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I couldn't agree more with your post. I was totally appalled and angered by that programme last night-I actually felt insulted as both a viewer and a paying member of WW. It really did well to make both the viewer and members seem like stupid, non-thinking airheads who know nothing. I seriously...

Can't believe it!! Gained 8lbs over Christmas/New Year when I weighed in last week at class. Went yesterday-had lost 10lbs!! It's my biggest loss yet and I'm 6 months into the plan!

Bah!! 2lbs off-just missed getting into the 13's!! Bang on 14st! Still, that's 3st 9lbs off in total. Good luck all for next week. How hard is it with all the Christmas goodies in the shops? Sheer torture!!

Calculating the PP of everything I think can put folk off but the longer you are on it, the easier it gets and you remember the values of the things you regularly use/scoff!! I swear, I LOVE WW!! No calorie counting and a normal, sensible and sustainable approach to losing weight-yayyyyyy!!!!!

3lbs off for me!!

Hello! That's really brilliant what you've lost. Having a good weight loss in the early stages is a great boost. I'm at WW-SW doesn't work for me but hey, who cares?!! Whatever works eh?!! I started back (again!!!) in June this year. I was 17st 9lbs-I've managed to get down to 14st 5lbs to date...

It's been very quiet here! Maybe people are busy with Christmas and whatever. Anyway, lost 4lbs yesterday. Total loss now 3st 5lbs. Was 17st9lbs-now 14st4lbs. Really aiming to get into the 13st bracket for Christmas....haven't been at that weight for about 15 yrs!! Good luck everyone xx

CONGRATULATIONS!! That is so well done! Well done to everyone in Team Halloween xxx!!

Dan, I can understand what you are saying about keeping treats in the house when you've got three kiddywinks!! I'm on my own so I don't have that difficulty to face BUT...I do have a 2yr old Labrador who has a cast iron tummy and ANY food is like a magnet!! I can't bear the look on his little...

Well done!! I totally agree-anything off is good! Happy healthy eating for this week! I'm going to have to dip into my emergency 49PP-eaten my quota for today already and it's only 7pm!!

Thanking you very much for your nice words!! It's not easy but just got to keep the goal in sight!! Hope you are doing well!!!

3lbs off-still got 7lbs to go. Realistically, not going to do this as I've only got one more weigh in next Sat. Will just see what the result is next week then Ill sign up to a Christmas challenge (I've already made a mental goal of getting into the 13st zone!)

Yayyyy!! 3lbs off this week!! Got my 3st award! Gone from 17st 9lbs to 14st 9lbs!! Can't believe I'm fitting into size 18 clothes now!! Good luck EVERYONE!!!

Oh and another thing, I don't keep ANY trigger foods in the house which I know I would binge on, like bread and butter or biscuits. I actually stopped buying biscuits years ago but the bread and butter had to go as I could have eaten a loaf easily in a day. Don't be tempted either to buy the...

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I could easily do the same and ate like this hence the reason I'm at WW's!! My honest good tip is to plan your meals. Seriously. If you know you've got good meals set for your week ahead, it really makes the difference. Even if you have to plan every PP for that day...

Anyone needs to find the right eating plan that suits them, as an individual. It's a shame some people think SW is better than WW or vice versa. (I am NOT meaning anyone here so please don't take offence!!). The bottom line is we are all trying to lose weight because we've eaten too much junk...

I've got 10lbs still to lose!! Not do-able!! Still, the main thing is the weight is going down, not up, even if it is a lengthy process!!!

I gained a 1lb this week. Ho hum-that's the way it goes!! Lost 7lbs last week which was a shocker so not unduly worried. I'm now learning it all balances to and my body certainly doesn't work on an exact 7 day science!!

Real impressed!! It is much better than the WW app!! Thanks for sharing this!! Haven't used the scan thingy yet but going to try it out in a mo!!

I'm off to download this too!! You've gotten me excited!!

I was at SW earlier this year; I promised my friend I'd do it for 6 weeks with her and if I didn't like it, I would go back to WW. Well, I hated SW. I only lost 9lbs in 6 weeks. It clearly works, that is a fact as there are some amazing losses but it just didn't suit me mentally or my lifestyle...

Still got 9lbs to lose to meet my 1st 10lbs goal. Still not sure if this is do-able but going to give it a mighty good try!! Well done everyone in Team Halloween!

7lbs off for me. Takes away the pain from gaining last week-almost makes it worth it!! Another 2lbs off and I'm at 3 stone loss. Chuffed too as now in the 14 stone zone.

Not good-2 and a half on. Oh well, drawing a line under it today. At least it's not 2 and a half stone on. Real focussed again.

I am DREADING weigh in tomorrow. I've been terrible this week. I hope I'm not the only one who "falls off the wagon". I've been doing so good but my colleague brought me in the biggest box of chocs-ate them all. Then I went into the "oh well, I've blown it" mode and have been terrible the whole...

1 1/2lbs off. Gawwwd, things are slowing down now but can't grumble-lost 2st 8lbs in total.

It was in one of the weekly supplement mags we get, I think it was way back in June. Here's the recipe! (serves 2) 1 pot of WW toffee yoghurt 2 packs of WW digestive biscuits (4 biscuits in total) 30g Quark 1 banana Method Blitz biscuits in food processor to get fine crumbs and place in...

Sorry for the slow reply-been and still on holiday!! Okay, this is my recipe for the coffee and banana smoothie!! It's 2PP for the recipe. 200mls of skimmed milk 1 ripe banana 1 heaped tsp of coffee 1/8 tsp of cinnamon Handful of icecubes (I add a couple of sweeteners such as Hermesetas so...

Lost 2lbs this week. Been on hols so not disappointed.

Been on hols but lost 2lbs this week. Got 1st 1lb to lose before Halloween. Not sure if this is do-able but still aiming!!

Omg!! That sounds divine!! Ooooooh, wishing I hadn't read your post now!! Got a rumbly in my tumbly!!!!

It's the proper, correct and traditional way to eat porridge!!!

Take it from a Scottish gal who likes her porridge, Scott's oats-just plain and simple made with water and salt, only cost 3pp for 30g. Start adding milk and other unnecessary items (honey, syrup), you'll need to add more PP!!

Suppose everyone is different-I tend to have fruit for brekkie and mid morning as I'm not a big eater in the morning. Lunch-around 7-8 PP and my evening meal is my biggie!! Usually around 15PP. I have free soup, main meal around 10-12 PP and I LOVE making the WW recipes for low PP desserts...

This is why I love WW!! I never liked the fact blended/cooked fruit had syns. I understand the fruit sugars change their composition when cooking etc but seriously?! I love my smoothies!! Fav is coffee and banana!

The OP should be given a knighthood for this marvellous invention!! It's a life saver!! Well, you knows what I mean!!

No truer words spoken!!! I agree!! There's just no rhyme nor reason as to why we lose, STS, why weight losses differ week to week. One thing you can be sure of, eating too many pies=gain!! Ha ha ha! Good luck!x

Thanking you very much!! Good luck to you xxx

3lbs off for Team Halloween!! 1st and 3lbs still to go for me!!

3lbs off this week. 2st 4lbs off in total. Yeehawwwww!!! Well done everyone!!xxxx

I much prefer WW!! After all what I've just said, I found my weight loss REAL slow on SW. Not my bag at all!!

Can I say that I too suffered badly from the age of 17 to 27 with bulimia. I've recovered but food is still an issue for me, as it is for so many people. I think you've already marked the goal posts of being hard on yourself. You say you were disappointed or expected more of a weight loss on...

Why are you eating so many pittas? I can't understand why you wouldn't eat a "normal" supper/lunch other than pittas?!! Sorry, not trying to sound cheeky here. What about making pasta salads for lunch? Free soup? There is so much "out there" that I can't understand why you'd restrict your diet...

Good luck! Loving your wee dog pic! I've not attained royalty status on the forum to have a pic!!

I found SW really expensive in terms of my shopping bills. Why not give SW a go for 12 weeks then review how you feel? 12 weeks is a good trial period- maybe that would help you then decide what you want to do?!! x

Oooh thanks!! I had them for tea last night with steamed broccoli and carrots!! Fandabidozee!! I have to say, the texture is a wee bit weird but they are delicious. I love the dipping sauce-it was a chef at a fab Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh who told me how to make it as I'd had it with...

I am a real life zombie nurse! I don't need any outfit-the sight of me first thing in the morning is anyone's horror!! Good luck! I'm new to Team Halloween too!!

I totally get what you're saying and it sounds like you need that social support/everyone's in it together etc. Ohhh, wished I could help you more. Post what you decide to do! I'm genuinely interested and look forward to hearing your choice! Xx

The thing is-what's more important? Following an eating plan which you said you prefer or getting stickers ONLY if you lose the most that week. Stickers don't make you lose weight-a well balanced diet does. You still get little stars every time you lose 7lb at WW. Does it really matter? Sorry...

Hi folks! I've been a busy bee this morning-I usually get up at 5.30am cos my golden lab is a very early riser-always has been since he was a pup!! Anyway, for anyone who likes Thai food, I made my own recipe for Thai style Prawn & Salmon burgers-easy peasy to make and real tasty with a...

I've just had banana, blueberry and cinnamon icecream for brekkie; so wrong but so good and sooo free!! Ha hah haaa!!

Oooo, I like my glass of Pinot Grigiot on. Fri night! I always count one bottle as 20 PP. if I'm good and restrict myself to one large glass=6pp which is 175mls. I have to say I do measure it out on my scales-mine weigh ml's and grams. Normally though I've saved up my 49 weeklies to account for...

I couldnt agree more. I did SW earlier this year, only because my work colleague and I were at the heaviest we'd been in years and she persuaded me to give it a go, at least for 6 weeks. She loves SW and I dont!! I remained very sceptical because I personally don't agree with the diet/principles...

Err, got that wrong!! 1st 6lbs to go!! Bah!

Lost 4lbs this week-still aiming to get the 1st 10lbs off for Halloween. "Only"(!!) 1st 2lbs to go!!

Aww, holidays are a time to relax and enjoy. If it was me, I'd just make sure I had the best time ever. If you gain, it will come off no bother. Where are you going on your hols?

Lost 4lbs this week!! It got me over the 2st mark! Have lost 29lbs and many more to go!! Well done to everyone else!

Good luck! I stuck to plan 100%, not premenstrual, not constipated(!!) and drinking plenty-stayed the bloody same. Bahhh.

I had it tonight-it is scrummy! Even if I may say so myself!! Totally agree about peeling squash-utter purgatory. I usually end up skinning my fingers too!!

I made nice Red Thai soup yesterday-0 points!! I didn't put coconut milk in it simply because I like to have a steady stream of 0 points soup at hand if I'm hungry. This is what I used: 1 butternut squash, deseeded, sliced in half-I like to keep the skin on because once blended, you don't...

This is why I'm loving this place!! What brill support! We are all in the same boat and there are just loads of lovely people posting on here!

Aww, don't worry. In the grand scheme of things, it's not a stone and it's easily lost again. Nobody can ever be 100% perfect! Not even moi!!!

Awwww, gutted-STS this week. Most sad. Was kind of expecting it as I lost 4lb last week and 3lb previous. Leader said that sometimes happens. Oh well, onwards and downwards hopefully for the new week. Treated myself to a cheese pastry twist tho this morning!! Haven't had anything very naughty...

It was my mum's birthday today. Promised her I would give her homemade icecream. Ha ha haaahhhhaaaa....magic icecream made, presented and eaten with THE MOST positive feedback! Even my dad, who smothers everything in butter, cheese etc, thought it was ace!! Hah, fooled!!

Oooooh, well done!! Chuffed to blazes about being part of Team Halloween!! Lost 4lbs last week so that's the start of this new goal!!

Sensible, very sensible statement in my wee opinion!! EVERYONE, is in the same boat. It's a right bugger though when you think how easy it is to gain weight but losing it is a slow hard and lengthy game! Thats life! Nothing ever makes sense!

I wouldn't worry about 2-3 bananas. 2-3 bars of choc I would worry about.

Sorry, I know how it feels when you are desperate to see instant huge weight losses-Without sounding cheeky, I'm concerned you're setting yourself up for disaster already by comparing a previous big weight loss you had with WW. What will happen if you don't lose 9lb this time? Are you going to...

I've really enjoyed reading your thread! Should have read it first before posting and appearing like a prize A clown!! I think what you a writing is so honest and probably resonates with a lot of people-me being one of them!! I've got 5st to lose-it's a thought and a half. I myself suffered...

Carly, I apologise! I never noticed the date when you created this thread nor did I notice the amount of replies!! What a dafty I am! Doh!

Hello Carly!! Listen, you might be better off joining WW. You aren't supposed to blend/purée stuff (esp. Fruit) on SW because it alters the sugar content of the fruit however and weirdly, you can do this and have things like free icecream if you go to WW. Everyone is in the same boat here. It's...

I know it's late to be eating icecream but (a) I was peckish (b) I thought its Saturday and anything goes and (c) it's FREE icecream!! OMG-this is simply the best discovery! Thanks a mill to the OP of this thread-you're a genius! I made banana, blueberry and cinnamon tonight. Superb! You get so...

Well done!!

Ooh, Id like to join team Halloween!! I'd like to aim for 1st 10lbs for then. Not sure if that is do-able?!! Love Halloween-second fav time of the year after Christmas!!

Yayyyy!! 4lbs off this week. I'm so chuffed to be under the 16st now!! 15st12lbs now!! Was 17st 9lb when I started. I know these weights are nothing to be proud of as it's way way too heavy but at least I'm headed in the right direction! C'mon folks-we are all doing great! Round of applause to...

Well done!! Yayy!!

Wowww!! Well done!! God, this is taking me ages. How have you managed to lose that so quickly? I hope you don't think I'm being cheeky as I wouldn't want to offend you but have you got a lot of weight to lose? I'm finding it slower as I've gotten older. I'm now 40 and it's defo coming off slower.

I've got a Bamix blender-it's the mother of all blenders but the ice cream making process is hard work!! It's worth it though!! I wonder if you mash everything together then freeze it what the end results would be? I guess the banana would be a darker shade of brown but it would still taste...

Are you going on your hollibags?:-))

2.5lbs off this week. 21lbs lost now. Many many a lbs to go though!!! C'mon!!!

Listen, you know what? Don't get hung up over this because as I said before, we weren't worrying about eating "naughty" foods in excess before so it's no big deal about spices!! Realistically, you're prob not going to be eating a tbsp spices everyday! I know what you mean though because when you...

I have to say, I found the food prep and expense immense on SW. Find WW much easier and more flexible but that's only my opinion and each and everyone of us is different. No worrying about 1/3 plate of fruit/veg blah blah blah...I do this naturally anyway but not worrying relentlessly if I've...

I found my weight loss very slow on SW but really, I think it's a case of horses for courses. I prefer WW only because there is much more portion control and I still think its wrong SW advocate you can eat as much as you like of things such as red meat and eggs. That seriously cannot be healthy...

Yeah, I noted that too-it's 5 PP for the whole meal one. I don't grill mine-just spread tomato purée, garlic Italian seasoning over the wrap, then my toppings and fire in the oven for around 10 mins Gas 6/200oF roughly. YUM YUM YUM!

Still looking! I found another thread here about it but ended even more confused than I started off. To be honest, I'm sure none of us have thought twice about shovelling down chocolate down our throats yet we worry ourselves about spices!! We've gone nuts!! Hope you aren't offended- just making...

Well, I am a fan!! The banana/ nectarine concoction turned out lovely! Going to try banana, blueberry and a wee tad if cinnamon tomorrow. Thanks so much for this thread!! Brilliant!!

Oh that's interesting. I torture myself on the weeks I lose 1/2lb or STS!! I know it does even out. In fact, I remember for 2 weeks I STS , then lost only 1/2lb and on the fourth week I lost 8 1/2lb!! I was 3 months into WW as well!! My leader was quite shocked. I wonder if my metabolism is...

Bit disappointed-only 1/2lb this week and was really strict. Lost 5 1/2lbs last week so maybe things are balancing out. Does anyone else find their weight loss doesn't follow an exact week? What I mean is I find one week I might lose 2lb, the following 1/2, then mabe another 2lb then a 1/2. Does...

I'm sure I read in the starters pack that spices are free up to a tbps but after that you have to count them. Will see if I can find the thing I read.

Ha ha ha!! Brilliant!! I'm trying this as we speak. Sliced up a banana and 2 nectarines. Not sure what this'll turn out like but will post if its edible!!

I am really stuck trying to think about packed lunch ideas. We've no toaster/cooking facilities at work. I'm a nurse and I often eat lunch on the go-clearly grabbing all the wrong food thus why I'm at WW. Any good ideas floating about? I'm not much of a meat eater.

I am in the Warburtons wrap fan club too. Superb for making pizzas and mega cheap! I love tomato puree(seriously!!) so I do add 1 propoint for the extra I use. I grill all the veg I'm going to use on the George Foreman before using as a topping; peppers, onions, aubergine, green beans blah blah...

OMG!! I wished I hadn't read your post!! I used to love Vice Versas and now I know they are back "out there", may need to treat myself!!

That sounds delish-going to give that a try and the butternut squash soup with peppers. This site is just brilliant!!

I've just discovered a real tasty version of 0 points Carrot & Coriander soup. I was mucking about and came up with a spicier version!! 1.5kg carrots(I buy Sainsbury's Basics big bag)-leave the skins on but take off the heads. 2 large onions 2 Knorr Ham stock cubes (any stock of choice really)...