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Oh dear. I do this every time eventually. I had a rather emotional fortnight and have comfort ate my way through it with the thinking that 'I'm upset, I deserve this chocolate' or whatever it is i'm shoving in my mouth at the time. I feel so awful. I avoided WI last Tuesday and am thinking...

Thank you! Wish I knew what I did to warrant it though lol x

I lost 4lbs this week!! Not sure how I managed it though xx

I lost 4lbs.... not entirely sure how I managed that one!

Ok, thank you x

I work for a hospital here in Southend, and my advice would be to get it checked. If it is broken then all they'll probably do is strap it up, but best to get it xray'd to make sure there's no other damage done.

Good morning everyone, I've been AWOL for a while, i've not been feeling that great, had some sad news 10 minutes before WI last Tuesday and really messed my head up :( But on a brighter note, I did lose 1lb last week... x

I can't be the only Essex bird on Minimins surely? ;)

Morning ladies and gents, I recieved some horrible news literally 10 minutes before WI last Tuesday and following that I didn't eat or drink anything for 24 hours through upset and shock. I've gradually returned to eating, half on plan, half not. I've no idea how many syns i've consumed to be...

I had like a last supper the night before my first session! It has to be done I feel :) Don't worry about it, just stick to the plan now and all will work out as it's meant to.xx

Hi Becs,I've not been around much either with one thing or another, but i've been thinking of you all, wondering how you're all getting on.Hope things sort themselves however they're meant to for you. It sounds an awful situation you're in, and I'm not sure what I can say to help, but just know...

I'd say my consultant is ok. He texts on our WI day saying he hopes to see us all and that we've had good weeks, but there seems to be a running trend where the computers will crash, he'll forget the books, the hi fi bars etc, the ladies that help him will be late on a regular basis etc.... that...

Aww hun! It's ok :) 2nd weeks are notorious for STS's or tiny gains as the body goes into shock at the sudden change (according to Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper!) I gained 1lb on my second week... it'll drop off next week , you'll see. x

What a lovely idea! I'd have been chuffed with that :DI don't stay to meetings, so generally don't put anything in, however when I do stay I always pop into to Tesco and buy some of the snack packs of grapes, melon etc.

How did it go??? x

Wow that's a hell of a vent, but it's what we're all here for :)I had a truly awful day yesterday, kept bursting into tears at work and lost motivation in anything and everything. I'm sick with a chest infection aswell which really hasn't helped... it's a miracle I STS last night truthfully. I'm...

I think it does hun... about 4 weeks I think. x

**HIGH FIVES BACK** You're so right! Like someone said to me this morning, anything worth having is worth waiting for :D xx

I'm trying hard :D When's your WI? x

To tell you the truth, my class feels the same. I've been going for 6 weeks now, and no one talks to me... very cliquey. Only the lady who weighs me in says hello and gives me some advice. I've stopped staying to IT and rather just get weighed and come here for support and advice.

I always feel shameful if I don't lose every week! But you're right, back on plan 100% tomorrow! x

I've STS again this week! Second week in a row! Frustrating to say the least!

I STS again this week.... Kinda relieved and disappointed at the same time!

Well I STS this week... Relieved and disappointed at the same time!

Me!! I'm dreading it too x

I'll probably take you up on that! My problem seems to be road signs.... I just seem to take no notice of them! Other than that i'm a safe driver lol.

Dont feel too bad, Becs! I've had a bit of an on/off week so I'm preparing for the worst tonight :( I always seem to do this.... 3 weeks on plan goes fine, after that my old habits start returning.

Chocolate tea??? Sounds interesting.... I'm imagining though it would taste like very watered down Options! x

Oh you brave soul! I'm learning at the moment, but i'm ready for my test apparently... although I had a mock test last week and I made the mistake of when turning right out of a one way street, not moving to the right.... Oops!

I am indeed! I'm in Southend, you? x

I think Level 1 is managable for everyone. I'm 6 stone overweight by the way. It's only 20-30 mins and you really feel like you've shifted something. Go for it hun x

I've worked out why I had the junk food..... I woke up this morning with an awful sore throat and chesty cough :( I'm coming down sick! NOOOOOOO!!! x

Happy Monday all!I went massively over syns yesterday with a KFC that I didn't even enjoy that much :( Oh well, today is a new day!

My problem isn't with my face, rather the spare tyres around my middle.

Ah :) I was doing that, till I pulled a muscle in my calf doing those darn jumping jacks! Watch out for those!! x

My WI is Tuesday evening, so hopefully it'll burn off before then LOL.

Yeah fairly nice thank you! Went shopping with a friend today, just got home actually. Was bad though - had KFC :( And worst of all, I didn't even enjoy it :( Hopefully it won't show on the scales!! x

Hello and welcome! I highly recommend SW! Here's a really good thread that hopefully should answer any questions you might have :) http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/100149-slimming-world-advice-new-comers-including-extra-easy.html

:) I see you'd like to get to 8 stone. You might decide once you've lost another 7lbs, that that's enough for you and stop at 8 and a half :) As long as you're within a healthy BMI and everything's right for your height, then you're good :)

At the end of the day hun, it's your personal choice to want to lose a stone or two. It's no one elses business but your own. You need to do what makes you happy. Besides, i've never thought of SW as just a place for losing weight. I do it also because i'm learning a new way to eat, make...

Congrats to you! x

If i'm honest I would've wondered to myself why a slim person would need to join SW, but it's your choice and I wouldn't judge you on it. It's like LardyLady says, they are probably jealous of your starting weight.

Morning! May I join you all? All in all I have about 6 stone to lose :) xx

Howdy all! Been a bit on the quiet side in here :) How are we all doing??? xx

Oh no that does sound nice! Are they a bit 'gritty'? xx

I'm even more confused now lol! You put the banana into the chocolate powder?! Sorry i'm being thick here! lol x

I know that I did an hours gym work the day before WI and I gained a pound. I'd been 100% on plan all week and that was the only thing my consultant and I could put it down to. But everybody's body works differently.

Call me silly, but you mix the banana INTO the hot chocolate? xx

Put the chocolate down and back away from the fridge with your hands up!! LOL xx

I STS this week. Not as bad as I was expecting, it's miles better than a gain! xx

I STS. :) Pleased with that.

I'm feeling the same this evening. I WI in about an hour and feel like the size of a small country!

The thing is i've been reasonably good apart from these Rolo's. My body just feels bloated and dumpy.... maybe it's the water i'm drinking... xx

Congrats on such a fab weight loss!! :D:DNew (sorry i'm not sure of your real name!), I've been having a bit of a week like that myself. Currently munching on a packet of Rolos :( dreading WI tonight xx

Evening ladies! Forgive the absence it's been a busy few days! How are we all? xx

Sounds yummy! What with me being the only person who would eat this so much would go to waste though :( Would it be suitable to freeze or have the next day? x

Sounds scrummy! I often make my own burgers and use half a syn and put a tsp of mustard into the meat. Gives it a little extra kick! I've never heard of Actifry though! What is it? x

I need to push past this. I want to settle down, marry and have children. But I think I need to work on 'me' first. What sort of mother would I make being the wreck that I am now? I just hope I don't leave it too late. Blokes really are complete sods. The nicest bloke I know is an ex who I...

Good morning, and happy weekend. Been having a rough couple of days emotionally - men are b*stards at the best of times :( and i've been finding i've been reaching for the comfort food a little too much. Most of the time not even noticing what I'm shoving in my mouth so i've really no idea what...

Ooh good luck! Let us know how you get on x

Of course :) Welcome! x

Are you a red head Patsy? Nothing wrong with red hair :) I purposely dyed my hair red - I love it! x I'm seriously glad today is nearly over. Such a horrible day :(

I'm sure I can claw it back, but it was just my shocking lack of will power! I've had a rough day in my defence though!I love the idea of a mood board. Trouble is i've never been slim in my life. I was born a 10lb baby, and was a tubby toddler, infant and the puppy fat just never fell off me :(...

Afternoon girlies,Hope we're all doing well. I broke my will this morning and had a small sausage roll :( My will power is usually so good when the sandwich van comes round here at work... today? Not a chance. xx

See? I told you it would be fine :D xx Well done!

If they're within your syns for the day, then by all means enjoy them! That's what your syns are there for :)I have a packet of Quavers most days, hasn't done me any harm :) xx

Good luck for WI tonight Becs! Maybe it won't be as bad as you fear? :) xx

I love it. Certainly gives so much inspiration. However i've no idea how they lose so much so quickly!! But I guess if they work out for up to 6 hours a day and they control what they eat and how much, that's the answer! x

I'm only on level 1 of the Shred. To be honest, i was expecting worse. Don't get me wrong, it hurts, but given how Jillian pushes the contestants on the show, I was expecting far, far worse!!Patsy - At least you know where the gain comes from. My 2nd week I gained a pound for no reason at all! I...

This has probably been said before, but the best thing I've found is to never let a bad day turn into a bad week. EVER. Draw a line under it, don't beat yourself up over it either, and get right back on track the next day. You may be pleasantly surprised :) xx

I love the ab work! I kept thinking that if these don't give me a lovely, defined waistline nothing will! xx

I've had 25g of Cheerios, skimmed milk and a banana :) xx

Hi Patsy, popping in to subscribe :) Sorry to hear about your gain, but i'm sure you can get right back on track and drop those in no time :) xxx

I had the same thing! We had a party here at work last Thursday and had loads of party nibbles. Was dreading the worst, but stuck to the plan the rest of the week and lost 1.5lb!! xx

Morning all!Going to back to my 30 Day Shred dvd this evening at some point. Had a few days off as the damn thing injured my leg!! I love Jillian Michaels though - if she doesn't tone my wobbly arse up, then no one can!! Well maybe Bob Harper ;-) - I'm a Biggest Loser fan LOL xx Oh no! What...

Thank you ladies!! Was very happy considering I had a naughty day last Thursday! Bring on a stone!! xx

You can do it :) SW is so easy, you forget you're actually 'dieting'. x

That's exactly what happened to me. You're a trooper for powering through though! I couldn't walk properly for days!! I haven't gone back to the DVD yet cos of it :( x

1.5 off!!! YAY :D xx Celebrating by eating some of my Thorntons egg!!

1.5 off for me and my half stone award :D A very proud bunny right here :D xxx

Thanks Becs!! I got my half stone award this evening!!!! It's taken a month, but i've got there :D xx

Evening ladies! Just popping in to say hello before I dash off to WI!! A bit nervous this week - eek!!! xx

Good luck! xx

My scales are wrong at home too. I weigh over a STONE lighter on them.... I somehow prefer them ;-)The Thornton's egg is there.... taunting me!! xx

Ohhh!!! Good luck to you. Are you nervous or anything?? xx

Thanks Gem, Patsy & Becs! Kind of dreading it really. If I lose even 1lb it will be a miracle!! xx Fabulous! Will head over there tonight after WI!! :D xx

I find it very hit and miss. But so far 4 hours works best. It turns into a sorbet-like consistancy.

Here is my diary....http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-weight-loss-diary/265220-its-new-dawn-its-new-day.html I've set 6 stone as my target, that will bring me down to exactly 10stone, however if I still think I need to lose a little more or put a bit more on, I'll adjust it :-) xx

Good morning girlies!Zoe - Happy, belated, Easter to you too! Did you have anything naughty?? I have a white chocolate egg from Thorntons that i'm saving for after WI this evening - I won't eat the whole thing at once..... hopefully!!Patsy - Hello and thank you!!! xx

I third that! Found out the hard way during day one.... 2 black eyes are never a good look, ladies LOL! x

Hi Becs, Will be happy to buddy up with you. I've been on the SW plan for almost a month, and although I attend group, I don't stay to the meetings, I much prefer getting support on here. I have 6 stone to shed - a long way to go yet!! Michelle xx

I think it's definately about changing my thinking. When I did SW last year, it didn't work properly because I had this stupid thinking that the less syns I used, the more weight I'd lose. Of course it didn't work and ended up binging on bread and cheese as I was craving it and not allowing...

It might be because you knew before that you could have them whenever you wanted should you want them before. Now, you can still have them, but in moderation. I haven't really experienced that this time, but before I did. That was because I was denying myself my syns. Now I make sure that I...

Thank you all for the replies. I somehow made it through the day on only 9 syns, but I had to make some pasta with veggies and tomato puree to kill the urge to eat and keep me satisfied. I'm having a better day today, so hopefully it was just an off day. I couldn't even do my 30 Day Shred DVD...

I find the crunches, in fact all of the ab work, the toughest part of the work out. Especially the 3rd circuit.

The problem for me though is that i'm not even hungry :( I just want food....

.... where no amount of food satisfies the desire to eat? I'm having a day like that today :( I've had a good breakfast, fruit, a packed out salad with yoghurt, both my Hexa and Hexb plus 9 syns and I STILL want to devour the jaffa cakes and digestives in the cupboard. I really want a loss...

After I completed L1 D2 yesterday, I felt a muscle in my calf go 'ping' :( I'm in so much pain today.... not sure whether I should do D3 today or not..... Those damn jumping jacks :(

Welcome to the SW diary section! Hope you didn't mind me popping in to say hello! You're doing really well, keep it up! x

Thank you girls! I've been absent from my diary for a few days. Life gets in the way sometimes! Had a bad day on Thursday. It was a colleagues leaving lunch, and they had the usual quiches, mini sausages, french stick bread, savoury eggs etc. I may have indulged :( Plus someone may have made a...

Morning guys, I had an awful day food wise on Thursday, i've been back on track since and i've been doing the 30 day shred DVD, but realistically is it possible for me to drop at least 1lb this WI on Tuesday? Does one day off plan make much of a difference? x

Hi Sarah, I've just completed D2, L1. It's not getting easier lol. I swear Jillian is trying to kill us with each jumping jack!! You did all 3 levels at ONCE??!!! How did you recover from that?! lol! Bless you! x

Just done D1, L1 - Oh mother of God!! Something that looks quite pain free, is really excruiating!!! x

Cheers Zoe! Even with the meal out and the sneaky Caramel today ;-) xx

2lbs off for me this week! Very pleased to have a nice loss after the gain last week :) xx

2lbs off :D Yayness xx

Afternoon ladies and gents,WI day today. Hope it's a better result this week. I'd say i've been 90% good apart from the meal out on Friday and the sneaky bar of dairy Milk Caramel... fingers crossed!! x

Afternoon all!Been absent for a few days. Busy, busy, busy!!Been very good with the eating, aside from a friends birthday meal at a pub where I MIGHT have indulged in a burger with New York toppings, and a vanilla cheesecake and ice cream. So bad, I know, but man did I enjoy it!!! Just hope it...

I've just ordered this and can't wait to get started!! I love a bit of 'No pain, no gain!'Going to have to grab some beans out of the cupboard though!

I second this. I made it last year and it was truly gorgeous. Very similiar to bread pudding if you like that. x

I have the same worry about excess skin. I've also got 6 stone to lose and I can understand OP's concerns. x

Uh oh. It's a work colleagues birthday and has brought treats in for us all.So far I have had 2 little cupcakes and 1 and a half cheese twists!! I'm doomed!! x

Hello!Thanks for stopping by :) The group here are wonderful. Getting loads of support and encouragement every day! x

Kirstles (cute name!!)Well done on your loss so far! Keep it going xx

I gained 1lb this week and I had been so good also! But I swam twice and went to the gym.... I've been told that's the reason why. Frustrating isn't it lolx

Thanks Zoe and Gem :)Sitting here snacking into my Ryvita's with ham, tomato and DairyLea Triangles! Not as appetising as a nice sandwich with chunky bread!!

Definately plan your food daily, or even weekly. Make sure you don't run out of the good stuff so you'll be less tempted to raid the naughty things. Lots of luck xx

I do feel a bit down in the dumps about it all. I'm sticking to plan but I really need a loss this week to boost my mood! x

Try not to beat yourself up too much, hun. We all get bad weeks when we just want to eat the entire contents of the fridge, freezer and whatevers left in the cupboards! I watch the Biggest Loser for inspiration :) x

The lady who weighed me said this might be the reason also. Holding on to water around the joints or something. Damn. I thought I was being so good too! x

I would have killed for a 1lb loss! You've done so well.

I know I shouldn't be disheartened but gaining on the 2nd week wasn't part of the plan :(I didn't have the Mars bar in the end. Was a good girl. Had a SW fry up for dinner instead. I even went to bed without my WI reward of Angels Delight!!

Does this continue if you carry on exercising? Or is just my body adjusting to everything? x

1lb on for me :( I don't know why. I've started exercising, kept to the plan, had at least 8 syns a day. I don't get it :( x

Just got back from WI number 2. I've gained a pound :( Very disappointed. I've been so good. Consultant says it might be down to the fact that i've swam twice and been to the gym once. My joints may be retaining water or something. *Off to munch on a Mars bar* xxx

WI tonight.... Feel very nervous and i'm not sure why. I've been really good, but my body just doesn't feel like i've lost anything :(

I'm walking like i've had some sort of accident haha! It even hurts to laugh about it :rotflmao: Cooked up a lovely dinner. Pasta bolognaise with heaps of side salad and my hexa of grated cheese :p Taking the left overs for lunch tomorrow :D WI #2 tomorrow!! xx

I'm not sure workouts are meant to be THIS painful?? I swear the instructors have tried to kill me!! x

Awww Sugar, glad to hear it went well, but sorry about the infection :( I hate dentists too - the last time I went I was crying like a baby in the chair!!xx

I want to lose 2.5 get get my first 1/2 stone :-) A little goal, but it's one 1/2 stone down!! x

Jacket potato, sweet corn, tuna and light mayo.

I couldn't live without pasta and lean mince, seriously. Fruit and veggies too of course. xx

Hope the dentist went well! I hate them too, but it's got to be better than sobbing with pain. Lots of hugs xxx

Ohhhh Zoe... I'm not sure it was such a good idea this morning!! I woke up in a curled ball and had trouble moving lmao!!No pain, no gain!!! x

Happy Sunday y'all! Had a really good gym session this morning. Feels nice to be exercising again after a long hiatus. Need to watch what I do because of my hip, but it has to be better than letting my backside expand! Starvin' like Marvin now though.... x

What is wrong with my and my hunger today?!! Here's the food run down so far... Breakfast 2x wholemeal toast (hexb) 2x eggs 2x low fat sausages - 1 syn 2x bacon Mushrooms dollop of ketchup - 1 syn Snack Banana & Mullerlight Lunch Pasta bolognaise Salad Snack 1x wholemeal pitta - 7 syns...

Oh boy... after eating that lovely breakfast, having a snack of a banana and a mullerlight, and just having leftover pasta bolognaise with salad.... i'm bloody hungry :( Grrrrr.... need to raid the cupboards!!

Congratulations on all the losses this week xxx

Room for a new resident?! I'm currently at 15.13 1/2! Long way to go, so I might set up camp here lol xxx

Morning Laura! Well done on the chinese! I would've raided the entire menu, that's why I avoid it completely for now. Hope you have a good day x

Don't worry, I had no idea what it was either! I had to ask a friend of mine lol. Apparently it's similiar to tomato puree I think, which is what I put on mine and it's lovely. Yep, it's pretty much that simple. My advice would be though to roll it out as thin as you can before you cook it in...

That's pretty much what my group is like now. Although I don't remember the previous group being like that. I think i'll stay again this week (if I can get a chair lol) and give it another go... I love the gym! Plus it has a pool, sauna and spa to indulge in after turning into a Sweaty Betty...

2x Wholemeal toast 2x Eggs 2x Bacon 1x Low Fat sausage Mushrooms...... sooo beautiful!!

Hello, hello! The weekend's here :-) Not too much planned to be honest, although I'm going to look at a gym tomorrow.... just seen how much it costs though £65 a month?!?!?! Really Virgin Active? REALLY??? Breakfast this morning was the same as yesterday, except with mushrooms and a low fat...

Hello Nic and welcome :-) I'm looking forward to reading your diary and watching you progress! Lots of luck xxx

Sounds yummy to me! x

Oooh for me it's the opposite! If I eat my brekkie, then about an hour later i'm starving! Must be the matabolism kicking in... x

I'm a little confused over the Superfree foods also. I'm sure i'm not getting my 1/3 yet I still lost last week... x

Congrats on your loss this week, Laura! Keep going! x

There's nothing worse when the cupboards are bare and you're trying to be good on the diet!I tend to skip a proper breakfast when I'm working. So hard to eat anything at the time I have to get up! x

Morning fellow slimmers!I've gone back to work today. It's really lovely having the middle of the week off! Goes back to normal next week though. Booo!This means though that i'm struggling with the food again :( I have to get up that early that I can't stomach breakfast so resorted to a bag of...

Hello Elle! Welcome to SW. You'll soon get into the swing of things, and this forum is jam packed with recipes, hints and ideas to satisfy cravings :) Well done so far! And I know what you mean about Lucozades. I love them too!! x

How I do it is just click on the ticker, and it takes you right to the webpage where you enter your new weight. x

Morning Gem, Image therapy started at 7.30 my first week. I didn't stay this week.... it was already full! crazyness. I've had a yummy breakfast this morning. 2x Wholemeal toast (hexb) 2x Fried eggs 2x Bacon With a tiny bit of ketchup.:p

What's the nutritional infomation per serving, and I can check for you x

You say you're going to Cyprus in 6 months - that's a great incentive! Perhaps buy yourself a bikini or a dress you'd like to be in by then and hang it somewhere so you'll see it before you think about raiding the fridge? xx

Hi Sharnie, looking forward to reading about how you get on. There's always loads of support on here. How do I stay on the wagon? Well the truth is, I don't always. I slipped up on my second day on plan last week when I went to Wetherspoons with a friend and although I kept to the diet Coke, I...

Yeah I might just do that. I mean, there's loads of tips and inspiration on here which is amazing. x

Hi there, Laura! I look forward to seeing your progress! You'll find lots of hints, tips and motivation for keeping on track. x

When I went to SW a couple of years back, the consultant was brilliant! Told us all about new products, hints and tips etc. I loved attending. However I go to a different class now, and there's none of that, it's just straight into the weight losses.... I'm not sure what to do. x

Welcome Kyla. Try not to beat yourself up over your second week. Blips will happen. The important thing is not to let a bad day turn into a bad week. One day a time - that's how I have to do it. Welcome to you too, Gilly! Looking forward to seeing your progress x

Day one of week 2 :p Woke up feeling absolutely starving.. somehow I'm thinking 25g of Ready Brek isn't going to fill me up very much! Going back to last night at class. I really wish I could stay to meetings, but it's unbelievably busy :( Literally everyone who weigh's in stays to Image...

Here's to next week! x

It's pretty nice, the Smash Pizza. It's not the same as regular dough, but it's definately a nice enough substitute. The trick i've found is to roll it out as much as you can so that it's not too 'potato-ey' in the middle ;) x

First WI for me tonight and I've lost 4.5lbs :D Chuffed! x

I've got quite a lot to shed. About 6 stone :sigh: but i'm thinking about breaking it down into 1 stone chunks at a time... make it seem less like a mountain! Going to celebrate with SW Smash Pizza and a crafty treat of Strawberry Angel Delight :p xx

Thank you Zoe! I wasn't sure how I'd done, even though it's my first week, you never know how your body will react :) x

Oh my god!!! 4.5lb off!!! Stunned :D x

Thanks everyone!! 2 hours till WI.... So nervous now... what if I haven't lost anything?? x

First weigh in tonight! x

Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll do just fine. I look forward to seeing your progress x

Congrats on all the losses today! x

Day before weigh in! How fast has this past week gone?!First day back at work today too. I always struggle with food when i'm at work.. having to plan lunch and snacks in advance, whereas at home I can always reach for the fruit bowl if I get peckish!x

Don't beat yourself up hun. We all have blips or full on de-railments as you said. Just get back on the horse and things will straighten themselves x

Really! Oh this is definately being tried then :) x

I found that too!I made the mistake of putting the Smash initially on some tin foil to cook one side, but then I couldn't flip it over to cook the other side cos it got stuck!! LOL! Ended up prying it off with a fork haha! x

Diet Coke Chicken....Sounds interesting! What does it taste of? x

Oh wow! Looks gorgeous.Mine came out ok.... but I think I needed to roll the Smash out further as it was very potato-ey in the middle!

I hope so, Gem! x

It's hard to get your head around, but the above posters are right. Eat until you've had your fill and make sure you incorporate your superfree.

I've been so good on my first week on plan, however I've eaten so much :( How can I possibly lose weight like this?...x

These sound lovely! How long would these keep for do you think? x

I'm not sure i'm going to have dinner this evening that I was planning I feel that full. I had that lovely Full English this morning, followed by a jacket potato with tuna/sweetcorn for lunch and i've just had a banana and a few strawberries. I was going to have Spaghetti tonight but i'm not...

Just found your diary :) Congrats on your great loss! :D x

My goodness! I've forgotton how much you spend a penny when you're dieting!!! I'm not even drinking *that* much water either! Hope this is a good sign! x

I love movies like that! Never heard of it before though... who's in it? x

Well done Princess!! x

Hi Pingushaz! Welcome to SW. I'm in my first week on the plan, although like you i've done it before so know roughly what i'm doing! One thing I did wrong the last time was not taking advantage of the lovely syns we're given to use. I thought the less of them I ate the more I'd lose - wrong...

People on here have been great :) Can't believe this morning for breakfast I had a 1 syn fry up!! Bacon (all fat removed), mushrooms, tomatoes, fried egg, beans and two Sainsburys Be Good To Yourself Cumberland sausages! All done in Fry Light. I'm still stuffed! x

Thanks Gem! As I was eating it I felt so guilty and didn't enjoy it as much as I would've done x

Hiya Chazz! Good luck to you too! We can do this :D Thanks for stopping by xx I went out to meet a friend for drinks... I was very good and stuck to diet coke, however I may have had a wholemeal tuna mayo baguette :break_diet: Day two and i've over synned!! NOOOOO xx

You look amazing Emma! Such an inspiration for me to shed this excess 6 stone!! x

For me the Extra Light Heinz mayo just isn't creamy enough :( The Light one is ok... nice :) Would love the full one, but I think it's 5 syns and not sure it's quite worth that lol x

You're doing so well! Keep it going x

Scrummy! x

I love full fat mayo!! The light stuff isn't too bad, but I've tried the lighter than light and it's just not for me :( x

Awesome!! It sounds and looks delicious :D x

I've just made my lunch and used half a teaspoon of mayo... Man, I was being good lol! Before I would've covered the entire thing ha! x

Am I right in thinking guys, that I just make up some instant smash potato, roll it out, cook both sides and then whack the toppings on?! That easy? :D I'm VERY excited!! x

Hi Kirsti! Congrats on your weight loss so far! You're doing so well xx

I know that it's 3 syns for a level tblspoon, but I literally only need a scraping to add to my salad roll. How would I syn this? Thanks all! x

Morning SW'ers!! Here's the food so far for today... Breakfast - 2 Weetabix, banana Snack - left over Tuna pasta with some chopped up ham Having a bit of a down day though, not to do with the plan, but my mood generally. *sigh* :( x

Wow Spanx! What an inspiration you are :) I'm on my first week of SW. I tipped the scales at 16.4lb. I was mortified!! You look very healthy, glowing and full of life! x

You've done so well hun! Congrats, you're looking amazing x

5ft 4in 16st 4lbs Size 16/18

I used to drink a lot of Diet Coke, maybe around 3 cans a day. A friend told me that if I stopped I would lose weight and feel less bloated. I went cold turkey for about a month and I have to be honest, I felt and looked no different :sigh: So, for me it didn't do much to my weight, but I...

Hi Gem! Thanks for stopping by! Group was interesting last night.... When I went to SW before I really enjoyed staying to Image Therapy, but this group had a different feel to it... I'll give it another go next week, but if I still don't feel like I gain anything from it, I'll just get...

You did very well! I made the mistake of going food shopping before I'd had lunch... was starvin'!! I tell ya, walking past the fresh bakery did nothing to help the hunger pangs! x

Mmmmm KFC!! Sooo good :) lol x

I've used 12 syns today... 3 remaining for later tonight if I feel the need, but dinner was so filling, I doubt i'll eat anymore!! Still haven't had my A choice today though... Should really have had more coffee today!! x

Not a bad day all in all. Just cooking up some SW burgers to have with SW chips and salad. Used 5 syns so far so I could have a slice of thick wholemeal toast with my eggs and beans this morning. I feel like I'm doing something wrong somewhere as i've been hungry all day :(

Morning SW's! I'm planning on having scrambled eggs, beans and grilled tomatoes for breakfast... Not had the opportunity to go shopping yet so i'm desperately trying to find things to have that aren't naughty!! This is how I go wrong. Not having the right foods in my house. Living with the...

I'm back from the meeting. It's worse than I feared. 16 stone 4lbs. A lot of work to do.... x

Two hours to go.... Just found out that the consultant at my group is male. Cool! x

Thanks guys. Had a bit of a naughty afternoon... Crisps, chocolate biscuits and a couple of crumpets. So pleased i'm not on the plan yet! x

So far so many people have been nice and helpful towards me and other new posters, so it's all good :) x

Ah :) I tend to me more of a replier than a thread starter, so no real danger of me repeating questions or posting in the wrong place :) x

That's what I worry about too. I have over 6 stone to loose and I wonder what's going to happen to the over stretched skin as I wouldn't be able to afford to have any removal. x

Wow, i'm a newbie and seen two threads in my short time turn into a slanging match. Do i need to watch what I say around here then? lol x

Hi Chazz, Welcome to SW! Looking forward to reading up on your progress x

Thank you Rachel! Just found out I didn't get the job in London I was hoping for, bummer :( I've just downed 4 dark chocolate digestives and a packet of Nandos BBQ Chicken crisps..... ah.... well I don't *officially* start till tomorrow!! x

Thank you all! First meeting tonight. I'll find out exactly how much I way and what my targets are! x

Hi Bam Bam! Welcome to the site. I'm new too. I got to my first meeting tomorrow evening. Are you doing it online or by meetings? x

Thank you :) The site already has been great. I have just started my own diary, feel free to drop by when you like :) x

Thank you Sherlann. A loss of a stone in a month for you is wonderful! This is quite a daunting thing. I've done SW before where I lost about a stone a half before I fell off the wagon and gave up, but a colleague of mine lost over 7 stone in 18 months and she was eating for England!!

Hello fellow Slimmers. I'm Michelle and welcome to my ramblings. The picture above is me. Sitting in front of the type of food that helped get me to the size I am now. 16 stones :break_diet: In fact it's possible I may be more. I have my first SW meeting tomorrow when I'll discover just how...

Hi SugarPlum, Hope you don't mind a newbie jumping in on your diary, but i've just finished reading all of it and just wanted to say that you're such an inspiration. I'm about to start on my SW weightloss journey tomorrow. Excited but nervous about failing (again!) at the same time. I know...

The ending had me... I cried like a baby! Ferris Bueller! Now that's a film i've not seen for years :) x

Thanks so much everyone! x

I'm going to attend meetings. No way do I have the will power to go it alone! :) x

Shawshank Redemption. Everybody has to see this film at least once in their life. It completely changed my way of thinking... in that if you really want something, you can achieve it. It gives out such a positive hope. Truly breathtaking.

I'd love to have Holly Willoughby's curvacious figure. She's beautiful x

What an inspiration you are, lovely! Congrats x

So beautiful!! Before and after :) Congrats on your weight loss! x

Such an amazing difference! Congrats on your weight loss x

It really does depend on lots of factors. How bad your diet was before hand, the amount of exercise you do, how well you stick to the plan etc. The last time I did SW I lost 2lbs in my first week, then 4lbs the next. It varies :) But just stick to the plan and the weight will come off how it's...

Hello guys and gals! I've been off the SW plan for about a year and managed to pile back on the stone and a half that I lost the original time :break_diet: I'm rejoining on Tuesday. Excited but nervous at the same time. A bit like i'm going back with my tail between my legs! x

That's why I love SW also. So, so easy. I'm rejoining this week, but have been on the plan before and know it works and works very well! Congrats on your loss :D x

I'm returning to SW this Tuesday also. I used to really like going to meetings. People were always so friendly and gave really good advice if I was struggling. Good luck! x

Hi everyone! I'm rejoining SW this Tuesday evening, and i'm actually really looking forward to it! A work colleague of mine shed over 7 stone with the plan and although I lost over a stone with her, at the time I didn't have the will power she did, but since coming down with a chronic hip...