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It is easier to control consistency if you add water really gradually and mix in really well, so you dont get soft wetter spots within the "dough"-ball. Also, I find it easier to press/roll out on a sheet of clingfilm , so you can lift it up to put onto the pizza pan (obviously remove the...

I do EE almost all the time since January and have lost almost 3 stone - when I first started, I found it a bit tricky getting my head around swapping between red green and EE, I worried that I would forget which day I was doing and eat meat/carb on the wrong day, whereas you can have both with...

Pete, your recipe thread is inspiring!!! Love all the photos too, it really gets the tastebuds tickled! Thanks for posting :)

Try the SW chips :) (free)

Try searching out some recipes that you fancy; if you have some nice meals to look forward to you will be more motivated to give it a try, rather than thinking about things you need to cut down on, think of things you CAN have. Check out the "what's for tea tonight" thread for inspiration - good...

Nice work losers! 1.5 lb off for me tonight :) - can't complain as I have had wine, a cupcake, crisps and some tasty meals too; onward & downward!

Good thread for ideas :) I use Birds Eye frozen mixed veg (small-diced carrot, green beans, sweetcorn and peas) to eat as a side to things like mash and quorn sausage. Also I add these (cooked first) into my cheese omlette to make a sort of frittata without potato. Corn on the cob is a good...

I'm liking the flavours you're adding to the fat free greek yoghurt - I have this all the time, but just plain; I might live on the edge this week and try the lemon & vanilla!

Linda McC onion & rosemary meat free sausages x4, smash, petit pois - YUM

Let the side down :rolleyes: half a pound on! It was all going well until the weekend - to much rubbish and I ran out of syns! Nevermind, have resolved to do 100% this week and repair the damage! Well done to all those with losses this week!

garlic curry chips??? sound nice...can you tell us how you make them? Thanks :D

Instant tea; M&S salad with wafer-thin ham, followed by meringue, nectarine and mullerlight yog pudding - free (except meringue), to account for a little vino tonight :giggle:

lol @ sleep-eater - goodnight :)

Good work with the 'dogs! I know what you mean about admitting that you want to lose weight; I was the same, I didn't even admit it to myself, and I know now that it was because I was afraid I couldn't do it, and that I would be judged. It turns out I could do it better than I thought, and...

it is hard when everyone you socialise with expects you to eat/drink certain things, especially when alcohol is involved and your guard is down; have you got anyone who would support you in these circumstances? Or anyone who might want to make similar changes to you, and you could work together...

It might be a time for "flexible syns" - estimate your drinks and food syn values for the night, and go with the flow, but get back on plan the next day; you might not get a loss on Monday, but you will the next week if you stick to the plan after that. At the end of the day, you need to fit...

Your ticker looks fine to me; same size as mine. 4lb is brilliant (wish SW did quarter-stone awards!) - keep up the motivation this week :) and don't forget your HEBs (if you don't want them, I'll eat them :D). I have been on track since WI on Monday and saved syns for this weekend, so I hope...

That's cool, I was just being nosey!

Hello, welcome :D Congrats on deciding to make a start; these things are sometimes hard to face up to when you have been pushing them into the background for a long time; I can relate to that. Don't look back & beat yourself up; you did the best you could with the circumstances you had; now...

Can I ask you oddsock, why is your veg stir fry 2.5 syns? Do you use a sauce with it or not? (I just tend to have it with soy sauce, which i belive is free)

Hope today was a good one, and some nice meals planned for the weekend? ASDA tinned veg chilli & rice (all free :)) for tea tonight for me; how about you?

I can relate to having stuff off plan, it usually happens when I'm not organised with my shopping; can you plan to save some syns for the weekend and concoct some tasty free meals for the rest of the week til next WI? I find it easier when I've got something nice to look forward to (like SW...

Hmm toffee mullerlight; I think I overdid this with banana a while ago but haven't had it for ages, and I could see it would be nice in a pancake - this weekend!!!

Try this: http://www.minimins.com/tutorials/19172-how-setup-weight-loss-ticker-tickerfactory-com.html - the choice of designs will have your eyes spinning!

How did you like the pancakes, Butters? I still havent got around to making them, because I keep forgetting to put the mixture together the night before; maybe I should set a reminder on my phone!

Glad you liked them :)

Good luck with staying on track for this week - you CAN do it!

Looking good for your 4st target by Aug :)

Nice work losers! lol Just 1/2 off for me this week, but that's ok considering. Promise to do better next week.

Hi Sarah, welcome to the forum. I'm pretty new here too; there is some great info and inspiration; check out the SW thread http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-off-topic/259926-whats-tea-tonight.html for some great ideas :D

Glad you've turnd a corner, meee tooo with the rose wine tomorrow; cheers!

Bumping for newbies; I have just found out after 6 months on slimming world what NAS means - no added sugar (squash) :doh:

24 but I used my smallest scone cutter and didn't make them very thick (slightly less than 1 cm) - I was decieved by the amount of mixture, it just kept going and going!

Ah thanks Systema. In that case I will put several on a plate to make a meal, lol only kidding I can see the logic, as in theory you might have a spoonful of mash and cottage cheese on the side of your plate with a meal, but not a whole tub and pack of smash. I just tried one warm from the oven...

Hey how's it going? I noticed you both mentioned pancakes, so I wondered if you have seen this thread? http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/254814-you-people-need-make-magic-oaty-pancakes.html There is a recipe in the first post, and a different one linked further down - they look...

Hi MM, hope today is a better one for you work-wise. Have you tried the Linda Mcartney Rosemary & Red Onion veg sausages? They are really tasty IMO, and free so I prefer those to the standard quorn ones. I'm giving the scones a try; I have read the controversy about syns vs free, so I suppose I...

Well done with your 3lb loss! And you've saved 29syns yesterday, lol - seriously, well done for staying within your limits, especially when alcohol is involved (that's when I lose the ability to count!). Im on track this week so far, and have saved some syns for chippy lunch tomorrow and wine...

So sorry about your nephew, it is a hard thing to cope with. You are wise to think biscuits wont help but be kind to yourself and take some time to spend with your family. Best of luck with the week ahead.

That's brilliant well done! My losses have been 4lb or less, but they have been consistent (except when I was off plan due to social stuff) - keep up the good work, can't wait to remind you of this post when you ARE half way there!

Told ya! lol that is absolutely brilliant, good motivation for the week to come :)

Hi, welcome :) - don't think of it like that, break it down into really small chunks; anyone can lose a pound; repeat 7 times and you've lost half a stone, repeat that 6 times, you're half way!

Good to know; I won't feel guilty anymore about having a lie-in. It's part of my healthy eating plan ;)

I would love to expand my creative side; I don't have much time to do anything at the moment, but I like to think I could design things better than you can get in the shops (in reality probably not true, but I can dream..)

Microwave onions? Never thought of this but will deffo try it, as I love onions with everything.

Thanks for that! They sound scrummy :)

Doesn't matter how many times you re-start, as long as you keep trying - congrats on committing to it now!

I was v pleased with WI today; a loss of 4 lb :D - feel like I'm back on track now after a bit of a hazy time food-wise. I'm also having a giggle at myself because I am finding it so interesting reading what other people are having to eat, lol. I know I should really do an online diary but I am...

Oooh just read your post about "smash scones" - never heard of those (mind you I only have one recipe book from SW) - they sound fab and I will definitely try them! I only hope they havent been taken off plan!!! Hopefully someone familiar with SW previously can confirm for us...

Welcome & congrats on taking the plunge to get on track again - you have obviously done well with SW before, so best of luck; your birthday is a good target to aim for. I'm doing SW too (since January)

Watch out, those stickers get addictive! PS Very well done!

Do you mean that you have a total number of syns to last for a week rather than using some every day? I have only ever used a total of 70 per week and not worried about spreading them out, just not carrying them over into the next week after a weigh in (lol, as if there would be any left!)...

Don't say that, we are all in this together (I had a good loss this week but in the previous 4 wks my overall loss was only 0.5lb) - chin up for next week

That's great news :D good luck with it all, and keep us updated with your progress.-

You are doing well with your committment; have you tried alternating days R and G (or even EE) within a week? I'm sure I read somewhere that swapping plans can kick-start things if you reach a plateau. I have only really done EE since the start because I felt sure I would get mixed up and eat...

Amazing news, I lost 4lb tonight! Also got my 2.5 stone award, and only 5lb to go to 3 stone! I'm so happy :D (I haven't had a good loss like that for ages, I can only assume it is down to joining here!)

Bet you do well! It is a bit nerve-wracking at first, maybe because SW free food sometimes seems too good to be true, however you will trust it after a couple of losses at the scales. Good luck!

I know what you mean; even missing one weigh-in creates a temptation to let things slip, but once it's done it sort of lets you wipe the slate clean and gives you motivation for the coming week. It is pretty drastic having to spend all that money for some scales yourself; I'm amazed there isn't...

Great news everyone; I hope it is a good sign for all us Monday folk (will report back tonight with my update).

Thanks :) - one day at a time. Keep up your good work today :)

Aha, thanks for posting that; I caught just the very end of the interview and was wondering who it was!!

Good work! :D

Well done for committing again; sometimes you just need a little break, but now is the time to get sorted, before you undo your fantastic work - I can relate as I have been using those "flexible syns" for a month, due to birthdays etc (not even mine!) and basically stayed the same. Im hoping WI...

Hello, welcome :) Congrats on your losses so far; stick with it and you will get there. I can definitely recommend the small hi-fi bars from SW classes (3 syns each / 2 bars = B) they are more chocolatey than alpen bars; current fave is the new rocky road flavour.

Hi all, I'm new to the thread - obviously my WI is tomorrow (!) but going to a different class to my usual; always feel less confident just in case scales vary, but if I lose, I will be happy as I have had a few extra syns this week.

So far, a banana. Waiting for the washer to spin and will go foraging for something else once it's hung out.

I've been enjoying veggie stirfry with noodles - still plenty of veg but a change from cold salad, and very easy if you buy pre-prepared packs (current fave of mine is ASDA hot and spicy which has chillis in it).

I can recommend the peanut ones too, although they are just one bar for your healthy B, but worth it if you are hungry as they are more substantial than the rocky road size. The peanut ones are quite chewy, like a flapjack texture; great if you are peckish at night with a cuppa and you havent...

Thanks; I'm overwhelmed at the amount of info on here! Wish I had found it 6 months ago!

Not too bad; I tend to eat free/superfree for breakfast and lunch, then use syns later in the day; I always feel like a treat at the weekend, but I save syns to allow for it (little bit of wine and some low fat crisps tonight :)) - choc cake sounds yummy but I would be tempted to have more than...

Hi, well done for getting back on the SW horse, so to speak! I'm doing SW too, and finding it OK so far; slowish, but steady :)

A little bit of fizzy rose and some baked sour cream & chive crisps - it is Saturday night after all!

Oooh must try it!!! I love cheesy pasta :)

Totally! Even different styles from the same shops can be totally different sizes; it is a pain, all the trying on, and ordering/sending back! It would be so much better if they standardised it!

oh, cruel cruel partner! You need something else you enjoy to take your mind off food/alcohol - I know this might sound a bit sad, but have you tried the "lager" drink that is alcohol and calorie-free? I find it makes you feel like you're joining in socially a bit (obviously not exactly the...

Hello, welcome, I'm new too. Are meat substitutes like quorn suitable on Dukan? I'm on SW so it's ok for non-meat fans (I'm the only person I know who doesnt like steak!)

No diet is easy, but it depends on your lifestyle, and what your problem areas tend to be; I have found with SW that I enjoy being able to eat as much as I need to feel satisfied, without having to count it, but there is not much opportunity to use ready-meals, so it might be easier to mix in...

Hello, welcome, I'm a SW-er too :) - I started in January and I'm almost at 2.5 stone; losses do seem to vary a bit but I try to stick to the 1/3 superfree foods every day; it is easy to forget that and get carried away with free spuds, baked beans etc! I also found losses slower when eating...

Hi there, welcome; I'm pretty new around here too - have already seen lots of inspirational pics/stories, and there is loads of info!

great post; it really is tough LOVE not harsh self-punishment that we need when that little voice starts with "go on, you know you want to.."

I just picked up a copy of "Picture Perfect" from a charity shop this week; I'm only about 80 pages in, but her writing style is very easy to read - so far so good, and I'm pleased to see thereare more titles to try :)

Hi Nicki, I was in so much doubt in January about starting a diet; I thought I should do it, but had no confidence that I would lose any weight, or that I could continue long-term, but I decided I would look no further ahead than 1 week. No thinking about how much I have to lose, no beating...

I didn't understand the specific definitions of overweight and obese until recently; I thought it just meant "too heavy" and "very heavy" in a vague way . I'm now aware of my BMI for the first time, and I think it would be much more helpful for this to be more widely publicised (not mine (!)...

I quite enjoyed the "Secret Eaters" programmes; it was interesting to see the differences in what people honestly think they are eating, and then where the extra bits and bobs were added in unknowingly. The people taking part had lots of different reactions too, along with different reasons why...

Absolutely! It is amazing that people feel entitled to make all sorts of snide comments, but they would be highly offended if you reciprocated with such personal remarks. I always think a kind personality is much more important; yes, lose weight if you want to, and be healthy but don't let these...

I like Slimming World too; it does take a bit of effort cooking-wise, but I have found there are loads of great things to have which are not limited or counted, and it has steered me away from the temptation of ready-meal convenience food (you can have it, but it must be counted, and you don't...

That's fun; I liked messing about with the hairstyles and colours! The weight loss was good to see, although it does seem to take quite a big difference in start and target weights to show a slimmer model (about 40lb) - I was a bit gutted to see that I apparrently look no different, until I saw...

Hi CG - congrats on just letting it all out! It is hard facing up to things (I still can't manage to enter my weight into my profile!) but you are taking action. Good idea about the 3 positives; it is easy to focus on how much we have to do, or the problems we have, and forget all about our...

Thanks, I will be checking out all the SW threads! I'm already amazed by some members' achievements; it proves it can be done, so it is good motivation; today has been a good day :)

Hello Claire, I'm new here too; it's great that you have made a start cos that's the hardest bit. I nearly didn't start my diet in January, but it seems like time has flown by, and I am a fair bit lighter - wonder where we will be at Xmas?

Hi Murmur, I'm new too :D - I suspect this site will be a distraction from munching for me!

Hi everyone, newbie alert! I've been doing Slimming World since January and so far I've lost almost 2.5 stone, but still a long way to go! Just found this forum today; it looks great; lots of active members. Looking forward to picking up some good tips and chatting - I am not a forum expert so...