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Hi. Thanks for all the kind comments. Very motivational. You can never be told too many times that you look good!! Hee Hee. Supergirl - in answer to your Q. The last couple of months have been tough. I've yoyo'ed quite a bit - but I am still just over 6 stone down which is good. It's the...

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Where do you buy Mayflower curry sauce from? Thanks Rich

Great photo. You look gorgeous. Keep up the good work

What a transformation. You look fantastic. Merry Christmas

Hi pastagirl The food looks great, but how come its only three syns. Can you share the recipe Cheers Rich

Hi everyone. This is the first photos that I have upload since starting SW. The first photo is me in March this year when I weighed 25 1/2 stone. The second was taken today, with my weighing in at just under 19 1/2 stone. I still want to lose another 4 stone, but am pleased with the progress...

Hi Mal Glad to hear the weight loss is still going well - looking great in the photo. Still going well for me too. This week, I hit the 5 1/2 stone mark, which means I'm an even 20. Its been great, especially when I've been able to fit into old clothes. Kelp up the good work Rich

Hi Mal Haven't heard from you recently, and was wondering how the weight loss was going Rich

Add some crushed garlic, grated cucumber (squeeze the water out), mint and a little lemon juice and you have some lovely tzatziki. Great with meat, fish, pitta or crudités.

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Hi Cat Would you mind sharing the recipe with me please Thanks Rich

Hi here What is the syn value of the red onion sausages - they sound nice Thanks Rich

Hi Malc Very well done. I have lost 4 stone and have another 6 to go. Reading about your success, just inspires me to keep going Thanks Rich

Veggie Singapore Noodles - free on a green day

Aloo Methi, served with Basmati rice - free on a green day

Orecchiette with courgettes, garlic & chilli Free on a green day, with one HEA. I think it's the same on EE too. The amounts are based on a generous portion for one, so just adjust them depending on how many your cooking for. One serving of orecchiette - dependant entirely on you Half an...

Hi Loundy Here's the recipe for orecchiette with courgettes. The amounts are based on a generous portion for one, so just adjust them depending on how many your cooking for. One serving of orecchiette - dependant entirely on you Half an onion - finely chopped 1 clove of garlic - also finely...

Orecchiette and courgettes with chilli and garlic (free on a green day, inc 1 healthy extra A)

Sautéed lambs liver with spring onions, garlic and parsley. Served with green beans. Free on a red day

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Philadelphia Light soft Cheese Is this a 'Healthy Extra A' on red days and green days on just on EE

Jo Thanks very much Plus - well done done on your weight loss - great job Going to try smash chicken some time this week Rich

Hi Jo That looks lovely. Is it syn free on EE only. I only do red and green days, so am wondering what the syn value would be on a re day for the smash Rich

Well done. If I can manage that, I'd be well chuffed

One word - WOW

Thank you again patchwork puss

Hi I have just made a huge chilli con carne, which would have been free, but being absent minded, I added two cans of Napolina Red Kidney Beans (weight 400g, drained weight 260g). Is anyone able to help me as to what the syn value of these are on a red day. If is too high, I will have to pick...

Nice one. Thanks very much

Hi there Can anyone tell me the syn value for 'Thai Kitchen' Green Curry Paste Nutritional Info Energy 100kcals Protein 1.9g Carbs 20g Fat 1.3g Thanks Rich

Looking great. Keep up the good work

Nice one. Thanks very much

Are they proper sausages and where can I buy them?

Well done Tawny.. Keep up the good work!!

My word. Phenomenal. Well done!!!

Well done Supergirl on your Super weight loss. Have to say - very pretty too (before and after)

Great job. Hope I can be as successful

Well done mate. You have an iron will!!!

Malcolm Fantastic job. Hope I can be as successful. You are inspirational. PS love the graphics showing items of equivalent weight

Great job. Keep up the good work

A massive 'well done' to you. Inspirational

Looking good. Keep it up.

Quaff two pints of water before bed and have a couple of bananas with your brekkie

Sounds v nice

What's different about Joes marinated meat. I haven't heard of it before

Butter buds on new potatoes or any veg is delicious.

This does sound delicious

Stir fry it Slice it thinly and marinate in grated ginger and garlic, with five spice powder and soy sauce. Hen stir fry with plenty of veggies, beat sprouts, etc and it's lovely

Ditto. This sounds lovely

I don't know about SW dauphinois potatoes, but an alternative would be boulangere potatoes. Prep the spuds in the same way and layer with onions and garlic. Remember to season each layer. Cover with chicken stock (to the top of the potatoes) and cook in the oven for 45-60mins cove with foil...

Look very nice - will try this

DROOOOOOOOL !!!!!! This sounds gorgeous

Just remember that if you blitz fruit,it is no longer free, so you will need to check the syns

If you use the quern sausages, I think I have a better way to cook them, as they are not so tough or dry on the edges. I boil them for ten minutes, before quickly frying them in spray oil to give them a bit of colour. Much nicer than just sticking them in the oven or grill.

If you like couscous, you may like bulgar wheat. It's makes a great filling salad. Once you have 'cooked' the wheat as per he instructions on the packet, add chopped tomatoes, cucumber and spring onion. Also, lots of chopped flat leaf parsley and mint and lemon juice. Salt and pepper. This can...

Oooooh. Flapjacks were a childhood face. Going to try these - sounds lovely

I'm going to make this over the weekend. Can't wait

This sounds lovely. Definitely going to try it

This sounds gorgeous

I agree. A bit of Sesame oil is worth the syns. The flavour is knockout

I've tried this with both toffee yoghurt and strawberry (not together!!) and it was lovely. Thanks

Thank you..hope you enjoy it

Hi Lisa Marie If you still need a slimming buddy, then we can help each other.. I started SW in mid April when I was 25 1/2 stone. So far I have lost 2 stone and 6lbs, so as you put I am nearly through the 23's and into the 22's. It's the lightest I've been for ages. I've even been able to...

Hi, I hope you like this, made it last week Ingredients One onion (finely chopped) One clove of garlic (more if you like lots of garlic) Half a stick of celery (finely chopped) Two tubs of button mushrooms (chopped finely) Mushroom stock cube (try the kosher section in the supermarket) Fry...

Liver - Turkish Style One pack of lambs liver (cut into bite size pieces) One onions Two cloves of garlic One red peppers Flat leaf parsley Seasoning Fry light Get the pan v hot and fry the liver on both sides till it is is nicely browned. Set the liver to one side Again, on a high heat fry...

Mexican Salsa Ingredients 1 red onion 3 tomatoes (seeds removed) Handful of fresh coriander 1 red chilli (more if you like it hot) Lime juice Salt & pepper Chop everything very fine (if you blitz in a food processor, be careful as you don want it to go to mush) Stir together and mix in the...

What is the syn value of Smash on green and red days??

I used to take psyllium capsules to help with digestion, etc, but can I take them whilst on slimming world or will they contribute to syns

I have just finished reading the girl with the dragon tattoo series. All three books are excellent. Highly recommend them. Lisbeth Salander is a fantastic character.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but the Swedish version. Am halfway through The Girl who Played with Fire. Both good, but nowhere near as good as the books

Tomato & Harissa Soup If you fancy something a bit spicy Fry one onions and two garlic cloves. Add 2 cans of chopped tomatoes and a teaspoon of Harissa paste and one preserved lemon, chopped up. (Harissa paste is quite hot so add a little at a time if you don't like your food too hot). Add...

My first weigh in was on Thursday (I'm a bit late). I have lost 13lbs in my first eight days :-) Now 24 1/2 stone

I don't have the book, but I have Andrew Johnson's iPhone app, which is an audio recording that I listen to at bedtime. Nearly two weeks into SW diet and I haven't even thought about takeaways or chocolate. Thats a miracle never mind losing weight. If you have an iPhone, it's worth trying. If it...

Hey Chrissyyy123 Your not alone or disgusting I recently started SW after the doctor to me that 'I'm a disaster waiting to happen'. I was 25 1/2 stones. I felt awful. But, I've nearly lost my first stone and with the support of close friends, I'm already feeling much better. Once you get...

Hi Lulubel No bubble burst but thanks for the info. If its only 1.5 syns per 100g then I'll carry on . I'm actually beginning to like all this health food!! :-)

Hi Tams. Thanks very much Rich

Wise words. Thanks

I'm doing SW and am not sure how many healthy extras I can have on red and green days. Can someone help?

Hi Tams Having learnt that fruit contains syns once it's blitzed, I think your idea is spot on. It hasn't done me any harm though. I've managed to lose 13 lbs in my first 10 days :-)

Thanks lulubel. Will have to think of another free brekkie. Do you know how many syns they have. I usually use frozen mixed berries from tesco

I don't think so. I hope not, but I only use a handful anyway. Where did you find it out. If I am wrong i'll have to change

2/3 tablespoons of frozen mixed berries 2/3 tablespoons of fat free yoghurt (i use tesco lighter options) 28g of porridge oats (healthy extra) 1/2 teaspoons of Cinderella sweetener Add water so it's not too thick Blitz and drink

Fry one onions and two garlic cloves. Add 2 cans of chopped tomatoes and a teaspoon of Harissa paste and one preserved lemon, chopped up. (Harissa paste is quite hot so add a little at a time if you don't like your food too hot). Add roughly a quarter pint of water (adjust depending on how...

Nice one and thanks. Being new to this your help is much appreciated

Thanks Irene

Thanks Patchwork Puss Does that rule ( 1 syn for every 20 calories) apply to all foods Rich

Hi Would someone be kind enough to check the the Slimming World website for following product, for the number of syns it contains Tesco Harissa Paste (90g jar) 100g contains 90kcal Protein 2.3g Carbs 11.8g (sugars 5.7g) Fat 3.6g (saturated 0.4g) Fibre 3.9g Thanks in advance for any...

Hi Would someone be kind enough to check the the Slimming World website for following product, for the number of syns it contains Tesco Harissa Paste (90g jar) 100g contains 90kcal Protein 2.3g Carbs 11.8g (sugars 5.7g) Fat 3.6g (saturated 0.4g) Fibre 3.9g Thanks in advance for any help...

Unsure what to say really. I started on Slimming World 6 days ago, and thought that I would join this forum for a bit of support (instead of forking out £5 a week). I have all the books and am doing the red/green day thing instead of the extra easy. I have done diets before but never stuck to...