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I think I'll just Syn the full amount for each drink I have and keep the HExA for my unsweetened soya milk. Thank you, Minimunchkins ! :)

The only ingredients are coffee and soya milk in both of those drinks though, and coffee is free. Do you mean I need to Syn it if I use the milk as HExa? Sorry, I'm really confused!

Nice one! I just took at your blog: a 5 stone loss so far is amazing! Well done.

Hi, I'm really confused about Syn values for Costa's Primo Soya Latte (takeaway) and Primo Soya Cappuccino (stay in). I found unofficial info that says they're both 2.5 Syns. The nutritional info on Costa's website, however, states that there are 98 calories in the latte, and 69 calories in...

Hi, welcome! When's your wedding? I love weddings... I had to lose some to fit into my dress in 2010 (I bought it 'off the rail') but I wasn't doing SW back then, just altered my diet to be more healthy. Now I have some to lose again, I chose SW as it's still healthy eating but it's more...

I've heard a lot about the Hairy Bikers' programme. I'm thinking I'm going to have to catch that on iPlayer. Charl, relax and enjoy your holiday. You're probably just building it up in your head, as everyone does when they have time to think about stuff. Laura's right, confidence is...

Hello lovelies! My new start is going ok, thanks. I don't want to get on the scales for at least 2 weeks though, as I dishearten easily. The good news is that I'd only put on a little more than I was when I started in January, if that. (My skinny hubby told me that the scales were wrong as...

Ooh, thanks Jezzi! I will check that out, pronto. :)

Thanks for replying! That Kara coconut milk is delicious! I didn't realise it could be used as a healthy extra! That is most interesting... If I'm honest, fruit salad doesn't seem very special and I don't see it as a treat. Do you always get served fruit salad at weddings and events for...

Hello everyone! I just started SW again yesterday and have no plans to go to class any time soon, so I guess I am doing it at home by accident!

Hello everyone, I am intolerant to milk, cheese, cream, yoghurt... the works! And all the recipes I come across for low-Syn desserts (and, in fact, main meals) include very low fat fromage frais, Mullerlight yoghurt, quark, etc and I don't know what to use as a substitute for this, or of any...

Hello, how is everyone doing? I've started SW again as of yesterday!

Hi Dave, I love your weightloss ticker! Might have to get me one of those... How are you getting on now?

Hi everyone, I'm trying to get my health back on-track after being ill for a few years and my weight gradually creeping up because of that. I've only just found this section of the forum! Before this year, I'd never been on a diet. I started Slimming World in January but didn't lose anything...

FaithFluro: You can feel good about your future. Like you say, you're only 21! You can do anything you want. Your spirit is stronger than you realise. There has been some good examples already in this thread of people pursuing qualifications in spite of their illness. You can too! I...

Hi! Thanks so much for such a detailed response. I know exactly what you mean about avocados, olives, coconut milk, etc all having a Syn value. I think it's crazy too because they are all good fats, but you could probably have a higher quantity of things like chocolate for a similar Syn value...

Really? Oh, the SW handbook I have (from January) is a bit misleading then. Does that mean that veg juice counts as a superfree food in terms of balancing your meal? This is exciting! I did calorie counting today and it has driven me mad checking everything! Those shake diets are bad for...

Well done, that is great! I'm glad that you are seeing results. It gives me hope that I will too! What's a VLCD? Please excuse my ignorance! Anyway, hope you sleep well.

Hi Blaze, I admire your dedication. Just take it steady with increasing your activity. I don't have a clue if the cancer-related fatigue includes post-exertional malaise (payback) but regardless, please be gentle to yourself!

I would have expected it to be free before I started SW, too! It's to do with how the body processes it or something... I really recommend juicing for C.F.S./M.E... of course if you do SW too you'd be having the same problem as me! I might have to find a different plan, as I know that juicing...

Hi, Thanks for your comments on the SW and M.E. thread. I thought that I would reply here instead to ask for more info about the G.I. diet as the whole blood sugar thing rings true for me!

I always combine my juices, fruit & veg, because of the properties of each when in juice form. I never have primarily fruit juice though, because it can have an adverse effect on the blood sugar. Vegetable juice is 1 Syn per 100ml, and although I use more vegetables than fruit, fruits range...

I'm not sure because I really find that juicing helps my energy levels, but they seem to be quite high in Syns so I don't know what to do for the best! I asked my old SW consultant for advice a few weeks ago and she said she'd get back to me, but I'm still waiting.

Hi there, I'm 26. I was training to be a lawyer when C.F.S. came along and hit me like a truck a few years back. The good news is I'm doing much better now, so hang on in there, Carly! I posted in more detail in the SW and illness thread just now...

Hi all, :D it's been a long time. Here's the scoop! So I started SW earlier this year, and was heartbroken when week after week I lost nothing (or lost and gained it back the next week) despite sticking to the plan to the letter, yet other people were losing in spite of their slip-ups... which...

Hi, another one from Leeds over here! I only just came across this thread. How is everyone doing? I started SW in January but didn't lose, so now I'm looking for a new way forward.

Hi there, I checked using the Syns Online tool and it says that Gaviscon Heartburn & Indigestion Liquid/Tablets, 100g, is Free on Extra Easy, Red and Green. x

Just seen this post! Wow, this is fab progress, well done! I can't wait until I start losing. What a rush!

Hiya suzy111, I get weighed on a Monday evening. I haven't been doing too well to be honest. I have been sticking to the plan 100%, had one day of 20 Flexi-Syns over the whole month I have been doing SW. First week I maintained, second week I lost 2.5lbs, third week I maintained, and fourth...

I'm sorry to hear you're not getting the results you deserve just yet. I think losing weight can be a bit like an aeroplane's journey sometimes... Off course most of the time but ultimately arriving at the destination. .......... Just think of how good you're being to your body in the mean...

Well done, Suzy; you're doing great.

Well done everyone. I had my first weigh-in tonight. I lost 2lbs (hooooraaaaaaay!) but didn't get recognition for it (boooo) because the system has me down as my starting weight last week being 2lbs lighter than I was, so I was put down as maintaining. As I forgot my book with the record in...

My weigh-in went ok at my first SW class on Monday. At least I know how much I have to lose now. Broken it down into smaller targets though. Hope it's going well for everyone.

Well done, both of you! :happy096::happy096:

It sounds like you're well shot of him! Welcome.

It's not just your class. I only started on Monday but I noticed this too. The group is so big it has been split in two as it is. Hopefully things will quieten down in a few weeks.

This thread is such a good idea! Do you have enough Syns left? If not and you don't want to do 'Flexi-Syn', you need to accept the craving! That doesn't necessarily mean giving in to it, just acknowledge it's there. The more you try not to think about it, the more you will. Maybe you could...

As long as you're following the Slimming World guidelines, it will work.

Hi Helen I hope you enjoyed your first Slimming World class. I only started on Monday and was especially nervous about the weigh-in. They were very supportive when I was trying to convince myself to step on the scales! Anyway, I came away feeling very positive, and I'm sure you will too. :)

:) I'm so glad to have found this thread. I suffer from ME too and was worried that I wouldn't lose any weight without using the Body Magic approach. Having read some of your posts I can see that it's possible. I also feel less alone as I know there are others out there with similar...

Thank you for your reply. I think I have worked it out now!

Food Diary Hi, Can anyone help me? I joined SW last night and I want to make use of the food diary they gave me but I'm not 100% sure how to fill it in. Does anyone know where I can find this information? Sorry if it is in the welcome pack but I'm a bit overwhelmed by it all. I've been...

Wow, thanks for the support everyone! Good luck on your journey too, Mrs B. I found out how much I weigh last night so now I can set targets. I'm going for 20lb by Easter.

I joined SW last night. I'd like to set myself a challenge to lose 20lb by Easter. Starting... Now!

Well done, Majella. That sausage and baked bean casserole sounds delicious. Is it a SW recipe?

I did it! I faced up to the scales! I have 2.5 stone to lose. I couldn't believe how much I'd put on since falling ill in 2009, but in the grand scheme of things it doesn't matter, because now I'm dealing with it. I can't believe how positive I'm feeling right now in spite of those extra...

So hello there everyone, I would like to join in! I am joining Slimming World tonight. I don't even know how much I weigh and therefore how much I need to lose, but I know I'm going to be upset. I'm finally facing up to the fear though and joining. I will let you all know later how I get on...

How long have you been on your thyroid medication and is it T4 only? I can recommend an amazing book that might help you figure out if your medication is working for you/suitable, if you haven't already heard of it: Dr. Barry Peatfield, "Your Thyroid and How to Keep It Healthy" Please don't...

Try not to be too hard on yourself- from reading your diary on here it sounds like you have a lot going on at the minute. I think it's admirable that you are following the Slimming World plan through pregnancy. All those cravings must be pretty tough on you. Focusing on the birth of your baby...

Hey bizzie and tinks, I'm new too; fresh out of the wrapper! Going to my first ever Slimming World meeting tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous. Any tips? Well done on your losses so far, it's great... and also very encouraging for me! I've been doing the free menu from the SW website this weekend...

Same for me!

Hi! I just joined this site yesterday so please forgive me for not joining the challenge until now. I don't even know how much I need to lose yet but I have my first Slimming World class tomorrow and will go from there goal-wise. I'm hoping that this thread will help give me extra focus...

Thanks for asking this question, Gillian. I've found this thread really helpful as a newbie. Thanks everyone.

Welcome, TickingEwe. I am going to my first ever SW class next week all on my lonesome. I need to be a brave as you! Well done for losing 3lbs, that's amazing.

Hi everyone. I'm going to start Slimming World this coming week as I've noticed my weight creeping up since becoming ill with a long-term condition that restricts exercise and will do for the foreseeable future. I have always turned to emotional eating at difficult life stages but before I got...

I just dropped by to say hello to everyone! I'm starting Slimming World next week and figured I'd need the support out of class so I joined this group. Looking to chat with other people who are on a weight loss journey, so I guess I'm in the right place. Hope to speak with you soon.