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Well ladies its been a while since I've been on here but I thought I'd let you know I've finally reached 2 stone! Whoop.whoop. I actually put on half this week but it still left me on the 2stone loss so I could run with that. :) Can't afford to put on again Friday though. have a good week.

Congratulations on your pregnancy. Not long now. :-). ( That's exactly how I feel about weighing in on a Friday. Lol )

Hope I'm not the only one continuing with the Friday thread. :( Anyway folks I am chuffed to say I lost 2lbs this week so that's shifted the weight I put on on holiday. Just need 2.5 lbs for my 2 stone now. Can't wait. :) Hope everyone else did well. Xx

Well I weighed in last Friday & lost 1.5lbs of the 3 gained previously on holiday. At least it's a start in the right direction! Been writing down syns again this week but it has been a nightmare with all the left over Halloween chocolate lying around! Tried to get back on track by making...

A quick update. Put on 3 lbs !!! How did that happen?? Anyway, stayed to class & going to try really hard this week. Am going to write down syns from today as I think it's where I've been going wrong.

Well I weighed in on 12th & lost1.5lbs, even eating all those meals out! Just returned today from a week's full board in Turkey. I won't weigh in until next Friday now so hopefully can get back on track by then! Can't imagine I've done too much trouble as food wasn't brilliant(tried to make...

After a slight 1/2 gain last week I've come to that usual time of the week where I start to panic. I've eaten out loads of times this week & have hopefully made decent choices but think I will look like plain grilled steak/gammon & jacket potato! It will be interesting to see what happens as the...

Don't know what's up with me at the moment. Sept was net loss 2lbs. Last week stayed the same & this week put on 1/2 lb. Honestly can't see a reason for it but I might be having extra syns & not recording. Anyway next Friday is my last weight in before a week's holiday so I'd better get my...

I weighed this morning & was +1.5 lbs! :( don't know why as I've been ok this week. Not totally on plan but ok. Will just have to see what tomorrow show's. (

Well it's that time of the week again. Good luck everyone. I'm not very hopeful as went to our local football on Sat & succumbed to a cheeseburger!!! (did enjoy it though even if I did feel guilty all the time I was eating it) UPDATE: :( Just as I thought! +1.5 lbs this week. Was it...

-1lb for me again this week. Slow but sure! :)

That did make me chuckle. :D

Wow, fantastic loss. You must be delighted.

Phew! Lost 1lb. After a wedding Wednesday & attacking the biscuit barrel I was pleased with that. :) Must get back on track this week!

Thank you. Yes i am pleased its going. Ive got a long way to go too. Waiting for the time when i weigh less than my slim husband! ;) lol. Yes it is good but I know what you mean about costs. I seem to live off mushroom & tomato omelettes! Our consultant gave a raffle prize of a whole load of...

Slow???? 2 stone in 9 weeks is brilliant! Mine is 1.5 stone since 20 April (day I joined SW) but that's fine. Haven't felt deprived & had 2 weeks all inc holiday in that time. As long as I'm losing it's good. :) Keep up the good work. :)

Lost another 2lbs this week, giving me my 1.5 stone award. Chuffed to bits. Bring on the next 1/2 stone.:)

No sorry, not syn free but they are big & only 3 syns on EE. :). (Have amended above recipe now. Thanks)

Don't worry. I only lost 1.5 lbs (I think) the first week& it's been a slow process for me but I'm chuffed to have got my 1.5 stone award this week. Sure you'll have another good loss next week, just keep going. :)

Well, I weighed in at a local group yesterday as I'm looking after the grandchildren today & thought they wouldn't want to get up early (still in bed as I type!) Chuffed to bits to have lost 2 lbs this week which took me to my 1.5 stone award. :) I maybe a slow loser but at least it's going...

Well done. Can't believe I'll ever fit in size 12 again! X

Weighed in Thursday this week & lost 1lb. Fine with that as 2 friends had birthdays this week & as I made their cakes I had to try a little piece of each!

Well weighed in this morning & lost 1lb. Am going to steer clear of the scales though as I was so depressed yesterday.

Well you lot, you do realise that since reading this thread I have been on my scales mid week, which I never did before! There I've confessed!!!! ;) I've got a busy day Friday , my usual weigh in day, so thought I'd go to the local meeting tomorrow. Better check weight today I though. Wish...

Well done Christine75. That is a fantastic start. It took me weeks to get where you are. Unfortunately for me it was 1/2 on this week! :( the only consolation is that I'm still in the lower stone bracket (just) so can't do this again. Must be extra good this week. Have a good week. X x

Wow. Congrats SkinniMinnie. 6 lbs! That's brilliant. :)

Despite saying I never do it, I actually jumped on the scales before I went to class today. I needed to lose 1lb to get down into the next stone bracket & couldnt wait to see!! See what you people have done to me? Lol. (yes I did get there too. Lost 2 lbs!) :)

Well after my panic last night , lost 2 lbs this week & was SOTW :) Whoop whoop this also put me into the next stone down bracket.

Bless you, it is disheartening isn't it. Are you weighing in exactly the same clothes? I'm a really slow loser & have it set in my mind that as long as I lose or STS then I'm ok, just don't want to put on! I try to eat my 'free' cooked breakfast even in the week. I find if I have cereals/...

-2 for me today. Chuffed to bits as now in the next stone down bracket. :) Slimmer of the week as well. :) Hope you all did well xx

Thanks.. Good luck to you for tomorrow as well.

Me neither! It's the usual Thursday evening panic! Lol. I've stopped writing everything down this week & have gone to pot a bit. Not been really bad but not kept on track. Good luck everyone.

Bet you enjoyed them though. Nothing better than fish & chips at the seaside. :) ( don't like slush puppies so you can keep them. ;). ) Have you managed to get back on track now? Yet again I'm struggling hs week. Not being bad but not actually striking to plan. I need to lose at least 1lb to...

Well done. I can't wait until I get back down there but it's still a long way off. :) I'll get there again one day though.

Only 1/2lb off for me this week, :(. Still, better off than on ! Get back on track for next week Roberta!! No parties etc this week.

Yes, good luck everyone. I'm not feeling very confident this week at all. Was really good at the party Sat night & our BBQ Sunday lunch time. I haven't written down everything ths week which means I haven't planned my sys so I'm just scared its all gone pear shaped! I suppose it's just the...

Hi Hope you are getting on ok. I thought the same as you after being on weight watcher diets over many years! I love not having to weigh everything & count points (other than cereals & sys obviously). I have missed my cheese,& bread & butter but at least I can have it if I want to. Tbh I dont...

Well done Kim. :) x

Well done Kim. ?

Well done. It's great to get your stickers isn't it?

I went to the Harvester Tuesday for my birthday & had a delicious fillet steak, new potatoes (no added butter) & peas + a bowl of salad of course. I tried very hard to avoid the potato salad but did have one little one but proudly missed out the coleslaw, high cal dressings & toppings. The...

Lemon love you should be absolutely thrilled with that. :0clapper: I lost another 2 this week so it's 1 stone, 2 lbs in total. Im really pleased. Slowly but surely . :)

Whoop whoop....... 2lbs off for me this week. Slimmer of the week too. :) All that worrying for nothing. I guess being really, really good the past few days paid off. :) The only bad thing about today is that was the last time we'll be having our current Consultant. :( She desperately wanted...

Sounds great. Have a fantastic time. :)

Same to you too. :) I'm really nervous this week as it was my birthday on Tuesday & we've been out for meals 3 times this week, Sat, Sun & Tues! I've tried to be good but did have a coupe of glasses of champagne Tues & a small slice of cake. Oh well, it's too late to do anything now isnt it? :eek:

Hi Heff How have you been getting on the past few days? This is my first time on SW as I've previously done WW too (Gold member for what good that has done me!) I like not having to weigh/point everything although some times I dont know what to have for lunch etc. My...

Please can anyone help me? Ive managed to get a ticker and SW half stone sticker attached to my sig but want to put on the 1 stone award I got on Friday, but it won't let me! Ive followed the instructions on here but it says it's too big! I did have my weeks 1-12 weight losses showing but have...

No we didnt go out in the evenings. Not because we felt unsafe but there was nowhere nearby to go. When we were on the beack there were people coming along giving out tickets to Margueritaville or a local similar venue for dancing & drinking. Basically they picked you up from your hotel & took...

Hi Alex We returned from Jamaica 5 June & had a great holiday. The hotel & people where we stayed were lovely but there was nowhere to wander at nights. We stayed at riu tropical Palace, bloody bay, negril. The setting & beach were fantastic & great for sunsets but was a long way from the...

Thanks Yasmin. Long slow process but coming off. :D (Trying to get the stone sticker on my sig but can't get it on. ( Maybe can't do on my iPad so will try on the pc. ) Your loss is amazing. Xx

Well done everyone & good luck carrying on to all of us. ;) I lost 1lb this week so reached my first stone off. Whoop whoop. Here we go again & hopefully more losses next week. ( My birthday's on Tuesday so that might cause a slight hic up!! ) Xx

Huge well done on your losses. :happy096: 1 off for me this week = my first stone. Whoop whoop. :D

Hi all Just wondered how you were all doing. I went to my check up yesterday & my test in May showed that my sugar levels weren't coming down as she'd hoped despite the increase in glicazide. she wanted to increase the again but seeing as I hate tablets anyway I explained that I'd lost a stone...

Im sure it would but perhaps not be quite so garlicky. You'll have to let me know how its as it would be a lot easier & cheaper to just buy that. Good luck. X

At last! .... Serves 4 Ready in about 50 minutes. 3Syns on Extra Easy 2 slices of wholemeal bread from a small 400g loaf, torn into pieces 1 medium egg Salt & freshly ground pepper 100g Philadelphia Extra Light 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped A small handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley...

Well I still haven't tried it yet! Didn't realise it was a big pot so have been looking in the 4packs.....Doh! Should have read the thread properly in the first place! Oh well, next visit. I bought a 4 pack of their fat free yogurt only to check when I got home & they have to be syned. Guess...

Welcome Tina & good luck. You will find everyone on here really encouraging. Don't forget to let us know you weight losses.

Thanks lynds 1982. The recipe I followed from the magazine used a filling of extra low fat Philadelphia soft cheese, garlic & parsley I think. Definately didnt use quark as I can't bring myself to try that! I didn't get chance today but I promise I will type up that recipe - if I can find the...

Sorry folks, I 'lost' this thread & forgot! Doh! Will really will have a look or it ths week & type up. It might inspire me to doing again in the week. ;) x

- 1.5 for me this week. Slowly but surely it's going off. :)

- 1.5 lbs for me this week. Pleased with that. :)

Back on track this week with weight loss & our usual consultant. Yippee. :) - 1 1/2 lbs this week.

Of course. Await your weigh in detais on Friday.:) good luck. X

This really did make me laugh, sitting in my conservatory listening to / watching the rain lashing down! Looking forward to my jacket potato with prawns & salad for lunch though. That brightens me up. :)

Hi Laura, for some strange reason finding it hard this week. Had stand in consultant last week & she really didn't motivate me . Thank goodness for this site. :) I think I'm having post holiday blues & this weather doesn't help, not really condusive to tasty salads is it? Lol. I think I need to...

hi Jane It's good to know others are like me with them as my husband thinks I'm mad the time I spend choosing a couple of bananas :) . Mind you he hates even the smell of them so wouldn't understand. Lol. Fortunately she was only standing in for our regular consultant last week so hopefully...

She was just saying about them being full of sugar & being one to avoid eating too many of. I suppose she was trying to help saying ways where we might be going wrong if we are saying the same, ie eating too much fruit, too many carbs etc. Maybe it was just me be being over sensitive but she...

Good luck tomorrow. As I said above, whatever works or you. :) I weighed myself in the evening Sat & was up 2.5 lbs from Friday morning. Scared the life out of me & I've been 'down' ever since! I so want to lose 2.5 lbs this week for my stone so am trying really hard. I'm lucky too as I...

Noooo. Not a god habit, in my opinion anyway. Your weight can vary so much even within a day. Its great if you've lost, but then do you think "oh well I'll have another biscuit "(or whatever) & not count it ? However, if you've put on and are feeling a bit down anyway it'll make you feel...

What a fabulous weight loss & commitment. I'm a slow loser so I know it will take me a long time but when I'm feeling low (which has only happened this week) I love coming on here & read post that will inspire me to carry on. With your motivation you will def get that last stone off. Good luck. X

Well done. Brilliant loss this week & fantastic overall loss to date. Good advice. Think that's what I'll do for the rest of the week. I've done my shopping but have bought fresh meat etc. just need to get more super- free veg.

We had a stand in consultant last week & there were only a few of us who stayed to class. I STS so was a bit disappointed but at least it wasn't a gain. At the bit when she went round the class she mentioned I'd lost 11.5 lbs in 11 weeks (two of which i was on an all inclusive holiday) but...

I have to say I read this thread with a smile on my face as I can really relate to it. I got on my new(ish) digital scales sat night & it was showing I'd put on 2.5 lbs from Friday morning. Ok I know you weigh heavier in the evening but even knowing this it left me really down, which i cant seem...

50g bar = 8.5 syns Mini ice cream bar 25g = 4.5 syns Yummy.... Licks lips. ;)

That's exactly the same reaction I had. :)

Hi laura Well lone. Brill loss this week. How did you do it? I need to lose 2.5lbs next week to get my stone. :) Just checked SW ON LINE & if they are the squarish wraps they are White: 8 each. (65g) Seeded : 9 each. (65g) Brown : 9.5 each (65g) Hope this help.x

STS for me.

Well done. That's brilliant. :)

Brilliant, well done. :)

Omg you are brilliant. :)

STS for me this week. :(. As others have said, oh well, it's not put on! Re focused now for next week. :)

Hi & welcome Do you live near the sea as the fresh fish was wonderful when we went to Thailand & Malaysia. I imagine you can conjure up some pretty mean stir fries too & chicken is tasty & 'free' on extra easy. Anyway, good luck with your weight loss. I'm sure you will get plenty of help...

Thanks, you too. I've got my usual Thursday evening doubts! Hopefully it'll be a smile tomorrow.

Hi Georgina Congratulations on your weight loss. You are doing really well & losing encourages you to stick to the plan doesn't it? I'm doing SW too & find it quite easy to fit in with 'normal' day to day family meals. I lost 8lbs before I went on holiday recently but because of my 'training' I...

Hi nada Welcome & congratulations on your fab weight loss to date. You're right, this is a really good site & people are friendly & helpful so I'm sure they will provide great support. Good luck with your continued weight loss journey. X

Thank you. I did feel pretty good. Had water in a wine glass so it looked like I was joining in with the boozing! (it was a free bar too!!!) Was going to write the day off but decided to try & syn it...... Um 23? Whoops! ;) just as well I'd only had 7 1/2 & 11 1/2 the previous 2 days! Was...

Oh well, I lost another 1lb this week so quite pleased. :) Have been out to a dinner/dance tonight so off plan but did only have 1 glass of wine.! Must get back on track tomorrow & all week as I'd love to lose 2.5 lbs this week. Keep up the good work. X

Thanks. Well done you too. We're going the right way so that's the main thing. :) x

Another 1lb off. (Total : 11.5 now). Am going to try & be really good this week as it would be nice to lose 2.5 next week to get me stone.

Another 1lb off. Slow but sure! :)

Brilliant, well one. I'm just off to mine (bites nails) . Bit worried this week as we've eaten out twice & I've been on a nibble week!

Fantastic.

Wow that's amazing. I've been on it 7 weeks too& only lost 10 1/2 lbs so you've done fantastically well. Keep up the good work. How much do you want to lose?

Hi Zara Well done for losing weight last year in the first place & for deciding to do something now before it creeps back on. That's a really positive step. There are lots of people on slimming world EE (including me) so you have plenty of people to turn to for support & ideas. This is a...

Oh I missed that. The rhubarb & vanilla does sound nice. Will def give them a try.

Don't know about these but I buy the weight watcher fat free ones & they are free. The are great value in ASDA as they are 2x 4 packs for £2. I love the peach & nectarine ones. Hope it helps.

Hi Bethany & Mrs Lunn, I did exactly the same ( although 7 weeks ago) as you & really pleased I found this site. There are loads of tips, recipes etc and everyone is so supportive. Good luck with your weight loss & don't forget to put your losses on here to inspire others. :) Bobbi. X

Hi Katie Sorry to hear that your mum has passed away. It's really difficult to even think of dieting at times like that isn't it? You seem to be ready to start again now & I'm sure you'll stay motivated this time. This is a great site & the people here are really friendly and encouraging...

Sue, that's great.. Isn't it lovely gettingy down to that next stone bracket? Cant wait to be. Back in the 13's. again as haven't seen that for a while! :) that's still 7 lbs away so I hope to be there by my birthday in 4 weeks time. Might be difficult as have been out for 2 meals this weekend...

The buffet was really good & easy to stick to the plan, the restaurants not so easy but usually something there almost ok. I did have dessert every night but had fresh fruit with a third of a slice of some chocolate concoction. :) I didn't count syns but I suppose I wasn't tempted by biscuits &...

Hi Carmel I'm on slimming world too & enjoying it. I've done weight watchers (many times) before & although its really good I just needed a change. There have been some fantastic losses on here. I know I'm a slow loser so prepared for the 1lb a week. I was worried that I'd stay the same or...

Hi Jenny You did really well last time & I'm sure you'll get back down there again soon. This s a great site & I'm sure you'll get lots of tips & encouragement. Good luck this week. Don't forget to let us know your progress. . :-)

Well despite my earlier worries & a real dread of getting weighed today I lost 3 1/2 lbs. absolutely delighted. That's now 10.5 lbs loss in 7 weeks, ( but that does include 2 weeks on an all inclusive holiday which resulted in 1lb gain). .

Thanks Sue. Yes I was pleased with that. However today I was ecstatic when I weighed in as I'd lost 3 1/2 lbs this week! Whoop whoop. I'm now down 10.5 lbs in total. A long way to go but plodding along nicely. :) Hope you are getting on ok.

3 1/2 off this week. Chuffed to bits. :D

Lost 3.5 lbs this week. :). ( Delighted that's the 1lb I put on during my 2 wks all inc. holiday gone + another 2.5 lbs )

So glad someone started this thread as I've been thinking the same. Love my scrambled eggs at breakfast but worry if I have an omelette for dinner too, so much so I only had 1 scrambled yesterday at breakfast then one at lunch time when I made my mushroom & tomato omelette. Thanks for the...

Wow that's brilliant. Congratulations you've done so well.

I started 4 weeks before my holiday & lost 8lbs before I went in preparation! 2 weeks in Jamaica all inclusive & they even had optics with brandy, whiskey, rum & vodka in the room as well as mixers in the fridge! Not to mention the fantastic cocktails!!!! Thanks to those 4 weeks training I was...

Hi all So glad you started this thread Nightmusk. I'm type2 diabetic too & hoping that losing weight will help with my diabetes control. When I was first diagnosed I was told to test my sugar levels twice a week. This kept me in control as it gave me a kick up the backside if I'd been naughty...

Brilliant loss so far. Good luck tomorrow.

Wow that's brill. I'd lost 8lbs in 4 wks before my holiday. Just returned from 2 wks all inclusive (all those caribean cocktails!!!) so really pleased to only put on 1lb (weighed in at a different club day after getting home so I could get back straight away). This still leaves me down half a...

Well done Kate. Good luck this week.

Hi jillysdiet How have you been getting on? I've been on holiday so haven't been on here lately. Got back weds lunch time & went to class thurs morning (rather than wait for my normal class Friday morning) as I wanted to know the damage. ;) Dead chuffed as I'd only put on 1 lb .........not bad...

Thanks Jodie-D. Have had a look & joined. :)

Ha ha. Know the feeling. Still, a vodka & slimline is ok. Took the grandchildren swimming today then McDonalds for lunch! Ordered their happy meals & a standard coffee for me. Good eh? ( Then promptly added a chicken wrap as I heard someone order one & thought I'd try it! ) That's it now...

Hi Michelle Welcome. This is a great site & so encouraging reading about people's challenges & weight losses. I joined slimming world 6 weeks ago. I only lost 1lb the first week & was gutted. However lost 4.5 lbs 2nd week, then 1lb then 1.5 lbs. I'd set myself a target of half a stone before...

Well folks, been reading all your losses to inspire me to get back on track. Just returned from 2 weeks all inclusive holiday! Normally weigh in on Fridays but wanted to get straight back so weighed at my local day class. Delighted to find I've only put on 1 lb. - nothing to do with all the...

Well done. Fab achievement. :)

Hi Java Just read though this thread & found it really encouraging. Like you I was gutted my first week as I stuck to the plan religiously, stepped on the scales & lost..... 1lb ! Others in the class had big losses even though they've been doing it for some time. This is the first time Ive...

Hi Black Rose I started SW for the first time 4 weeks ago, after having tried most other clubs over the years. To be fair they all worked at the time but I got complacent & did what seems to be the usual thing of putting the weight back on plus a bit more.:( However this time I feel I much...

Welcome Kim Loving this site & especially this thread. it's like being at Friday class & getting encouragement from all the other slimmers. I love seeing what other people have lost, although invariably its going to be a lot more than me. Lol. That's ok though as long as I'm losing too. :)...

Thanks. I've never heard that expression before but very apt. Definitely don't want any squatters! :D lol

Hi, I originally had Muller but found out that WW fat free ones are free too. They have been on offer in ASDA for £1 for 4 & I love the peach & also nectarine ones. The layered fromage fruit ones do have a syn value, between 0.5 & 1.5 depending which. (I found out after I bought some!) I very...

Thank you Kim for your sprinkling of weight loss dust as it worked for me.:) I needed to lose 1/2 lb for my half stone but lost 1.5 lbs so chuffed to bits. That's 8lbs in 4 weeks for me. Whoo hoo. :) (Long way to go still though) X

Hi Emz Well, you certainly sound like you have a lot to contend with but I'm sure you'll do great. I'm afraid I don't know anything about the plan your on as I'm doing Slimming World but I wish you luck on your weight loss journey The people on here are really friendly & helpful so I'm sure...

Hi Hannah That's really good. Well done. I'm a slow loser too & think I started a week before you. I lost 1lb first wk, 4.5 2nd wk, then 1 , then 1.5 today so got my half stone award today. :) whoo hoo! When I see some of the amazing huge losses on here I wonder what they are doing...

Thanks Gemstone. (There used to be someone on our old Rushden & Diamonds FC forum called Gemstone. It wasn't you was it? :) ) I go on an all inclusive holiday Tuesday so it will be interesting to see how I manage while I'm away. Think I'll be ok on the food but it's the drink I'm worried about...

Hi , so pleased I found this site as everyone is so friendly and there's lots of encouragement, not to mention tips & recipes. Good luck :)

Wow , brilliant start. I'm enjoying SW (my first time doing this plan but not slimming sadly) Good luck & look forward to reading your weight losses.:)

Good luck with SW. It's my first time on this plan & so far really like it. I bit disappointed as I only lost 1lb but like you lost 4.5 2nd week. :) Have now lost 8lbs which I'm chuffed with. Good luck & look forward to seeing your weight loss figures. :)

Well looks like all that walking on Sat & doing Wii fit paid off as I lost 1.5 lbs this week. I'd set myself a target of 7 lbs before my holiday so to lose 8 is brill for me. Just got to keep it off over the next 2.5 weeks now!!! :)

Well all that walking did pay off and straight back on plan Monday as I lost 1.5 lbs this week. Whoop whoop .... Made it 8lbs which exceeded the 7 lbs target I set myself. Now just to be good on holiday!!!! :)

Well done, that's great. :)

Wow Rendaridra, that's amazing. Are you following a particular diet/club? This is my 4th weigh in and I was chuffed to lose 1.5 lbs this week taking my 4 week total to 8lbs.I'm a really slow loser so am delighted at this. I set myself a target of 7lbs loss before my holiday & have exceeded...

Ha ha Wegle, just goes to show you we all do the same! There, we aren't weird at all! Oh no, all this talk of kit-kats & chocolate, will I make it until tonight? Lol.

Hi Shelley Wow look at your losses. I'm a week ahead of you ( will be my 4th weigh in on Friday) but have only lost 6.5 lbs. I say only but I'm pleased with that. I'm a slow loser but was gutted at my 1st week loss of only 1 lb but did well on the 2nd. I'd set myself a target of 7 lbs before my...

Hi Floozy I'm sure you'll find this site very encouraging. The people are friendly & supportive & it's good to know you're not alone in your weight loss journey. There are loads of tip & ideas too so lots of things to read to keep you out the biscuit tin. ;) Good luck & don't forget to keep...

My evening choc fix is a 2 finger kit-kat. Has to be dark chocolate though. :) Afraid to say I eat to like a child & nibble off the chocolate first (blushes) but it makes it last longer that way. Well worth the 5.5 syns.

Hi Mandy. Well done...fabulous weight loss. I've been going 3 weeks & lost 6.5 lbs so you can see how well you've done. :) I am so pleased I discovered this site as its so encouraging when you see people doing well & everyone is so nice. Good luck with your weight loss. Look forward to...

Went out sat with my hubby, sister & bil & as it was so nice stopped at the pub for a drink. Had a spritzer which was my first for weeks. We then went out for dinner at another pub & I chose what I though was wisely from a limited menu. Chicken skewers with a sweet chilli dip to start, sea...

Gazter your losses are fantastic too. I want to lose 5 stone so have a fair bit to do! think you're right about exercise. I walked around Sheffield park gardens sat, did Wii fit step Monday, & planning to get on my exercise bike! I am feeling really fat today but have stuck to plan so I hope I...

Good luck. X

hi. How did it go last week? Your weigh in day was yesterday right? Can't wait to see your loss this week. :)

Hi Rosie Thanks for the encouragement . Yes better off than on. Same with you, to stay the same is better than a gain :) think we must both be encouraged by that. How have the last 2 days gone? Hope you have a brill day today so you can achieve that loss before your holiday tomorrow. Where...

Hi Holnex I'm pretty old too compared with most on here which is why I think I'm a slow loser. Years of dieting & now not doing much exercise! Hey ho, it happens to everyone eventually right? I think I will see if the numbers go down after I've lost a stone + then will tackle them about the...

Brilliant Jade. :). Well done. How on earth are you doing it? I need inspiration to get bigger losses.

Hey that's really good. Now you can make it 3 days in a row today! :) Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see how much you lose.

Omg I can't believe these losses. You are all amazing & such an inspiration. I've only lost 6.5 lbs in 3 weeks but better off than on. (notoriously slow loser!) Xx

Well done. ... Great result. You certainly seem to be in the right frame of mind. :-) Looking forward to seeing your next week's loss. :)

Omg, 10 stones is what I'd like to get down to. Thats still too much for my height (5ft 1.5in) though as my original weight watchers target weight was 8st 10lbs.I did actually get to goal but it was a long, long time ago. However I'm much older now so you have to make allowances. :-D as you say...

Hi Don't know much about herbal life but your weight loss is amazing. I've been doing slimming world 3 weeks & only lost 6.5 lbs. Mind you, that's good for me! Good luck with your weight loss. How much do you want to lose?

Hi Mesa I personally have never tried Cambridge diet...... Far too strict for me & I do like to actually like my food. ;) However my friend's daughter has been on it and lost 1 stone in her first 4 weeks! She's gone to lose more but regret I don't know her total loss. I saw her yesterday &...

Congrats on getting your BP down. I'm type 2 diabetic so am hoping the weight loss will help me get off the tablets & prevent me going on insulin! I never suffered from high BP until after leaving a very stressful job, &they put me on them at that time. Unfortunately once they get you on tablets...

Hi Don't know if this will help but we went to el dorado seaside sites by karisma last year, which is an adults only hotel. It was a 'special' anniversary & birthday treat so we splashed out & upgraded seats on the plane & opted for a swim up room. It was fab! Even had double jacuzzi bath in...

Hi Chantel How did your weekend go? I was away this weekend & had it all planned mentally as I knew we were going out for dinner sat. There was a very limited menu but think I chose wisely ( thought £22 for the fillet steak, the only steak on the menu, was a bit excessive so passed on...

Hi mummabear I've also been doing WW over many years (which did work) but decided I needed a change & went to SW. I know I'm a slow loser but have lost 6.5 lbs in 3 weeks. Not exactly setting the world on fire but at least it's going down & I'm enjoying the plan. I'm eating so much more...

Hi getfitanna Slimming world s a slimming club here in the UK promoting healthy eating using food optimising. You don't have to count calories, weigh or measure your food (only things like cereals & milk etc) or count points, other than these things called syns (which you can use for treats)...

Hi Rosie Well that darned half stone eluded me as I only lost 1lb ! Bit disappointed as I have stuck to the plan but they say doing it right will result in 1-2 lbs loss weekly, so guess I'm on track.:) It's 6.5 lbs off so far so I am pleased with that. Like all slimmers I just want it to go...

Oh well that 1.5 lbs eluded me & I only lost 1lb again. Can't understand it as I've stuck to the plan & even drank more but I suppose I haven't done any exercise. Still, that's almost half a stone in the 3 weeks so I'm ok with that. I must admit I was craving sweet stuff last few days & came...

Only 1lb but at least it was off. For me, almost half a stone in 3 weeks is good, believe me. :) There was one lad there today who lost 10lbs in his first week! Had us in stitches as it seems he doesn't like anything 'healthy' so it's just as well he lives at home & his mum does the cooking...

Just weighed in today & l lost 1lb. Not fantastic but still almost half a stone in the 3 weeks. Better off than on I say. :)

Well done. I only lost 1lb but that's ok. Better off than on. :) R x

This sounds lovely . Will have to try it. Did the chicken tikka one in the booklet which was ok but won't do again. Think i should have added tom purée or something as it looked very insipid. If adding chicken to this recipe when do you do this? I know this sounds a bit stupid but do you have...

Yummy, that sounds good. Think I prefer the extra light mayo option to quark. Never tried quark but just don't think it sounds very appealing.... In the same category as quorn & tofu in my books. ;) Will def give this a try for next wheel. R. X

Wow, really well done. This is my first time on SW although I've tried them all over the years , except the vlc diets. I know it's going to take me ages to lose what I want to but I don't mind along as it comes off. Was gutted my first week as I only lost 1lb but did lose 4.5 last week. Weigh...

Hi Sian I've dieted many times over the years but this is first time I've tried SW. I really like it not having to count calories or points & am eating much more healthily. Costing me a fortune in fruit though. Lol. People on here are really friendly so I'm sure you'll soon be getting lots of...

Hi cln77 The folks on here are really friendly & supportive so I'm sure you'll get some great tips. Are you following a specific diet? I'm doing Slimming Word & going for my 3rd weigh in tomorrow. Eek! I need to lose 1.5 lbs or my half stone but scared I'm not going to get there. Some people...

Bought the cottage cheese today to make them (stood in Tesco's & couldn't remember if plain cc or not so bought that). Got home & realised I'd forgotten theSmash! Doh! Will have to get some tomorrow now. Just hope they're worth it. :) R x

Thanks Starlight. :)

Hi starlight I'm new to this & someone as asked me to put the recipe for the chicken Kiev (from the SW mag) on here. I'd previously seen this thread so said I wasn't able to cut & paste but didn't know if the copyright applied to recipes in the magazines too. Please can you clarify for me...

Hi Rosie Congrats on your weight loss. Would love to have lost that. Friday will be my 3rd weigh in so it will be interesting. I only lost 1lb first week & was gutted but pleased to say lost 4.5 lbs last week, so that's 5.5 so far. Would love to shift that 1.5 lb for my half stone but don't...

Well done on your weight loss to date. I'm sure you'll stick to plan & you'll be super slim for your holiday. ? Good luck & keep us updated on your progress. ?

Hi Kat How are you getting on? After my 1st disappointing week I lost 4.5 lbs last week, which s good for me. Only need 1.5 for my half stone so fingers crossed. Knowing me more likely to lose half or stay the same! Set myself a target of 7lbs in the 4 wks before I go away so we'll see what...

Hi may What eating pan are you following? I can see your 7 year old will have to watch out when you reach target. ? Good luck with your weight loss.

Hi new Was going to type up the details but saw on anther thread you aren't allowed to copy from Slimming World. If you get this month's mag it's in there plus if you are registered on the SW site you can go to the recipes section & type in chicken kiev & it will come up. it is a bit different...

Hi Rosie I'm on SW too & this s my 3rd week. Today as been a bit funny as I was out & about so didn't eat at my usual times but managed to stay on track. I knew I'd be out over lunch time so popped hi-fi bars in my bag as my HEb. Didn't have lots of veg today but did have loads of super free...

Thanks. Just have to stay upbeat & not get upset at 1/2 or 1lb losses, which I know will happen. Mind you I'm off on holiday in 2 weeks but hope I will be able to stay pretty much on plan. Not sure about alcohol though as its all inclusive & we even have optics in our room! Think they stock up...

Wow brilliant losses folks. I'm hoping to lose 1.5 lbs this week (3rd weigh in) to reach my half stone, so slow going for for me! Still better off than on! Looking forward to seeing what you'll do this week. X

I'm trying SW for the first time after having been on WW many times in the past. Although WW does work well, I'm finding SW easier plus I'm not thinking about food all the time. Even when we go out for a meal I'm quite happy to have steak, salmon, chicken or gammon with a jacket pot & salad or...

Well done. I'm on EE too. I only lost 1lb my first week & was gutted but at least I lost 4.5 last week. I really, really hope Iose 1.5 lbs this week for my half stone but I'm not hopeful. I've been really good & not cheated but know I'm a slow loser so it will be long haul for me. Still...

Good luck, I'm sure you will do well this time. I've never tried SW before but am enjoying it. It does seem easier to find things to eat even when you're out for a meal + you don't have to count points or calories etc. Don't forget to let us know your weekly weight loss. :-)

Brill, you're doing great! I made up some sugar free jelly , divided a drained tin of mandarins in juice between 5 ramekins and poured the jelly on. I topped it with fresh strawbs & it makes a really lovely low syn dessert. Hubby had his M&S key lime pie for dessert tonight & I had my jelly...

Hi slimjim2012. Just found Rosemary Connelly under 'other slimming clubs, so you might want to check it out if you haven't done so already. Hope you've had a good day.

That sounds yummy. Would never have thought of balsamic. My husband poured loads of gravy on so I had to take all the food off & change plates! I suppose it was the thought that counts I'm sure our version of roasts will be just fine. Is that cooker any good? I've seen it advertised but would...

Hi all Well, how's your weekend going? I've survived Sunday which I find challenging doing a roast & desserts for all the family. The meat & veg are great but it's the crispy roast potatoes I miss! Still I buy myself jersey royals and have them instead so it's a tasty alternative. Made myself...

Hi slimjim 2012 Have you looked though the slimming clubs section? I recently had a leaflet though the door for Rosemary Connelly so it was a toss up which I went to. I have friends on SW who have done well & as I've never tried it before, that's the one I chose. First 2 weeks gone ok so...

How was the g&t ? I've still not had any alcohol ? . Mind you I had a diet coke & coffee before going to bed so couldn't get to sleep. Maybe the g&t would have been a better idea eh? Lol. 6 syns is nothing. ( I use 5.5 on my kit kat when i need my choc fix!) I was trying to not use them but...

Hi mummylynn I'm new to the site & really finding it encouraging. There are so many great weight loss stories & tips, its brilliant. How are you getting on with SW? Tbh it possible the only diet I hadn't tried (other than the vlc liquid diets) but am really impressed. I'm not having trouble...

Hi I'm so pleased I discovered this site as its so motivating & great to be able to interact with people facing the same weight challenges me, especially when it's a long road ahead. I'm actually doing SW at the moment but I know WW is good & clearly working for you as your weight loss is...

Hi boleynannie I'm doing SW & have lost 5.5 lbs in my first 2weeks but your loss is brilliant. Hope you have another good weigh in this week too. This is my first time doing SW & I really like it. I've done WW in the past but got fed up weighing & counting points. SW seems easier to fit in...

I'm off to Jamaica on 22nd so couple more weeks yet. :) Just picked up tickets today so yes getting excited now. I've been to Rhodes & it's lovely. The old town is so pretty. We took a boat trip over to Simi (?) which is also a pretty little place. I have done WW previously but decided to...

Congrats on staying at target weight for so long I'm just starting on my long journey but enjoying SW so far. Good luck losing the weight you want before your holiday. I go in just over 2 weeks so just hope I keep on track when I'm away.. Roberta

Hi jillysdiet & welcome. I'm 60 & have been dieting on & off all my adult life. I have type 2 diabetes so I am hoping this time I'll lose weight and improve my diabetes as well. I joined Slimming World 2 weeks ago and was quite disappointed as I only lost 1lb the first week. However at my...

Will try to type it up over the weekend but it is quite long. If you can get your hands on this month's mag it's in there. There are lots of other nice meals too so it is worth getting. R.

Lol. That's what I think but at least people have responded to your thread. :) I even wrote on my own thread as I want to update it each week with my weight loss! Hmmm that sounds pretty sad doesn't it? Ha ha. Sure you'll be in for a good loss. :)

Hi Kel Just to let you know I was gutted last week as only lost 1lb + it was my first week. I've never lost so little on a first week so spent last week wondering if this was the 'right' sort of diet for me", or if I really do need to starve myself to get the weight off. However, weighed in...

Feel a bit sad replying to my own thread but I want to keep up with the total weekly loss recording. Thrilled to have lost 4.5lbs this week & got slimmer of the week. Must keep it up as it was a great feeling to have lost that much. Total: 5.5lbs in 2 weeks. ( Which is great for me...

I made this too (half quantities for 2) but my son decided to come to dinner so he & my husband had them whist I had a mushroom omelette & veg! They both said they enjoyed it + it was a lot more substantial than the usual supermarket kievs. One I will make again.

These sound really nice. Seeing the ingredients i wouldn't have given them a second look but will go by all your recommendations. Saw the pic on here & they look just like 'normal' scones. Will have to give them a try. Thanks.

Wow that's fantastic. Seems like the exercise is certainly paying off. That's where I fall down I think, not doing enough ( plus getting on a bit so the old metabolism isn't what it was. Lol) Roberta.

Hi Kat Firstly, congrats on reaching your SW target in the first place but, as Irene says, you know it works having Lost on the plan before. I decided to try SW this time as I have friends who have great losses on the plan + it seems a lot easier to understand. I have a long way to go but feel...

Hi, hope your week went well. I agree, the iPad app is brilliant. I don't actually use it for adding up syns (think I can manage to count to 15 myself. Lol) but I use it all the time for checking syn values. I've so far cooked a few SW recipes out of the magazines & am currently eating SW...

Thanks Irene. I've stuck to it again this week & have done a diary so we will see tomorrow. I certainly don't feel any slimmer so even if I do lose, anticipate about 1/2 lb.(no I haven't been on the scales or cheated) watch this space! :-)

Oh. Ok thanks. Yes I have been doing is. Phew....thought I was going wrong somewhere!

Weighed & measured? I didn't think you had to do that on SW. If you do, then that's where I may have been going wrong as I was disappointed with my first week 1lb loss although I had stuck to the plan & not exceeded my syns. Despite feeling gutted I decided to keep persevering with SW as I am...

Whoops.... That should have said been doing not owing. Sorry.

My friend told me there's a beginners Zumba class starting on Tuesday so suggested I go along with hew. She's not overweight, walks everywhere & has been owing to Zumba for months. Should be interesting! Failing that think I'll get out the just dance on the Wii. At east it's in my own living...

Hi Christine Your dieting history sounds very like mine but this is the first time I've tried SW. I feel it will fit into my lifestyle easier as you don't have to worry about all that weighing, etc. we will see but I am feeling positive. This looks a really good site doesn't it and offers lots...

Hi everyone My name is Roberta and I've been yo yo dieting for years. I actually got to WW goal but, like many others, the weight crept on. Each time I gave up the next time I started I had even more to lose! I passed a 'big' milestone birthday last July and have decided this time has got to be...

Hi Emily I'm new to this site too & also would ideally like to lose 5 stone. Congratulations on a fantastic first week's weight loss. I bet you were chuffed :) Sounds like you are fully motivated & sure you will reach your target. Roberta.