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I joined in Oct and lost 7lb up to xmas. Well I did totally the same thing as you and I thought "it’s xmas, im going to relax a bit" when I went back to group I’d put on 9lb! So not only the 7lb I’d spent 2 months losing but 2lb more! I was totally gutted. Then when last week I got talking to a...

I used to love my group, really nice bunch of ladies and my leader was really helpful and would treat everyone personally - you could get upset or be over the moon and people would understand. I would get texts from her, esp if she new i was having a bad week and she was always helping with tips...

When I had my scan they offered two types, external (on the belly) and internal (a probe) - I ended up having both. Make sure you have a full bladder for the external and you should be fine. The probe isn’t painful just more uncomfortable. My symptoms were that I never had periods, im talking...

I've seen somewhere if you add a bit of tabasco and some sweetner to fat free salad dressing that can make something similiar to sweet chilli sauce but check the syns on the salad dressing because some of them arent free :) xxx :)

Thanks everyone for your idea :) Feeling a little deflated after a maintain so reading all these has defo given me a motivation boost! xx

Hi, has anyone tried the Quiche in a flash recipe advertised on the SW website? If so what did you add? For people who have no idea what im taking about: Quiche in a flashWould you believe us if we said that you can make a really tasty quiche in under 2 minutes? Well, here goes… Spray the...

thankyou for your comments :) Ive seen that some people put the pounds they need to lose in a jar and the pounds these lose in another. That seems like a good idea.

Hi Girls (and guys too!) Just wondering what people do for motivation? I currently have a 'Goal Chart' on the wall which i tick off when i lose and i keep my certificates on the naughty cupboard. I used to keep 'thinsperation' pics on the wall too but that just made me feel crappy. What do you...

i have PCOS too, i did slimming world last year and lost 1st8lb in just over 4 months following the diet exactly and doing excerise too. Sadly i didnt keep up with it and i gain most of it back - so starting again. My sister has the same condition but is like a bean pole - she tried for 3...

Just wanted to let you know that i lost 3lb last night! Im so chuffed, eating all that fruit and veg really helped :) x

Ive never tired it but ive heard its good, what goes in it? x

I use the tescos mini ones that are 1 syn. Tthey are defo with it. Esp the strawberry flavoured ones x

Wow you look amazing! 6 stone in 9 months is such an achievement! x

Just stumbled across this and WOW! Your right about that sudden change in mental attitude. Its like a switch that goes in the your head that thinks, 'right enough is enough! You will do this' - i worry sometimes that i wont stick to it and succumb to the 'bad side' but its stories like this that...

I have a bowl full of raspberries, topped with shapes 0% yogurt and a mini meringue on top. Feels really naughty to have in the morning but its totally free and very filling :) At the weekend when i have more time i have my HEB with eggy brown bread with baked beans - very yummy too x

Oh dear, i work as a waitress part time in the evenings and we have a new menu tasting on Monday night. Im just not going, i have my weigh in right after and its sooooo not worth it. Its nice to know im not the only one out there who goes a little off track sometimes :) x

this thread makes me hungry lol x

Ummmm the pancake/mini milk idea sounds lush! x

i just worried as this is only my 4th week - but im determined. Wow Gazter you have done so well! 6 stone!

thanks ladies :) i have heard alot of people saying that planning for the week helps them so im going to start doing that. i'll let you know how Monday's weight in goes :) x x

Hi Ladies (and gents) So yesterday I had a little slip off SW. There was a buffet at work and stupidly id brought no lunch. I ended up having a few samosas, onion bhaji’s (dipped in garlic/chive dip), crisps and tuna mayo sandwiches. Not a lot but enough to know id gone way over my syns :( I...

Im a huge chocoholic, Mikado are only 1/2 syn per stick and a couple of those keep me going. Or Tesco's mini Strawberry meringue nests, they are really yummy and are 1 syn :) x

im a veggie and i love quorn. Not sure what ppl dont like about the sausages coz i love them. The cheese and broccoli escalopes are lush and are 8 syns, they are my weekly treat x

i struggle with breakfast but i have 1 hi-fi bar (as part of my B) and some kind of fruit like an orange.

After getting called fat by two people mine is for me but also to show those people where to shove it! I cant wait for the day they look at me and think 'Wow - she's lost weight'. But its defo mostly for myself and my own self confidence and esteem. But a good topic - something slimmers should...

ohhh i love the eton mess idea! Defo going to have to try that one - is quark any syns? x

Thanks tasha, i might get the mikados on my lunch. Sometimes you just need something nice x

So im having a bad day, nope scrap that a bad week. I have been sticking to SW but i really want a treat today. Can anyone suggest something low/free syn that is easy to make/ready made that i can do. I love chocolate, savorys etc. I am veggie so no meat. thanks x x :rolleyes:

Both me and my sis have PCOS, i have no periods with mine (say about 1-2 a year) and my sis has constant periods like yourself and she is a very healthy weight. It effects everyone differently. Have you tired going into a contraception? The tests for PCOS are that intrusive, i had lots of blood...

Hi Gingersheep, i did green diet before but really struggled with it (i dont drink milk/cheese) i find the extra easy so much easier to follow. Had my first weigh-in on Monday and i lost 5lb! Im soo chuffed :) Trying to aim for 2 this week so i can get my 1/2 stone award. I drink about 3-4...

thanks Cassiexox - 281/2 in 7 weeks in amazing! well done!

Hi All, Just started slimming world on Monday (second attempt) and I have PCOS. I have struggled before to lose weight trying Weight watchers etc but after my Mum lost over 3st (and now my group leader) im giving SW ago. I looking for advice from other PCOS suffers for on exercise, diet and...