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  1. phaeona

    Nursing

    There is no way they can use BMI to determine who gets onto an educational course. The armed forces maybe but not nursing or medicine. If you still want to do nursing after the hell you've been through with trying to get on the course then go for it and if they come out with any such crap go...
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    Help...advice

    If you are on the 'mini pill' then you only have a 3 hour window to take it in to keep hormone levels stable. If the levels fluctuate you can ovulate and hence risk falling pregnant also fluctuations of hormones can give the symptoms you describe plus spotting or irregular bleeding. If taking...
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    Dyjhiw every other post on a certain social network is people moaning that they "only lost 3 pounds and they are soooo disappointed". Makes me fume!!!!!
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    has anyone lost large amounts on extra easy ?

    I have lost 3 stone in 25 weeks on extra easy including a 3 week holiday to southafrica for a wedding a hen night and a weeks anniversary trip to London. And I was not following plan fully on those occasions. Averaging 1.5lbs a week and never hungry. It works give it time and remember a pound...
  5. phaeona

    Toddlers

    My 5 yr old eats basically the same as me I refuse to cook 2 different meals I do t have the time with working full time. But he gets crisps and treats etc and I dont limit his cheese milk full fat yoghurts etc if we are having a cooked breakfast I do cook hubby and him different sausages but...
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    contraception and weightloss?

    Hormonal contraception may make you retain a small amount of water much like *week does for some. It can alter you appetite mildly but it will not make you gain fat! Whereas falling pregnant most definitely can make you gain weight - take your pick.
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    Foods we HATE!....

    Just spent the entity of this thread trying to find some food I don't like and the only thing I don't eat is blue cheese - why eat moldy cheese -ick!!! Everything else everyone has mentioned I love might be half my problem I love food lol!!
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    World Of Warcarft

    Hmmm switjering whether to buy mists of panda and get back into wow or not. Really enjoying having free non raiding time but really miss my guildies some who I've played with since I was a wee baby tree.
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    Woman worries

    Just to say it is most likely just a hormonal fluctuation due to a diet change / wt loss. But pregnancy tests are not always accurate. Did you use your 1st early morning sample? As this will be the most concentrated with beta hcg the hormone the sticks detect. If your period hasn't arrived by 2...
  10. phaeona

    What have you just eaten??

    A huge bowl of basmati rice done in veg stock (powdered stuff) with lentil and chickpea curry (homemade) and some dozen mix veg - having a green day as sick of mince!!!
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    Don't you just love it when...

    Will put it on when at computer don't know how to post pic from phone.
  12. phaeona

    Microgynon 30ED pill - advice please

    I used microgynon for about 5 yrs didnt gain weight til I stopped taking it and fell pregnant. As said above most people are fine and people only tend to chat/post about things if they have a problem. People are much quicker to complain than praise in general.
  13. phaeona

    Don't you just love it when...

    You go shopping to buy a dress for a wedding and are actually able to buy clothes from normal shops!!!! Lovely new LBD from M&S. Then get loads of compliments from your lovely work colleagues when you show em a pic of you in it. ;-)
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    World Of Warcarft

    Yeah hubby and I have taken a break cos it was getting a chore to get a raid together and outside raid time noone was about. Pandas better come out soon think most guilds are struggling.
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    Moan of the Day... Why's this diet driving me crazy !!!

    On my iPhone app you can't see the stats or signatures so if somepeople haven't ever looked at minis on a computer they wouldn't know that those were there. Hope that clears things up for people. Try and stay positive ladies and give your bodies a chance * week does different things to...
  16. phaeona

    Don't you just hate it when....

    Thyroid problems are not an issue if the mum was/is taking the correct medication and the pregnancy was planned and appropriate drug regime alterations made. Anyone who says they weren't anaemic in pregnancy us lying or didn't have a blood test and SPD is unfortunately normal just varying...
  17. phaeona

    Tips to stop little ones hair going frizzy

    How's her hair this morning? And the no silicon/sulphate thing sounds interesting g will look into that myself.
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    eating to be polite?

    My parents inlaws work colleagues are all fan they simply don't offer me anything I shouldn't have. They all know I'm doing SW and are fantastic support. But I did take time to tell them what I was doing and why so now they feel they are helping and every pound I lose they know they have helped.
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    Just for fun

    Feather
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    Word Association Thread

    Light
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    Sunshine
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    Tips to stop little ones hair going frizzy

    My hair is just like that I only wash it 2x a week now or it is birdnest central in a morning. My mum used to put a teeny tiny bit of coconut oil in my hair ( Pre hair conditioner being so available).
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    Word Association Thread

    Canals
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    UE tricky one all I could find was Uey - ie u turn
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    Words with double letters in them.

    Jelly
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    Just for fun

    Dracula
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    Sofa
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    Waaaa :-(

    21 mins for me officially but emergency admission just arriving who knows when I'll get to leave as cant leave my junior doc to deal with on her own.
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    Unthoughtful people!

    ^^ what shirleen said.
  30. phaeona

    Don't you just hate it when....

    On purpose or mistake? No way at 9st you should need XL size if you do then that shop needs named and shamed for crappy sizing!!!!
  31. phaeona

    The person below me game

    Nope I refused to have em! And my dentist agreed it was fine TPBM hates spiders
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    Word Association Thread

    Alcohol !
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    The person below me game

    Ooo I have 15 + bags but haven't been on a cruise. TPBM has dyed their hair pink
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    What have you just eaten??

    Bacon (fat cut off) baked beans boiled egg and mushrooms - courtesy of the hospital canteen managed to step away from the tattie scones and morning roll!
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    Glad you were able to get tickets to see them still. And the love thought from your daughter is still there despite the day mix up. Enjoy tomorrow!
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    Just for fun

    Square
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Llama
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    Rugby
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    The person below me game

    Yep not a bath person. Tpbm has climbed a mountain
  40. phaeona

    Don't you just hate it when....

    Oh no! Hugs!!!!
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    Malcom Allen Burgers

    They used to have NV's on them as I ran it through the calculator a while back. The Scottish slimmers labeled ones definitely came out as free.
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    Oh well who wants to be stuck in a stuffy gp surgery I'll stick with obs&gyn and crappy pay.
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    Just for fun

    Snooker
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    Word Association Thread

    Vinegar
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    Hammer
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    city break as a pressie

    hi all I'm looking to buy my mother and father in law a city break for their ruby wedding anniversary. Any suggestions of somewhere different to go ie not rome venice paris amsterdam - they've been to all of them recently. cheers
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    World Of Warcarft

    typical i find this thread after i decide to take a wow break. Raiding 3 nights a week was just getting a tad too time consuming. Will probably head back in for pandaria. Trying out diablo3 but i guess i'm a healer at heart having to kill mobs myself is dull! resto druid - dragonblight eu + 8...
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    steeplejack
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    Word Association Thread

    apple
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    Favourite food

    my mum's beef curry with pilau rice......yum
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    What are you wearing today 'game'

    denim skirt 3 sizes too big now yay with half a mile of elastic added to hold it up blue and white stripy top and bright pink pumps
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    Change one letter game

    swore ( p changed to w and scrambbled)
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    Double word game

    breaker's yard
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    The person below me game

    may be not hate - but not overly keen on em TPBM owns over 50 pairs of shoes
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    Word Association Thread

    bubblegum
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    Words with double letters in them.

    Llama
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    Syn free yoghurt

    ^^ 'natural' = plain so yep free if fat free just watch the flavoured ones some are loaded with sugar
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    Olympic Torch

    passes us next friday about 2 miles form our house hoping to escape form work early and take my son to see it. as MLM says once in a lifetime thing :)
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    Just for fun

    biscotti
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    Don't you just love it when...

    a lovely patient brings you a pressie for no apparent reason apart from them appreciating your efforts to help them. no it wasn't low syn but i only had a small piece and shared the rest with the rest of the staff in the unit:)
  61. phaeona

    Phaeona's Ramblings.....

    oooo bugger i'm crap at this diary thing! lalalala what to write - i don't know...... stuck having to work all weekend have managed to do a full shop and not pick up any apples or bananas so will have to go on my way to or from work tomorrow grrrrrr. at least wt loss is going well 33lb down so...
  62. phaeona

    Help with fancy dress ideas!

    hmmm all i can come up with are not very original but would tick the covered arms things - cowgirl - check shirt demin skirt knee high boots etc or some historical period type costume .....will keep thinking
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    Quark - how to use?

    think i might be a bit strange but i like quark on ryvita with black pepper and beetroot. also good mixed with syn free lemon curd as a topping to 1/2 syn cake :bliss:
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    what wholemeal bread do you buy?

    i have a hovis wholemeal 400g in the freezer - bread is my big downfall so try to have other things as my b choice just keep the loaf there for emergencies. On the plus side our local bakers wholemeal baps weigh on avg 59-62g and are divine filled with bacon and tomatoes on a saturday morning
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    No HEA

    from what i understand HEX A is for calcium - so as long as you find a way to get calcium into your diet - what about using the milk in a sauce or something?
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    stapler
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    The alphabet game..

    l is for lawn
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    theatre
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    Double word game

    glass jaw
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    start and finish with same letter

    fluff
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    fountain
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    Heinz Biscotti and Other Baby Snacks

    it's still food so i don't see why not. organix rings are yummy i remember form my son having them and sharing - ie shoving them in my mouth!
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    Long Island Iced Tea?

    Long island ice tea is my fav cocktail haven't had one since i started SW in march - sticking to the gin and slim as can have a few then :D
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    nope! junior doctor on fixed pay employed by hospital not deanery therefore no supplemental banding pay either and this weekend is the middle of my second stint of 12 days straight in 5 weeks! ( only broken by a weekend off - was have other wise worked every day of may) I want to know where...
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    Double word game

    trick shot
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    Just for fun

    cold
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    Word Association Thread

    politics
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    The alphabet game..

    j is for jasmine
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    amaze
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    Long Island Iced Tea?

    ok recipe is roughly as follows for a standard long island ice tea 15ml/½fl oz vodka 1.5syns 15ml/½fl oz gin 1.5syns 15ml/½fl oz light rum 1.5syns 15ml/½fl oz orange liqueur 2.5 syns 15ml/½fl oz fresh lemon juice free 15ml/½fl oz freshly squeezed orange juice 0.2...
  81. phaeona

    Syns in tablets

    prescribed meds are gonna have almost no calorific effect on your diet they can't be loaded with sugar or doc wouldn't be able to prescribe them for diabetic pts etc!
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    syn free iced tea

    saw this thread yesterday - tea bags in cold water as I type gonna take it to work with me as a change form plain NAS or water
  83. phaeona

    My BMI is normal!!!

    Well done !!!!
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    Iphone app

    ooo cheers for that hadn't noticed yet but will remember so don't have an eppy fit at it in the middle of the supermarket
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    MadameLaMinx & StIvesliz

    ^^ what they said!:D
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    It's looking like a lovely weekend and you have to work and cos your hospital is stupid you aren't even getting the bank holidays on monday & tuesday :cry:
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    Double word game

    Top hat
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    Xylophone
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    The alphabet game..

    D is for dandelions
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    Just for fun

    Hair
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    Ooo me to! Love how random things get on here somedays.
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    Pickaxe
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    Double word game

    Club sandwich
  94. phaeona

    Favourite tune at the minute?

    next to me - emeli sande Loving her voice
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    What is your favourite childhood movie?

    Bed knobs and broomsticks - and my dad kept recording over it!!!
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    What is the worst film you've ever seen?

    The good girl - Jennifer Anniston walked out of cinema after 20 mins
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    start and finish with same letter

    Anaconda
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    Word Association Thread

    Piano
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Marmite
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    The alphabet game..

    U - union city
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    Duvet
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    Double word game

    Work book
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    Help needed!!

    how'd you get on? did you find anything that would be suitable?
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    Weight Loss equivalents

    atm i have lost an average vaccum cleaner plus a rack of baby ribs! lets see what WI tomorrow brings!
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    Just for fun

    cake:)
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    What superfree have you eaten today?

    thursday apple plum carrots lettuce radish tomato beansprouts onions leeks spring greens cabbage lemon garlic broccolli stalks
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    as WT says above - phone em hun am sure they have some record of it and can sort it for you.
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    Double word game

    thread worm
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    where are u from??

    form bridgend south wales - now living in glasgow
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    Song Game

    MY boy lollipop - the caddilacs
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    What can you hear right now?

    random noise form cbeebies site as my son is playing next to me
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    Daffodil
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    The alphabet game..

    q is for quebec
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    Gammon steaks

    I normally would grill then like you would bacon under a medium grill
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    Moto services- green day

    lots of the moto services have M&S food shops - should be able to get a fairly low syn salad for at least one meal there. when we do long trips I try to make up a pasta salad or something i can eat whilst the boys have a burger king.
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    HELP!!! New to slimming world

    simplest thing is to try to slimming world-ify what you would normally cook - for example my 4yr old loves spagetti and noodles so i make them with slimming world friendly sauces which there are a billion of on here - check out pete's recipes in the stick on this sub forum for a start. i also...
  117. phaeona

    Don't you just hate it when....

    Dyjhiw you forget and read one of shirleens posts with a mouthful of coffee - redecorated study wall again ;)
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    Blisters!!

    Looks sore! Rest up and get well soon chick!
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    Extra Easy Having yr monthly make you heavier??

    1/2lb off is still a loss! Don't be sad about it you should be thinking that's 1/2lb closer I am to target!!
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    Help needed!!

    I'd suggest phoning a local undertakers for advice. I'm sure they will be able to help. What a lovely thing to do for your gran.
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    Kingleds Food Diary - help needed!

    Please don't any of you guys stop posting! Your matter of fact answers are what keep me coming back to this site. Kingleds I love your diary given me ideas for meals numerous times. Off to posts incomspious comments all over the place to get my post numbers up so I don't miss anything you guys...
  122. phaeona

    Blisters!!

    Foot swelling up = not good chick! feet up tonight and if it hasn't settle you get yourself down to your GP's 1st thing tomorrow morning!
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    Blisters!!

    They are by a company called compeed I have got them in tescos and boots b4 always have a packet in the bathroom for when I have decided to wear silly shoes.
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    Blisters!!

    Ouch!!!! Get yourself some blister plasters the ones you leave on til they fall off really good cushioning and keep blisters hidden from bugs etc.
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    Sweat/fat sores?

    Salvon do an antiseptic wound wash spray which has chlorhexadine in it which we use in hospitals as a Pre op skin prep. I have it at home and have used it when I got a similar thing on my inner thigh last year. And just echoing what has been said above antiseptic air to keep it dry and talc to...
  126. phaeona

    Considering SW - how do you find it?

    I have been following SW since march and find it so simple to follow I have lost 32lbs so far average 2lbs a week. I'm a doctor working shifts in hospital so commuting to a class is difficult I joined on line and all the plan info is available to me on line I did buy the books to have in my bag...
  127. phaeona

    help with syns

    Cake pops are like lollipops made of cake covered with chocolate or icing or some such. I think you'd be better using the low syn cake to make cupcakes and top with something like syn free lemon curd mixed with fat free fromage frais would be much less syns.
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    I'm proud of myself today because......

    I'm proud if myself cos I bit the bullet and bought a bicycle and cycled round the local park yesterday. First time on a bike for 12yrs! And now today I'm stuck at work when it's so sunny and my first thought was not Ooo I could lie in the fun if I wasn't here but oooo I could go for another cycle.
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    Help with accessories for a dress!

    dress looks stunning - i prefer the second pic the proper hat but then I am totally a hat person always have been. Have a fab day what ever you decide on.
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    soggy salads

    try layering it so wet stuff at bottom like toms and cucumber lettuce on top and only mix when you are about to eat and add dressing at that point. otherwise several small contianers and keep each bit seperate and mix on plate when about to eat.
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    Reducing wrinkles?

    sunscreen; don't smoke; wear minimal make up so as not to clog up pores and go to bed early! works well for my mum who age 72 has to produce her driving licence to get OAP discounts etc. praying I have inherented her youthful looks genes and trying to stick to the same - regime - pity night...
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    Kids paying housekeeping?

    Don't tell her you are saving it up for her just put it a side and then it will be a lovely surprise. My younger sister still lives at home due to the non-existent teaching jobs around - but when she get supply work she gives money to mum towards her keep. I know my mum has it put aside for when...
  133. phaeona

    Dimaggios - slimming world

    It's an Italian restaurant so pizza pasta etc. I'd say pasta with a tomato based sauce or iirc they do salads Sooo long since I've been there. Hope you have a nice evening.
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    Period..confused :/

    It's not dangerous to take pill packs back to back I'd reckon at least half the female doctors I know have done it for years. Just you tend to getbewak through bleeding if you don't have a withdrawal bleed every 3-4 months but everyone is different at it doesnt always work.
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    the syn fairy

    but a baked potato and beans wouldn't be syns unless your on a red day or you have a lump of butter on it etc............
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    Unthoughtful people!

    Good for you - don't let them bully you in to doing anything unsafe and as you say they can't sack you etc etc xx
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    Period..confused :/

    hey all - as has been said the changes in your body fat will affect you reproductive hormone cycle. If you are taking the pill one month at a time and you are getting bleeding at the wrong time i suggest you go see the family planning clinic or your GP for a check in case you have some other...
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    Do you stay on plan when your on Holidays

    Just back form 2 weeks holidays and Where possible I stayed as close to on plan as i could opting for the most SW friendly choices but I did have a few drinks and puddings etc but was fully expecting a gain when I did weigh in - luckily for me I somehow only put on 1lb I guess dashing about...
  139. phaeona

    Contraceptive implant

    Ok as a gynaecologist I can say that at 43 your 2 best options are the implant or the mirena coil - both are very effective contraceptives and easily fitted/removed by a trained person- most GP's won't be able to fit the implant your best bet would be a family planning/sexual health clinic who...
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    DYJHIW... you stall your car by stupidly being in 3rd not 1st at a junction and as your on a semi hill your car rolls into the middle of the junction while your frantically trying to restart the engine hoping on-one laughs or crashes into you!
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    Help with MILK please

    if you don't want to carry your milk about with you how about getting a drinks measure putting 25/50mls in and just count how many cups( if your using semiskimmed you can have 250mls so if you just like a wee bit of milk could get 10 cups out of it) It would take up very little handbag space.
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    Rabbits

    my best friend has 2 house rabbits - and the only problem she had was cable chewing. They are lovely pets and as she had them since they were tiny quite used to people and coping well with her now mobile 7month old.
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    Don't you just hate it when....

    Please go see them and I hope you have a GP you can speak to. IF you think you need help then ask for it. If you don't get on with your GP ask to see another. Hugs :bighug:xx
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    Phaeona's Ramblings.....

    Well back from my holiday - had a fantastic time! Tried to be as good a possible with out missing out on all the lovely food and drinks to try. Always tricky when you don't have control of your meals. But such fantastic food out there lots of lovely salads and veggies with barbecued meat so not...
  145. phaeona

    Chicken and Chorizo Paella

    Paella rice doesn't get as gloopy as risotto rice but as long as you don't stir it too much it shouldn't make much difference using risotto rice in paella.
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    Phaeona's Ramblings.....

    So packing is under way but had to stop as tried my shorts on that i bought last summer and they are too big round the waist - yay :)! Quick diversion to the shops for elastic and now to make the backs elasticated as I can't afford to buy shorts that I will only wear for a couple of weeks as I...
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    Phaeona's Ramblings.....

    Hey all, decided it was time I bit the bullet and started a diary. Sooooo where to start! Why did I join SW? My wee man said to me after Xmas " mummy I don't have a big tummy like you " and all I could think was I don't want him growing up thinking he should be overweight cos I am. One of...
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    What superfree have you eaten today?

    Wednesday: Banana Apples Celery Leek Carrots Tomatoes Cucumber Mushrooms Peppers (red/green&yellow) Lime Lemon
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    Jen's Green and EE diary :) Closed...new diary has been made!

    Stop beating yourself up your syns are there to be used! Don't be afraid of them just be honest with yourself if you used 3 syns of mayo fine count 3 but if you only used 1.5 then you only used 1.5. Hugs xxxx
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    Sushi

    typically sushi rice has sugar add to it once it is cooked to make it stickier so i guess there will be some syns there unless you make it your self and leave out the sugar etc
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    Jen's Green and EE diary :) Closed...new diary has been made!

    What is the 2syns in your dinner for don't see anything that is synned? xx
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    gutted about super noodles

    If you are putting noodles into a stirfry I'd just buy the plain dried ones to cook em all you need to do is bung em in boiling water fur 4 mins usually and then drain and tip into mix. I find super noodles really mushy.
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    Bowel cancer test kit

    They now suggest that smears aren't done til 12 weeks postnatal and if you had had normal smears after 2yrs you should be back on routine and if not you should have had further investigation - there have been quite aot of changes to smear testing in the past 10 yrs.
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    Bowel cancer test kit

    I think it starts at aout 58yrs as my MIL got hers yesterday. Glad your dad sent his back in and that things were actioned so prompltly - hope he has a smooth recovery hugs to all - now if I could only convince my patients to get their smear tests and go for the follow up required I'd be a...
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    Hurry up SW own brand foods!

    I tend to run a mile at specifically branded products as they tend to be overpriced! As I don't go to a group but do SW online I haven't tried the hifi bars but aldi's ones that at a HE B are scrummy. Never ever buy ready meals cos they are always far to salty for me - I like crisps with no...
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    am i doing this right

    you can have 35g of porridge now so you short changed yourself a bit there. As long as your uncooked/unpureed fruit and veggies make up 1/3 of each meal your on the right track. make sure you measure your milk if you are using it as your HE A so you use the right amount and get your appropriate...
  157. phaeona

    Newbie - help please

    Not sure how you'd get bored of what your eating on SW pretty much any meal can be made SW friendly if you cook it yourself. Loads of fantastic recipes on here in the recipes threads. Good luck with your wt loss journey.
  158. phaeona

    vibroplate

    Shouldn't be any problem with using them whilst breast feeding. As long as you aren't feeding whilst standing on it lol!
  159. phaeona

    What have you just eaten??

    A lovely crunchy granny smith apple.
  160. phaeona

    Just done wii fit for the very first time!

    Yep would never get my washing basket sorted with outit but jogging on the spot whilst sorting it seems to be less taxing than just having to sort the damn washing - why cant it just fly out the machine and into the correct drawers or ironing pile its self!
  161. phaeona

    Access to SW iPhone App

    Yes you do. I use it when shopping for quick checks. It's not as good as the online one but still helpful.
  162. phaeona

    when do you actually start to feel thinner?

    It sneaks up on you! I had a shock today put on a pair of jeans and they bloomin fell down! Had to find my belt which then wouldn't go tight enough so had to punch more holes. Hadnt really felt where the weight had gone til then. Give it time you'll soon notice it.
  163. phaeona

    Just done wii fit for the very first time!

    nope you need the board for the step but for jogging you just put the remote in your pocket i have folded washing and hoovered whilst jogging!
  164. phaeona

    Kingleds Food Diary - help needed!

    cous cous mixed salad jchopped up into it plus the fish?
  165. phaeona

    Just done wii fit for the very first time!

    Its on the wii fit Plus there is also a free jogging so you can potter about whilst jogging too.
  166. phaeona

    Why are people so tactless?

    GRRRRRRR! I wanna come and beat em all up for you all! We are all doing great - and if they don't want to support you then they cannot expect your support when they need it in the future. As the saying goes you can chose your friends but not your family. Remember you all have all of us on here...
  167. phaeona

    Just done wii fit for the very first time!

    I love my wii fit! I do the free step for 30 mins at the fastest pace while watching something nice on telly! exercise and get to watch something I want all at the same time. we have the xbox kinect thing but is set up at the inlaws as there is more room there for the wee monster to play on it -...
  168. phaeona

    Kiwi berries

    they are yummy! like really ripe kiwis but without the furry skin hassle!
  169. phaeona

    To extract or not to extract!

    Just had the 1st part of my root canal done on my top back right tooth and had the one 2 forward form it completed! wasn't sore at all just the odd sensation as the local went in. Worst bit was having to keep mouth open for 10 mins. I had one other root canal done before and that also was fine...
  170. phaeona

    bourbon biccies

    I guess there must be some variation dependent on brand.
  171. phaeona

    quorn bbq sticky chicken

    Just stick one on a piece of foil on a oven tray will be fine it will be so when the BBQ sauce welds its self to your tray you don't sue em.
  172. phaeona

    Weighing Scales

    I got some salter ones out of Argos as I am doing this as an online member. Weighed my self on them before work and hopped on the scales at work was within 200 g so feel they are accurate. ( i work in hospital so have good scales there). Think the ones I got were about £35 ish nice an thin and...
  173. phaeona

    Potty training

    We found showing our wee boy his favourite teddy using the potty and making a big show of mummy and daddy going too helped. But most of all do not get stressed she will do it when she is ready and it will all be fine. Also much easier in another or two when the weather is hopefully better and...
  174. phaeona

    Sinus issues - advice on remedies

    Decongestants are only good for a day or two anyway. Best to try old fashioned steaming hot steamy water in a bowl few drops of olbas oil or Vicks and cover bowl and your head with a big towel and inhale. Works a treat and safe to keep doing as long as required.
  175. phaeona

    Jen's Green and EE diary :) Closed...new diary has been made!

    Sounds like your getting the hang of it but stop stressing about syns you need to use at least 5 but are allowed to use all 15 they are part if the plan. You don't have to use em as treats you can use em in your meal what ever works for you. But make sure you don't deprive your self this is a...
  176. phaeona

    Zumba

    Yeah definitely take lots of water with you I go through at least 1 litre. Just go at what ever pace you can manage tell the instructor it's your 1st time. And have fun.
  177. phaeona

    Unthoughtful people!

    Open the plug up remove the fuse disconnect the wires and taped em up to avoid any fire risk. Close plug back up plug back in and then watch the confusion.
  178. phaeona

    Nursing

    Congrats - so glad things are working out - it is a crying shame the hoops they make people jump through to get in to nursing/midwifery and then have the dam cheek to say we don't have enough nurses and midwifes - well stop making it so damn hard for people who want to do the profession to get...
  179. phaeona

    Hair advice

    depends on your hair - some people find that to get their hair to curl and the curls to stay they are best not to wash for a day. Others will be fine curls straight out the shower. Get a decent curl booster/heat protector product and it will be fine :) have a nice evening out
  180. phaeona

    Kingleds Food Diary - help needed!

    yay! well done chick!
  181. phaeona

    Tattoos - yes or no?

    All tattoo places though should stop young girls who are yet to have kids getting a cute little dolphin at their belly button - it turns into a killer whale if the get pregnant have seen so many that then look horrific in my line of work!!!
  182. phaeona

    Whats on your mind?

    Ooo love your hair do Flibsey! You look fab in the photos.
  183. phaeona

    exciting!

    new babies are always the best news to get on a morning! congrats to all!
  184. phaeona

    Shirleen's 2012

    Happy belated birthday. Sounds like you had a lovely day. Please keep posting you make me laugh you have a fab sense of humour and would be missed.
  185. phaeona

    Don't you just hate it when....

    You get the cold from hell and can't stop coughing so you don't sleep well! Then spend the rest of the day trying not to eat crap.
  186. phaeona

    cod and chorizo fishcake - confused

    It's likely to be per fish cake i'd think.
  187. phaeona

    What have you just eaten??

    Baked ham broccoli roasted peppers and courgettes and onions sweetcorn mash tatties. Yummy esp as it was cooked for me and I don't have any washing up to do. Love my mum in law!
  188. phaeona

    costco's kirkland canola oil spray

    Guess the 1syn per 20 cal rule would apply.
  189. phaeona

    Tesco gammon shanks

    Hmmm seems odd that something cooked in sugar would be syn free?!? Edit : just looked at syns online and it says they are free. Amazing!
  190. phaeona

    Joining a group

    If my work schedule allowed I would go to a group but so far managing g well online. Few of my work colleagues do SW so we support each other and do a weekly weigh in on a Friday morning. This way we keep each other on track! What ever way you do any wt loss programme you need good support and...
  191. phaeona

    Sizing help

    Xxl should be fine shirleen. I agree it's a real pain and clothing companies need to wise up.
  192. phaeona

    What have you just eaten??

    Banana and 1 chic and orange Aldi less than 70 cal bar yummy!
  193. phaeona

    New Aldi Yogurts!!

    I joined online and I have access to the calculator ! Obv without packaging it's tricky!
  194. phaeona

    period-like pain

    Endometerosis typically causes very painful periods as the pain is due to the wrongly placed endometrial tissue bleeding. But if you are trying to fall pregnant 3 yrs is plenty long enough before seeking help so fingers crossed for you Xxhugs
  195. phaeona

    dodgy tummy, is it due to change in diet??

    Just your insides getting used to fibre from the fruit and veg. Make sure you are drinking lots and lots of water. It will settle.
  196. phaeona

    Ketosis and sw?

    The different blocks on those multi dip stix need to be read at specific times do if they read them too early or too late result is unreliable.
  197. phaeona

    Newbie to slimming world

    You need more super free with your lunch and dinner or for lunch eat the fruit 1st the point of super free is to fill you up on stuff that is not calorie dense.
  198. phaeona

    What are your fave superfree

    Cherry tomatoes kiwi and peppers. But not all together lol!
  199. phaeona

    root canal

    Aww I feel your pain. Just had 2 root canals done same side 1 week apart. Thankfully not infected so no abx. Was a bit achey for a day or so now bliss no pain! Think you must have an infection. Phone the dentist back in the morning. Hugs xxx
  200. phaeona

    Shirleen's 2012

    I like you with the dark hair best. But the middle style. You look great in all three tho.
  201. phaeona

    New Aldi Yogurts!!

    it takes all of 2 mins to type the nutritional info into the online calc? if you are worried just double check it yourself.
  202. phaeona

    Need to offload

    Phew! Glad your ok! Hugsxx
  203. phaeona

    ZUMBA

    I just started Zumba 2 weeks ago - it fab just do as much as you can and build up slowly - tell the instructor you have never been b4 - mine has been fab she pushes ppl at their appropriate rate.
  204. phaeona

    Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus

    Just need to find a way to make welsh cakes syn free!! Happy st David's day to all.
  205. phaeona

    Would you....

    Most definitely not. As everyone else has said just too damn risky. Better safe than sorry.
  206. phaeona

    Just for fun

    Toe
  207. phaeona

    Breakfast ideas

    What about some fat free plain yogurt and fruit that's my on the run brekkie of choice. Being plain yogurt not overly sweet. Or toast and marmite with a banana sliced ontop sounds odd but yummy ( if you like marmite that is).
  208. phaeona

    What book are you reading?

    Just bought 2 new books - The Help and The best Marigold hotel - want to read em before I see the films - always prefer the books to films and like to have a picture in my head of what I think the characters look like not what Hollywood reckons they do.
  209. phaeona

    Whats for tea tonight?

    Beef casserole simmering in the oven for tonight - loaded with superfree root veggies - planning on some extra savoy cabbage steamed to go with and some mash potato made with fat free fromage frais. yum!
  210. phaeona

    Anyones OH not supportive of SW?

    Feeling really blessed reading threads like these. My hubby is quite happy to eat SW meals. He is supportive of me and will eat other stuff if he wants when I'm not about. Surely the whole point of a relationship is to support each other no matter what. If he hasn't read the SW books how can...
  211. phaeona

    Mango Lassi syns

    well - it will be made of mango puréed with youghurt ( if restaurant guessing full fat) plus sugar to taste so maybe a couple of tablespoons full depending on how sweet the mango was. Roughly i think - eeek! will cover it! sorry porbably not much help but maybe you can guesstimate depending on...
  212. phaeona

    Hot chocolate ideas...??

    the dark chocolate highlights is fab - i just a a dash of milk from my hexa to make it slightly creamy!
  213. phaeona

    Extra Easy am confused about 1/3rd plate of superfree foods

    1/3 super free is so easy for breakfast. I have fruit and yogurt as can eat em on the run or when I get to work if running late.
  214. phaeona

    The most tempting thing the other half could do........

    bonus - double win :)
  215. phaeona

    Results from the person who was very naughty day before weigh in......

    :) so not too bad, keep on track and that 1/2 lbs will be off easliy net week. :)
  216. phaeona

    The most tempting thing the other half could do........

    I think 'Finder keepers' applies here as you've been go good not to eat it b4 WI.
  217. phaeona

    The most tempting thing the other half could do........

    Yay go you! and enjoy it as your post WI treat :)
  218. phaeona

    The most tempting thing the other half could do........

    hehe I know that feeling xx
  219. phaeona

    Results from the person who was very naughty day before weigh in......

    Ok 1stly you have admitted you went off plan which is a big step. Missing out on meals is not going to help. You will feel hungry and be more likely to eat rubbish. So eat some super free stuff a d free stuff for your supper. Tomorrow get up and it's a new day back on plan 100%. Go to class for...
  220. phaeona

    The most tempting thing the other half could do........

    Keep strong. I'd have to go and put it out of the room.
  221. phaeona

    Whats for breakfast?

    FFyoghurt with chopped up banana grapes and apple with a sprinkle of sweeter - yum!
  222. phaeona

    Why is your username ...... ?

    Mine is a name I gave one of my MMO game toons - a variation on my middle name - 'fiona'.
  223. phaeona

    Help with 'sod it' mindset

    Simple cut all the cake up parcel it up and make your guests take it home with them!! If it's not there you can't eat it. And don't feel bad about having one piece at the party just decide that that's your syns done for the day and back on plan the next day. Xx
  224. phaeona

    Saturday Night Dinners

    Make a chinese style tea yourself - stirfry chicken with frylight and soy sauce loads of superfree veggies some noodles from dry take 4 mins tops to be ready - Completely on plan meal in under 15 mins! or if you have more time then the diet coke chicken tastes fantastic with noodles and...
  225. phaeona

    Extra Easy PCOS

    Metformin is a drug used for diabetics - it is occasionally used to aid response to fertility treatment for people with PCOS causing infertility. But there is no clear evidence that it helps weight loss unless you are diabetic (type 2). Needs to be prescribed by a doctor.
  226. phaeona

    Slow start..........

    If you are insulin resistant then just watch your processed carbs such as white bread white pasta and white rice better to have brown or half and half to keep your blood glucose levels lower/ stable. Otherwise no medical reason that SW wouldn't be ok for you.
  227. phaeona

    Gutted and need re-assurance

    You'll have been replacing the water you lost from your system from not drinking or retaining fluid for a few days. It will all balance out. One KFC will not put that much on so quickly. Just stick with the plan. :)
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