I always thought I'd be alone forever. Always aware that i was the boring fat one of the group - yet i still witnessed the shock of my bf (who i thought would NEVER want me), actually asking me out...

8 Stone - excellent!! Have you the books? I think I'll just buy the ones i don't already have before my subscription runs out. Hopefully they won't make changes for a while after that! I know that feeling all too well - I'm dying for my next weigh-in and its only been 11 hours since my most...

Best of luck - i know you'll have a good loss....as always! :)

As satisfying as that would be, it wouldn't ease your pain. I hate the lonely feeling - used to stay in bed for days just because i knew i had nobody - friends included! But eventually decided i was going to go out and get a hobby. Joined civil defense and did a course and made friends that way...

No matter how good it was when you were with him, he still left you the way he did. There's no excuse for treating someone you're supposed to love like that. I can almost put money on my prediction that he'll eventually try and get you back and say "i was so stupid....blah blah blah!" Don't...

Thanks!! I'm just loving my lack of prepackaged foods. You're lucky! Unlike you I'm waaaay too fussy when it comes to food. I crave something different every day so keep experimenting! Tho' I've made some monstrocities!!

4lbs down - im in a state of absolute shock - gonna be in the 9's before i know it! How's everyone? Oh and Ultimate WW Diary's the best app in my opinion - maybe myfitnesspal if you're more of a calorie counter!

If i keep going the way i am, who knows!! :P I'm still on SW - in love with it. I've been cooking the nicest creations!!! Definitely worth checking out Slimming World recipes even on WW - some should be free on SF!

1st: hollyjayneratcliffe - 96.36 miles (3.64 miles to go) 2nd: Rosie_Lee - 94.31 miles (5.69 miles to go) 3rd: Trefoil - 50.6 Miles (49.4 miles to go) 4th: Susie25 - 47.9 miles (52.1 miles to go) 5th: Parfittarole 42.4 (57.6 to go) 6th: Leanne641 - 39.33 miles (60.67 miles to go) 7th: StinkySocs...

Me either!!! It tastes like something you'd order from an indian takeaway - 10/10!! I seriously recommend making this. I'm actually upset that I'm too full to finish it!!

Currently making the mushy pea curry but theres nothing in the recipe that mentions sweetner?? When do i add it? Or is it optional?

New Week! HExA: 45g Cheddar HExB: 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread B: -HExA -HExB -Apple (sf) L: -Rice (free) -Mushrooms (sf) -Onions (s)(sf) -McCains micro-chips (3.5 Syns) -mushy peas (ss)(sf) -Chopped tomatoes (s)(sf) -Chicken (free) T: -Pear (sf) -Half Slimfast Shake (6 Syns) S...

Oh they should have given you some sort of warning! My scales save me sooo much hassle (as well as causing it!)... Hope someones there next week. Ah thats okay tho' 'cause of Paddy's day. I'm in shock that i lost weight after all i ate n drank! I got the results in FINALLY!!! This weeks...

The results are in!! This weeks winner is............ sarah88 with a massive 7.18% loss!! The person who lost the most weight is.............. leanne641, who lost 3.75lbs!! Am i ever going to win?! :P Well done everyone. :) x

April (3 weeks) 1- anj_i_am: 149lbs (11lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go) [1.5lbs per week] May (7 weeks): 1- Sweetness88: 131lbs (0lbs lost, 17lbs to go) [2.42lbs per week] 2- stacey1985: 147lbs (35.5lbs lost, 23.5lbs to go) [3.35lbs perweek] 3- Blonde_sue: 170lbs (4.5lbs lost, 18.5lbs to go) [2.67lbs...

Monday WI (2 left) Bugsbunny2000: 14lbs (4.5lbs lost, 9.5lbs to go) [need 4.75lbs a week] Emmaholl: 20lbs (15lbs lost, 5lbs to go) [need 2.5lbs a week] Morgenmuffel: 19.85lbs [9kg] (0.89lbs [0.4kgs] lost, 18.96lbs [8.6kgs] to go) [need 9.48lbs [4.3kg] a week] VeggieAnna: 13lbs (3lbs lost...

Had to be done; I'm like most people - my weekly losses can be discouraging!!

Don't say that!! We all struggle. The only reason I'm losing weight this week is 'cos I'm very sick! I gained 2 or 3lbs last week sure - You'll be fine, you're working hard. And your working out so maybe its muscle that you gained?? (measure yourself to make sure) Ill have the %'s done by...

How sad is it that i once googled that to see if it was anyway possible!!

Is it intense cardio or more resistance? *interested*

You may find my thread useful - its a monthly weigh-in thread so you can see how much you've progressed. Its called "Motivation game, this time last month" if you ever want to search for it. Seriously brilliant losses here! Noice work!

1st: Rosie_Lee - 88.53 miles (11.47 miles to go) 2nd: hollyjayneratcliffe - 91.36 miles (8.64 miles to go) 3rd: Trefoil - 50.6 Miles (49.4 miles to go) 4th: Susie25 - 46.9 miles (53.1 miles to go) 5th: Parfittarole 42.4 (57.6 to go) 6th: Leanne641 - 36.49 miles (64.67 miles to go) 7th...

Ill be doing last weeks either tonight or tomorrow - been a bit hectic this week so haven't had the chance (i need an hour alone to remember a 3 digit number :P )!!

HExA: 45g Cheddar HExB: 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread B: -HExA -HExB -2 mandarins L: -Rice (free) -Quorn (free) -Pepper (sf) -Mushrooms (sf) -Onions (sf) -Chili's (sf) -Garlic (free) -Chopped tomatoes (sf) -Kidney Beans (free) T: -Fruit Hit Apple Juice (11 Syns) S: -Banana (sf) 5-15...

Love looking at monthly losses since they're huge!! :)

Deeeefinitely up for that! 1st: hollyjayneratcliffe - 84.36 miles (16.64 miles to go) 2nd: Rosie_Lee - 75.78 miles (24.22 miles to go) 3rd: Trefoil - 50.6 Miles (49.4 miles to go) 4th: Susie25 - 45.9 miles (54.1 miles to go) 5th: Parfittarole 42.4 (57.6 to go) 6th: Leanne641 - 35.33...

To everyone who mentioned Malteser Bunny's: I hate you!!! I tried one this weekend and now i can't stop thinking of them!!!

Might make these tonight!! You can also make them your healthy extra and dip 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread in the mix for a pancakey french toast!!

Totally abandoned SW since friday but im still down 2.75lbs. Therapie have a new slimming pill out and discontinued capsiplex. SlimFit, its called and i've benefitted so far!! Only thing I'd reccomend about it is DON'T stop dieting!! I made that mistake (well i very much overate), and ended up...

So sorry wont get the percentages done til at least monday - but ill update everything then. Also BRILLIANT losses!!

I started WW because i was maintaining too. Then cut my points to 26 and GAINED! I just googled low GI diets after - its supposed to be geared towards diabetics - maybe try that? If thats the case my body wants to be a stone overweight! There HAS to be a way to lose weight, even if your body...

Me too... Like, weight watchers worked for me for a while but its less miserable food-wise on slimming world! I dunno what to do.. Maybe going back to WW and doing simply filling days could work... How did you get on in WW??

@Claire: I've gained 3lbs since i started and am probably gonna gain again this week. MFP reccomend i stick to 1200 Calories which is what i've been doing so ARGH!!! Some people say 1200 is too little though. Argh im so confused!! Might be worth your while looking up your BMR and seeing what...

Oooh, i'm thinking I'll give that a try too! Though I know I'm already within my calorie limit so dunno why i'm gaining!

I feel your pain... :( I'm giving it two more weeks to work and if it doesn't i'm done too!!

HExA: 45g Mozzerella HExB: 1 slice of WW wholemeal bread & half can of WW soup B: -HExA -HExB -Grapes (sf) L: -2 Slices of Homemade gingerbread (19.5 Syns) -Extra Virgin Olive Oil (2 Syns) -Herbal Tea w/1 tsp sugar (1 Syn) T: -400g Deep Fried Homemade chips (20 Syns) -Peas (free)(ss)...

Changed my month to June as my goal seems unattainable if i aim for May. At least i have some hope if i use June! April (3 weeks) 1- anj_i_am: 149lbs (11lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go) [1.5lbs per week] May (7 weeks): 1- Sweetness88: 131lbs (0lbs lost, 17lbs to go) [2.42lbs per week] 2- stacey1985...

Monday WI (4 left) Bugsbunny2000: 14lbs (4.5lbs lost, 9.5lbs to go) [need 2.38lbs a week] Emmaholl: 20lbs (15lbs lost, 5lbs to go) [need 1.25lbs a week] Morgenmuffel: 19.85lbs [9kg] (0.89lbs [0.4kgs] lost, 18.96lbs [8.6kgs] to go) [need 4.74lbs [2.15kg] a week] VeggieAnna: 13lbs (3lbs...

1st: hollyjayneratcliffe - 71.96 miles (28.04 miles to go) 2nd: Rosie_Lee - 53.77 miles (46.23 miles to go) 3rd: Trefoil - 50.6 Miles (49.4 miles to go) 4th: Susie25 - 36.2 miles (63.8 miles to go) 5th: Parfittarole 35.3 (64.7 miles to go) 6th: StinkySocs - 26.35 miles (73.65miles to go) 7th...

Ever try pistachio Icecream? Its actually lovely!!

I didn't finish last nights diary but i may have gone over Syns a tiny bit. Anyway - This week I've gained 3lbs, which I'm hoping will be gone by next week. Ordered my fitpod finally so hopefully that gets me working out more often. Right now my stomach hurts but that could be anything...

Any loss is good - even if its a fraction. I gained 3lbs this week after starting SW. Feeling quite devastated! Updating us now!

5lbs down since feb - i'm so relieved!!!

Oh you poor thing. i know from what I've witnessed its absolute hell!!

HExA: 45g Mozzerella HExB: 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread B: -Mug Shot Sweet n Sour (free) -Banana (sf) L: -HExA -HExB -Banana T: S: 0/15 Daily Syns 2 Superfree 0 Speed Foods 613 Calories consumed 0/8 Cups of water consumed * 88.5/105 Weekly Syns 29 Syns Saved/24 Saved...

What type of diabetes do ya have? My boyfriends mam has Type 1 and her feet always get infected and turn mad colours! (tho' she did pick up MRSA too!)

Brilliant losses!!! My weigh-ins changed to thursday so i moved myself to there.x Monday WI (4 left) Bugsbunny2000: 14lbs (4.5lbs lost, 9.5lbs to go) [need 2.38lbs a week] Emmaholl: 20lbs (15lbs lost, 5lbs to go) [need 1.25lbs a week] Morgenmuffel: 19.85lbs [9kg] (0.89lbs [0.4kgs] lost...

Seriously, still can't get over your transformation. You're now one of those girls I'd kill my bf for just looking at - be proud!

Updated ya! I actually don't mind gaining when i know I've overdone it. At least we learn from it. Gaining when you've been 100% is hell though!!

@Sarah: I love the new attitude. Damn right he ain't worth your tears! @Annie: I'm actually forcing my bf to go!!! :)

Just to confirm: Skinny Cow Mint Double Choc Icecream = 4.5 Syns! GORGEOUS!!

Jesus, and i thought my low blood sugar bouts of mood swings & dizziness were bad!! People with actual diabete's have it so much worse!! Hope yer okay!

HExA: 42g Kerry Low Low HExB: 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread B: -Mandarin (s)(sf) L: -Chip shop chips (17.5 Syns) -Kebab meat & sauce on chip shop cips (12.5 Syns) T: -Banana (sf) -HExA -HExB S: -Carrot (s)(sf) -Banana (sf) -Skinny Cow Mint icecream (4.5 Syns) 34.5/15 Daily Syns 4...

-A can of chopped tomato's. -Curry powder - whichever one you want (i use the basic stuff you get in the tiny glass jar because i think certain powders may have points.) 2 tablespoons should be enough but feel free to add more or less. Be careful though, i think you have to point it after 1 or...

Decided I'm going to track my water to avoid water retention and becoming even more of a hermit! Might try a herbal tea too. I think peppermint or green tea is supposed to be good for flushing out water. Anyone know if this is true? HExA: 42g Kerry Low Low HExB: 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread...

Yeah... Thought the syrup would be dodgy alright.... Might start making it from fresh again. Used to make it with 3-6 sticks of rhubarb and half a cup of brown sugar. Now i use granulated sweetener so not sure if half a cup would be sweeter than the sugar was!

This is absolutely brilliant! Must try this next time i crave pancakes!

Here to follow!! Lemon cous-cous cake looks amazing!

That's completely genius!!! Do you need to peel the skins off? Also interested in the cous cous cake!

I'm lazy so i usually buy a tin of rhubarb (usually in light syrup or juice) and microwave half of it for 2 minutes - then mash it up with a spoon! Could this still be a HExB?

You can make free curry too with those chips - and wholegrain rice, with fried egg! That's a meal sorted! :) Oooh... just realised i can fry potato's in frylight..... mmmmmm..... God, I'm totally full and thinking about what I'm going to make next already!!!

This may be a bit forward, but i love you! :P

Fox's Party Rings - 1.5 Syns Skinny Cow Mint Double Choc Icecream - I think these are 5 Syns and very worth it because they're a decent size!

1st: Trefoil - 50.6 Miles (49.4 miles to go) 2nd: hollyjayneratcliffe - 34.68 miles (66.32 miles to go) 3rd: Susie25 - 23.6 miles (76.4 miles to go) 4th: Parfittarole 22.4 miles (77.6 to go) 5th: Leanne641 - 22.33 miles (77.67 miles to go) 6th: Rosie_Lee - 22.2 miles (77.8 miles to go) 7th...

Okay, so after my initial 3lbs in 3days gain, i seem to be getting slight losses. Maybe the Capsiplex helps with the water retention, cause that's definitely what it is. Either that or I'm actually 9 months pregnant 'because i look so pregnant! Hopefully it'll be gone by Paddys day! HExA: 42g...

oooh Harry Potter Land - we need a European version cos thats just too far to travel!!

Im so weighing on my chemist scales next time!

Members came up with the idea so its not an official SW thing. People who struggle to lose weight on SW do it. 7 Speed Foods, 7 Syns and 7 glasses of water each day for 7 days. There's a thread with people who are doing it on here. http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/242201-777-week-bring.html

1: Burning Man Festival or Nowhere (its closer) 2: Disneyland (I'm serious - I'm 23 and I still wanna live there) 3: The ice bar in Rome (a bar completely made out of ice - even seats and glasses) There's your bucket list!! Oh and also pinterest has great ideas!

Nope! Seems like you can only buy books/magazines online - If they sold the bars they'd make soooo much money!

Stupid question but would there be any way to make this without using skewers??

Hope so!! Might try a 777 week if i continue to gain - if that doesnt work i may have to go back to WW. (starving is bad but gaining weight is worse) :-/

Thanks - i'm already having doubts as i've gained 3lbs since Thursday... :cry::confused: I might go back to WW and just do SF... Going to give SW a week or two though... Ill update you now!! :)

I find the red ones sweet enough - but you can always put sweetener on it just incase!

Yeah I'm going to ask him. It says nothing on the leaflet but when i had a grapefruit the other day i had a very unpleasant experience afterwards... :-S

HExA: 42g Kerry Low Low HExB: 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread B: -Banana (sf) -Cheese toast made with HExA and half of HExB (free) L: -Mushrooms (s)(sf) -Quorn (s)(free) -Peppers (s)(sf) -Tomatoes (s)(sf) -Tomato puree (s)(sf) -Onions (s)(sf) -Kidney beans (s)(free) T: -Banana (sf) -Half of...

So sickened - just discovered sunflower oil has 6 Syns - and here was me thinking I'd a Syn Free day so far!

Can you buy them anywhere apart from SW (i do it online because my nearest meeting isn't very near!)

Drug interactions? I'm taking venlafaxine and although theres no warning on the leaflet I'm trying to have them VERY rarely!

Thanks a mill! :) And i know what you mean when it comes to meals - I was awful 'cos I used to snack all day and some days i'd even miss meals altogether until the next day!! Madness. SW should be grand once we notice our hunger signals more 'cause most people eat until really full (me!)!

In the lead this week is........... sarah88, with a loss of 6.12% Aaand the person who lost the most weight is....... Susana78 with a loss of 2.5lbs! WELL BLOODY DONE!!! :flirt2:

*To anyone who hasn't weighed in ye have til midnight!*

Well done Leanne & Sarah. And Sarah you wouldn't be saying only 1lb if it was a gain!! So be glad its a loss rather than a gain!! :)

Lucky -you're always losing weight - i may just copy everything you eat!! :P I think both slimming world and WW have their pro's and con's. Just really hope it works for me! I tried simply filling but i find the free foods are a lot less limited on SW. Not liking that i've gained 2.5lbs since...

Yeah i know - i actually resorted to getting into bed early to avoid getting up to eat!! You can have like one meal on WW - well if you're me anyway! Going to stick this out for a while though since i have it paid for. Hopefully we'll see changes before the end of the month!

I gained 2.5lbs and I've been on SW one day. I've eaten tonnes of crap and not gained that much in the past, so if it helps, i definitely think its water or just your body being confused! 'cause there's NO WAY i could've ate that healthily and gained more than i did when i ate crap!

Oh that's brilliant though! Just bought wholemeal and too slices can be very filling!

Stood on the scales this morning and wanted to cry - though I've eaten takeaways and not gained so hopefully those few lbs were just water. I'm not going to get too upset about it. Must get himself to hide my scales during the week to stop me weighing constantly! The superfree's my favorite...

@Sue: Well done!! Updating you now. :) @Linda: I'm tracking my calories while doing SW just to keep myself on track. That way I'll know exactly where I'm going wrong if i do gain! Nervous tho!!

Thats not sad, thats legendary! I never lasted more than 3 days at the gym!

Todays Diary: HExA: 42g Kerry Low Low HExB: 2 slices of WW wholemeal bread B: -Grapes (superfree) L: -Pizza made from HExA & HExB (free) -Grapes (superfree) T: -Chili con Quorne w/rice & Kidney beans (free) -Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers & Chopped Tomato's (superfree) -Sunflower oil (6 syns)...

I have WW Brown - but its not the Danish loaf (Brennans if thats any help...) Can this be a healthy extra?

@Catherine: Did you do it?? @Sarah: Yeah I can have potato and meat. (Pretty sure they're free too.) I'm doing Extra Easy, so i don't know what happens if following red or green! And there's loooooads of free stuff. Most fresh foods seem to be free..

I know yeah.. I found a thread on here explaining it - Something to do with potato starch! Apparently Low n Low's okay tho'! (i hope thats the cheese in the yellow packet with the green letters!)...

Had to laugh at the dog staring up wanting your food! :P I love when people take photo's of healthy stuff - makes you want it more!

Yeah i know!! Like is it really gonna be any different if its melted on to something?!

Oooh brilliant - I'm happy with any loss - Beggars can't be choosers!!

Useful bit of info: I'm not sure if you used it, or grated the cheddar yourself, but I read that pre-grated cheese doesn't count as a healthy extra anymore.. (i can't make sense of it either)

Week 1: 143.5lbs Week 2: 146.5lbs (+3) Week 3: 142.5lbs (-4) *Week 4: 143lbs (+0.5)

Oh you get so fed up of counting points - and 26 is especially hard! I've seen people switch from WW and get good losses so hoping I'm just as lucky! Did you see losses straight away after WW?

A few people have mentioned a gain when starting a new plan cos your bodys getting used to the change - Definitely give it another week and see if you've lost by then!

Starting tomorrow!! Super nervous as I've relied on Weight Watchers for the last year!!

I think I'd prefer Slimming World since it has more choice of free foods! Going to start tomorrow. I'll stay in the Biggest Loser Challenge but if i win (can't see that ever happening), i won't count it since it wouldn't be fair after me saying it was for weight watchers only!

I know what you mean. You probably didn't reload the page - i do it all the time, as I'm sure others have. Best not talk about the FF plan. (looks like hell anyway so the actual Slimming World plan is sooo much more worth it). Okay I'm done posting about ItWhichShouldNotBeNamed!

Try the new Turkish Delight one - its called "Delight" for a reason!!

1st: hollyjayneratcliffe - 28.47 miles (72.53 miles to go) 2nd: Trefoil - 23.6 Miles (76.4 miles to go) 3rd: Rosie_Lee - 22.2 miles (77.8 miles to go) 4th: Susie25 - 21.6 miles (78.4 miles to go) 5th: Leanne641 - 17 miles (83 miles to go) 6th: x_Champagne_Supernova_x - 16 miles (84 miles to go)...

April (6 weeks) 1- anj_i_am: 149lbs (11lbs lost, 4.5lbs to go) [0.75lbs per week] May (11 weeks): 1- Sweetness88: 131lbs (0lbs lost, 17lbs to go) [1.55lbs per week] 2- stacey1985: 147lbs (35.5lbs lost, 23.5lbs to go) [2.14lbs per week] 3- Blonde_sue: 170lbs (2lbs lost, 21lbs to go) [1.91lbs per...

Monday WI (5 left)[/COLOR][/SIZE] Bugsbunny2000: 14lbs (4.5lbs lost, 9.5lbs to go) [need 1.9lbs a week] Emmaholl: 20lbs (15lbs lost, 5lbs to go) [need1.4lbs a week] Morgenmuffel: 19.85lbs [9kg] (0.89lbs [0.4kgs] lost, 18.96lbs [8.6kgs] to go) [need 2.8lbs [1.72kg] a week] VeggieAnna...

Gained half a pound... Joining slimming world to see if i can change that!!!

I'm relieved!!! I really didn't like the look of it!!!

I was curious about this too - Thanks for the info!!

Join online. I went to meetings and they were helpful and everything because people shared tips and ideas but i hated it. I felt like i was just too quiet and everyone was staring at me. I didnt want to have to make conversation with people either cause i'm just too damn shy! Thats why i do it...

Updated ye!! Well done on the losses!

Oh i will!! Doing it myself at home - my friend has the books so she'll give em to me during the week. Yay!

I'm still in shock that people lose weight eating loads on SW after eating nothing on WW! Still wont stop me joining though!!

Well done on the losses!! I nearly put on a stone just reading the "W" word!! (one of my addictions when i ate chocolate)