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  1. BigV

    Name game A-Z. Just for fun

    Xander
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    Baked potato fillings?

    how about scooping the potatoe out and mixing with what ever you fancy - or chopped red onion. peppers, ham, quork and scoop the back into potatoe shell. sprinkle cheese if you want and pop into oven until golden. you cold use anything you have in the fridge and your favourite spices
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    Butternut squash

    cook until soft add sweetner and cinnamon. or grate raw butternut and pineapple. sweeten with a little sweetner to taste. refridgerate and serve cold. both very lovely curry
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    Bovril ??

    mix a spoonful or 2 into hot water and you have chicken stock. or just mix it into youre stew for extra flavour
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    Coconut essence/flavouring

    50p a bottle at asian supermarkets.
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    Dress stress!

    Marisota.com has a good selection.
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    The Hobbit.... Anyone seen it?

    loved it. just have a small diet coke....it's a very long movie!
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    turkish delight

    neither can I I've tried asda and Tesco with no luck.
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    if you could choose 2 items to be syn free, What would it be??

    Burger King -double whopper with cheese and bacon and Greggs sausage rolls. I feel sick just typing this but ......those were the days.
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    green days and slow cooker

    Slow cooker vegetable recipes - most delicious slow cooker vegetable recipes
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    Coconut Essence

    I get mine from either the Indian supermarket or any Philipino supermarket.
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    Whats your new SW food discovery??

    Marshalls - Cheesey Macaroni, made up as directed, 100g cooked EE = 3 Red = 8.5 Green = 3 ****thats only for 100g cooked
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    Why is your username ...... ?

    My name is Vanessa. But a long time ago a guy at work called me Big V. It was like a stab in the heart. Hopefully I'll be able to change it by the end of 2012 (thats my goal)
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    Extra Easy Addicted to boooo biltong

    If you have the plain Biltong without the fat, then it should be free. But its the supermarket biltong in the expensive packets that will have syns. If its sweet then they have put sugar in it and thats not true South African biltong. Try this website, its the good stuff. Susmans Best Beef...
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    Slow Cooker Recipes.

    Hi, I've just ordered a slowcooker recipe book from Amazon this week. After a friend recommended it. ULTIMATE SLOW COOKER by Sara Lewis = £5-69. In the front of the book it shows you different ways to use the slow cooker. You can even make puddings in it. Can't wait for mine to arrive...
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    honeymoon - any ideas?

    How about Cape Town?...its hot in April, far away and is surrounded by sea and lots more to do. Food amazing and people are very friendly.
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    Things to do in Vegas!!??!!

    Do the helicopter ride into the Grand Canyon, with the stop at the bottom of the canyon and the picnic lunch. They will fetch you and return you to your hotel. Its pricey but worth every pennie. Or hire a car and go to the Hoover dam. The hotels have massive buffets, so you can choose what...
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    Extra Easy Must haves!!

    Total 0% greek yoghurt Fat free fromage frais Tons of fresh fruit and veg Good quality ham Chocolate Weatabix
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    Green Day Recipe idea to use up greek yogurt

    sweetner and tablespoon of honey. sweetner and a packet of options
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    Fruit going bad too fast..

    I've also noticed that supermarket fruit doesn't get ripe.The supermarket stuff is boxed and transported when they are still green and then artificially kept in cold storage, as soon as we buy them and keep them out of the fridge (which is natural) it rots. The trick is to eat it ASAP Has...
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    SYN FREE YOGHURTS

    ASDA Chosen by you FAT FREE - Dessert Style Yogurts 4 pack - 2 Banoffee and 2 Sticky Toffee Pudding (4x125g) Discovered these at ASDA today. Very sweet but a change from Mullers. Checked the syn value and they are ALL FREE ENJOY
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    Three word post game ....

    pilchards and custard
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    The alphabet game..

    freesia
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    Words with double letters in them.

    luggage
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    What can you hear right now?

    Real Radio
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    where are u from??

    East London, Easterm Cape, South Africa
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    You are a Minimins addict if you......

    8. when its 2:48am............
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    Change one letter game

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

    eerie
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    Word Association Thread

    clarks
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    Double word game

    in house
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    Just been browsing the new mag....

    Pg 93 of the new magazine -Aug/Sept 2011, gives the syn values as: Coconut sprinkled with dark chocolate = FREE Lemon cheesecake = 1 syn per 165g pot Mango and Passionfruit = 1/2 syn per 175g pot
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    Metric Weighing in

    Hi, just tell the person that is weighing you to do it in kg's. I do that at class. They just have to press a button and the scales convert to kg. mine is written in kg rather than lbs in my book.
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    What was number 1 the day you were born?

    "Go Now" by The Moody Blues
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    Why can't people just be happy for you?

    Delete them. There not worth wasting the energy on. They will soon be asking you for a "copy of the diet" well done, keep up your good work and make them eat their words.
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    What can you hear right now?

    absolutely nothing. Husband sleeping...street quiet.
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    Three word post game ....

    it a miracle
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    Change one letter game

    blest
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    The person below me game

    No, can't wait to eat it TPBM - keeps a food diary
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    fragrance
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    Word scramble

    Zumba arseslugs
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    Double word game

    Please Sir
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    Song Game

    Puppy Love - Donny Osmond
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Century
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    Olives

    8 Olives in brine = 1 syn
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    Sausages

    Extra Easy Original Green Garlic Smoked Pork Sausage, 227g pack, chilled, 100g 11½ 11½ 16 Hot & Spicy Smoked Pork Sausage, 227g pack, chilled, 100g...
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    Crespo Olives

    8 olives in brine are 1 syn. sorry thats all I know. that will be any brand in brine.
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    0% yoghurt with honey

    Its 4 syns. I was told this on Sunday at the Party in the park. They were selling them there.
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    rajaha coconut milk

    Ive discovered - Coconut essence. Ive bought it from the Indian food shop. I put a few drops of this in my curry and mix in fromage frais. Its syn free and taste the same as coconut milk. You wouldn't know the difference. Has anyone else tried it?
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    Are we sure it's true?

    Its free. My consultant had the old tin and the new tin in class a few weeks ago and she told us it was still free. Its only the packaging that has changed.
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    where is everyone from??!!

    If you are used to "wild life" then Sunderland is a walk in the park. Cultural shock......under statement of the century! x
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    where is everyone from??!!

    Im in Sunderland, but originally from South Africa.
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    Quark and Fromage Frais

    I add powder sweetner to the fromage frais to take the sour taste away.
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    Quark and Fromage Frais

    How can I forget my favourite! Mix quark with a packet of Smoked salmon offcuts (the cheap one) Some black pepper and lemon juice to taste. Place in the fridge. Love it on Pagen Krisprolls, Ryvita Wholegrain or toast. Im going to make it right now. Ready for my Saturday late afternoon nibbles.
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    Quark and Fromage Frais

    Mix some Chocolate Options into them and it will taste like chocolate mouse. Stir into pasta - it makes a creamy sauce. (after taken of the stove, otherwise it will turn into water if you keep cooking) Use as you would normally use cream or mayonaise........ mix with spices and tuna over a...
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    Help in the USA!!

    Have you checked out the new Slimming World website. They now have SW in USA. Just click on the USA flag in the top right hand corner and it takes you to their website.
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    start and finish with same letter

    blob
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    Change one letter game

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

    ettiquette
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    Word Association Thread

    Train
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    Food Directory

    The 2011 food directory is £7-50
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    Song Game

    Bye bye baby - Bay city rollers
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    Change one letter game

    gimbo
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    Double word game

    space shuttle
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    idiot
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    The alphabet game..

    strawberry
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    Word Association Thread

    donkey
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    hairdo
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    start and finish with same letter

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

    Nguni
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    Double word game

    child care
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    Change one letter game

    lambs
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    toast
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    start and finish with same letter

    Doomed
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    xenical & slimming world x x

    If you eat cheese....don't fart! It happened to me and the results are messy and the orange colour stains youre underwear. Plus its difficult to get off the side of the toilet bowel.
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    anyon struggling t lose weight with an underactive thyroid??

    Hi, Tracie I also have an underactive thyroid but managing to loose weight on SW. Its a steady 1 and 2 lbs a week and the occasional 3lbs. Im 46 and not doing any excersice. This topic has been discussed before if you use the search for "SW and underactive thyroid" you will get more help.
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    What can you hear right now?

    Listening to Algoa FM all the way from South Africa on the net.
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    The alphabet game..

    Victoria Vanucci
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    Change one letter game

    bored
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    Double word game

    change of heart
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    start and finish with same letter

    bomb
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    Words in no way Associated Thread

    stilettos
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    Song Game

    this is my song - petula clark
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    The person below me game

    Nope not watching dancing on ice TPBM loves taking a long hot bath...
  85. BigV

    Word Association Thread

    parents
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    Zumba

    Ive just pre-ordered my Zumba wii game on the ASDA website.....woohoooo cant wait.
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    where are you from and where is ur meeting?

    Im in Sunderland at the St Johns Church group. I go on a Friday morning at 9:30 or 11:30. My consultant is Jill. There are quite a few groups around this area but Jills the best!
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    Teacher
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    Word Association Thread

    remover
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    Word Association Thread

    wax
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    Essential beauty products - What are your bathroom must haves?

    It's Philosophy products for me. Hope in a jar - Moisturiser Purity - Make up remover and face wash Hope in a Tube -Eye and Lip Cream I'm never without these 3 and bulk buy if they are on special at QVC. It works for me. Im 46 and without a wrinkle.
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    CALLING ALL ASDA SHOPPERS

    Hi, Jules I've discovered the SW Food Directory 2011 in class about 2 weeks ago. It sells for £7-50. The directory introduction states it has 21 500 products from local shops, supermarkets and eating out places. 1500 non branded and branded Free and Super free foods 5800 Smart syns - this...
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    start and finish with same letter

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

    assault
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    Change one letter game

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

    Ndaba
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    Change one letter game

    pages
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    Word Association Thread

    knees
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    start and finish with same letter

    repair
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    Word Association Thread

    skin
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    start and finish with same letter

    bulb
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    Change one letter game

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

    Taxi
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    Word Association Thread

    Anchor
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    start and finish with same letter

    Onion
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    Change one letter game

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

    Onion
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    Secret Taste Weapon!

    I love Aromat. I use it on everything. When I lived in South Africa it was used instead of salt. Its a must have in my cupboard. So glad you have also discovered it. Try it on eggs, you will never use salt again.
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    Last 2 letters start the new word >>>>

    rats
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    start and finish with same letter

    trout
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    Word Association Thread

    action
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    Change one letter game

    spare
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    Wooohoooooo!!!!!

    I've also done it.....2lbs down today and 3 lbs last week. And slimmer of the week!
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    Creative spud ideas urgently needed please!!

    Sian, Im loving your ideas
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    Word Association Thread

    peddle
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    Change one letter game

    gouge
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    Clothing query

    Try Marisota website
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    slimming world and under active thyroid

    Ive got an under active thyroid and on 75 micrograms of thyroxin a day. Im 45 years old. Im following the SW diet and mix my days with mostly EE and Red. Ive lost 3 stone in weight and my weightloss in nothing different, on a weekly basis than the rest of the group. I would say that mine is...
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    Rye Bread

    Hi, Nightwishing Greggs the Bakers, do a Rye roll, which is 1 Hex B per roll. Its about £1-20 a bag of 6 rolls. Its lovely and taste nothing different from a wholemeal roll. You can use it anyway you like. Give it a try.
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    Back to the start

    Hi, Nat So glad you are back. I love reading your stories and you have given me so many good ideas in the past. Hope your health has improved. I also fell of the wagon for a couple of months but I've been back at class for 5 weeks now. My heads in the right place and I'm NOT giving up...
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    Anyone else with LOADS to lose?

    Hi, Jo I've lost 2st and have another 8st to go. Sounds a massive task, but breaking it down into smaller chuncks, makes it so much easier to achieve. There is so much good advise from everyone here. Remember to never go hungry andhave some syns. Planning your meals and having something...
  122. BigV

    can I use oxo stock cube in risotto?

    Hi, Big Bear Yes, you can use the OXO cube. Or you could use "Chicken Bovril" to make stock.
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    can I use oxo stock cube in risotto?

    Hi, Big Bear Yes, you can use the OXO cube. Or you could use "Chicken Bovril" to make stock.
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    Change one letter game

    rompt
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    Word Association Thread

    sandals
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    butternut squash

    I find the best way to cut the Butternut is to lay it on its side and cut it into rounds, about inch wide, then its easier to just cut around each round, like you would peel a potatoe. I then cut it into chunks. I love to add some sweetener to mine and mash it up. (suger and a dollop of...
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    Word Association Thread

    Judge
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    Change one letter game

    alter
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    Word Association Thread

    Tribunal
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    What are your biggest temptations?

    1. Pate and fresh bread 2. Crisps and dip 3. Cheese and crackers 4. Any creamy or cheese bake
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    Help - don't like my consultant

    Ive had the same issue everytime Ive joined a new group. I get bored sooooo easy. I also dont like it if they just go on and on and on about syn values of alcohol and how much they have drunk over the weekend or holidays and JUST picked up 5lbs. The one I have now thinks she is a standup...
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    Advice please - troublesome member

    Hi, Avisk I would not say anything and keep a distance from this person. If you do say something and this person causes trouble, you might get dragged into it. Take a tip from an old fool, who used to get involved in everything. Keep a distance and focus on yourself. Its so much less...
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    Why is it when you see a new photo you still look fat?

    Hi, Jodidi Same thing happened to me this week. Ive lost 3st but the photos are still fat. At the start I was 10st overweight and to me I didnt feel that fat. I just think its the self-image you have of yourself and how confident you are within yourself. But I also do know that there are...
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    slimmer of the month

    Hi, Corrina Which class do you attend in Sunderland. Im at St Timothy's with Jill and she gives out the certificate, Gold "slimmer of the month" sticker and a fridge magnet "slimmer of the month". I remember when I was at Wendy Georges class at St Gabriels, she gave the sticker etc in class...
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    Word Association Thread

    Cat
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    Change one letter game

    Tease
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    Another Statistic

    Oh, Squiddie, thats not good. Hope you get better soon. You really look p'd off.
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    Im told theres a greggs pasty recipe for slimming world

    Hi, Our consultant was telling us that if you took a wrap and put any filling you liked in and then brushed some egg around the edges and folded the wrap in half and brushed it with more egg all over. Put it in the oven and baked it, it tasted just like a Greggs pasty.
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    Know It Alls

    Sounds like an energy sapper to me. Best to just avoid.
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    If you could give one piece of advice

    Hi, all Live in the present. Be conscious. Stop dwelling in the past or worrying about what could happen. Live your life now and be conscious of what you are doing/eating!
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    Offal-what do you do with it

    Me again. My moms favourit used to be curried tripe. Put it in the slow cooker with some onions and potatoes and curry it.
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    Offal-what do you do with it

    Im a butchers daughter and let me tell you, if you cut up Ox heart into thin slices and fry, it tastes as good as steak.....try it, you'll luv it!
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    Change one letter game

    steal
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    So ready to throw towel in on this diet

    Hi, Jacqui Me and you both feeling the same today. I lost 1 pound at the class this morning. My consultant asked "who feels like giving up at this moment?"...I put my hand up and thought she didn't see it, and when she asked why I just started crying.....I couldn't give her an answer. It is...
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    £22.30

    Hi, all I'm in the same boat. My biggest tip is to use every single bit you have. eg: I don't put the potatoe peels in the bin. I wash and dry them. Put them in the oven and spray Frylight over them and any spices or just plain salt. They make lovely "crisps"...if you are not going to use...
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    Word Association Thread

    cold
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    Change one letter game

    Rosey
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    My New Yoghurt Maker has just arrived....

    Hi, Donnie Please let us know how your yoghurt came out. I was thinking of getting an Easyo myself. Been looking on the QVC website and checked out the syn values online. Fat Free flavours, Skimmer and Fat Free Greek, all free. Im constantly at the supermarket for joghurts and when Im...
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    Ever felt a bit left out...

    Hi, My husband and I go together and I feel left out. My consultant makes a lot of fuss about him. Last week he got Slimmer of the month. I picked up 1 pound. She fussed about him and never asked how I felt. It really got to me, as we both eat the same food. I do all the planning and...
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    Change one letter game

    Bossy
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    Lets introduce outselves.

    Hi, Heather Sorry but Im not very good at using this site. So its taken me a long time to reply to your question. Im from East London in SA.
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    Word Association Thread

    curry
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    How much weight have we lost alltogether?

    Wow, is all I can say. Well done to us all!!
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    What can you not live without?!

    meat & fruit
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    is muller lights

    Sainsbury's are doing 4 for £2-
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    Change one letter game

    share
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    Word Association Thread

    soup
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    How much weight have we lost alltogether?

    New total = 21st 9lbs
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    How much weight have we lost alltogether?

    Hi, all So far we have lost a whole fat person. I was about that weight when I started Slimming world...;)
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    How much weight have we lost alltogether?

    TOTAL so far seems to be 11st 4 1/2lbs
  161. BigV

    How much weight have we lost alltogether?

    Hi, all Ive lost 2st 9lbs Hubby has also joined and lost 9lbs, so far. Total all so far: 9st 10 1/2 lbs
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    Change one letter game

    Grind
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    gone back and not liked..?

    Hubby and I went to our favourite Cafe for a full English breakfast this morning. And it tasted oily. No visible oil but I could taste it. Oh, and the smell from the chippy....not good. I seem to have totally gone off coffee. I now prefer tea. Very strange. Everything taste either more...
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    Change one letter game

    lobes
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    Word Association Thread

    chocolate
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    Change one letter game

    harem
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    Word Association Thread

    africa
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    im fed up!!!!

    I know how you feel. I started again 2 weeks ago and in my first week only lost 1/2 lbs. Soooooooooo disapointing and I stuck to it 100% Hubby is doing it with me and we ate the same food. He lost 6 1/2 lbs. I really wanted to give in, but then my fighting spirit took over and this week I...
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    Omg.....i have just died and gone to heaven !!!!

    What time does Tesco open in the morning?.....
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    Breakfast ideas?

    Tomorrow morning Im going to try cutting a tomatoe in half. Taking out the picks and breaking an egg into it and then grilling it in the oven till done. Don't know what else I'll be having with it. But thats taken my fancy for the minute.
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    doctor upset me!

    So it's not just my doctor who's an arsehole....
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    ACTIFRY???

    The ladies at my class said they loved it and bought theirs at Costco for £100-. This was recently.
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    Help needed with a slow cooker

    Mine works overtime. But Ive only just done meat, stews and soups. I bought a slow cooker recipe book from WH Smiths last weekend and it has loads of pasta recipes as well. Never thought of doing that before. Books called "Kitchen classics - Slow cookers" by Jane Price @ £12-99 but worth...
  174. BigV

    I'm overweight because.....

    Ive become very bored and boring and I think Ive stopped caring.
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    Your Vice!

    Hi, all Mine is food in general. Anything goes. Lately Ive discovered a taste for Cadburys dairy milk chocolate. Which has spured me on to join Slimming World again. This is my first week back. So wish me luck. My other vise is shopping for.....yes, you guessed.....SHOES. Gok will have...
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    Word Association Thread

    fingers
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    Change one letter game

    rears
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    Ive noticed some changes..please add yours

    * For the first time in years I can cross my legs over when Im sitting * I can buy "normal" shoes, I don't have to buy wider fitting shoes * I can zip up my boots all the way to the top! * I can buy custom jewellery, rings and bangles, they fit! * I can get my size in any shop now, even George...
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    Lets introduce outselves.

    Hi, all Im Vanessa. Fat and 44. Ive lost 4 stone in the past year. Im on and off diets like a yoyo. To impatient. But Im learning. Ive picked up all my weight from being lonely. Don't like to admit that. I was born in South Africa and moved her 10 years ago, with my second husband...
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    SATURDAY a day in our SW lives

    Hi, all Im quite tired now. Worked from 9 till 4. Then filled the slow cooker with some soup. Then did some house work. Sitting down with a little drink and its going straight to my head. Cheers!!
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    Any ideas for BATCH COOKING?

    Hi, all Nothing wrong with freezing rice. It freezes beautifully. Ive done it many a time. You can even get ready cooked rice in the freezer section of the supermarket. Only thing you need to be careful of is not to reheat it more than once. Other option is to get yourself a rice...
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    Can some one send me some..

    Sorry, Vampalicious but Im out of energy as well. Could be from all the food Ive been eating over Xmas. I desperately need to get on track again, very soon. I keep on saying tomorrow......
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    On a similar note to the Butter Nut Squash...

    Hi, Ruthy BNS is my fav veggie.....I'll never be able to eat it again without thinking of you!!!:giggle: V
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    Why can't I do flipping Red days!!!!!

    Hi, Louise You sound bored. I know how you feel. Im totally the opposite of you. I love my red days and get hungry on the green days. I just dont feel full on them and then I get picky and just loose it. Whats putting you off. The meat or the cooking? On quick and easy red days I...
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    On a similar note to the Butter Nut Squash...

    Sweeter version Hi, Rainbow Just stumbled across this site and hope to be a regular. I was brought up in South Africa and as a kid my mother made Butternut with sugar and butter (yummy)....I now make the Butternut with a little powder sweetner and mash it. (Its extra good with a nice...
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