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I've got left over cauliflower so going to spray it with fry light and bake it in the oven and serve it with chicken of its any good

Thanks cheekychick, how the blummin heck I missed that I will never know haha x

Result!!! Love oyster sauce but thought it had to be synned, thank you. Little things that make your day haha :)

I thought it was 1 syn per tablespoon. Not heard anything to say it's syn free now. In regards to your takeaway I'm no help im afraid, but I'm having one on Saturday so Id appreciate some help too :) x

What flavouring would you recommend? Sounds lovely x

Even better with the low syn brownies. Yum yum

I think we confused eachother haha. Sugar is the last on the list so I'm going to have them syn free :) thank you for your help. Never realised the list order of ingredients is high to low. Thanks for the info xx

Hi annafarraday yes that what I meant. It's all syn free apart from the sugar as there is chilli and mustard seeds etc in there too which are free. I was wondering about the sugar but it doesn't say how much is in the jar so I got confused if I need to syn it as its in the vinegar bit lol. I...

Fab, thank you for replying xx

I use some of my syns sometimes on the nandos sauce sachets. I chop chicken in chunks and marinade it for a few hours then put on skewers with onions peppers and mushrooms. Paste over the rest of the sauce and grill. Or I have french fries, quavers or a nut selection

I saw this that I did screen shots of, sounds yummy Sorry I'm rubbish at attaching links xx

Does anybody know if these are free? I hope so :)

Chicken chips mushy peas and egg

Hiya everyone I've just bought from a farmers market a jar of shallots in balsamic vinegar. After looking at the ingredients it's all free apart from sugar in the pickling vinegar. Would I have to syn the shallots?? I'm confuddled

I'm having a crunchie, my after gym treat with a brew :)

I do interval training on the stepper and use the bikes. Then I do weights to bud strength which I think is working too. When I am sore I just do the stepper and incline walking :) great to be feeling healthier and slimmer isn't it x

Well done you look great :) Im aiming for the same results slowly but surely. Getting better at the gym now and even started running which is an achievement for me to say the least. Having arthritis in both hips (already had surgery on one) and in 1 knee (im only 31) plus being overweight has...

We are having SW burgers with chips and salad. Going to put an egg on my burgers tho so I don't have to have bread rolls as I had porridge this morning

I've just had an odd lunch. Chicken breast with tinned spaghetti and sweet potato cubes. Was actually quite nice, odd but nice :)

I love sweet potato chips sprinkled with rosemary. Yummy

Hi everyone, What do you do when your feeling like having a blow out? I have been good all day and had 7 syns but I have an incredible urge for something rediculously unhealthy. No idea why though. I've had a stressful week with hospital scans etc but can see that being the reason. Can't work...

I've just had mushy pea curry. I'm fed up of salads so I thought I'd give it a go with the mind set that it's going to be awful. OMG!!! How wrong was I?? Made in about 20 mins and put some to cool so I can take to work for my lunch tomorrow. Really really nice with potato wedges to dunk in

I've just had mushy pea curry. I'm fed up of salads so I thought I'd give it a go with the mind set that it's going to be awful. OMG!!! How wrong was I?? Made in about 20 mins and put some to cool so I can take to work for my lunch tomorrow. Really really nice with potato wedges to dunk in So...

Thank you so much for helping xx

Thanks annafarraday, I'm not sure now as I threw the packaging away. I do remember it being an orange pack though. I've avoided it just incase, such a shame though as I love granola x

Can anyone help. Just bought some morning flake almond and raisen granola from asda, can I have 35g as my HEB or do I have to syn it? It was a bargain at £1.97 for a big bag compared to the other expensive brands :) xx

I like to keep the mini quorn sausages ready for when I'm peckish :)

Thank you for the reply. I love the sauces, well worth the syns x

Does anyone know how many syns are in the new nandos sachets? They are the little ones found with the bottle sauces :)

Thanks guys, got a few options there. May be able to not go over my syns, or can I save say 2 days worth of syns?

We have got a few nights out over the next 2 weeks and I'm very concerned about drinking. What are the lowest syn bar drinks? I'm not a big drinker anyway so I won't be having loads but I don't want to blown my syns on empty calories especially as the day after we are going to an American diner...

Gravy is always so difficult for me because I love it and my lot love it really think but that's soooo many syns so today I made 2 separate ones. chicken stock cube with just enough water for 1 portion and bring to the boil then I added rosemary and bit by bit I added smash. Again it was only a...

What about sweet and sour chicken or sweet chilli using the syn free recipe then put it with some noodles or rice x

I pre heat my oven to as high as it goes then par boil potatoes for about 4 mins. Drain then spray a baking tray with frylight, lay the potatoes on and spray agin with frylight and pop in the oven until golden. Usually takes about 30 mins, don't forget to turn half way through cooking. Syn free :)

You can reheat them. All I do is add some cold water to it first to loosen it all up then microwave until hot :)

Goodness me that makes no sense at all. I thought Special K was supposed to be healthy, well at least I asked before I bought it. Thanks guys :) x

Are any of the Special K varieties of porridge a he? Hoping so because they would make a great change to plain porridge :)

Ooooooooh cheese and bacon with hp sauce yummy!!!! My dad has to bring at least 3 dozen haha bug then I only see him a couple of times a year so they have to last :) xxx

4 malted milk biscuits for 8 syns as I've had none today or yesterday

Why not make your own syn free ones? x

That picture is utter torture!!! I grew up with oatcakes and moved away years ago so I don't get oatcakes now unless my dad visits. He's not allowed in unless he's armed with a few dozen for my freezer :) I'm sitting wondering what to use my syns on today as I've not had any and then I see your...

Try this recipe, I serve with crispy salad and potato wedges :) Donner Kebab Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 500g/1.1 lb lamb or...

I keep boiled eggs in the fridge, perfect for snacking and also filling. Or what about mugshots, ommolate muffins, or even cold SW rice pudding.

Yep, enjoy :)

Thanks for the replies. I have never come across a rice maker, so def will take a look and I will have a look at the bachelors packets too. Thanks again x

I Find that rice goes a bit clumpy when it's cold but really want to make something for my lunches at work. What can I use/do to stop the rice from sticking together. Oh and does anyone know if there are any packet rices that are free on ee? Thinking I could do one of those with a big if chicken...

Thank you so much for working that out for me, it's an awful lot of syns but worth it for a treat when family visit Thanks again xx Wondering if I could tweak the recipe and use sweetener instead of sugar, and maybe use less oil?? Will give it a go and see how it turns out :)

Another lovely idea thank you. Would anyone have a recipe for a tomato based sauce that would be nice cold, a bit like the ones you can by in tesco as a ready meal?

Have you tried shaking things up a bit? Sometimes your body gets used to eating habits and the same exercise. Try doing a different exercise and eating foods you normally wouldn't. This will 'shock' your body and start you off again.

Lovely ideas thank you

Hello everyone I take pasta to work as I only have about 10 minutes to eat lunch and it seems to be the best thing that's filling for me (I have my heb at breakfast usually porridge) but I'm getting bored of having it with cucumber tomatoes basil and prawns or leftover meat. Does anyone have...

I have lost mine, but I really wanted the soup recipe in there with red lentils. Would anyone be kind enough to post it for me please? Thank you

I always do it before but it drives my mad doing it, especially on bacon :)

Hi everyone Does anybody know if taking painkillers hinders weight loss? It may seem a daft question but as some of you may know I was ecstatic last week as I was wasting my syns and lost 5lbs. This week however I haven't lost anything so far (I've had a cheeky mid week weigh) I weigh usually...

Hahaha that's disgusting but brilliant :)

What about putting them in a cottage pie, or steamed on a Sunday roast. bacon mash potato, leeks and peas with a little parsley sauce is a fave meal of mine

I'm glad I posted after reading that is encouraged some of you to do the same. Now where's my crunchie......... :)

I find that Splenda is the best too. Don't ever buy the tesco own brand it's awful!! Splenda does not seem to have a chemical taste or an after taste x

I've had my usual crunchie so 9 for me today

Thanks for the ideas minimunchkins, especially the baked potato one and yep I will remember my super free. It's usually fruit :) x

I agree with happy holidays. Buy frozen veg and it can be cheaply added to all kinds of meals :)

Hi everyone I struggle with lunch as I tend to have salad as its free because I have my HEB in the mornings either toast or porridge so I thought of taking rice pudding to work for lunch. If I make it with water, then milk with sweetener and an egg yolk, like I normally would, would it be ok...

5"2 Starting 12st 13 Current 12st 4 (only been doing it "again" for 3 weeks) size 14-16 Target 9st 7 size 10-12

Thanks everyone, it's a great spur on for this next week. However I'm not expecting to lose quite as much this week. At least I'm heading in the right direction though :)

Hiya Read my post - if worked!!!! It may help Also I know the tortillas are not free, someone may come along with the syn value. Diet drinks are free too.

Some of you may remember me having a little moan last week that i had STS and don't have more than 3 syns a day. It was suggested to me to have more syns and see what happens. So I have been having between 9 and 11 a day (I have had a crunchie every night this week:) ) and I have lost 5lbs...

Yeah I don't see why not. I always have when making a curry out of left over roast chicken with no issues :)

Can you freeze it?

What about the SW KFC chicken?

I thought I'd share this as it was a hope for the best idea but it turned out to be wonderful and syn free. 2 salmon fillets 1tsp Chinese mixed spice 1 garlic clove crushed 2tbsp dark soy sauce Small piece of ginger grated Preheat oven to 200 Mix all the above together in a small bowl apart...

Anyone?? :) x

Thank you for the replies. Some good ideas :)

Why don't you make your own. Cut the fat off bacon slices, cut into bits and fry in frylight. Free :)

Can anyone help me with the total syns for this cake please? I would really appreciate help as it sooooo yummy 200g (7 oz) grated courgette 150g (5 oz) caster sugar 1 egg 125ml (4 fl oz) vegetable oil 200g (7 oz) plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/4 teaspoon...

SW fry up and it was yummy :)

You might be right there :)

Sorry to ask a thick question but are the syns the gelatine?

Thanks agent but I can't stand mayo, it makes my tummy turn with just the thought. I did try using the syn free salad dressing but it tasted very strong. Maybe I used too much :)

Is there such a thing? I don't really like wasting my syns of butter but can't eat a roll dry lol

I've not long had a hip operation and got arthritis in my left knee (so painful) and if I remembered one thing the physio told me was not to run because its very high impact so that's that. He advised me to use the cross trainer, static bikes and rowers. All great cardio but very low impact to...

Not a cheese and bacon sauce but I do a cheese and bacon bake Whilst my pasta is boiling I cook onions with bacon. Then add tinned tomatoes, mushrooms and rosemary with an oxo cube crumbled in, oh add a bit of pepper. Then once the pasta is done, mix it in the sauce, place in an oven proof dish...

Thanks for your replies. My a and b choices are fine apart from I never use all the milk allowance. Dinners are always varied so that's ok but the breakfast and lunch are usually 3 different options. I think this week I may try using more syns and getting to the gym more, it's such a bum getting...

I have been really good all week and stayed the same. I know it's better than a gain so im trying not to grumble too much but I've only been having breakfast of either porridge or fruit with yoghurt, lunch of wholemeal roll or salad with fruit so max 2 syns on butter for my roll and dinner has...

I like jewelery but I don't think I would be any good at making it lol. I'm still pondering :)

Lovely thanks for replying x

Or mine :)

Is this one free, I have my fingers crossed lol xx

Oh that sounds nice. What would you serve it with?

I am looking for some ideas on what I can do with fresh salmon? Hubby is not a huge fish fan and I'm not one for thick sauces. Any ideas would be gratefully received xx

Great ideas thanks. I like the scrap book idea

Does anyone have a hobby? I am fed up of wasting my evenings in front of the telly so I'm looking for some inspiration please. Needs to be something I can do at home as I have a little one tucked up in bed. I am rubbish at anything too arty such as drawing/painting. I used to do cross stitch a...

Thank you bilsat. Are the strawbs syned if liquidised?

Any ideas? I have a while punnet to use asap :)

What a wonderful idea, thank you xx

Ok so I have a gammon joint, chilli, ginger, salad, potatoes and onions to use up. What can I make with them? I'm trying not to throw anything away at the mo so any help is appreciated.

Thank you :)

Hi guys My hubby is pestering like mad to go to kfc but I don't want to blow a huge amount of syns. If I remove the skin off the chicken, would that be free. And also I have the beans and corn, would these be free? I will have to take my willpower to avoid the chips and gravy tho

Great idea thank you

Thank you for your support. I just have a habit of over thinking it and I worry or go too far off plan. I think I will take your approach of damage limitation and enjoy but keep an eye on what I'm doing :)

As I'm off to the inlaws for a long weekend and they don't exactly eat healthy. Friday is a Chinese takeaway, Saturday we will be out all day at an open day so there will hardly be anything healthy (I will save my syns for the hog roast tho) and then Sunday will be a full Sunday roast which I...

Hi all Does anyone have any alternative to tomato sauce recipies for pasta please? I love pasta but I'm bored of tomato based dishes. Preferably low syn or even better free :)

Thank you :)

Thank you for your help, I was hoping it was just juice and lemonade not syrup. Good job I stuck to my latte :) Thanks again xx

Are the iced lemonades free? Hope so, really wanted one today but stick to a syn free skinny latte instead to be on the safe side (I barely have milk in my tea or coffee so I had it as my hea)

Hi guys Is there a nice syn free recipe out there to go with prawns in either a salad or jacket spud?

Dice them and some veggies and make a frittata :) can be eaten hot or cold

??WELL DONE??

Just don't forget to stop eating when you are full. It's great everything being free but over eating is not going to do you any favours. Free food and portion control ?

Yep seems ok to me, enjoy :)

They were fab thank you :)

Oh yum but don't the strawberries have a syn value when liquidised?

I have a big fun about to go out of date, any ideas what I can do with it?

Sorry for the delayed thank you xx

Is there anything from costa that is either free or low syn? I love going and it's going to be a sticky spot for me to overcome. I usually have a latte or the new berry coolers ?

Thanks emsie. I am so determined this time, fed up of failing so I'm trying to plan it all x

Many thanks for the replies. I thought I may be able to find a really low syn blend of berries ect. I think I've now found that I m going to head to the gym before work, have my porridge before I start which should fill me up nicely until I finish at half 1. Then have a salad box made for when I...

Before your morning workout. I'm planning to go to the gym before work so I will leave around 7:15. Is a banana ok to have before a workout then have my porridge at work before I start? The plan I'm used to, fitting in the gym I'm not haha

Thank you missnix

Hi all my SW buddies, I am really struggling to find me happy balance with working, eating and going to the gym. I work from 9-2 and dont get a lunch break and not allowed to eat at my desk. I like to go to the gym on my way home from work but find that I am either starving or feel sick...

Hiya everyone Been really stupid lately and not stuck to plan at all. I got fed up at work when my boss said I'm not allowed to have lunch at my desk (I work 10-2 so dont get a break) so been eating rubbish since as I am so hungry by the time I get home. Also I have joined a really good gym...

Will have a look around, thanks for the suggestions

Hello all Ok so I've joined the gym which is good but next is clothing especially something to keep my 36ds in place. Anybody know of a decent sports bra

And lost 3 lbs wooooo hoooooooo Sorry, no real point but I'm pretty pleased

Thanks for your replies. Is porridge any good?

Hiya everyone I've just joined the gym but am worried about what to eat before/after I go. Sometime I will go in the morning before work so about 7am sometimes will be after work about 3pm or in the evening say around 7. But I have no idea what to eat before any of these times that I will go...

Fab thank you :)

I've either missed the post or its not here but I was after the syn value for tesco half fat sausages. Anybody know? Thanks :)

Is that like a cordial one then that just needs water? Thanks for helping

Does anyone know if its a free drink?

Love it love it love it. It's the best SW book I have

Wow well done to your hubby that's fantastic. I'm just about to embark on my exercise goals, after a hip operation a couple of months ago its still very sore but I have to do something so I've bought a cross trainer and a cycle helmet (already have the cycle) Hopefully as they are low impact...

Wholemeal roll halved and toased topped with baked beans poached egg and mushrooms Not at work today so I can enjoy a cooked breakfast with no syns :)

Well done on the loss :) Pudding rice is free on green and ee, not sure the syn value on a red day though.

Yep that's how I do them too. Sometimes I sprinkle with rosemary or salt and pepper depending what im doing them with. Or nice when you cut potatoes into cubes with the skin on and sprinkled with curry powder, spray with frylight and bake in a hot oven until golden, nice side dish with a...

Was just going to post, just read in the mag that hosin sauce is 2 per tbsp :) thanks for helping xx

Is hosin sauce (the jarred one) syned the same as ketchup ect (1 per tablespoon)?

That's fab, thank you sooooo much. Cheese is my down fall so I'm going to syn it :) Thanks again

Does anyone know the syn value of this cheese? I have some in the fridge from before I re-started (only yesterday) I don't want to throw it out so I'm trying to be sensible and syn it. I'd really appreciate help before I scoff all of it :)

Great thanks, yeah it goes between 4 usually. Didn't realise cornflour was that much though. Thanks again for the help

Syns for gravy is it per person or amount. What I mean is if I use 2 tablespoons of cornflour to thicken it, is it syns for cornflour for the full amount of gravy I've made or per person? Hope that made sense, it did in my head haha

Like it Thanks for helping x

Is this free? Oh and tinned peaches? Thinking of easy eat snacks for work Trying to re start and I've forgotten most if what I knew lol

Mexico, how lovely. Far too hot for me though. We are going to America for 3 weeks travelling up the west coast from Las Vegas and the only thing I'm not looking forward to is the weather being so hot. Apart from that...... Bring on the shopping and Grand Canyon :) hope you have a lovely time

Thanks everyone, I've never been to aldi so ill have to have a look and see where my nearest is. Just need to find my confidence now and willpower and then I'm off. Thanks again xx

Thank you sallyann :)

Anyone know when it's out in the shops? Xx

Hiya there are loads Spag bol Chilli Curries (a fave of mine is chicken left from a roast bunged in a pan with various spices and tinned tomatoes and left to simmer for a couple of hours) Stews Soups Cottage pie Most can be done in a slow cooker too :)

Thanks for the replies. I need to get myself sorted out. As for the inlaws, they are food snobs so I will just have to put up with the critism I guess. Need to figure out a meal plan and write it all down and go from there Thanks again

As the title says I've really let myself down and I feel terrible but know its my own fault. I keep starting sw but then find a reason to give up more recently my hip operation. That was a huge excuse for me (can't do any exercise because physio says to take it slow, then no point in the meal...

I've just been given an exercise bike, are they any good for whittling down inches from bums and hips? I have to go steady for now as I've recently had a hip operation and still quite sore but would like to use it if it will hell with recovery and inch loss

Can I come, that sounds lush. We are having left over beef that was thrown in the slow cooker this morning along that's now a stew :)

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That's a great idea. I usually use vegetable stock to add to my mash to make it creamy. Just add a bit at a time when mashing and you get creamy syn free mash :)

Brill thanks guys x

Where can I find a nice suit for work guys? I'm a size 16 with most of the weight on my hips so I struggle getting a flattering fit. Have been to next ect but as their jackets are longer than my hips they just look awful Can anyone help pls

Hi caretaker, I do it from home have been off and on for about 2 years lol. Hopefully I will have a loss next week and yes your right at least it's not a gain. I want to start exercising but I've recently had an hip operation so limited with what I can do at the mo. I refuse to give up though...

Hi all This week I have STS but can't figure out why. I do EE and stay between 4-8 syns daily. I don't eat the same foods each day so I vary what I eat but I haven't lost anything this week. There's no way I've go over syns or had anything I have forgot to write down. This is only week 2 and I...

Thanks for the reply :)

Thank you :)

Are they free? Can anyone help quick please :)

Anyone know the sun value of a teaspoon or so as I'm just making syn free rice pudding and fancy something sweet in it :) only had 2 syns so far today so I'm fancying a treat x

I've seen the cereal on the telly and quite like the sound of it. Is it a HE if not how many syns would it be for 35g? Thanks my lovelies :)

Oh god no, I don't find either of them attractive in the slightest. Give me tony from ncis any day :)

Hi all I'm trying to find ideas for pasta that I can take to work and eat cold. What can I use to keep pasta fresh and not sticky in a tub with salads ect? I've got hellmans fat free vinaigrette is that any good? Don't really want to take salmon or tuna as it will stink the office out lol so I...

Ahh ok maybe I'll try having more syns, I just thought that the less you take in the better the result. Thanks for your help

Well done jaq, hopefully I can say the same eventually :)

Thanks for the replies, I'm starting in the 12's like others the heaviest I've ever been. Maybe ill have a good loss next week but I was thinking after the post, 2lbs in my opinion is great, 2lbs less than last week and I do feel better. I know that probably sounds naff after just a week but I...

Ok so I am back on plan 100%, started my eating plan (I hate the word diet) last Sunday so weigh in was this morning. On the many times I started with my heart not really in it I've always had a good first week roughly a 5lb loss but this time I've lost 2lbs. That's still a good loss I...

I guess I'll stick to the normal porridge and sweetener then lol. Thanks for replying

Sounds fab :)

I saw this on the tv last night and it looks yummy, is there a HE allowance for them? :)

That's fantastic thank you. Do you have any other Chinese meals? Thanks again

Does anyone have a free or low syn recipe for the sauce in a chicken chow mein? I fancy a fake away on sat but have got as far as chicken and veg in a wok lol. Any other recipes too would be most appreciated :)

What can I do on EE with duck breasts? Any ideas :)

Oh that's not so bad. Thank you x

Thanks but I just threw it away, it's awful. I like mugshots as an after work snack before dinner at around 8pm when dh gets home but I won't be having that one again, yuck!!!

Are these free like the sweet and sour/tomato ect?

I've had a look to see if there is a thread on these but can't find anything. Does anyone know the syn value of s typical humbug?

Oh no, I'll have to find a soup recipe that I can take. Thanks for the replies

A cup a soup that doesn't have the big pasta bits in that are free? I like mug shots but they are not great to have at my office desk (a bit messy) so I'm looking for an alternative. Anyone know? X

Excellent thank you

I love the sound of all that, can you post the recipies please

Thanks for the support guys. I'm starting it tomorrow morning so I going to an the weeks meals today so there's no 'rush' excuse, need to plan it around my he's job too (I have gone from working at home to working in an office) I think my head is in the right place to do it now :)

Hello peeps I've decided as on Monday I'm going to give this plan an overhaul as I've slacked off big time and fed up. The thing I get funny about is alternatives such as pitta crisps or smash (we call it pretend food) to thicken sauces and generally just the food that make you feel like your...

Lovely ideas thank you

I have started a new job working 11-3 each day but as my hours are few I don't get a lunch break so I'm trying to think of ideas for breakfast and a snack at my desk that will fill me up to keep me away from the office biscuit tin. I would appreciate any ideas

Ooh ill have a look, thank you :)

Are there any varieties of Special K I can have as heb? Trying to find the best cereal to have other than my usual porridge or weetabix Thank you :) xx

Anybody ? :)

Hi there, I'm usually over I the SW pages and to be honest I really want to lose weight but am sick of recipies, syns ect so I thought if look here to see if the just healthy eating and sensible choices really work. I don't eat bread apart from granary roll, have skimmed milk and generally eat...

I have davidstow so no not light. Thanks for your help x

I think you have to let it simmer and reduce which will thicken the liquid

Thanks jaq, think I may just stick to a heb wholemeal lol. Save the granary for a Saturday if I have any syns left :) thanks again hun x

I think it's about 70g per roll :)

What a fab idea

The bakery near me do lovely granary rolls but I have no idea how many syns they are. Does anyone know? Xx

How much cheese can I have on ee? Is it 30g, I can't remember. Also the only milk I have it to basically colour my tea so thinking I could use a syn or 2 on the milk to have cheese instead :)

What about a Chinese sweet and sour pork with noodles :)

No worries, found the recipe thread

Does anybody have a BBQ sauce recipe that I can use in the slow cooker please? I fancy making the sauce adding pork chips and serving with with mash, SW chips and salad or baked potato Can anyone help please?

Hi We booked with inghams :) it really is awesome

That's a lot of syns for a gob full lol. Thanks for replying :) think I may just stick to porridge though which us a shame. I could live off granola

Hello and happy new year :) Does anyone know the syn value of Jordan's granola the nutty one? I love it z d guessing it can't be used as HE so thinking I could use a few syns on it for breakfast I would really appreciate the help xx

Woo hoo. We go 23rd dec 13 and can't wait. We went in feb this year and it was just wonderful and now we are taking the kids for Christmas next year. The countdown is on, only just under a year to wait boooooooo :)

Oh yum dry roasted lol

I have the same but different idea. I turn 30 this year and its going to be my best year. Dh has just got a great well paid job that he can retire on, he's 35 now so it's great long term, kids are settled in school so don't depend on me quite so much. I was a childminder until oct last year...

Can this be a hex b choice? Hope so I love it :)

Eastenders because its real :) Cake or biscuit

I agree, the chips are so easy to make, just dont over-think it :)

Yep Seems fine to me but you need to have 1/3 super free for EE

I did not have a clue at all. I remember saying a month or so ago that I like it when I saw the advert on tv and nothing more was said until yesterday, shocked was an understatement lol

Most definitely shoes Jeans or leggings

Pork ragu for us tonight yum yum

DYJLIW your hubby surprises you massively. Yesterday I had a call to make sure I'm in ( hubby was at work) and 10 mins later a new car arrives. Hubby bought me a new Mercedes so I can get out and about while he's got the car at work. I'm a very very lucky lady :)

Jen Jimmy choo or Christian louboutin

Hiya I'm doing it on my own too :) I know going to class is better but I seem to be doing ok on my own at the mo. this forum helps loads though, not sure I'd be so good without it

Hey peeps I wondered if anyone had a list of syn values for normal size chocolate bars? I love my evenings as I save all my syns for chocolate once the kiddies are in bed but I can't justify the fun size ones, if I'm having chocolate I want a decent size bar :)

Is all their meat syn free? Thinking of placing an order :)

Hi all I'm having problems replying to threads on my iphone, just wondered if anyone else is having the same issue? I have no problem doing new threads just replying and it's annoying when your trying to say thank you to someone for replying to you. So to the lady who replied to my flour syn...

Anybody know the syn value of sr flour as I want to make dumplings tomorrow but gave no idea

Does anyone have an EE recipe for a good rich beef stew and dumplings? I know I'd have to syn the dumplings so a low syn recipe would be lovely xx

Does anybody know how many syns granary rolls from the bakery are? So are so much nicer than wholemeal so I'm thinking about syning them I would appreciate your help xx

Yep I am but for winter hols, we are going to Lapland for Christmas :) and from Boxing Day onwards we will be snowboarding and I need to be fitter than I was last time. Hoping to have lost a stone by the 23rd dec when we fly out

I'm being thick now but do you just cook it in water then? I always thought you couldn't reheat rice but then I reckon making it in water and mixing in a yogurt (another fab idea) would be quicker than the way I have been doing it xx

Is there an easy way of making it? I usually do the boil in water, rinse, add milk and egg yolk way but it seems to take ages

I like the rice pud for breakfast idea. I don't like using my HE on breakfast or having just fruit so on EE that's perfect ?

Thank you for looking, the packet has only the price on. I got them from a traditional sweet shop. I'm guessing that if there is no info on them there free haha, I wish :)

Hello all Are the Schwartz flavouring and spices in the jars free? :)

Does anyone know how many syns they are as the are my fave for in the car Thanks :)

Lemon chicken from this months mag. Have to say it was quite yummy :)

Does anyone know a low syn stuffing recipe? I was just making a roast dinner and realises that it's not possible for me to have a roast without stuffing but I don't want to blow loads of syns too I'd really appreciate a recipe or knowing how many syns are in the packet mix xx

How do you syn milk? I'm thinking if syning milk and having cheese as my A as I only have skimmed milk and literally a drop to colour my tea so I never get anywhere near the 300ml of my allowance. So I need to syn 100ml skimmed milk, any ideas how many syns that would be? Also how much cheese...

I prefer ee to red (I rarely do green). I think ee is so easy to do and as already posted make sure you get get your super free in such as fruit before you main breakfast, bulk cottage pie ect out with loads of veg and you will find that your portion size will gradually get smaller. Also with...

I lost 5lbs. Woo hooooooo really chuffed with that. Here's to week 2 and hopefully another loss although I'm guessing it won't be as good as this week :)

Oh thanks very much for the info will have to look into it and see what I can find out :)

Ive had 2 muller greek yogs = 1 syn go ahead chocolate orange thins = 8 syns

Ohhh happy days, thank you. Will marinate some chicken in it now. Not too much though lol. Thanks again xx

I am feeling pretty rubbish at the mo. I'll explain: we have recently moved house due to hubby's job and we are about 4 hours away from where we were so no friends here yet or any family which is rubbish. I'm struggling to find work as I was self employed before the move and its not something I...

Would this be the normal 1 syn per tablespoon? xx

Chocolate treats What's your favourite choccie bar that's low on syns? Im trying to fondant alternative to my nightly 6 syn curly wurly :)

Hi No it really is a secret and even recipes that you find on the Internet are not "true" Staffordshire oatcakes. They are not the biscuit ones they are the type you have with a fry up. Think I'm going to have to guess

I adore Staffordshire oatcakes and as I only go home now and again I rarely get them but I was wondering if anybody knows the syn value of one, especially as the recipe is a secret so I couldn't tell you what is in them?

Dorset nutty musli with ml Greek yoghurt and banana

Does anybody know of a low syn parsley sauce? Thanks :)

Thanks will get some now :) Anyone know about the cheese?

I think they are lovely mixed in with musli for breakfast

Hiya I'm a sucker for Wensleydale and cranberry cheese, I could literally sit and eat a block and complain when it runs out. Does anybody know the syn value of it? Also Parma ham, I nearly bought some to wrap around a chicken fillet loaded with cottage cheese but would like to know if its syned...

How many of you exercise to support your SW plan? I have lost weight before following ee and didn't really exercise so I was wondering how much difference it makes to your weight loss besides the health benefits

Good job I've not had it yet the :) although leaving it will be hard as they are so yummy Thanks for your help

Hi all I'm doing ee and wondered if I can have a granary roll as my HE B? Does it have to be a certain weight? xx