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Well done everyone. I'm very late this week, just haven't found the time to check in. I didn't forget to weigh of course and I'm a 1/2 lb down this week. A bit disappointed as I stuck to plan as usual but I think it's probably because I was quite sedentary last week since I had a cold and...

The thing that's really anoying is that I remember the people making these comments are the same ones who used to comment about me having gained weight when I weighed this much on the way up the scales!

Morning all :) 2lb down for me today, so nearly out of the 13's. Good luck to everyone weighing in.

Well done everyone :) Pommette, you must be right about the carbs, so hopefully it will go as fast as it arrived! Luckily I don't suffer from carb bloat as I love 'em and do green days 99% of the time.

I'm happy to say that I have now reduced my chances of this happening. I went to my GP last week for blood test results, after worrying tests back in January made me realise I was going down the same road. All my results are now at healthy levels, especially my cholesterol which had been heading...

Welcome BrendaB and good luck to everyone weighing in today :) I lost 2 1/2 lbs this week bringing my BMI under 30. This means I am now officially out of the 'obese' category and am simply classed as 'overweight'. Also went back to my GP last week for blood test results, after worrying tests...

Well done everyone on your losses :) and Pommette, that sounds like a good plan. 1lb off for me today, giving me my 5 1/2 shiney :D

Popped in to a Waitrose yesterday to stock up on Alpen as they are doing 3 for 2 on all breakfast cereals. Also a few other 3 for 2's going on fruit, Robinsons squashes and cleaning products

No. 1 reason is for health - after watching my nan suffer a series of strokes over the last 5 years that robbed her of her independance, her mind and finally her life last Christmas. That was my final wake up call. I realised that could be me in 20-30 years and I didn't want that for myself or...

Thanks Julie :) Just take it one day at a time, that's what I do and it soon adds up.

Hello lovely new people :welcome: It has been getting quieter on here so it's good to see some new faces, good luck to each of you on your journeys. I lost 2lbs this week, only 1lb away from my next half stone.

Sorry you are leaving us Pommette but I have subscribed to your diary too so I can keep up with how you are doing. I can sympathise with your hubbie, my other half is a twitter/facebook addict and now thanks to android phones I don't even get to have a conversation when we are out of the house!

3lbs off for me today - I'm chuffed after 2 weeks STS. Moppett - everything you said rang true with me. I am constantly reminding myself that I need to be honest about what I'm eating and how active I'm being. I sometimes start to get a bit lax with my measuring etc and tell myself a bit more...

Welcome back Moppett - if at first you don't succeed and all that.... Pommette - that is fantastic :happy096: I guessed why you hadn't been around and to get to final target with all that's been going on is brilliant, well done!

Just read the convo about asafoteida. It may be authentic but it's foul smelling stuff - it's common name is well deserved :) I tracked some down a couple of years ago when it was a bit harder to come by but couldn't bring myself to use it after taking a sniff so I would advise anyone who...

Hi bilsat, I've recently discovered your thread and am enjoying trying out some of your recipes. I'm going to try your bacon pasta and cheese bake later but swap the leeks for courgetttes as I have a glut at the moment :)

Well done on making a good start Chicklet and welcome aboard Beachsands :)

Morning all :) I'm reporting a STS for the past 2 weeks (although I didn't expect to loose so I prefer to say I maintained :)). I've been at the Paralympics almost every day and lack of time and energy to prepare all my own meals meant I just tried to go with the healthiest options available...

Hi Pommette Yes, 5 stone, it's still sinking in! I've had great losses this month and I can only put it down to being out with my son every day, walking, biking and swimming. I've not set a final target yet - as you said I'm taking it one day at a time. But I'm now thinking maybe somewhere...

Afternoon all :) Well done to the losers and STSers. 1 lb off for me this week.

Thanks HP :) I am over the moon!

I lost 2lbs last week and picked up my 5 stone award :D That means I'm now 13st 13lbs so I'm through to the next group. Thanks for the support guys, I'm sure I'll be seeing you all move down to join me soon.

I'm a very happy bunny today - lost 2lbs last week giving me my 5 stone :bunnydance:

Every so often someone asks this and I can assure you there are quite a few of us on here who don't go to class myself included. Appart from getting the SW info the good thing about class is getting support. Now thanks to minimins support is always on hand and with so many likeminded friendly...

I write everything down too, like others have said it's easy to forget what you've had otherwise. I use one A4 page for a week and another thing I do is to write how much I lost that week on the page. It has helped me to see what I've done different when I've had a good loss. For example I've...

Ouch! We've all done that before. I'd recommend Alpen light light bars for future reference. They are only 3 syns each or you can have 2 for healthy extra B. My favourite is the cherry bakewell flavour.

Well done for getting through the first week :) I'm sure you'll get the hang of SW with a bit of practise and there's lots of advice and friendly people to ask on minimins.

Well done Brummie and Josie for moving down a group :happy096: I lost 2 lbs this week and am now 14st 1lb so hopefully I'll be following your examples soon!

Afternoon all :) Hello new people and well done to those who STS or lost. I lost 2lbs this week, only another 2 to the next stone.

dykt.......the most yolks found in a single hens egg is 9

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Hi ladies :) I've not been on here for 3 weeks as I was on holiday and then needed a week to recover! Lost a lb over my 2 week holiday, which I was happy with as I thought I'd gain and then today after a strict week on plan I lost 3 1/2 lbs so I'm really pleased. Now 14 st 4 lbs so the 13's...

Well there must be something in the air this week! I too have had a good loss with 3 1/2 lbs gone :) Like you Pommette, I decided to try really hard this week after my eating went a bit off plan while on holiday. I was worried it hadn't all caught up with me yet at last weeks weigh in. I...

Hello all. I'm back after a 2 week holiday and am 1lb down today. Very happy with that as my eating was a bit up and down what with being out of my usual routine and holiday temptations like delicious ice creams! I'll find some time to catch up on posts later and see how everyone is doing...

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Ah stairs....that sounds familiar :) I remember last summer struggling to walk up a hill and being more out of puff than my asthmatic partner! I'm feeling better today, not thinking about food so much and stronger in my resolve. My stats are right. I'm not in a rush to lose the weight but...

Thankyou :) I guess I knew I wasn't really "cured" of having cravings. I feel a bit more positive now, I really don't want to put the weight back on. When temptation strikes I'll try to remember how I used to feel at my heaviest and how much better I feel now.

The wasp encounter sounds terrible :eek: and looking after your mum must be stressful too. You are doing really well to only have a 1/2 lb gain and be (more or less) maintaining. I'm having a little wobble at the moment. 9 years ago I lost about 4 1/2 stone before I went off the rails and put...

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Sorry you're struggling :( Are you able to take food into work? The key for me away from home is being organised. It's easy to make the wrong choices when you're tired and hungry so I make sure I take a SW friendly meal with me then I don't even have to think about it.

2 1/2 lbs off for me today so now 14 st 8 1/2 lbs, nearly half way there :)

2 1/2 lbs off for me this week :) It's my son's birthday today so pizza and birthday cake for tea tonight :eek: can't disapoint him by not joining in ;)

Same here. Sweet stuff was always my downfall and it was really hard at first to cut it out. But when I did get the chance to indulge at a family do with lots of deserts I didn't enjoy it as much and found them tooth achingly sweet. I do think some food has addictive qualities and that we...

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At first my target was just to see ANY loss each week, then when I got rolling it was the usual club 10. I think club 10 is a great target because when I reached it I really did feel in a lot better health. Since that I'm taking it a stone at a time. I do have a goal in mind but like many have...

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WI day for me today and I lost 2lbs this week taking me to 14 st 11lbs.

Hi Trash and welcome. Your menu doesn't fit neatly in any of the plans without adding a few syns I'm afraid. You do get 2 HXb's on red and green which would allow you the cereal and bread but then on red you would have to syn the SF chips (potatoes are free on green) and on green you would have...

Morning all :) 2lbs off for me this week. Good luck to everyone weighing in.

Hello everyone, I've just moved down from the 15's and I'd like to continue my journey down through the next stone with you lovely people :) I'm doing this on my own at home and the support I get on here makes all the difference.

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Hi Erm Congratulations on the 10 stone, that is fantastic :) I love your attitude to eating and what you can cook and still follow S W principals. That is the difference to being able to stick at it I think, seeing what you can have rather than what you can't. I think I've found that this time...

Hello everyone I lost 3lbs last week putting me at 14 st 13 lbs so I am off to the next stone group :) I'm sure you'll all be joining me before long - just keep chipping away at those pounds and you will get there.

I'm a bit late this week - so much to do before my son breaks up from school in 2 1/2 weeks. I'm reporting a surprise 3 lb loss so I get my lovely 4 stone shiny :greenapple: Not a total surprise as I've been on plan but the only thing I've done different is to be spending a lot of time at my...

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Some great losses going on - well done everyone :happy096:

Thai style noodle soup made with Kara milk and assorted leftover veg.

Oh well. Thought I'd seen someone sporting a diy photoshopped one somewhere on here. I know it's a bit trivial, I'm just thrilled with my progress and enjoy collecting them like a kid getting gold stars! Only 3lbs to go for my 4 stone so I'll get one soon anyway.

I cook my home grown like this but don't use olive oil. I halve or quater them, depending on size, put a good dash of balsamic on them and salt & pepper, loosely cover with foil and bake, they are yum hot or cold.

Ah Brummie and Charl, sorry to read you are both having bad weeks. That oldfashioned term 'the curse' does sometimes seem to be the right one for TOTM. It messes with our bodies and our heads. I'm sure it's at least partly responsible for your gains and agree with the last 2 posts, don't try...

Morning all. Welcome new people and well done on everyones losses so far. 2lbs off for me this week. I've now lost exactly 20% of my weight and would love a club 20 shiny if anyone knows where to find one? Good luck to anyone still to weigh in.

Well done brummie, that's great :) I lost 1 1/2 lbs this week, now 15 st 4lbs so I won't be far behind you.

1 1/2 off for me this week. Well done to the losers and commiserations to those who gained.

I don't go to class and if you are only going to get weighed it doesn't seem worth it. At they end of the day the only person you can really lose weight for is yourself, if you cheat you are only cheating yourself. When I looked at it like that I realised that I could do this on my own and...

Sorry to hear that same weight keeps coming back to haunt you :( Hope you enjoy your trip but don't count on the weather - half term week and it's not looking good! Didn't stop my family attending the Jubilee river pageant yesterday tho. We got a good soaking but it was worth it - fab event...

Well done brummie, you sound really motivated at the moment as well so I hope your planning pays off this week. I had a good week last week with a 3lb loss so now 15 st 5 1/2 lbs. My losses had been slowing down lately so that was a nice boost to my goal to be out of here in 6 (now 5) weeks...

Well done everyone so far :happy096: I've also had a good week with a 3lb loss giving me my 3 1/2 stone shiny :D Good luck to those still to weigh in.

1 1/2 lbs off for my final May weigh in, so missed my target by 1/2 lb but I can live with that ;)

Hello all. Weigh in day again for me and I've lost 1 1/2 lbs this week, now 15 st 8 1/2 lbs. I'm setting myself a target to be out of here in 6 weeks time so we shall see how I do :)

Great to see lots of new people joining :) 1 1/2 lbs off for me, was hoping for 2 lbs to meet my May challenge target but I'm not complaining (probably had something to do with that birthday meal out I had last week ;) ) Some mixed weightloss results today but I can feel the determination from...

It Sure is! :D Also I remembered today that I took some pics for comparison about 3 weeks in and decided to take a few more and compare them. I can't believe the difference. I carry most of my weight on my belly and hips and I knew from the tape measure it was mostly coming off this area but...

Hi Natterjack. I think most of us would advise against it because weight fluctuates so much day to day. The problem is if you don't see a loss or worse see a gain some people write off the rest of the week. It's up to you but you need to be prepared to perhaps not see the numbers you would...

Welcome new peeps and hello to the regulars :) It's a bit busy for me at the mo so I've not been commenting much but I've popped in to read a few posts here and there and got a little trigger happy with the 'like' button to make up for it ;) Today's my WI day and I lost a lb this week so now...

1 lb off this week, final weigh in next week with 2lbs tio lose to reach my May target.

Afternoon all, I lost 1lb this week. This morning I decided it was time to go through my wardrobe and weed out what was too big to wear anymore. Now half my clothes are in bin bags ready to go off to the charity shop :)

I think the reason you can't have them as an HXa choice is that the calcium content isn't high enough.

Last time I posted on this thread I'd lost an average 2 year old (plus a brain). I thought it would be interesting to see what age child I've lost now (44lbs) and it's a 6 year old! That feels weird, but weirder still is the weight I'd like to lose would be a 13 year old and I've got one of...

Don't give up hope nelsonsmum. As Pommett said * weeks aren't easy but it will be over soon. What is it about weekends you find hard? Someone might have a suggestion that could help keep you on track.

Welcome tr11cky, not only are you hot on my heels from the 16's but you've already overtaken me! :eek:

2lbs off for me this week. Good luck to everyone weighing in :)

Welcome Carol and well done on your progress so far :) There are a lot of us doing SW on our own and this is definitely the place to come for help and support.

2lbs off for me today, now 15st 11lbs :)

Well done Feynman, and brummie keep your chin up - at least it's not a gain and hopefully it will show up next week :)

2lb off for me today :)

I'm really sorry I offended you and thankyou for not responding with your first thought :) This is my third time doing SW but when I have given up, it was dieting (by which I mean restricting) that I got fed up with rather than the SW plan itself. I just wondered if anyone else made that...

It's great that you feel happy with your body :) and it can feel strange seeing yourself change when you've been used to looking and feeling a certain way. I've read that sometimes we hang on to weight for subconscious reasons. I'm an introvert by nature and don't like to be the centre of...

Salmon, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus and hollandaise sauce - yum.

Thanks everyone :)

Not sure what's in it but I think it's the spice combo that is key and I bet they wouldn't tell me if I asked! (Well spices and probably some Ghee but that is naughty :sigh: )

Can I ask - is it the SW way of eating you are fed up with or just the fact that you are on a diet? I think most of us (if not all!) would say dieting isn't easy and get cheesed off at times but I do really love the SW plan. I couldn't imagine counting calories forever or WW points but I can...

As far as I'm concerned the Slimming World plan is for life. It's a great way to eat healthily and keep account of what and how much I am eating, which is the only way to keep the weight off. I'm not an ostrich with my head in the sand but I really believe being positive about this way of...

Hi Ermintrude, Sorry to report I was a bit disapointed with Denis Cotter's roasted cauliflower. My local takeaway does a cauli bhaji (like a dry curry, not in batter lol) and I hoped it would be something like that, but alas no. His recipes do look good so I'll l try some of the others and see...

Hello all :) I just dropped into the 15's with a 3lb loss taking me to 15st 13lbs. My goal is to take it one stone stone at a time so I love these through the stones threads and am very happy to be joining you in the 15's.

Time for me to say goodbye to you lovely people, I lost 3lbs this week taking me to 15 stone 13lbs. I'm sure the rest of you will be joining me before long, just keep following the plan and I'll see you soon :)

3lb loss for me today.

Hope everyone is enjoying the bank holiday weekend :) I had a good week with a 3lb loss giving me my 3 stone shiny.

Welcome aboard Elspeth and good luck for your first week :)

Sainsbury's are selling Heinz Light Mayo (Squeezy bottle) at £1 (usually £1.95). They also have deals on some of their jar and canned olives, I picked up a bunch of the smaller cans (185g) for only 11p each (usually 44p).

Thanks, that's really helpful.

I agree - just get back on plan. A bump in the road doesn't mean you have to fall off your bike!

Congratulations on the new shiny, that really is fantastic :happy096: I just got Denis cotter's book from the library and am desperate to make the roasted cauli. Just wanted to check how you did it, please tell me you left out the butter and it was still fantastic?! Also I presume you used Kara...

Welcome jodidi :welcome: and well done Arctic-BNG :)

Welcome Crazyarmywife and Corkscrew :) I'm feeling much better after my miserable cold and managed to shave off 1lb despite being superglued to the sofa for most of the week. 2lbs left to get into the 15's and I'm going to work hard this week to try and shift it.

1 lb for me on my last April WI exceeding my target :bliss: Ailly 7lbs (3lbs lost - 4lbs to go) All About The Climb (7.75lbs lost- 0lbs to go) Ally89 4lbs (0lbs lost - 4lbs to go) Alyce 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Alycyn1980 8lbs (6lbs lost - 2lbs to go) target not met Arctic_BNG 7lbs...

Morning all :) 1 lb off for me today and I'm feeling much better after my miserable cold last week. Well done to the losers so far and good luck to the rest of you.

Oh the joys of being female! I don't find it affects my weight too much but it really boosts my desire to eat, particularly sweet stuff. I'm not on a contraceptive so get the full whack of hormones and it's a constant battle with food for those few days. I stick to the plan, make the most of...

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Lauren 245, never mind, at least you'll know next time - a little of what you fancy does you good (in more ways than one):) Wegle & hollys nan, I am interested in the experiences of you maintainers because I am determined to make this the last time I loose weight. I am going it alone at the...

Slimming World recommend that you have 1/3 superfree on Red & Green still but it is not a rule like on EE. I go Green most of the time and don't stick to the 1/3 rule but just make sure I eat plenty of fruit and veg generally. They do say you should be having at least 5 portions a day for...

Hi bridesmaid and well done on your loss :)

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Well done t11cky :happy096: So that's last weeks gain plus 2 more off - fantastic!

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Well done ColJack, hope you win! You do know that if you do win you get a nice crown to go with that sash? ;)

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Thanks suzyflo, feeling a bit more with it now :) Well done on your STS. Keep at it LunaMini, you could always start a food diary so people could give you tips on things you could be doing differently.

lil miss chatterbox I put you in alphabetical order (easier to find yourself later) :) I've got one more week of April to go (Monday WI) and 4 WI in May so I will go for 8lbs All_About_The_Climb 6lbs (loss so far 0lb -loss to go 6lb) Bhooms: Target ?lbs (loss so far 0lb - loss to go ?lb)...

Welcome Sprinkles, and well done Artic-BNG on turning a corner :) WI day for me today and I lost another 3lbs so only 3 more to go until I can hop over to the 15's, hopefully a couple of weeks. I've come down with a miserable cold over the weekend :sick: so today I'm making soup and living on...

Lost 3lbs today meeting my target of 10lbs :) anything I loose next week is a bonus! Ailly 7lbs (3lbs lost - 4lbs to go) All About The Climb (7.75lbs lost- 0lbs to go) Ally89 4lbs (0lbs lost - 4lbs to go) Alyce 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Alycyn1980 8lbs (4lbs lost - 4lbs to go) Arctic_BNG...

Well done to the loosers so far :happy096: 3 lbs off for me :) I've come down with a stinking cold over the weekend :sick: so I'm making a big pot of soup and will be camping on the sofa catching up on my TV shows.

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I used to go to a cake decorating class run by someone like your consultant. Everyone put up with it but she just got worse, shouting at people for the smallest thing. Eventually someone cracked and had a blazing row with her and later reported her to the adult education people. After that she...

I use these ones 20 Stayfresh Longer Bags in preserving bags at the home of creative kitchenware, Lakeland and yes they do work. They are great in the fridge but I wouldn't use them to take stuff to work. I would keep the lettuce separate with no dressing and mix it in when you are ready to...

From my perspective as a mum who adapts family meals for herself it doesn't have to be much more trouble to cook the same dish in 2 different ways. Tonight I made Hunter's chicken - I wrapped my small chicken breast in lean bacon, the others had larger breasts and regular bacon, then I browned...

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I just used up the last of my first bag of homemade frozen SW chips. This is such a brilliant idea prepping a big batch up to the parboiled stage and then bulk freezing. They cook from frozen perfectly and I'm enjoying them more often because I don't have to allow the extra time to make them...

I do understand your disapointment but a loss is still a loss however small :) Is there any reason you can think of or is it a total mystery? Sometimes when I've had a small loss on a good week I find it catches up to me the following week with a bigger loss.

Some good advice here :) I would also say along with planning, make sure you have plenty of free foods available - fruit, carrot sticks, free yoghurts - whatever free food you like to munch on. That way there is always something available when you fancy a snack that will help you resist the bad...

Well done on sticking to your guns. I'm glad you found someone to team up with, much better than feeling the odd one out when the treats come round! Good luck :)

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I feel for you :( we've all been there. Try and think about the reasons you started Slimming World in the first place. Is some of the problem down to boredom? You could try a different plan- Red or Green (presume you are doing EE?). Or if you really can't find much motivation at the moment...

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Chin up Leia247, put the past behind you now but try and remember how this feels the next time. Christmas is my nemesis and I am determined not to overindulge again this year!

Welcome to the new folks :welcome: Artic-BNG and t11cky, sorry to read you've both had a bit of a blip but i hope you're back on track. And Mellymelz what you said is exactly how I feel :) I've lost 2 1/2 stone and already feel so much healthier. I do have a weight that I would like to get to...

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I believe SW do recommend you try and have 1/3 still. I do Green most of the time and I just try and eat plenty of fruit and veg generally and I still have good losses.

Hi poppyi, I don't know exactly what the syns would be for but I am guessing it's oil, non lean meat (mince is quite high in fat) and probably the proportions of meat/rice to veg not meeting the 1/3 veg rule. SW do make an allowance for free foods within the calculated syns. I looked at the...

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Like everyone else has said you need to get away from thinking of this as a diet and rather as a new way of eating. If you loose the weight then go back to eating bacon rolls and fried chips you will certainly put it all back on again. Try and think about what you can have on SW rather than...

Is there any way you can avoid seeing the treats or are they in plain view? At my office they always put them in the kitchen and I just avoided going in there if I wanted to avoid temptation. If you can't avoid them try and make sure you've had your lunch before facing the treats, if you are...

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Well done suzyflo :happy096: and welcome LunaMini I lost another 1.5 lbs this week giving me my 2 1/2 shiny :)

Welcome bluefizz and hills2284, the more the merrier :) Today is my WI day and I've lost another 1.5lbs taking me to 16st 6lbs and getting me my 2 1/2 shiny - woo hoo!

1.5 lbs loss for me today. Ailly 7lbs (3lbs lost - 4lbs to go) All About The Climb (4.75lbs lost- 3lbs to go) Ally89 4lbs (0lbs lost - 4lbs to go) Alyce 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Alycyn1980 8lbs (3lbs lost - 5lbs to go) Arctic_BNG 10lbs (0lbs lost - 10lbs to go) Birdmummy 8lbs (4lb lost...

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Oops! Sorry just looked at your first post and yes it's EE. As long as you are having your 1/3 superfree I don't see a problem. I do a Green days and have some potato most days. Some people are adversely effected by carbs but I'm not and I'm guessing neither are you. Carbs have a bad reputation...

Hi Ellie Just took a look at your diary. You do eat a lot of potatoes but that doesn't necessarily mean too many, especially if your losses are good. What plan are you on EE?

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Welcome mrsblobby38 and cool4cats :welcome2: Goodluck for next Monday.

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You should definately give this a try. My GP gave me a referal a couple of years ago after being concerned about my weight but I wasn't in the right frame of mind at the time to go and sort myself out. I've tried to work through my issues with food on my own and am now doing slimming world but...

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Hello All I'm nowhere near target yet but have been silently following for a while as I am determined that this will be the last time I loose weight and I want to be prepared when I do get there :) I've been looking around the internet at maintenance and it seems whatever diet you follow it's...

That's how I feel too. I would rather find a weight I can maintain even if it's not where I would really like to be. After starting at 1lb off 19 stone Iwould be happy just to loose a few stone and keep it off.

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Welcome breeza :welcome2: This is obviously the group of the moment, 6 of us have joined in the past week or so!

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:welcome:dancinglilly and Pretty In Purple and well done feynman :happy096:

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Welcome kylie26 :welcome: There are lots of us doing SW on our own and plenty of support on here to help you in your weightloss journey, good luck!

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I do mostly Green days with the odd Red and have had good losses. I don't follow the 1/3 superfree, I just eat lots of fruit and veg generally. I'm doing it on my own and have never tried EE as green works so well for me. I also like having 2 HXa's and b's. If you are struggling on EE you are...

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It's definitely that psycological thing of thinking you can't have certain foods I think. I mentally rebel all the time when I'm told I can't have something. I trick my brain by saying yes I can have that chocolate but I'm choosing not to right now. Sounds crazy but it works for me :)

I've pretty much given up evening snacking, partly down to the fact that pre SW I got terrible bedtime heartburn and got through gallons of Gaviscon. My snacking was just a habit and breaking it took determination and practise. I try not to have my evening meal too early (between 6-7pm usually)...

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3lbs off for me this week :) Ailly 7lbs (1lbs lost - 6lbs to go) All About The Climb (4.75lbs lost- 3lbs to go) Ally89 4lbs (0lbs lost - 4lbs to go) Alyce 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Alycyn1980 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs to go) Arctic_BNG 10lbs (0lbs lost - 10lbs to go) Birdmummy 8lbs (5lb lost...

Planning is definitely key for me. I have to make sure I have lots of SW friendly foods in the house and plan to take stuff with me if I'm going to be out. Glad you're back on track, hope you managed to avoid any Easter eggs falling into your mouth!

A Surprising 3lbs off for me today (putting it down to lots of walking over the Easter school hols) taking me to 16st 7.5 lbs :)

:) 3lb loss this week. A nice surprise but then I did say I would be getting plenty of exercise during the school holidays and I sure have! Well done on the losses so far and fingers crossed for those yet to check in :fingerscrossed:

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I'm one of those going it alone but I know it's not for everyone. I read a post from someone else thinking of doing this and she decided to book some holiday with her consultant and give it a try on her own still leaving the option open to go back to group. I think that's a good idea if you...

That's great, well done :happy096: Your smile in pic 2 says it all!

Welcome back :welcome: A day at a time sounds like a good plan. Don't forget if one day goes a bit pear shaped you haven't blown it, there is always tomorrow to get right back on track :)

Yes that is basically right but do check the lists in your book. You don't have to eat 1/3 superfree on Green, but Slimming World still encourage it I believe (I am going it alone). I don't worry about the 1/3 superfree but just make sure I get plenty of veg generally and usually snack on fruit...

You are right, a loss is still a loss even if it wasn't what you hoped for. Keep up the fight and I'm sure you'll be in the 15's in no time :)

Just updating my details again Ailly 7lbs (1lbs lost - 6lbs to go) Ally89 4lbs (0lbs lost - 4lbs to go) Alyce 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Alycyn1980 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs to go) Arctic_BNG 10lbs (0lbs lost - 10lbs to go) Birdmummy 8lbs (2lb lost -6lb to go) BlondeGem 8lbs (1.5lbs lost -...

I've been doing this more or less since I started back in January. Sugar has always been my thing and I can't have just a little so using it for syns doesn't work for me. I also wanted to get away from snacking in the evening because I used to get really bad bedtime heartburn. At first I...

Well done rockchic72 :happy096:

Get a grip biddie!!! Seriously, any loss is fantastic - try thinking of it as 3lbs in 2 weeks. I do understand, when you've got a lot to lose like us you just want it gone! But time passes quicker than you think and before you know it the stones are dropping away. Welcome to the 16's group...

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Totally amazing! Well done you :happy096:

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Sorry you hurt yourself but glad I'm not the only foolish person around here :) To stop it happening again I bought one of those pan handle cozy things (like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Le-Creuset-Textiles-Handle-Glove/dp/B0000DIO89/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333386018&sr=8-1) I pop it on when I...

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Ouch! I did something like that a year ago. I took a metal handled frying pan out of the oven and put it down, then when I went to dish up I forgot the oven glove.... My palm and inner fingers blistered and eventually all the skin peeled away.... so yeah, I know how that feels! Get well soon :)

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2.5 lbs off for me today, now 16 st 10.5lbs. Safia I hope you're coping with the family and your botty trouble - I feel for you (I have had that problem off and on ever since having my son).

2.5 lbs less for me today, off to a good start :) Ailly 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) All_About_the_climb (1lb lost-6.5lbs to go) Ally_Pally (0lbs lost-8lbs to go) Ally89 4lbs (0lbs lost - 4lbs to go) Alyce 7lbs (0lbs lost - 7lbs to go) Alycyn1980 8lbs (0lbs lost - 8lbs to go) Arctic_BNG...

Don't give up hope Sue, you really have come a very long way. I'm not any kind of expert at dealing with plateaus, but you seem to be doing everything right.

Morning :flirt2: 2.5 lbs off for me today. Think I'll be getting plenty of exercise in the next 2 weeks, easter hols have only just started and my son had me walking 2 London parks (Hyde & Regents) yesterday looking for birds! I'm still glad he's into nature and doesn't give a stuff about...

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Sainsbury's had it on offer leading up to pancake day so I stocked up then, but will try and remember to keep an eye out for you :)

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Emmaline it's in the first post - But if you don't want to choose how about games? (I'm thinking family games like board games or similar) Articulate

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Emmaline - you're supposed to think of the new suject for this game since you got the Z :)

I'm having a 'chicken style burger' made with HXb Weight Watchers petit pan, quorn fillet smeared with bbQ sauce, lettuce and mayo, served with cherry toms and cucumber sticks

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:welcome:You have the right attitude, wanting to lose bit by bit :) There is plenty of support on here, I'm on my own and find minimins invaluable for advice and support! I can't access your blog - might be because the site is being overhauled still after the recent hacking.

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Frozen quorn mince, pieces, fillets and sausages are 3 for £5 in Asda

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If you think changing your WI day to Monday would help you I say go for it. Any psycological tricks (like avoiding indulging at weekends if you are facing WI) that help can only be a good thing.

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Pasta with mushrooms in a muhroom soup sauce

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I had a layered cheese salad - sweetcorn on the bottom, then chopped fresh tomatoes, chopped cucumber, cellery, a couple of tbs light mayo spread over then 42g grated Cathedral City light cheddar (HXa) on top. Delish!

What kind of soup are you looking for? I have a few recipes and might be able to help. Any that you usually make on the hob can be done in a slow cooker, you just need to chop the veg really small because otherwise it takes forever to cook.

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I never heard this before, very interesting! Off to google....

Well done on this weeks loss and on getting your award!

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I really like your attitude! :) If at first you don't succeed... Good luck for April.

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Your losses look pretty normal to me. It's common to lose more in the first week or 2, a lot of initial weight loss is stored water. It would be unusual to keep going at the same rate and may do you more harm than good - you don't want your body to start burning muscle for energy. I wouldn't...

Did you mean you never have your HXa's? That would be a big deal as they are there to ensure you get enough calcium. You don't want to be lovely and slim but loose your teeth! Or worse still get osteoporosis.

I've lost a two year old and a human brain - the only problem being I think the brain was mine!