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Hi! You can set your target weight to be anything at all regardless of BMI. I think it is fantastic, especially as BMI is of questionable value as a measure of health

Hi Helldo! Your coffee pods are free - enjoy!

Aww that's a pity Purple Tortoise! I think it's pretty new to be fair. It's cool to see other people looking awesome with the same body :)

Hi Kaz! Sounds like you're a good candidate for beau coo (bloggers review here: From the corners of the Curve.: BeauCoo: My new Social Media Addiction. ) you put your measurements in and you see people with a similar shape & what they wear- simple! i had the same problem as soon as my size 26...

Some really helpful advice here, I think. Unfortunately, we spend more time with our colleagues than our family nowadays, so while it is fortunate to have a job, it can be incredibly tough to go to bed dreading having to go to a place that makes you feel desperately unhappy with people that you...

Hi swgm! I'm totally feeling the same as you. I'm just back from holiday with a gain. I looked at my SW spreadsheet and it's taken me 4 months to lose one stone. I'm happy that the pattern is generally downward but I'm getting frustrated with myself. I think setting the Christmas deadline...

Wow!!! Well done Stevie!

I agree with Lisa M - it's never as bad as you think. I started last year and went to Australia (loads of Asian food) for a month and came back with 2.5 off! Couldn't believe it! I'm just back from a fortnight in Italy & Slovenia & ate all the pizza, ice cream, cheese & drank all the wine...

Thanks friends! I did just that & hopefully got everything across- sometimes before & after pics are a little reductive, that's why I love them on here, people give their SW story & it really is inspirational!

Hello my minimins friends, i'm in a pickle. I love Slimming World & I feel just great since losing weight, my consultant has been fantastic since day dot & I couldn't have done it without her. She asked me to be part of a Slimming World editorial & I said yes without hesitation. I did the...

Well done Cheese Thief! Long may your success continue! i lost 1/2lb this week & I feel OK about that, it's 1/2lb less than last week & that's pretty awesome :)

Oh sorry for the late reply! I got in in a home ware shop but I have seen them in House of Fraser beside things like garlic crushers and tin openers. Apologies again for the late reply!

Thanks Kay! My Consultant wants me to put together some material for an editorial in a local magazine & I'll have to pick some photos for that - I'll definitely share them on here! :D

Hello! This week is my one year anniversary with SW and tonight I got my 7 1/2st award. My first WI was a shock, but that was the last time I saw that number. I was below 20st for Christmas & I already felt amazing. My sleeping vastly improved & I was able to shop in high street shops already...

Lost 3lbs to get to 15st 3lbs! Yahooooooo!

Wow... Tuesday Weighers you are rocking Slimming World this week! I lost a massive 3lbs & got SOW & my 71/2 stone award! Amazing!

I just love my actifry but I got a cheapo crinkle cutter & it is awesome for crinkle cut actifry chips- yum!

No, I really don't think Diet Coke would hamper weight loss, but water is just awesome for you, ESP. If you ever feel bloated, brilliant stuff :)

I agree that more tasty syns are in order but trying weighing that butter instead of guessing 2 Syns, if that's the only synnage you're enjoying then it is very unlikely to push you up to 10-15 syns, but it'd be great to put a concrete figure on that!

Good question- I am the same height as you & I have set mine for 11st 5lbs with SW because I was that weight before & I know that's when I was hawtest :D do you feel ready to call target?

I say free as well, the precedent I'll use is the recipe for the fanta chicken there is pineapple thrown in at the end that would be warmed through by the time you eat it & it is free :D

Wow! What a transformation!

Lost 1 1/2lbs tonight! Was hoping for a whopper but came down with an ear, throat & chest infection and ate *all* the ice pops I could lay my hands on. Also got Woman of the Year - yippee!

Definitely do! It's buy one get one half price atm- we must be on a similar lady cycle :)

Great reminder- I am certainly guilty of most of the above!

Amazing change! You've done so well & you're looking great!

Total babe! You look fantastic!

Holy smokes! What a hottie! Well done!

Hi Kay! As you said, everyone is different but I find asking evening primrose oil fantastic for (stopping) water retention when my period is coming, avoid salty food & drink lots of water & that will help you to minimise any unfair hormonal gains.

After 1/2 a week of success express and 1/2 a week if Christmas style gluttony I lost 1/2lb. I escaped lightly, generously even. This week I am going to KICK BUTT! well done Tuesday weighers- you have done so well & I love you xxx

yahooooo!!! Go Gilly!!! Best of luck - I'd love you to go really, really far! :D

Looks awesome Gilly!

Yeah I have done it before when I kind of knew that I wouldn't get a good result (big night out, period overdue etc.) and I have been pleased to lose 2-3lbs. I don't have anything standing in my way this week so I am hoping for 4lbs off! Optimistic I know but I need to get my graph pointing...

Oh my word, that is so sad. I'm so sorry to read that you're going through all of this! It is no wonder that you're feeling low after everything you've been through. congratulations on losing 3 stone- that is a fantastic achievement! But you know, 3 stone ago you were still a person, a partner...

I'm doing it this week as well - there is a great thread about it on the main page. I told the stand-in consultant that I was going to do it this week and she told us that a lady in her own group did it one week and lost 9lbs... insane! I'm hoping for 4lbs off after a 2.5lb gain this week...

I used to have a scone and a coffee every morning for breakfast. I'd probably need to buy one to show you a pic but they were raspberry & white choc scones, huge, like the full size of a hand, then I'd put a little pat of butter on each side. I think my consultant said it would be 40+ syns...

Hi Lmg_! I think we can see from the posts above that some people are really doing well by themselves, I suspect they are strong willed and very determined people & I wish I could be more like them :) I've been with SW for nearly a year now, I still have around 5st to lose so I suspect I'll...

Go Jodes! I will definitely join you in that - I have been messing around this whole month, lost 2.5lb, maintain, "holiday" then a 2.5lb gain last night. Time to get serious or else I'm just wasting my own time & money. 8lbs in 6 weeks - I can do this, easy. I totally feel the same, when I...

Awwww lads... Gained 2.5lbs... Going to do a success express week this week. Disappointed in myself but I have to take the rough with the smooth, as long as I can (just about) hold onto my century club badge I'm still happy. i know what happened, I let myself get down in the dumps because I...

Lost 2.5lb taking me to 15st 5.5- well over half way through! Yippee!

Lost 2.5lbs this week! Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Hi Five-by-five! I think if you can get digital scales they're more likely to have a larger weight range. I love my weight watchers digital scales, they show 1/4' 1/2, 3/4 lbs and are very accurate. I'm not sure a monthly weigh would work for me, I think weekly weighs are a good indicator of...

Lol! I love your poem Anju! I have a serious dose of the fears tonight, been doing well but my period came today and I just want to weep and roll around on my bloated belly. Drinking lots of water, hopefully that'll flush it all out by tomorrow!

Great work xena!

That is amazing! I want to lose 11.5st too, I'm just over 7st into it today. It's so inspirational & motivational to see how class you look- thank you so much for sharing!

Well done so far Team Tuesday! I stayed the same this week- so happy because I was away on holidays for 3 days & was a bit 'loose' with my syns :D

Amazing! You are a total fox!

You're looking great! What a difference!

Thanks PP! I was going to start a diary on here but never actually got around to it... I think I couldn't decide on a witty name for it & gave up on the whole concept lol :D

Thanks Lizzy! I think concentrating on the half stone stickers keeps me going... If I thought 'I have to lose 11 1/2 stone' I would have given up after the first fortnight! Break it down into mini victories & the war will be wn in good time :)

Lost 2 1/2lbs this week! Got SOTW, my 7st sticker but most pleasingly get to upgrade to 'century club' on my minis profile :D

Lost 2 1/2 this week bringing me to 15st 8lbs! Delighted to the max- got my 7st award & am now a member of the century club yahhhoooo000000OOOOOOOoO!

Wow! Well done Jodie!

I think after my club 10 (2st 4lbs roughly) I noticed things really changing, Skin, hair & nails started looking well. Got to love Slimming World, eh?

Amazing transformation Tish! You look Hawt Hawt Hawt in your bikini!

2.5lbs down tonight taking me to 15st 10.5

Lost 2 1/2lbs this week! :D

I'm glad you started this thread, it's really motivated me to revisit why I enjoy SW. I recently hurt my back and ended up with sciatica & this week had to go to physio instead of SW class, as well as taking painkillers, anti-inflammatory tablets (and anti-biotic tablets for something else as...

Thanks Jodieboo & Ellen! :D

Fab fab fab! You look like a film star!

Unbelievable!! Well done- you're a stunner!

Yahooooo! I'm team 15s from tonight! Scraping in at 15st 13lbs - boy am I glad to be here :)

Farewell team 16- I lost 3lb taking me to 15st 13lbs! best of luck on the way down- I believe in you!

Holy moly Team Tuesday is OWNING slimming world today! So proud of you guys! lost 3lbs tonight! Total so far 6st 11lbs off.

DYJLIW you get an email to say 'Your order has been dispatched' - ASOS sale goodies ahoy!

I used to get so anxious when I went out socially as a teenager all those many years ago, my teeth would chatter with nerves and my jaw would ache, I started taking rescue remedy when I started learning to drive and then took them when I felt overwhelmed - I don't know if it was psychological...

Reminds me of Gillian McKeith! apparently if you're dehydrated you will weigh more afterwards... It's not something I'd choose to do either but I'm so excited to hear what your experience is like!

I must try that flavour out - sounds like a delicious hot berocca :) I am a big peppermint tea fan but I must say I'm not entirely sold on Twinings teas; I think they mostly have a lovely smell but no taste. Pukka teas on the other hand are fantastic, their 3 mint tea is incredible & their...

Ohhhh Hexe... I feel your pain! The only thing I find that helps me is 2000mg evening primrose oil every day, I was flat out in work the past few weeks & haven't been taking it- boy do I feel a difference! Can't wait to see what everyone else does!

Lost 1lb tonight taking me to 16st 2lbs- nearly there... Lets kick arse this week team Sixteen!

Amazing Minky- just amazing. You have *got* to be Woman of the Year!

Well done team Tuesday! Lost 1lb tonight de-e-e-elighted! My period came a few weeks late & I feel I bloated as a blow fish; this 1lb is the most precious 1lb I've lost so far.

So jealous- Paris is all kinds of wonderful! French food is traditionally not shy with the cream & butter but you needn't let that worry you. There are markets every day spotted all over the city that you can get delicious fruit / veg to nibble on. You'll be walking *a lot* & you'll need to...

I don't know how the GP referral scheme works (whether you need to be a certain BMI etc) but it could be worthwhile asking for a referral to get 12 classes for free to get you kick started. It could be motivational for you to go to class even for the new member talk, get all your books and see...

Definitely don't think I'll be home for class today, been working crazy hours again & was up at 3:45am this morning for an implementation- fit for nothing but bed! Hope I do get to go! good luck team Tuesday!

Amen to that ShySarah! I'm very much looking forward to making up my own words to new music :-)

Gah! It drives me bananas when people moan about losing 2 lbs! I get so irked when people say I think I'll "just" go for 2lbs next week. If I see any smaller number on the scales I am "just" over the moon, never mind 2lbs smaller!! You've pressed my buttons - I am in full on rage mode! :)

Welcome to Team Tuesday PrincessX2!

Thanks Ruth! Yes I started in September, I had lost a stone in the Australia pic (sorry I just didn't have many pictures on my iPad to choose from!) I do have to say I wasn't ever really unhappy about being overweight, it really didn't / doesn't bother me. It was the realization that my...

Holy smokes! What a hottie! Well done!

Aww jeez! Thanks kellmo! That's such a nice thing to say- you're such a knockout in your profile pic!

Thanks Ruth! I'm only about half way through so I hadn't ever thought of posting before & after pics... First pic is 22st in Summer Bay from Home & Away (near Sydney) Australia & 2nd was a month ago in sunny Ireland

Oh no!!! I would be so sad if that happened! How long has your C been there?

Wow! So many of you have graduated from the group with honours! Congratulations! i got 3lbs off this week bringing me to 16st 3lbs- hopefully I'll get to the next stone zone by the end of June :D

Well I made it to class and was rewarded with a 3lb loss & my 6 1/2st award! Happy days!

Thanks for taking the time to share this deeply personal experience. So scary to think something so widely available can be so harmful.

Well done to you glorious losers! Hope I can go to WI tonight, work has been chaos recently, was working at 11pm last night & today looks just as grim. I def haven't got my 3lb aim, I'd be delighted with a STS... I'm all bloated thanks to TOTM but I *need* that WI to keep me focused; especially...

Sounds yummy but just remember you'll have to syn your sweet corn if you're planning a red day... You could make it a green day since you haven't used any meat :-)

Good suggestions Kaz! you can try other varieties of mushrooms to see what you think, if its a texture issue you could try porcini mushrooms- they are really delicious & a lot stronger than the button variety so you get all the flavour for a much smaller amount :-)

DYJHIW major Sunday Night Blues hit. Wish I had some sort of talent or skill lol :)

Aww gorgeous wee baby! Congratulations- you look aaaaaaamazing in the short space if a year- incredible! Well done! Xxx

We built our house 4 years ago about 30yards from my parent's house; my mammy is a clean machine, she can't stand *anythng* in the wash basket and will stick on the washing machine even if there is only 2 or 3 things in there! I have lower standards but if my place isn't totally spotless when...

Awww! That's awful! I have cats too & I just adore them- they're so resilient and strong, they're tougher than they look! I really hope wee puss recovers speedily x

Looks delicious Lauren! I never thought of chopping up a raw pepper- that's a great idea to bulk out the super free!

I usually walk a couple of miles every day but some weeks I can't because of work or life gets in the way & it doesn't seem to affect my weight loss (not so far anyway) but a whole *hour* in the gym every day only contributes to a 12lb loss a *year*?! Mad!

Last night we were read some information from SW to hammer home that food optimizing is what drops off the pounds rather than body magic. We were told that one hour in the gym every day will only contribute towards 12 - 24 lbs additional loss in a year. I was really surprised by that... I...

Got to love good make up days Shirleen! What sunblock do you usually use under your make up? I haven't enjoyed much success with sun block under make up but I might retry as my skin care hero Sali Hughes (Guardian) did an article about them recently here: Beauty: modern facial sunblocks |...

I'm going to do another pure red week this week to aim for 3lbs off. There. It's in writing now so I *have* to do it :D

Thanks Jodie :D

I must grab it on catch up - I love that type of show. Thanks for the tip! :)

Sounds interesting! What channel was it on?

You can do it girlgetsfit! You're with the dream team now with Team Tuesday!

Wowzers! Well done Jodie & Jodes! I lost 1 1/2lbs this week, down to 16st 6lbs, I'm going to have to try hard to keep up with you lovely lot slipping away down into the next stone zone! :D

Awesome Minky! Congratulations!! lost 1 1/2lbs this week- delighted! Total loss 6st 4lbs :D

Welcome to Team Tuesday Jackie! Well done on your fantastic loss so far! Are you new to Slimming World, new to Minimins, or both? X

I'm feeling the fear this week! I know I've stuck to plan but I'm just feeling a little bloated... It's the Monday Evening Omninous Weighin (MEOW) fear

Wow! What a beautiful gesture! Best of luck for WI!

Awwww congratulations what a gorgeous ring! Enjoy all the preparations!

Did you really do this in Tesco?? You're a legend!

My NSV is small but mighty for me. I went to to get refreshments during the break at a little play my nieces & nephews were involved in. Before SW I would have begged my OH to go for me so I wouldn't have to walk past so many people; I didn't even think about it until my husband pointed it out...

Thanks Camblestar! You're right- It is manageable! When I think of the end target I have a bit of a brain fart & I can't place myself there if you know what I mean? Sounds ridiculous :)

I didn't but only because I'm a lovely lady - good luck Gazter! You're a Slimming World champ who makes me dream of target achievingness!

Awesome Supergirl! Can't wait for that day!

Me too! I'm 29, really would love to be at target for when I'm 30 (next April) but that's a whole 6 stone away, it's 46 weeks so I'd need to lose an average of 1.8lbs a week... But what an achievement that would be!

Hi Harley! Are you still rocking that awesome blue hair? Wasn't it bright red before? I imagine it'd be slightly easier to get into a liming plan in your 30s, theoretically there is probably more structure to your days and (unfortunately) a little less heavy on the social side. Interesting...

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through; I really wish you all the very best. As far as motivation to stick to SW goes - its very admirable that you want to stick to plan, Slimming World promotes such a healthy diet that will give you the...

I read an article recently that twitter is actually a very successful way of meeting people so get tweeting! It happens when you least suspect it, how amazing that you met your partner playing online pool CH2B!

Welcome Dawn! Good luck with your weight loss!

Hi Kriss-stal! Congrats on your fantastic success so far! i'm not a student but when I'm under stress at work and don't have much time I make sure I have on the go healthy extras like a HiFi bar at hand to make it easier to make good choices. You should nip to Sainsburys for their 11g bags of...

Amazing! I'm so delighted for you! Thanks for sharing this & keeping the hope alive!

Using the food diary sheets in your pack will help you get an idea of what to do, I felt overwhelmed on my 1st week with all the symbols and different acronyms but the diary helped me a lot. The link above to the advice thread is awesome and really helpful. The important concepts to get your...

Good call on the Mikado! You can also get diam bar and hazelnut flavour too- all 1/2 a syn and de-e-e-elicious

Thanks Ellen!

Well done Lauren! You're doing great!

Thanks Jimmys Girl! Congrats on your awesome loss!

Lost 3 1/2lbs taking me to 16st 7.5lbs & that all important 6 stone award! Still a way to go but feeling great :-)

Went to morning class for a weigh & go (too sick to stay for class) and lost 3 1/2lbs!! Got my 6stone award! Even though I can't move my neck or really hear anything I'm feeling on top of the world! Good luck team Tuesday!

Thanks big apples!

I tried red days this week- really hope to get at least 1lb to get my 6st award, I'm feeling reasonably confident that I've got it! Red days are awesome! Took a horrible throat and ear infection today, hope I'm fit enough to get to class tomorrow evening, even just to weigh & go! good luck to...

Hello lovelies! I'm going to join you on the way down. I'm sitting at 16st 11lbs, I weigh in in Tuesdays and I'm 1lb off my 6st shiny. I just had to join in this group- you all seem so nice :-)

I'm a big fan of Nell McAndrew maximum impact- really tones the bingo wings :-)

I'm not really sure what to say, I feel awful for you going through a tough time. I think there is enough of a cause for concern that you should have a chat to someone who can help. There are some useful links here: Eating disorders - NHS Choices Its great that you have so many around you who...

Wow! What a difference n such a short space of time- well done!

Excellent! You can really see a big change already - keep up the good work!

Long time listener, 1st time caller. Absolutely amazing work Fran! Well done you lovely, lovely lady xxx

Congratulations getting to target!!!! That is fantastic! I'm nowhere near target yet but needed to congratulate you, best of luck maintaining! X

Gilly... You are just amazing. You're really just such an inspiration to me, I love how far you've come and how awesome your results are; amazing!

Lost 2lbs!! Well done Team Tuesday- we faced our fears and came out champions! Next week I want to lose 1lbs to get my 6 stone award!

Well done Slimstar! 5lbs in 2 weeks is awesome! so you know you slipped and you could have stick to plan more, at least you recognise that! Don't fret about it, you still got good results, you might not have been so lucky if it hadn't been so early on in your plan but take the win, don't feel...

Wow! Well done Polly! I hope your magic rubs off on me & the rest of the fearful Tuesday weighers!

awesome! Well done- so happy to see your perseverance is paying off!

DYJHIW you realize you have no days off scheduled until August... boo!

Ohh girls! I'm totally dreading the scales tomorrow! Was away for the weekend & over indulged to the max! Lol I'm on the scan bran today as well swgm! Desperate times, eh? Think I'll do success express today & tomorrow but still go to class and face the music. We're in it or the long haul Team...

Hi! I think it's time for a bit of a shift of thinking, not all vegetables taste alike and different cooking techniques can really alter the taste and texture of your veg. If you boil your carrots in water they're not going to give you the most amazing possible taste experience, if you...

I live in the Antrim countryside in Northern Ireland but a weekend in Belfast can be immense. You can visit the new Titanic museum (sounds dull but it is seriously well done), the MAC center for really excellent coffee and arts, amazing shopping in Victoria Square and the gorgeous boutiques on...

Love your new pic Stevie, you look absolutely gorgeous!! Good on you for getting back on the wagon!

Aww what a lovely idea! Hope all goes well!

Excellent! Well done!

Phew! Got a thoroughly undeserved 1lb off this week after 2 birthday parties, work night out with dinner and a holy communion party too. I've lost 81lbs so far but this week's pound is by far my favourite :D

Excellent! Your new consultant must be really good, good to know you're getting so much support :)

Wow! Congratulations!!! That is amazing!

It took me a while to get my head round the plan but the most important thing is to fully trust the plan, if you've tried other plans before it seems crazy to eat all these carbs etc. but it works! If you're planning on slimming down for at Least 10 months then IMHO Slimming World will be the...

Ooh! I love make up in all forms. Was it an Urban Decay shadow? I remember they had a delux eyeshadow that was flame red & gorgeous!

Amazing! Thank goodness for Slimming World!

I saw an old friend I haven't seen since I started SW in September & seeing the change in me convinced her to cancel her consultation for a gastric band! It was madness! She was planning on gaining a stone then had to lose some of it to get the op! I'm so pleased she isn't going to go down that...

Wow! What a huge difference- you look really amazing, well done!

Wow! 9-12!!! I thought my class was long! Roughly how many people go to that group? Is it good fun?

Wowzer! The losses today are so impressive- especially after the bank holiday; well done! i lost 2lbs this week, I'm delighted!

I have no idea what's going on in there! She was very tiny - we thought she would have had 2 or 3 weeks to go - maybe it's a small litter... hope they're all OK in there!

My motivation is also to start a family, We've been trying for years now and I just have to lose heft to give us the best possible chance before going down other routes. Although my real underlying reason is great motivation, I must say I am hugely enjoying shopping and being active, my skin...

I will :D shes in a really awkward box (long and shallow) that a guitar came in- I think I'll have to wait until she's ready to let me see :-)

DYJLIW you get home to find your little cat is having her kittens 2 weeks earlier than we guessed! Of course she picked the most awkward box in the garage to have them in but I can hear wee baby kitties! How exciting!

DYJLIW you get home from early mass and start off with The Muppets movie, closely followed by Calamity Jane and an then afternoon of shopping to come. Good times!

Flight of the Conchords- Business Time Flight of the Conchords: Business Time - YouTube amazing!

Thanks Jeanne! I actually just bought some MAC Face & Body on the way home from work, can't wait to see how it goes :D

You look absolutely great, Jess! You have such a nice figure x

Awesome! I'd love to swim but stupid body hang ups are stopping me, hopefully it won't be long until I get back into it. 650m is class- great for next Tuesday!

Wowzer! Way to Go Craig! Keep up the amazing work!

Aww Gilly! You look so glamorous- it's hard to believe you ever lacked confidence; you look amazing.

Hello minimins friends, I decided to give up on fake tan a while ago because I think I, personally, look nicer without it; but I miss the camouflaging effect it has on my imperfect arms & legs. I have a wedding in a few weeks & I'd love to get that porcelain glow like Dita Von Teese or...

I say - keep doing what you're doing - it's awesome! I would just love someone to hand me the ingredients to a SW recipe! I am always mega jealous when someone wins fry lite, once there was a salad spinner that looked great. Last night they raffled off old Slimming world recipe books, I...

Phew! lost 2 1/2lbs this week after my first success express - I did it to negate any cyclical bloating & it seems to have worked! I'm going to keep it up for one more week, it is good fun but not just as handy as Extra Easy. Thanks for the ideas on this thread!

Holy house! You look awesome! Congratulations!

Awesome work Team Tuesday! I lost 2 1/2lbs and got my 5 1/2stone award! Chuffed to the max!

This thread has been an emotional roller coaster, I'll have coconut dreams tonight!

I started getting horrible angry red itchy patches way back years ago when I was doing my A-Levels, ever since it Bly flares up in times of stress. The doctors have said its eczema, I think E45 is just brilliant, for my hands there is nothing better than The Body Shop's hemp seed oil hand...

Wowzers Minky! You're amazing! i lost 1 1/2lbs this weeks- delighted! Only 1 1/2lbs to get my 5 1/2st award; I'm going to print off Minky's face and stick it to my mouth to remember how awesome things happen when you work hard for them.

Oh my word! No way! When ever I see someone using their phone while driving I get all cross and make a "put the phone down" gesture (I do feel a little like Alan Partridge while doing so :) ). I wonder what a "put your mascara wand back into the tube and put it back in your make up bag"...

Lost 2lbs this week- yippee! sorry to hear you're feeling disheartened... Have you though about doing the Green plan? Maybe more healthy extras will liven up your dinners? It seems perfect for vegetarians!

Hi sailaice yes mango is superfree on EE, enjoy!

It's so hard to know... some people post on here and they sound in complete desperation; they're usually the people who find direct responses "rude"; I think they're in a sensitive state of mind and need help up. For me - direct is the way to go! So many times I heard "ohh you don't need to...

if you add some uncooked rice to your chilli the starches will release and thicken your sauce; just add it with your chopped tomatoes. I like to add baked beans to chilli, it thickens it nicely and just the right amount of sweetness to take the bitter edge from the tinned tomatoes.

The pukka teas are a thing of beauty, especially the three mint and chamomile & vanilla. Delicious!

Mikado, Mikado, Mikado! Only 1/2 a syn per delicious little biscuit; not too dangerous to have in the house either, I think there are 18 syns in the entire box, yum!

Holy house! Is that the same person!? You look stunning - well done!

I joined in September last year and I weighed in at 22st 10lbs. I was shocked to see that on the scales and I swore that I'd never see that number again & I just went for it. I've had up weeks and down weeks but I prefer to look at it over a monthly period. I never think "ZOMG I have still...

Hi Jengen, I joined SW for the very same reason; I feel your pain. A gastric band is a risky operation; they may need you to lose weight for your own safety. I think rather than ask the doctor to be referred for a GB it would be more beneficial to ask for help to understand the reasons why...

It must be unnerving for you hayboo, being used to counting calories and coming to Slimming World but have faith in the plan and give it a go for a while, it has worked for me and I still enjoy loads of foods without calorie counting. I agree with the above, though, try incorporating 1/3...

1 1/2lbs off this week hooray!

Had to work late last night so missed weigh in; everyone has done so well - especially over the holidays. Some incredible results for Team Tuesday!

Wow Dougal! Sounds like a very romantic breakfast enjoy!

We're fasting for Good Friday as well so our meal will be quorn sticky fillets, savoury rice (with loads of extra veg), SW chips & some curry sauce. Yum! Can't wait!

Hi MissRV, I have losses over 3lbs sometimes but really for me it depends on the time of the month so I would rather look at my monthly progress. Slimming World do say to aim for 1-2lbs a week so you're doing great! You're right on track! There are many weeks when I would be praying for a 1lb...

Watching it right now, not that I would ever doubt a scientist but I've never seen someone work out the calories in food by weighing it lol :) very interesting show, I can definitely see my old self in this couple!

I think some people would prefer an insincere empty response than an honest reply, it would be a very boring place if we all agreed with everything! Minimins isn't a cult (at least I don't *think* it's a cult...)

Excellent idea Carmilla! That's a great idea to plan what you're going to enjoy rather than a guilty binge- sounds like you're going to have a fun packed weekend!

Kerry is spot on with the SAS log suggestion- it's a fantastic tool! your £4.95 a week is an investment in yourself; you can do it!

Yep I'm an extra easy girl, I do stick 100% as much as possible, I go for lots of fast walks and I (try to) do an exercise DVD (Nell McAndrew maximum impact) to tone up. Minimins has been the most amazing help- everyday I'm haunting the 'what's for tea' thread like a hungry ghost :D

Thanks! Still a long way down to target (7st 4lbs to go) but I don't like thinking of the final target; it seems much too far away, I like to think of it a 1/2st at a time :-)

Lost 4lbs this week & got my 5st award! Good luck Tuesday weighers!

Lost 2.5lbs- go team Tuesday!

Thanks Texty- I knew my fellow miniminologists woluld understand :-)

DYJHIW you're lumbered with a food nazi?! I was on a hen do in Galway but I wanted to stick reasonably to plan, got stuck with a girl spouting pseudo science at me and telling everyone I didn't eat & what I did eat wasn't food! I'm not going to eat burgers to make some stranger happy! She was a...

Lost 1lb- go Team Tuesday! :D

Oh my word!! Is that the same person?! Well done! You look brilliant!

Wow! Congratulations! You look so much younger now as well- well done!

I still have the try if cherry tomatoes in the fridge- this week I will eat them! Thanks for the ideas- they seem like a handy thing to like, I think tomatoes are a sophisticated thing to eat and I feel childish saying I don't like them :-)

We actually had to change our appointment with the vets to get the two girls spayed while she was AWOL... she must have known I was up to no good! We had 2 cats & my brothers and sister said they'd like a kitten so we let Spaghetti have a litter, in the meantime my siblings got impatient and...

I positively wept with joy when my wee 9month old cat came home after being missing for 2 days; I don't know where she went to but I am so over the moon that she's back. I know I have 5 cats and I'm a crazy cat lady but I love them all so much :-)

I won last night with a loss of 4 1/2stone. The C mentioned doing an editorial on me - does anyone know what that would entail? I'll need to get my X-factor style background story straight, I'll read it aloud with Elbow - One Day Like This in the background; I'll sit on a stool and stand up...

I joined WW years & years ago & I found it good; I enjoyed good loses. If weight watchers were in my town I probably would have joined it rather than SW; however I just *get* slimming world; it's easy to eat out, the meals are really delicious, I have no kids but my nieces and nephews love my...

I lost a whopping 6lbs last night! I also got my 4 1/2stone award and got greatest loser! Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Well done Gazter! I can't wait to be in your position!

A free week would be an awesome prize! Other than that I like the store cupboard staples like frylight & a wee box of delicious Hi-Fi bars.

This week I am going to learn to not hate uncooked tomatoes. Any tips would be gratefully received!

lol Scarlett! I was giggling to myself about that episode too!

I feel your pain - I had a 1.5lb gain last night (my first gain - boo!); I checked my calendar & I'm 5 days late- no wonder I feel huge! Normally I pay attention to my cycle and drink lots of peppermint tea (a tip I read on here) and it has always worked; this is the first and only month I...

Oh no! 1 1/2lbs on for me- my first gain! I'm going to seriously kick butt this week!

I make big batches of chips to bag up and freeze. You have to par boil them, lay them on a flat surface in the freezer, leave them for about 10 /15 minutes then bag them up. If you throw them in a bag without doing this they stick together and are unworkable. Then just cook as normal but just...

Love the mikado biscuits for 1/2syn per stick, very chocolatey!

Hi nicnocks, Kudos to you for opening up & sharing what you're feeling right now; that is a hugely difficult thing to do to make what you're going through 'real' by putting it in writing. I had about 11 stones to lose back when I started in Sept but I've lost 4 stones already, I have to say my...

Hi Britney Dean! Have you used your healthy extras? I love the HiFi bars as a HEB or some baby bel extra lights (HEa) when I'm feeling like I need a treat. Sainsburys popcorn are lovely too, the little bags are a fantastic 2.5syns a pack- I'm tucking into a pack as we speak :-)

Hi Pree, I'm delighted you're enjoying SW so far! My interpretation of the 1/3 rule is that you should fill up on superfree, so maybe instead of having your banana before your main meal- how would you feel about having it before your meal & then stopping when full?

Ooh sounds great Nettie! What is the sizing like with them?

Wow! You look incredible!

Definitely my sleep has hugely improved & my skin, hair & nails are looking great; for me I feel so much happier to see people, I didn't realise it at the time but I did everything I could to avoid socialising, so silly!

Well, bananas are definitely superfree and are totally on plan; and you are losing but not at a rate that your happy with; it might be a good idea to swap them out for superfree superspeed foods if you want to improve your rate of loss. I think if you tried to cut down on them and looked at...

The more I thought about this thread today the more I started to think it was a personal vendetta/ trolling; knowing this is googleable, putting the C's name on... The whole thing stinks. Would naming the C alone not be enough to delete the whole thread?

The skirt that I discovered fitted me again a few weeks ago is now really falling down on me! I don't know what's going on but recently the inches have been falling off; it took me nearly 4 stone to go down a dress size but a few lbs have made me drop another really quickly - long may it continue!

You are such a legend Squiddie! I've finally got round to checking this sheet out and it is just fantastic - you are so kind to share! Thanks! *Edit* - I just noticed my percentage of goal is now 33%! I feel amazing now!

Sorry to hear you're feeling down MadameG; but I'm a little confused as well; I don't think anyone can join or rejoin as a new member unless they have some lbs to lose. It'd be an awful pity to Los a good friendship over rules handed down from the top. Hope everything sorts itself out for you!

Lost 1 1/2lbs this week deeeeelighted!

DYJLIW your bootifool husband books a trip to that London for your birthday in April! We used Priceline and got a 5* hotel by Westminster for £60 a night- so excited :-D

I live to see the cosmos in flower; I love it's fine feathery foliage & deep vivid magenta or purest white blooms. Grows so easily from seed & lasts a long time in the vase. I also have a big soft spot for big blousey peonies. In the garden there is not a sight more welcome than the first...

After 3 weeks with no heating downstairs the plumber has brought heat to my life. I can totally see why lonely housewives fall for tradesmen in those naughty films I've heard so much about. Mmmmmm toasty.

It is a nice idea AbFab but my C always says the new week begins the second you come off the scales; if you include our treat in your syns then there is no problem. It might be an idea to reassess what you think of as a treat, it could be spending a little more time on yourself or having your...

Whoops! Forgot it is Ash Wednesday so no bacon for me; close call!

Ham & mushroom omelette for me, yum!

Aww how lovely to have a nice event to go to- congrats to you both! What sort of style do you like to go for? If you like retro style clothing then you could splash out on a Vivienne of Holloway dress to show off your ample bosom or try Queen of Holloway for a more budget friendly option. How...

Well done Craig! You're always so nice & supportive of the Tuesday weighers; I'm always delighted to see you're doing so well :-)

Lost 2.5lbs this week- over the moon!

I'm off lovely booze in Lent, I do it every year and I hate it every time, should benefit my Slimming World life though!

You look amazing! Well done xxx

Yeah- it def takes too long but to be fair to the C most of the 20 people that do go seem to be long term members who are struggling & every week she says "we'll not be as long next week", my sister did stop going because it takes so long. I doubt I could find a nicer C though, she really cares...

I love nutmeg, it brings out sweetness & creaminess in desserts; I personally don't like the pre ground stuff as much as the whole nutmeg that you grate yourself. Really adds luxe to a rice pudding.

Aww thanks lovelies! M Louise H you really made me laugh this morning :-D

I love Apartment Therapy even though I don't rent an apartment in New York :)

You've been at *another* Christening and people don't shut the front door about "what's taking you so long?" How insensitive; after 3 years of trying why don't people have a little thought.

For me I have stuck fully I plan since I started in September & the big losses depend on TOTM, apart from that I've lost bigger amounts than expected when I've made a real effort to drink lots of water.

My class is : 19:00 - weigh in 19:15 - Consultant does the new member talk 19:45- I.T. Starts 20:45- I.t ends Only about 15-20 people stay for IT nowadays, it used to be less bt it still seemed to take the same length of time. I feel I need to stay to class to keep on track but its just far...