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Your syn free yogurt list is great. I was looking for the Asda Fat Free Blueberry one, which you say is unavailable at the moment. Just bought a large pot. But this list will be very helpful to me in the meantime. Thanks a lot. xx

Hi everyone. Just to let you know that I made my target weight at this week's weigh-in. :happy036: I'm so pleased, and hope my good news spurs you on to your own goals. And don't laugh, the group have nominated me for the Miss Slinky contest. :eek: I will have to...

Almost HOORAY! Hi everyone. I had to share with you that I'm almost to goal weight. Lost another 2lbs at tonight's weigh-in. That's one more pound to reach my goal weight. YIPPEE!!! :clap: Soapy xxxxx :wow:

I think that fruit with every meal is correct. That's what I was told when I started in March and what I've been doing ever since. By the way, watch out for Pineapple. I bought one the other day and had a couple of thick slices and it burnt my tongue and throat. Still very sore. I Googled it and...

Good luck to all you USA gals and guys on the Slimming World eating plan. It really does work. My tip is to go for as much fat free foods and low cal drinks as you can, substituting them for what you usually have. :)

Stay to Body Image after the weigh in and get some ideas that way. Discussing your dilemma in group can answer the problem. That's what I've found anyway.

I tried scan bran and initially liked them, but they are so hard that I fear for the fillings in my teeth. lol. Still got some left and been wondering how I can eat them. However, I don't like mushy things so hot milk is out for me. Any other ideas?

Like Dietingdon I don't like freezing the other 3 meals. They never taste as good. Plus I've only got a small freezer, just enough room for my normal supplies. But thanks for your input anyway. All the best. x

Oh boy, did I hope there would be lots of replies to this one when I came into the thread. But not one???? :eek: Hmmm. Well just in case someone has got any ideas for recipes for one person I'm up for trying them. I agree with the girl who started this thread about everything being for 4 people...

Porridge (love it) with sliced banana and skimmed milk, followed by a Nectarine.:eating: Mmmm!

I get most of my tips and recipes from other SW folk at my group meeting and on this site. There is a SW recipe thread on here so worth taking a look, especially as you can scroll back to see all the posts with advice. In the beginning I bought every kind of spice I could find to really flavour...

Hi jacmac. You've got the same amount to lose as I had. And I was shocked that first night when I weighed in at 12st. But the good news is that I'm doing well with the eating plan so you will too. All the best.

Porridge is 35g, B choice. :)

Hello foof. :welcome:Welcome and loads of luck with your new eating plan. I've never felt so healthy as I do now on Slimming World. I recommend staying at the meetings after your weigh-in. I've picked up some useful tips that way, and enjoy chatting to other members. In fact, it's become a bit...

Hi Ciara and Red Lady. I joined SW in March and have been losing weight very slowly. And I recommend dong it that way. Slowly. I was a size 18 at the start and am now a size 14. Even wearing skinny jeans, something I've never been able to do before. Got my 1.5 stone award last week. So don't...

​It's a G & T tonight. 4 syns. Yahooooooo!!!!

Hi. You look like you're doing great, dukanfatty. :bliss: I still pick up the size clothes I used to buy sometimes then have to put it back and get a smaller size. What a lovely feeling that is. And that's my motivation not to put any of that weight back on. I was never bullied at school, nor...

To all the recent newbies on this thread. Hi to all you recent newbies. A big welcome from me. :wavey:I agree that it is important to have a good consultant who shows she really wants you to lose weight. Mine is brilliant and she works her socks off to keep everyone's motivations high. Believe...

My tip is as much fat free products as you can. I started off using low fat but soon found the fat free versions were just as good. No syns in all fat free products. Good luck

SCREAM!!!! lol lol lol. Glad I had a Scotch and slimline coke for my syns today. 4 syns. And I enjoyed it. Nothing to add to that. :-)

I had the Avocado today that I've been putting off eating ever since I found out it is 9.5 syns. Gulp!! Anyway, it's gone now never to be replaced. xx

Hi Angwass. I started in March and am a slow loser too. But I'm happy with that, and with the weight I've lost so far. 6 more pounds should be enough for me, I think. I'll be good at 10st 2lbs. And much healthier than I've felt for a long time. soapy x

Just one pound off for me this week. I went at the speed of light to update my profile from 10.9 to 10.8. lol lol lol. Well, every little helps, I say. soapy x

Hi Ryan. A huge welcome to you. You've come to the right place for support and help. We're all in the same boat here, wanting to lose some weight, so someone will always have the answer to your questions. My advice to you at the moment is to stay positive and don't get 'down' if you maintain or...

There's no harm in checking out how others see us, I suppose, as long as we don't let it bother us. My old Mum used to say "There's always someone worse than yourself" every time I asked for the hundreth time "Does my bum stick out in this Mum?". Of course, I was in my teens then. lol lol. Those...

Bought a satchel bag from Matalan's yesterday for £8 and just saw it in a Sale for £3 online. Scream!!! I've used the bag now so can't take it back. Scream again. lol lol. I love bags too, and shoes and........lol. soapy x

OK, I had my scan bran for lunch today with Low Low cheese spread on.....and LOVED it. soapy x

Hi FP. It's beginning to look as though no-one wants to post here and it has become our personal 'chat line'. I wonder why no-one wants to respond to your original post? I think it is interesting to know what others see when they look at you. Do they say to themselves "why doesn't that woman...

OK folks, I bought some at my meeting last night because of their very high fibre content. I'll let you know what I think when I've tried them later today. Watch this space!!!! soapy x

Off to my weigh-in tonight. Fingers crossed I've lost something. And it's my first night as part of the 'social team', meeting and greeting on the door as members come in. That's show business!! Ha ha ha. soapy x

I just had a shock today. Haven't had an Avocado for ages and really fancied one so bought it before I checked it for syns. Shock horrors!! It's 9.5 syns. That will almost wipe out my allowance. Oh fiddlesticks!!! lol. Back to the drawing board. soapy x

Glad I popped in here tonight. Loved your chilli recipe and will try it tomorrow. Don't eat meat so will use Quorn. Thanks xxx soapy x

Hi Malc. Just came across your postings and want to add my congratulations on your weight loss. You look absolutely fantastic. Give yourself a pat on the back. My son has recently started Slimming World and has lost a stone off his 16stone. A few more to go yet though. Hope he makes it through...

Tried Pilates in a group once and couldn't even lift my legs up off the floor. lol lol. I never went back!!! soapy x

Thanks anyway Jezzi

Yes, I checked in my book and found the same. And I saw Rachels advertised on TV just now.

Hooray, Someone else who's done what I did in my younger days.....plucked my eyebrows almost into oblivion. lol. I told my hairdresser the other day that I wouldn't mind getting some tattoo'd on but she said she knows someone who had it done and wished she hadn't because they looked horrendous...

Has anyone heard of Rachel's Fat Free yogurts? If so, what are the syn values? I know all Fat Free yogurts are supposed to be free but I don't want to take a chance,.....that is if I ever find this brand. soapy x

What? Lactulose??? soapy x

Checked Fitbit. Could have a good day out for the price of that!!! Will probably get a Pedometer?

Having just read your bit about comfortable shoes for walking I quickly sprinted up the stairs (crosses fingers in case I get struck by lightning and end up a pile of ash on the floor. lol) to check the make of the most comfortable pair of walking shoes I've ever bought. They are Clarkes, and...

Why don't you make that phrase your mantra? "I'm gonna do it this time". Sounds good to me. Good luck. soapy x

Welcome Kay. You'll get plenty of support here. And it's worth checking some of the other threads, and fun. Good luck. soapy x

If the mood takes me I'll have a Gin & Tonic or a Scotch & Coke. The spirit is 4 syns a single measure and the diet mixers are free. And boy does it make you feel good. lol lol. soapy x

Hi, I prefer Green because I don't eat meat, although I do eat fish. And I love pasta and rice. But recently I've been doing Extra Easy and find it suits me better. I certainly never feel hungry. My weight losses are small each week and I'm happy to lose weight that way. Since March this year...

Oh lovely, thanks for that. I'll get some on Tuesday evening at my meeting. I recently bought some All Bran (which I do like) in a bid to help. Thanks again. soapy x

Good morning. I love my Slimming World meetings. The consultant is lovely, always cheerful, and so helpful if anyone is struggling. I walk the half a mile to the church where the meetings are held and the same back, so that is some solid exercise for me once a week. lol. And as I no longer drive...

Hi Cat. Never heard of scanbran. Tell me more, and where to buy them please. soapy x

I recommend going to group. It's much easier to lose weight that way. There is so much support there from the consultant and other slimmers. Good luck. soapy x

Oh dear. I still never got to buy any Quark. So don't know if I like it mixed with other things or not. Must look harder for the bay it's in. soapy x

I know what you mean. I'd gone there thinking everyone would look like the people on the American TV shows, slim and beautiful. How naive was I then? lol. Older and wiser now. I started the Slimming World eating plan in March this year. Weighed in at 12st exactly. My goal is 10st 2lbs. I am now...

Years ago I went to the USA for my holiday. I was worried that I looked overweight and fretted about that more and more as our departure date got nearer. However, when I got there I was amazed at how many larger people I saw living and working there. I didn't notice the arms so much but did...

Hi Amy Toria. I love going to group and find it keeps my motivation going listening to everyone's tips and recipes, what they are experiencing etc. I've also made friends there. It's a kind of comradeship; being with people who are all wanting to achieve the same thing. So I wouldn't want to do...

Hope your wedding went well and dress fitted nicely. soapy x

Of course, Claire...lol lol. soapy x

I take two 20ml doses a day of Lactulose, which is a very thick sweet runny honey-type liquid. When I've maintained or gained I wondered if that might be high in syns due to it's sugary tasting content, and piling on hidden syns. But my wonderful consultant did some research on my behalf and...

Yahoo, Gatzer!!!! Thanks, I've done it at last. Why didn't I see that when I looked on profile before? DUH. I'm happy now. You're a star. soapy x

There you are. No damage done. We're all in this together and sharing our concerns sure does help on difficult days. soapy x

Had a look and still can't find a box with BADGES on that I can turn off. (screams gently like a lady. lol) soapy x

I did look there but couldn't see anything about the badges. I feel such a fraud with MAINTAINER on my profile, because I'm not. lol. I've got a few more pounds to go yet. OK Nick, I'll go back to settings and have another look. Thank you loads. soapy x

I'll try that then. Thanks. I'm off to the supermarket this afternoon, despite the rain. lol. Will let you know if I like the Quark. soapy x

One week I'd worked really hard at eating all the right things etc but at the weigh-in I found I hadn't lost an ounce. I was so miffed at that result that the following weekend at a family lunch I ate all I wanted and had 2 Scotch & cokes. I was gob-smacked when three days later I was weighed at...

I only started this March so I still write everything down myself. I find it easier to see exactly what I'm eating and drinking, and keeping an eye on the syns. I'm sure that in time I won't be doing that any more when I'm used to a sensible eating plan. soapy x

Hi all. If anyone gets frustrated about small losses I saw a saying on here in another thread that makes sense. It is: A DRIPPING TAP STILL FILLS THE BUCKET. SLOW AND STEADY. I find that encouraging. Good luck everyone/ soapy x

Thanks Deb. I'll give it a go. And sorry I mis-spelled your name earlier. soapy x

ps One of the things I want to get sorted is that when I filled in my profile I mistakenly clicked on MAINTAINER, which I now know was wrong. I want to clear that off the profile. DUH again. soapy x

Hi all. Can anyone tell me how to find replies to my contact forms I've been filling in for the guys who run this site, please? If they've answered my queries I'm stumped because I have no idea where they are. DUH!!! Help. soapy x

By the way, I did try Quark once and didn't like it. Is it an acquired taste? soapy x

Hi Debringer. I'd like your superfree soup recipe if you don't mind. I always like to know what others are cooking and enjoying. soapy x

Congrats xx soapy x

Now you're asking? I think it will be in with the unusual foods like Quorn/Vegetarian. I always opt for asking a member of staff myself. Good luck. soapy x

Hi. Although I started the plan on Green only, because I don't eat meat, I have been doing EE the past few weeks and have two pieces of fruit after every meal. I don't mind that because I love fruit anyway. I also think it's only a recommendation so 'you makes your choice'. Soapy x

Hi. I'm not a full vegetarian too. I just don't eat meat. So I make my own veggie soups and stews. And if you add some tube pasta it's very filling...and all free. Since starting the Slimming World eating plan I've stocked up on loads of different spices that add some wonderful flavours to lots...

Hi everyone. Just found all your replies and I thank you for your help and advice. I'll get used to this site soon and will find replies a bit quicker next time. lol lol. I'm doing OK at the moment and have gone from 12st to 10st.9lbs since March when I joined Slimming World. My goal weight is...

Hello HL. Sorry I'm late replying. Because I'm new to this site I didn't notice your reply to me. Am getting used to it here a bit more now. I'm doing OK at SW and losing slowly. I was 12st to start in March and am now 10st 9lbs. But am 10st 6lbs on my scales first thing in the morning before...

Hi Stevie. Thanks for replying. Yes they are 25g sachets. Ouch, 5 syns. I won't be buying those any more. I could have a Scotch and slimline coke for less. lol lol lol. Your pics show how well you're doing. Congratulations. Thanks again. Soapy x

Hi everyone, I've got another question on syn value. Does anyone know the syn value of a single serving sachet of GALAXY instant hot chocolate, please? I know all the other brands, like Options etc, are 2 syns but can find nothing anywhere about this brand. On the packaging it says 97 calories...

Thanks Anna. I was hoping it would be free by the ingredients on the can. I don't eat meat so am on green or extra easy all the time. Thanks again. soapy x

Hi. Does anyone know how many syns are in Foresight Pease Pudding, please? I've looked in all the Slimming World books but cannot find it listed. I'm hoping it's free like all peas etc on the green days. But want to make sure before I have any. Thanks to everyone in advance of your feedback...

Hi. Nice to meet you all. I joined here recently and am still navigating around the site, and keep getting lost and confused. Duh!!! lol lol. I did write a post introducing myself but have no idea where it went?? lol. Anyway, I'm doing Slimming World. Started 2 months ago and have lost almost...

:) Hi everyone. I joined this forum today and am hoping to get some help and support as I do the Slimming World healthy eating plan. I started in March and have almost lost a stone. But it's been 'slow going', losing approximately 1 or 1 & 1/2 lbs a week, or maintaining, but I'd like to lose...