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  1. i_am_plankton

    Oatly choc milk?

    I know this is a few days old now but I've never known non-dairy milks to go bad when opened for a while in the fridge, I've had Oatly chocolate open for a couple of weeks and it's been fine - there's nothing in it to go bad :)
  2. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    I bought a Cuisique spiralizer on Amazon (it's an 8 in one with different attachments, really sturdy and works well). Your lunch sounds lovely! I've seen Ella's book advertised, there are a few on Amazon that I would love to get soon that focus on raw/vegan clean eating.
  3. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    Haven't posted for a while so thought I would drop in! Hope everyone is doing well, I am loving the new EE/EESP plans. I always did green days before but find that I don't miss the carbs too much when I do an SP day and my stomach is less bloated - I am generally doing SP 4 days a week with a...
  4. i_am_plankton

    Giving up online subscription...

    I was an online member for about a year and a half, went it alone for 4/5 months using this website but struggled a bit so joined a group to lose my last 10lbs or so - so glad I did 'cause now I can go for free and get the benefits of group. Just worth thinking about as when you hit target...
  5. i_am_plankton

    cooking oil syns especially coconut oil

    For oils, as they don't have a free food allowance, 1 syn = 20 cals. I don't use coconut oil but how about a lighter olive oil or something similar?
  6. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    I personally have at least one A a day and almost always two Bs. My A choice is either 250ml Oatly milk or 200ml Oatly chocolate. B choice is usually 35g porridge oats and 2 slices wholemeal bread from a 400g loaf but sometimes will be 35g soya cheese instead :) saying that, 30g of soya medium...
  7. i_am_plankton

    Vegetarian Mullerlight alternatives

    When I was veggie I was having the Shape 0% ones (the strawberry ones aren't veggie though because of the carmine)
  8. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    Great idea - the beans are definitely vegan and free, I buy them sometimes (I also buy the Yutaka tofu - so much cheaper than other brands in the supermarket) :)
  9. i_am_plankton

    Had my wisdom teeth out

    I recently had a week where I didn't go as I had an infected cyst - I booked it as a holiday week with my consultant, I did stick to plan but when I was younger I had several teeth out for my braces and if I had been on SW then, there's no way I would have stuck to plan with all the icecream I...
  10. i_am_plankton

    Hen Do Ideas

    I'm going to a really nice hen in September - we're staying in a posh self catering barn with a mobile beautician to have some treatments like nails done etc, then a cocktail making class followed by some games, buffet, relaxed drinking that sort of thing and we all have to wear something yellow...
  11. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    Vegan cheese doesn't count as a HeA I'm afraid because of the calcium content :(
  12. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    Have you tried Alpro yogurts or the Tesco free from ones? What about Oatly milk? :)
  13. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    Wow that all looks amazing!!!!
  14. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    That looks yum! I wonder if the strong one might be better for you? I wasn't too keen on it and thought it tasted less like cheese but everyone's different :) How are you finding it?
  15. i_am_plankton

    Polenta

    Basic, Polenta, 25g dry 4½ Basic, Polenta, ready to use, 100g cooked 3½
  16. i_am_plankton

    Syns in Quinoa

    I microwave dried Quinoa with veg stock for about 8 or 9 minutes total, fluffing it up every 2 or 3 minutes as we go. Comes out nice and no straining and free :)
  17. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    The labelling is confusing - they have to state that it may contain milk for allergy sufferers but it could be that it's made in the same factory but not necessarily the same production line, just that the risk of contamination is there. I think I have had that one from Tesco :) the chances of...
  18. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy I have one question...

    Mine would be to stick with it and trust the plan - it works! Some people have faster losses, others slower (my journey has been over 2 years long now to reach a 4.5st loss) but you will get there, just have faith and trust SW :)
  19. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    Wow lots of posts!! I buy the Tesco free from medium cheese which is the nicest of the ones they sell in my opinion (it's basically repackaged Sheese) and costs less :) It melts really well and goes a bit crispy in the oven, very nice! The best cheeses I have found are Vegusto (new customers get...
  20. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    I find my losses are better on green but everyone is different :) So on green you basically get 2 HEA and 2 HEB choices a day. I find EE very similar apart from the extra HEs as the syn values on EE are taken from the lowest syn value on either red or green. For example if something was 3 syns...
  21. i_am_plankton

    Diet Chef Pasta and Bulger Wheat Pots

    Creamy Pasta Pesto Pot - 3.5 syns Tomato and Herb Bulgar Wheat and Couscous Pot - 1 syn Not bad at all :)
  22. i_am_plankton

    New and Interesting!

    Cassava makes lovely fries - they sell them in the Las Iguanas restaurants - treat it like potato :)
  23. i_am_plankton

    SW the Vegan or Vegetarian way....

    *Waves!* I've been vegan for just over a year now but was veggie for a long time prior to that. It took me a long time to decide to make the final step but wish I had done it ages ago. I always do green, although some days end up as EE depending on whether I have had my second B choice - I only...
  24. i_am_plankton

    vegan

    Are you a member? If so, the healthy extra list online is super extensive with A choice milks - I find it is trial and error with what tastes nice and how much milk you will get through as some brands you can have almost a litre of a day. I find the best one is Oatly which is in the long-life...
  25. i_am_plankton

    vegan

    Wow that's an amazing commitment, well done! There's a great 30 day vegan challenge on the Viva! website here 30 Day Vegan | Viva! with loads of tips to get started. I'd stock up on healthy extra A essentials like the different milks (all have different quantities depending on what you like and...
  26. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy What have you noticed?

    For me there have been a few differences: exercise is easier, I don't sweat quite as much!, my joints don't hurt, my skin is clearer, I feel healthier and I can walk in to a shop and buy something off the rack knowing it will fit. I started my journey at around a size 16 - I used to kid myself...
  27. i_am_plankton

    Lager

    That's what it says on Syns online - Draught 568ml - 8.5 syns
  28. i_am_plankton

    Lager

    A draught pint is 8.5 syns
  29. i_am_plankton

    How many syns in bread

    All bread products have no free food allowance so it's 1 syn = 20 cals :-) And of course you can do that with your healthy extras and syns :)
  30. i_am_plankton

    vegan

    *waves*!
  31. i_am_plankton

    body magic

    For Gold, you need to do 2.5 hours minimum a week with at least 2 strengthening exercises (I used a weighted hula hoop with hand weights). Platinum is when Gold is a lifetime habit :)
  32. i_am_plankton

    Gold award ideas

    I recently got mine using a weighted hula hoop and hand weights
  33. i_am_plankton

    Syns in Seitan

    Yeah it would 'cause of the no free food allowance thing on certain products and without this selected you get the straight 20 cal = 1 syn rule :) I hope that helped anyway!
  34. i_am_plankton

    wedding in 11 weeks :) need to loose 1.5 stone can this be done

    It is definitely possible so I wish you all the good luck in following the plan and brilliant losses to boot!
  35. i_am_plankton

    Syns in Seitan

    No but I don't feel the need to do that - if you put the information through the syns calculator and select meat subsititute as your free food (which it is) then it comes out as free. I've lost just over 4st on SW eating all these things so it doesn't hinder your losses :)
  36. i_am_plankton

    Syns in Seitan

    Homemade seitan is free if made without oil etc :) I use the Seitan Fix Mix from vegan store online, and then add in vegetable stock, herbs, soy sauce etc and I usually steam my seitan but it's not as good as the mock duck. The tins of mock meats found in the Chinese supermarkets are also free...
  37. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy SW Online question?

    I was an online member for almost 18 months, went it alone for a couple of months then hit a wall and joined a group to lose my last 8.5lbs (have decided to lose another 2lb on top of this) and I have to say that I wish I had joined group from the start - the support is amazing, my consultant is...
  38. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy SW Online question?

    Yes you lose the access to the website, you can save a few things but hardly anything. Once you join, you have the ability to resubscribe at a cheaper rate then for either 3, 6 or 12 months. Hope that helps
  39. i_am_plankton

    banging my head against the wall

    Do you go to group? Your consultant will be able to help you and of course the support from everyone else. I hit a stuck point (6.5lbs from target) and have had some different suggestions from my consultant, I weigh in tonight so hoping it will get things moving again in the right direction :)
  40. i_am_plankton

    Tinned food

    Only homemade soup would be free and a few could be counted as a healthy extra but most tinned soups have no free food allowance :) I do green days so I buy the Stagg veg chilli (2.5 syns), Tesco chickpea dhal (free) and Sainsburys meat-free bolognese (3.5 syns) although some meat-free ravioli...
  41. i_am_plankton

    2 days 100% on Slimming World and .....

    Soups packed with superfree are really cheap and good too - I often make a french onion one with loads of onions, veg stock, balsamic vinegar and herbs and also SW Heinz-style tomato soup: 2 tins each of chopped tomatoes, tinned sliced carrots, baked beans, about a litre of veg stock and a...
  42. i_am_plankton

    2 days 100% on Slimming World and .....

    No wonder you're hungry - I would be eating that! How about keeping some free/superfree snacks in the fridge like boiled eggs, chicken drumsticks, vegetable sticks, SW quiche, pakoras etc? Have you thought about getting some free tins of stuff too - unsure what meaty ones are free but for...
  43. i_am_plankton

    2 days 100% on Slimming World and .....

    I'm surprised you're hungry 'cause you really can fill up to the nines - I never go hungry. What are you eating?
  44. i_am_plankton

    Chocolate ex-lax?

    I don't think you should syn these to be honest but someone else may know better?
  45. i_am_plankton

    One third of the meal super free?

    I'm not so sure about that because I still eat the same sized portions as I used to at a much larger size but I guess everyone is different. SW only recommend the 1/3rd SF and appreciate that it's not practical with all meals such as jacket and beans, I'm not a salad lover so wouldn't have salad...
  46. i_am_plankton

    One third of the meal super free?

    It's a recent recommendation that all the plans have the 1/3rd SF added in :)
  47. i_am_plankton

    Mexican for tea!

    Just one wrap counts as your HEB and the seasoning mixes are syns - usually about 5 syns or so for the whole packet. I buy the Old El Paso kits and it works out at 15 syns for the 2 wraps, seasoning mix and salsa. The better alternative is to have the taco kit because 2 Tacos with salsa and...
  48. i_am_plankton

    Excersize equipment

    I hule hoop with a weighted hoop and it's fab!
  49. i_am_plankton

    Banana pancakes

    Yes, you're correct - 5 syns per 100g cooked banana without sugar :)
  50. i_am_plankton

    Cook from frozen asda stuff chicken joint.

    Is it this one? Online Food Shopping - ASDA Groceries If so, it's coming up at 17 syns for the whole thing.
  51. i_am_plankton

    Syn value help please

    4.5 syns for the whole pack :)
  52. i_am_plankton

    48g Snickers bar

    20 cals = 1 syn :)
  53. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    I am sure you will get to your goal this time, you can do it! We've had our holiday booked for a while so the ultimate goal is to get to target now and stay there! Yes, I was veggie for 15 years and went vegan after giving milk up and decided to go the whole hog, wish I had done it sooner!
  54. i_am_plankton

    French's American Mustard

    10g is half a syn I think
  55. i_am_plankton

    Green Days Gaining weight

    Loads of us only do Green days and it works :) How about trying sweet potato in place of potatoes, brown rice instead of white rice and wholewheat pasta in place of regular? Those things seem to fill you up a bit quicker too
  56. i_am_plankton

    Best Low Fat spreads - opinions please

    It'll be 1 syn per 20 calories 'cause there's no free food :)
  57. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thank you and hi! Always good to see other vegans on the forum! How long have you been doing SW for?
  58. i_am_plankton

    Tea & Coffee???

    1% milk per 100ml - 2 Skimmed milk per 100ml - 2 Semi-skimmed milk per 100ml - 2.5 Whole milk per 100ml - 3.5
  59. i_am_plankton

    Asda Pasta & Sauce - Carbonara

    1.5 syns per 100g cooked :)
  60. i_am_plankton

    Kabuto noodles

    Just calculated at 4 syns per pot on EE :)
  61. i_am_plankton

    so nervous, but excited too

    You'll never look back and it won't be as bad as you think, I joined a class just over a week ago and was very nervous but everyone was so nice and friendly - good luck!
  62. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Not very good at filling this in at the moment because I'm doing a paper food diary and using Lifeline online, but had my first weigh-in at group last night and lost 2lb, taking my total loss to date to 3st12.5lb with only 6.5lbs to go to target, so happy!!!
  63. i_am_plankton

    Lurpak cooking mist

    No idea I'm afraid, nothing on syns online yet and calculating it doesn't help but I googled it and it looks to be about 2cal per spray?
  64. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy Help! Ive lost my book!!

    eBay from SW themselves but its over £20
  65. i_am_plankton

    Can anyone help?

    Just checked and yes it is true :)
  66. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy: Ansley Harriot cous cous

    The lowest is spice sensation, 1.5 syns per packet with water only, my favourite too!
  67. i_am_plankton

    Innocent veg pot syns

    Free on green/EE and 6 syns on original.
  68. i_am_plankton

    will i be able to.......

    yes the food directory is available in class as well as all the books. Loads of people are raving about the fakeaways book at the moment
  69. i_am_plankton

    Vegetarian options

    Loads of ideas! Pasta in sauces, food doctor cous cous pots, cous cous with butternut squash and falafel, jacket potatoes, roll and soup, bean chilli, bolognese and pasta twists... list is endless. What do you like?
  70. i_am_plankton

    SW as a vegan?

    The website is tons better for a vegan diet, how about joining online or going to group and then you get free access? The Healthy extras listed in the book etc are limited whereas online you have access to the entire list as well as syns which are listed for loads of vegan brands (VBites etc). I...
  71. i_am_plankton

    SW as a vegan?

    It's actually SW that sell it on eBay now too so I think they have realised they can make a buck there too (although it is more than joining group - I only paid £9.95 last week which was my first night)
  72. i_am_plankton

    SW as a vegan?

    I meant that they still advertise them etc as they haven't gone completely over to EE, sorry for any confusion :) OP - which milks etc do you buy/like as the amounts are all different?
  73. i_am_plankton

    Asda meat free sausage mix?

    Cooked as directed, per 73g serving is 4.5 syns on all plans
  74. i_am_plankton

    SW as a vegan?

    Loads of people do the old plans and SW still support them, lots of dairy-free milks are a healthy extra A choice including a couple of chocolate varieties, and plenty of vegan-friendly foods are free/superfree etc and quite a bit is low syn. I would say definitely give it a go - it works and is...
  75. i_am_plankton

    SW as a vegan?

    There's various posts with advice so I won't repost but you can also have 35g dairy-free cheese as a healthy extra B and you would likely do green days so get 2 Bs a day - I am vegan too and definitely don't struggle on SW, it's easy :)
  76. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 2nd May: Joined my local group last night and feel motivated and supported to have a good loss at weigh-in next Thursday evening, wish me luck! B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave nectar (2 syns) S - Pear L - Wholemeal roll (HEB)...
  77. i_am_plankton

    Syns in Tesco Meat Free Bolognese Mix

    I'm unsure about that as I don't have access to syns online atm, however the Tesco meat-free soya mince is now free as the recipe has changed so I doubt this will be very many at all, hopefully someone will be able to help soon :)
  78. i_am_plankton

    Newbie with no kitchen! Need help!

    How about a slow cooker? Don't need too much space apart from some room to prepare the veg etc and then just whack it all in :) I do most of my meals in it to save time and wouldn't be without it now :)
  79. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 1st May: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave nectar (2 syns) S - Pear L - Wholemeal roll (HEB), vegetable stir fry (150g Tesco EV frozen stir fry - 1 syn with wholewheat noodles and 1/3rd packet of Blue Dragon black bean sauce - 2.5...
  80. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 30th April: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave nectar (2 syns) S - Pear L - Wholemeal roll (HEB), vegetable stir fry (150g Tesco EV frozen stir fry - 1 syn with wholewheat noodles and 1/3rd packet of Blue Dragon black bean sauce -...
  81. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 29th April: Didn't weigh today as I am joining my local group on Thursday whilst I still have a bit to lose as I am struggling a little by myself at the moment and want to get to target desperately. B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave...
  82. i_am_plankton

    green day- is this right?

    Sounds good to me, with EE they only take the lowest syn value from either red or green depending on what it is. Meat and fish etc would be higher syns than say a packet of flavoured cous cous for example on a green day :)
  83. i_am_plankton

    Doing SW in Australia as a Vegan

    Have replied to your post on my diary but it's so easy - my healthy extras I use Oatly/Alpro/supermarket own-brand milks, I mainly use my B choice for bread/rolls/cereal but sometimes use it on dairy-free cheese (35g/40g is one B choice allowance). Of course all your beans and pulses etc are...
  84. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wow - which brand was that? I buy either the Granose one from H&B or the stuff in the blue tins from the Chinese supermarkets
  85. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Hey really good to hear from you, SW is so adaptable to a vegan diet and I find it quite easy to follow the plan, I've tried to do a post almost every day since I started the diary (although have had a couple of weeks off plan at the moment but joining my local SW group this week) so you're...
  86. i_am_plankton

    Not impressed Slimming World :(

    Your weightloss should be congratulated, you've done so well! But if I were in your shoes I would just suck it up and move on - I'm vegan and if one plan didn't work for me, I wouldn't hesitate to swap just because my losses might not be as recognised. In fact I am in a similar boat, I lost...
  87. i_am_plankton

    I love SW but..

    I am in a similar position too and totally sympathise - we've had almost 2 weeks of being naughty now and I can't stop. I'm away this weekend on a catered course so I won't have much control over my food, but have stated that I am drawing a line and starting again from Monday. I'm not currently...
  88. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 22nd April: Todays weight: 9st 9lb Weight gain: +2lb The last week has seen lots of eating out plus Easter and I have a course in a couple of days that is catered so I'm not sticking to plan too great at the moment! Will get back on the wagon from next Monday properly.
  89. i_am_plankton

    Pasta/bolognese sauce recipe help!

    I still use jars - Tesco EV pasta sauce is only 6 syns for the whole jar and even ones that are around the 12 syn mark, I get at least 4 portions out so if I'm making something like spag bol and it works out at 3 syns a head then that's all groovy with me. The Tesco frozen meat-free mince is...
  90. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 15th April: Todays weight: 9st 7lb Weight loss: -1lb Not been so good at updating the last few days, we've had quite a few meals out this week with another one planned over Easter (as well as dairy free eggs!) but am continuing to do plenty of hula hooping with my weighted hoop so...
  91. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    It is! The stuff they sell in Chinese supermarkets (mock duck/chicken/pork/abalone) is also free!
  92. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 12th April: Brunch - Orzo pasta bake (2.5 syns) with potatoes, 14g vitalite (4 syns), brussels sprouts, carrots and peas Dinner - Fajita pitta (WW wholemeal pitta - HEB, mock duck, onions, peppers and 1/4 pkt fajita mix - 1.5 syns) with 35g soya cheese (HEB), Heinz BBQ beanz and...
  93. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 11th April: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave nectar (2 syns) S - Sliced mango and kiwi L - Bean chilli and brown rice (soya mince, onions, borlotti beans, kidney beans, chilli powder, garlic, paprika, tomato puree, Heinz five beanz...
  94. i_am_plankton

    Linda McCartney mushroom and spinach burgers

    Awesome, I'm yet to try mine (shock!) but glad they are nommy!
  95. i_am_plankton

    Body Magic??

    That's brilliant and after only 10 minutes a day?! Best exercise ever! I am getting better at going counter-clockwise now and managed to keep it going really well last night. I am interested as to how you get on because the lady in the mag looks amazing and so do loads of people in articles...
  96. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 10th April: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave nectar (2 syns) S - Sliced mango and kiwi L - Tomato soup (chopped tomatoes, baked beans, sliced carrots, pickled onion and stock - free) with wholemeal roll (HEB), Alpro yogurt (2...
  97. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 9th April: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave nectar (2 syns) S - Sliced mango and kiwi L - Tomato soup (chopped tomatoes, baked beans, sliced carrots, pickled onion and stock - free) with wholemeal roll (HEB), Alpro yogurt (2 syns)...
  98. i_am_plankton

    Body Magic??

    I'm not so good as doing it the other way but I'm getting better, last night was day 3 of doing it. Can really see a difference already!
  99. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 8th April: Todays weight: 9st 8lb Weight loss: 0lb B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave nectar (2 syns) S - Sliced mango and kiwi L - Tomato soup (chopped tomatoes, baked beans, sliced carrots, pickled onion and stock - free) with...
  100. i_am_plankton

    Body Magic??

    Has your bruising started to decrease yet?!
  101. i_am_plankton

    Body Magic??

    I've just bought a weighted hoop after reading that article - lots of people recommend the Pro Fitness one in Argos which is £15 and I started last night. Bruised hips today but can see it has made a difference already!
  102. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 7th April: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps agave nectar (2 syns) S - Sliced mango and kiwi L - Tomato soup (free) with wholemeal roll (HEB), strawberries and Alpro yogurt (2 syns) S - Grapes snack pack D - Off for an Indian so hoping to...
  103. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Sunday 6th April: Brunch - Brown rice with chickpea dhal (free) Snack - Wholemeal roll (HEB) with 35g soya cheese (HEB) and marmite Dinner - Half a meatless feast pizza (13 syns) with homemade wedges and 1 tbsp ketchup (1 syn) 200ml chocolate Oatly (HEA) Total syns: 14
  104. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 5th April: Brunch - Cheesy vegg carbonara (wholewheat spaghetti, 1.5 tsps vegg made up -1 syn, 70g soya cheese - 2 x HEB) Snacks - Grape snack pack and pickled red cabbage Dinner - Half a meatless feast pizza (13 syns) with homemade wedges, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with 2...
  105. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 4th April: B - 15g puffed wheat (part HEB) with sweetener and Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Mango chunks and kiwis sliced L - Jacket potato and baked beans S - Sliced strawberries D - Lasagne (soya mince, onions, peppers, garlic, oxo cube, vegan worcs sauce, passata, 1/8...
  106. i_am_plankton

    Kallo vegetable stock cubes?

    Nope they're free
  107. i_am_plankton

    Party nibbles/drinks ideas?

    For the veggie and lactose intolerant friend I would maybe do some vegan dishes and please both of them? How about a bowl of luso beans (black turtle beans, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, passata and garlic), mushroom/pepper/tomato skewers, chickpea and spinach falafel (Tesco sell frozen Everyday...
  108. i_am_plankton

    Tesco meat free mince now free and not synned?!

    Nicer, I used to use it over Quorn when I was veggie and it's vegan so use it all the time now, my partner who eats meat prefers it to Quorn too :)
  109. i_am_plankton

    Tesco meat free mince now free and not synned?!

    Tesco website still has the old packaging too with all the extra fat etc, no idea what happened to the recipe but it tastes just as good so will count it as free now! Thank you!
  110. i_am_plankton

    Tesco meat free mince now free and not synned?!

    Tesco are in the middle of rebranding their meat-free range and their frozen soya mince now seems to be free because the recipe has changed and the values are similar to the dried soya mince - could someone please calculate it based on what I've taken off my new packet? TIA!! Ingredients...
  111. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 3rd April: B - 15g puffed wheat (part HEB) with sweetener and Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Mango chunks and kiwis sliced L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), SW french onion soup, Redwood cherry dessert (5.5 syns!!!!) S - Sliced strawberries D - Lasagne (soya mince, onions...
  112. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 2nd April: B - 15g puffed wheat (part HEB) with sweetener and Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Mango chunks and kiwis sliced L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), SW french onion soup, pickled red cabbage, Redwood cherry dessert (5.5 syns!!!!) S - Sliced strawberries D -...
  113. i_am_plankton

    Redwood Wot No Dairy? black cherry yogurt desserts

    Crikey, they're definitely not worth 6 syns, they're ok but not THAT nice!
  114. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 1st April: Todays weight: 9st 8lb Weight loss: 0lb B - 15g puffed wheat (part HEB) with sweetener and Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Mango chunks and kiwis sliced, Hartleys mango and passionfruit jelly pot (half a syn) L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), SW french onion...
  115. i_am_plankton

    Tomato Ketchup syns

    120g would be 6 syns
  116. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 31st March: Had a nice BBQ for mothers day yesterday and managed to stay at 14 syns for the whole day so was pleased. Todays menu is as follows: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Sliced kiwis L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), Tesco healthy...
  117. i_am_plankton

    Tesco Homestyle Rustic Cut Oven Chips

    They're a nice treat though and definitely worth the syns for a treat over a regular potato :)
  118. i_am_plankton

    Tesco Homestyle Rustic Cut Oven Chips

    The McCain rustic oven chips are 1.5 syns per 100g baked which is quite a lot for your syns :) I tend to go by 125g frozen is around 100g baked :)
  119. i_am_plankton

    Tesco chicken tikka sauces

    1 syn = 20 cals cos jars of sauces don't have any free food allowance :)
  120. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy Days: SW meal wrong turn out?

    I find this quite a lot too - I have never made a batch of SW chips that look anything like the ones in the magazines so I just always make wedges with the skins on 'cause they come out fine! I find being vegan that there's not a lot of low-fat alternatives in the same way that they use things...
  121. i_am_plankton

    Fry light spray

    It's free regardless of how much you use :)
  122. i_am_plankton

    Easter chocolate syns

    You can count 1 syn per 20 cals for things like chocolate because there's no free food allowance
  123. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 29th March: Brunch - 2 Vegetarians Choice burgers (2 syns) in 2 WW wholemeal pittas (2 x HEB), Heinz five beanz snap pot, 3 grilled mushrooms, 1tbsp homemade vegan mayo (half a syn) and kiwi fruit Dinner - Orzo pasta bake (2.5 syns) with potatoes, carrots, peas, broccoli, brussels...
  124. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 28th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) L - Casserole (mixed casserole veg, red lentils, soya chunks, veg stock, tomato puree, garlic), pickled onions, WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), S - Sliced strawberries and kiwi D - Regular chippy chips...
  125. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 27th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Mango chunks and kiwi slices L - Casserole (mixed casserole veg, red lentils, soya chunks, veg stock, tomato puree, garlic), pickled onions, WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB) and Alpro soya yogurt...
  126. i_am_plankton

    Blended Veg / soup syn query

    All shop-bought soups have to be synned as they don't contain a free food allowance so you can always work them out by the 1 syn = 20 cal rule, this is the same for jar sauces of any kind etc.
  127. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 26th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Mango chunks and kiwi slices L - Casserole (mixed casserole veg, red lentils, soya chunks, veg stock, tomato puree, garlic), pickled onions, WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB) and Alpro soya yogurt...
  128. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Hey good to hear from you - it is so frustrating when losses slow down, how long have you been away from SW? Seitan is lovely, I tend to buy the mock duck in tins as that is gorgeous, but homemade can be nice although I haven't perfected a recipe yet! How did it turn out? Weight loss has been...
  129. i_am_plankton

    Mashed Banana

    When you mash, puree or cook fruit you tend to eat more of it so it would be synned but if you're only doing one banana and you would have eaten one sliced or whole, I wouldn't syn it to be honest :)
  130. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 25th March: Todays weight: 9st 8lb Weight loss: 0lb B - 15g puffed wheat (part HEB) with sweetener and Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Mango chunks and 2 kiwis sliced L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), half a packet of Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free) with...
  131. i_am_plankton

    Redwood Wot No Dairy? black cherry yogurt desserts

    Thanks both - looking at the online nutritional info, it doesn't really match my pot - my pot says Per pot (145g): Kcal - 110 Protein - 4.2g Carbs - 18.6 Fat - trace Fibre - 2.9 If it doesn't have a free food allowance then I won't be buying them again lol!
  132. i_am_plankton

    Tesco frozen sweet potatoes??? Any syns on green days???

    They should be if there's no oil etc :)
  133. i_am_plankton

    Beauty regime

    Cruelty-free hair dyes I recommend Naturtint - they don't last quite as long as the regular hair-dyes that test on animals but if you have relatively short hair then one box will last 2 times but I find the red colours just fade too much for me to continue using. Superdrug do have some...
  134. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 24th March: B - 15g puffed wheat (part HEB) with sweetener and Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) S - Mango chunks and 2 kiwis sliced L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), half a packet of Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free) with extra herbs and tomato puree, sliced...
  135. i_am_plankton

    Vegetarianism : Vegucated....help needed :)

    Thanks for this, I never bothered to rinse tinned ones but I probably should for obvious reasons lol
  136. i_am_plankton

    Redwood Wot No Dairy? black cherry yogurt desserts

    Would anyone kindly calculate the following non-dairy yogurt for me please? I got a load today for 18p each in my local H&B as their best before is on Wednesday. Fruity black cherry dessert suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Made with non-dairy cultured pea protein, Soya free. 145g. Item...
  137. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Sunday 23rd March: Brunch - Jacket potato with baked beans Snack - 1 Lotus biscoff biscuit (2 syns) with my black coffee Dinner - 2 Fry's chicken-style burgers (5 syns) in a toasted WW wholemeal pitta (HEB), 250g McCain rustic chips (4 syns) and 1 tbsp homemade vegan mayo (half a syn) 330ml...
  138. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Since I've been vegan the weight loss has sped up a little, I think probably because I am thinking even more consciously of getting a balanced diet although some days I need to up my superfree which I have been trying hard to do, especially in the week. I do find that plenty of vegan foods are...
  139. i_am_plankton

    Vegetarianism : Vegucated....help needed :)

    Thanks for your replies both - it's rare I cook anything outside of the slow cooker so I'm guessing I won't need to soak them first if I just do them in the slow cooker?! I find a meat-free diet much cheaper, my partner is omni too but rarely eats meat because of the cost of buying it and plus I...
  140. i_am_plankton

    Low syn choc cake?

    The only syns would come from the cocoa powder which doesn't have a free food allowance so depending on which brand you use, count 1 syn per 20 cals - I would say in this instance that it would work out at around 1 syn per portion but that's using a bit for dusting too.
  141. i_am_plankton

    Vegetarianism : Vegucated....help needed :)

    Do you find that the dried beans tend to work out much better value than the tins? I've never bought them dry but I seem to be spending a small fortune on the tinned beans and chickpeas!
  142. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 22nd March: B - 2 vegetarians choice burgers (2 syns), Heinz five beanz snap pot, half a tin of plum tomatoes and wholemeal WW pitta (HEB) L - Can of Stagg vegetable chilli (2.5 syns) with boiled rice D - Amy's Kitchen rice and bean no dairy burrito (9.5 syns) with homemade wedges...
  143. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 21st March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 1 tbsp Clippys apple and raspberry conserve (2 syns) S - Sliced strawberries and kiwi L - 1/5 jar of Sharwoods madras sauce (3 syns) with chick peas, red lentils, onion, green pepper, spinach, tomato...
  144. i_am_plankton

    Syns and a tipple..

    Yeah you could :) When I was drinking I found using my syns on booze slowed my losses down to a crawl but everyone's different :)
  145. i_am_plankton

    Tesco Homestyle Rustic Cut Oven Chips

    That's higher than I thought - will stick with McCain, thank you for checking!
  146. i_am_plankton

    Tesco Homestyle Rustic Cut Oven Chips

    These seem to be new and was hoping they would be similar in syns to the McCain rustic oven chips? If someone could check that would be great! Thank you!! Ingredients Potato (97%),Sunflower Oil Nutrition Nutrition Typical Values 100g Oven Baked Provides One-eighth of a pack (125g) Oven Baked...
  147. i_am_plankton

    Quorn Products - syn values

    Chicken pieces (frozen and fresh) are free, as are the sliced 'meats' (pepperoni is synned but unsure how many). The scotch eggs used to be 2.5 but I haven't been a member for almost 6 months so unsure if that has changed.
  148. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 20th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps light and mild agave nectar (2 syns) S - Mango chunks and kiwi slices L - Casserole (mixed casserole veg, red lentils, soya chunks, veg stock, tomato puree, garlic granules, mixed herbs and...
  149. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 19th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps light and mild agave nectar (2 syns) S - Mango chunks and kiwi slices L - Casserole (mixed casserole veg, red lentils, soya chunks, veg stock, tomato puree, garlic granules, mixed herbs and...
  150. i_am_plankton

    Do I try slimming world again?

    Definitely SW all the way! I never feel like I am truly on a diet, I see it as a structured healthy eating plan it's so fab :) I sing SW praise from the roof tops lol
  151. i_am_plankton

    Amy's Kitchen rice and bean no dairy burrito

    Holland and Barrett! You can also get one that is gluten free with cheese in but they're 13.5 :) Thank you both for looking it up!
  152. i_am_plankton

    Granose sunflower seed, lentil and vegetable roast mix

    It was really tasty done as stuffed mushrooms, highly recommended!
  153. i_am_plankton

    Granose sunflower seed, lentil and vegetable roast mix

    You're welcome - I find for veggie stuff in general that Tesco is one of the better supermarkets in terms of variety, they've introduced a new range and some of it is really low syn (for example their orzo pasta bakes are 2.5 syns each)
  154. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 18th March: Todays weight: 9st 8lb Weight loss: -0.5lb B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps light and mild agave nectar (2 syns) S - Mango chunks and kiwi slices L - Casserole (mixed casserole veg, red lentils, soya chunks, veg stock...
  155. i_am_plankton

    Granose sunflower seed, lentil and vegetable roast mix

    Thank you so much, Tesco stock this quite regularly and it's another product that Holland and Barrett stock :) Holland and Barrett have got buy one get one half price on everything at the moment and some of the deals are online with free shipping :)
  156. i_am_plankton

    A rambling rant

    Bless you, student digs must be awful (I didn't go to uni so I never lived in a shared house). You need to rant sometimes but it sounds like you really do want to lose the weight and that should be motivation in itself - nothing feels so good (or tastes so good!) as losing the weight feels - its...
  157. i_am_plankton

    Granose sunflower seed, lentil and vegetable roast mix

    Can anyone tell me the syns in this please? My portion was 177g which is one sachet. Had it as part of my tea and was yummy. Thank you! Ingredients Dried Textured Soya Protein (15%) [Defatted Soya Flour, Iron (Ferrous Sulphate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)...
  158. i_am_plankton

    Vegetarianism : Vegucated....help needed :)

    Awesome! As mentioned previously, dried soya mince is super cheap and Holland & Barrett also sell dried soya chunks which rehydrate into a chewy beef-style alternative and they're super filling. What's also nice is mock duck and that's completely free too!
  159. i_am_plankton

    Vegetarianism : Vegucated....help needed :)

    How are you getting on? I was vegetarian for 15 years and have been vegan for the last 9 months (and done SW for just over 18 months) and I find doing it vegan just as easy as doing it veggie although not quite so much stuff is free, but I've got things pretty much worked out now :)
  160. i_am_plankton

    The difference nine stones makes..

    That's amazing! You were in a recent magazine if I recall correctly?
  161. i_am_plankton

    Speechless!

    That's awful and totally unnecessary. I hope his conscience catches up with him, people can be so cruel. Strange that he has said that and you've lost weight, not gained it and completely unprovoked too. Sorry you've had to deal with that, I bet you're now thinking of all the things that you...
  162. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 17th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps light and mild agave nectar (2 syns) S - Mango chunks and kiwi slices L - Casserole (mixed casserole veg, red lentils, soya chunks, veg stock, tomato puree, garlic granules, mixed herbs and vegan...
  163. i_am_plankton

    Amy's Kitchen rice and bean no dairy burrito

    Is anyone able to tell me the syn value of this please? The normal dairy one used to be about 13.5 so thinking this might be slightly less?! Ingredients : Pinto beans (34%), wheat and whole wheat flour, filtered water, brown rice (12%), tomatoes, safflower oil, onions, bell peppers, rice...
  164. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Sunday 16th March: Brunch - Soya steak (free) with half a packet of Tesco EV golden veg savoury rice (1 syn), broccoli, carrots and peas Dinner - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB) topped with tomato puree and 35g soya cheese (HEB), 250g McCain rustic oven chips (4 syns), Heinz five beanz (free)...
  165. i_am_plankton

    Vegetarian milk free low syn snacks to satsify a sweet tooth???

    I like chopped strawberries or bananas with Alpro soya light cream (1 syn per 30g), Alpro soya yogurts (2 syns a pot), dairy free 'milk' chocolate buttons (approx. 7 syns a bag but so worth it!), Lotus biscoff caramelised biscuits (2 syns each), Swedish Glace vanilla ice cream (1 syn per 10g)...
  166. i_am_plankton

    Linda McCartney mushroom and spinach burgers

    Thank you, that's fabulous!
  167. i_am_plankton

    Tesco meat-free new range

    Thank you for that! Tesco are doing a whole new frozen meat free range and quite a bit looks vegan! Did you know that Tesco (unsure of other supermarkets) produce a vegan foods list every 3 months for their own brand stuff? It's fab! Just google if you're interested :)
  168. i_am_plankton

    Linda McCartney mushroom and spinach burgers

    Can anyone tell me the syns in these Linda McCartney mushroom and spinach burgers please? Many thanks! Ingredients Mushroom (34%),Rehydrated Textured Soya Protein (30%) ,Spinach (18%) ,Onion ,Potato Flake ,Rapeseed Oil ,Stabiliser: Methyl Cellulose ,Balsamic Vinegar ,Mushroom Stock (Mushroom...
  169. i_am_plankton

    Tesco meat-free new range

    Could anyone tell me the syns in the below items please? Thank you! Chickpea and spinach falafel - Ingredients Onion,Chickpeas (14%) ,Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin) ,Spinach (9%) ,Rapeseed Oil ,Cumin ,Garlic ,Salt ,Coriander Powder ,Coriander Leaf...
  170. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 15th March: Brunch - 2 Vegetarians Choices meat free burgers (2 syns) in a toasted wholemeal WW pitta (HEB) with instant mashed potato, peas, broad beans, carrots, broccoli and brussels sprouts Dinner - Plum tomatoes, grilled large flat mushroom, roasted red pepper, Heinz five beanz...
  171. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 14th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and sweetener S - 1 banana L - Jacket potato with a can of Tesco chickpea dhal (free) and a Hartleys mango and passionfruit 10 cal jelly pot (half a syn) S - 1 banana D - Plum tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted...
  172. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 13th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsp light and mild agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free) with extra herbs, tomato puree and soya mince, salt and vinegar velvet crunch (4 syns)...
  173. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 12th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and sliced strawberries L - Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free) with extra herbs, tomato puree and soya mince, salt and vinegar velvet crunch (4 syns), pickled onions and Alpro soya yogurt (2...
  174. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy Help!!

    The sachets of porridge don't count as a healthy extra I'm afraid but apart from that it looks fine to me?
  175. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy: Wraps??

    Yes :)
  176. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 11th March: Todays weight: 9st 8.5lb Weight loss: -2lb B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and sliced strawberries S - 1 banana and 1 Lotus biscoff biscuit (2 syns) L - Vegetable stir fry (150g Tesco EV frozen veg stir fry - 1 syn, 1/2 pkt Blue Dragon...
  177. i_am_plankton

    SW and No Dairy

    Sure, the Alpro ones in the 125g pots are 2 syns each :) They do a lovely vanilla one in a large pot that works out roughly the same syns per gram. Alpro also do some nice creams, the light one is only 1 syn per 30g. For milks, each person is different but I've personally found the Koko coconut...
  178. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy: Wraps??

    I sometimes use WW wholemeal pittas (HEB) as a fajita wrap and that works really well if you can't get the ones from Asda :)
  179. i_am_plankton

    SW and No Dairy

    I'm vegan and find it really easy - as mentioned above, plenty of dairy-free milks are a HEA and you can even have some soya cheeses as a HEB so there's lots of options. Quite a few dairy-free yogurts are only 2 syns etc. so there's lots of ways around it :)
  180. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 10th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps mild and light Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - Vegetable stir fry (150g Tesco EV frozen veg stir fry - 1 syn, 1/2 pkt Blue Dragon sweet and sour sauce (3.5 syns), chickpeas, butter beans...
  181. i_am_plankton

    Quorn bacon?

    The whole frozen packet used to be 6.5 syns which I think is still correct and the chilled are slightly less than that
  182. i_am_plankton

    Tesco Healthy Living Bulgar Wheat & Lentil Pot

    Can anyone tell me the syns for this please? Thanks! Tesco Healthy Living Bulgar Wheat & Lentil Pot 70G IngredientsDried Bulgur Wheat (65%),Dried Lentils (6%) ,Dried Apricot (4.5%) (Sulphites) ,Sultanas (4%) ,Flavouring ,Chicory Fibre ,Sunflower Seeds (3%) ,Ground Spices (Cumin, Coriander...
  183. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Sunday 9th March: Brunch - 2 Vegetarians Choice meat free burgers (2 syns, chicken-style seitan cutlet (free), chilli and paprika wedges and toasted WW wholemeal pitta (HEB) Dinner - Orzo pasta bake (2.5 syns), 1 LM sausage (2 syns), 1 sage and onion stuffing ball (3 syns), mashed potato...
  184. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 8th March: Brunch - Chicken-style seitan cutlet (free) with 1 tbsp vegan homemade mayo (half a syn), 130g McCain rustic oven chips (2 syns), peas and a toasted WW wholemeal pitta (HEB) Snack - Tesco goodness rocket lolly (2.5 syns) Dinner - 3 Vegetarians Choice sausages (3 syns)...
  185. i_am_plankton

    Bns help superfree? Free? X

    Beans? Free :-)
  186. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 7th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 1 tbsp Clippys apple and raspberry ripple conserve (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free), WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB) and a Hartleys 10 cal mango and passionfruit...
  187. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy Newbie Help

    Looking at your stats, 1 or 2lbs a week is a good loss as you don't have a lot to lose. You have to think of it in terms that SW helps you lose safely by eating a healthy balanced diet, whereas some of the diets that help you lose more per week are extreme, often not good for your body and don't...
  188. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 6th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 1 tbsp Clippys apple and raspberry ripple conserve (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - Vegetable stir fry (150g Tesco EV frozen veg stir fry - 1 syn, 1/2 pkt Blue Dragon chow mein sauce (3 syns) with wholewheat...
  189. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 5th March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps mild and light Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - Vegetable stir fry (150g Tesco EV frozen veg stir fry - 1 syn, 1/2 pkt Blue Dragon chow mein sauce (3 syns) with wholewheat noodles, WW...
  190. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 4th March: Todays weight: 9st 10.5lb Weight gain: +1lb B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Oatly milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps mild and light Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - Spaghetti bolognese (Fifth of a jar of Tesco EV pasta sauce - 1.5 syns, 100g Tesco...
  191. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 3rd March: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Alpro simply mild milk from allowance (part HEA) and 2 tbsps Clippys apple and raspberry ripple conserve (2 syns) L - Jacket potato with a can of Heinz five beanz (free), pickled onions and Hartleys low cal mango and passionfruit jelly pot...
  192. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 29th February: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Alpro simply mild milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - Jacket potato with a can of Tesco veg chilli (1 syn) S - 1 banana D - Fry's chicken style burger (2.5 syns) in a toasted WW wholemeal pitta...
  193. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 28th February: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - 1/2 a packet of spice sensation cous cous (1 syn) with roasted cherry tomatoes, WW wholemeal pitta (HEB), pickled onions, Alpro soya yogurt (2...
  194. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 26th February: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk (part HEA) S - 1 banana L - 1/2 a packet of spice sensation cous cous (1 syn) with roasted cherry tomatoes, WW wholemeal pitta (HEB), salt and vinegar velvet crunch (4 syns), Alpro soya yogurt (2 syns) and Hartleys 10...
  195. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 25th February: Had Friday, Saturday and Sunday off plan in the end but went straight back on to it yesterday. Weighed in this morning and have maintained which was better than I was expecting. We have a 3 course meal out this coming Sunday so going to have slightly reduced syns this...
  196. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 20th February: Brunch - 3 tacos (13.5 syns - with soya mince, peppers, onions, red kidney beans, taco spice mix and 4 tbsp salsa), potato wedges (free) and Heinz BBQ beans (free) Dinner - Jacket potato with a tin of Heinz sweet chilli beans, 35g soya cheese (HEB) and a wholemeal...
  197. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 19th February: Brunch - 2 tacos (9 syns - with soya mince, peppers, onions, red kidney beans, taco spice mix and 4 tbsp salsa), potato wedges (free) and Heinz BBQ beans (free) Dinner - Jacket potato with a tin of baked beans and 70g soya cheese (2 x HEB) and marmite 300ml warmed...
  198. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 18th February: Todays weight: 9st 9.5lb Weight loss: -1lb Brunch - Wholemeal roll (HEB) with 35g soya cheese (HEB) and marmite, spaghetti hoops and 2 Tesco vegetable fingers (5 syns) Dinner - 100g Tesco EV frozen stir fry (0.5 syn - carrot, peas, red pepper, leek, mangetout, bean...
  199. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 17th February 2014: Brunch - Jacket potato, tin of baked beans, 70g soya cheese (2 x HEB) and marmite Dinner - 100g Tesco EV frozen stir fry (0.5 syn - carrot, peas, red pepper, leek, mangetout, bean sprouts, bamboo shoot, cabbage, cauliflower, mushroom), chickpeas, wholewheat and rice...
  200. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Sunday 16th February 2014: Brunch - Bean burger (5.5 syns) in a wholemeal roll (HEB) with 200g McCain rustic chips (3 syns) and 1 tbsp ketchup (1 syn) Dinner - Orzo pasta bake (2.5 syns), smash, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots and peas Dessert - Hartleys 10 calorie blackcurrant and...
  201. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 15th February 2014: Attended a trance mediumship workshop today, really lovely and had a fab time. B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Blue Diamond unsweetened almond milk (part HEA) and 4 tsp Agave nectar (2 syns) L - Bolognese (1/5 jar Tesco EV pasta sauce - 1.5 syns, dried soya...
  202. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 14th February 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Blue Diamond unsweetened almond milk (part HEA) and 4 tsp Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), Curry (1/5 jar Tesco finest Jalfrezi sauce - 2.5 syns, chickpeas, red lentils, onions, plum tomatoes...
  203. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 13th February 2014: Didn't update yesterday as I went out last night but yesterday I had 14.5 syns. Todays food: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Blue Diamond unsweetened almond milk (part HEA) and 4 tsp Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), Tesco EV...
  204. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 11th February 2014: Todays weight: 10st10.5lb Weight loss: -1lb B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Blue Diamond unsweetened almond milk (part HEA) S - 1 banana L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free) with tomato puree, soya mince, garlic and...
  205. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 10th February 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Blue Diamond unsweetened almond milk (part HEA) S - 1 banana L - WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), a small amount from a packet of Blue Dragon blackbean sauce (2 syns) with rice, 100g Tesco EV frozen stir fry (0.5 syn - carrot, peas...
  206. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wow the stupa is amazing - I've always wanted to visit Benalmadena, I've known people who have been and said how lovely it is so maybe this is a good excuse for a future holiday! I don't know if you've ever come across the Happy Cow website but it's great for listing veggie friendly places, and...
  207. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Sunday 9th February 2014: Have been on a buddhist retreat day today and had to contribute a small selection for lunch so went with blackbean rice with stir-fried veg and tofu. B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Alpro original milk (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - WW...
  208. i_am_plankton

    Question about online Slimming World?

    Nope, the orangey red colour is super free and the green is free :)
  209. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 8th February 2014: Brunch - 2 WW petit pains (2 x HEB) with 2 LM sausages (4 syns), half a tin of plum tomatoes and 2 tbsp HP sauce (2 syns) Dinner - Mashed potato (made with 7g vitalite spread - 2 syns), Tesco bean burger (5.5 syns), baked beans, mixed veg, brussels sprouts...
  210. i_am_plankton

    Pudding rice

    There's quite a lot of things like that - off the top of my head, things like pasta in sauces, even baked beans - don't worry about it and trust the plan :)
  211. i_am_plankton

    8.5 syns cake?

    Per slice - any of the SW recipes that have syns are usually per portion - check the portions/servings as they tend to be very small for that amount :)
  212. i_am_plankton

    Aldi curry powder sauce

    I thought curry powder was free - eek!
  213. i_am_plankton

    Quick and Easy 'keep in the cupboard' free foods

    I like to keep in the tins of Tesco chickpea dhal, very tasty and free :)
  214. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 7th February 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - 1 WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), wholewheat cous cous with mixed herbs and garlic salt with roasted cherry tomatoes (free), pickled onions...
  215. i_am_plankton

    Syn Value Help - Blue Dragon Sauces

    That one is 5 syns for the whole packet :)
  216. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Hi! Thanks for subscribing, pressures on now to make more interesting meals ;-) Cool, it's always good to meet veggies/vegans and find new inspiration. I've only been vegan since June but was veggie for 15 years prior to that :) I am sorry to hear about your accident, I hope that you are now...
  217. i_am_plankton

    Original New to SW

    Welcome! Yes you're correct :-)
  218. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 6th February 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - 1 WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free), roasted cherry tomatoes (free), pickled onions and Alpro...
  219. i_am_plankton

    New in here :)

    Welcome! I'm vegan and whilst I'm not soya-free, there are plenty of ways round :-) I always do green days and the extra HE's you get are a bonus. I use Koko coconut milks (both the normal and chocolate ones for my HEAs) and Blue Diamond almond breeze unsweetened original sometimes. Egg...
  220. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 5th February 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - 1 WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free), roasted cherry tomatoes (free), pickled onions and Alpro...
  221. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 4th February 2014: Weighed in this morning and have maintained which, although a loss would have been nice, was more realistic after my big meal at Ed's last Wednesday but I do feel better knowing I reduced my syns for the days following as otherwise it may have been a gain. Todays...
  222. i_am_plankton

    Slimmg world online

    Yes, you can email SW from the members bit online and ask them to change your weigh-in day. Your membership will only run for the time alloted though although you won't be penalised for not weighing in every now and then (holidays etc), your membership will still be taken - I always used to set...
  223. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 3rd February 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - 1 WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), 150g Tesco EV frozen stir fry (1 syn - carrot, peas, red pepper, leek, mangetout, bean sprouts, bamboo...
  224. i_am_plankton

    Slimmg world online

    You can set your weigh in day and also change it any time by emailing SW. You will get email prompts to weigh in, when I was on holiday I would just ignore them until my official weigh-in day and then weigh in, you don't get penalised for it :-)
  225. i_am_plankton

    Slimmg world online

    I used to be an online member for almost 18 months (haven't renewed this time because other things need paying first) but it's really good, the only thing you don't get is target membership so you still have to pay even at target
  226. i_am_plankton

    Green Days

    Green days are sooo easy - there's quite a few veggies/vegans that use this site :-D Maybe go it alone nd see how you get on? I was an online member and I think it would have been hard to get my head round it all by myself but it's easy once you get into it :-)
  227. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Sunday 2nd February 2014: Lunch - Shepherds pie (1/4 pack Tesco mince - 2 syns, onion, peas, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, oxo cube, vegan worcs sauce, mixed herbs and shepherds pie mix - 1.5 syns) topped with mash (14g vitalite - 4 syns) with peas, carrots, runner beans, red cabbage and...
  228. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 1st February 2014: B - Half a grapefruit sprinkled with canderel L - Boiled rice with Tesco chickpea dhal (free) and a 1 WW wholemeal pitta (HEB) D - 2 LM sausages (4 syns) with baked beans, tinned plum tomatoes, herby grilled mushrooms, 1 tbsp HP sauce (1 syn), 1 WW wholemeal pitta...
  229. i_am_plankton

    Is this wise?

    I guess it depends on what means most to you - if you're determined to lose the weight then you will. I find too many 'treat' days and I don't lose and my losses mean more than being able to gorge on what I might miss. Why put all the work in for the majority of the time for the risk of sabotage...
  230. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 31st January 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 2 bananas L - Jacket potato with a tin of baked beans and some roasted cherry tomatoes S - 1 banana D - Orzo pasta bake (2.5 syns) with 200g Mccain rustic...
  231. i_am_plankton

    Tesco falafel & houmous wrap

    Thank you - ouch! Maybe not then!
  232. i_am_plankton

    Tesco falafel & houmous wrap

    Can anyone please tell me the syns in this please or is it just the 1 syn = 20 cals rule? IngredientsTomato Tortilla,Carrot & Coriander Falafel (21%) ,Mango Chutney ,Houmous (10%) ,Carrot ,Spinach ,Cornflour ,Tomato Tortilla contains: Wheat Flour ,Water ,Palm Oil ,Humectant (Glycerol)...
  233. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy Fell off the wagon :(

    Lots of good advice here - I went out last night to Ed's Diner and ended up having a mountain of food - just dust yourself off, draw a line and carry on with plan :) we're only human :)
  234. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Thursday 30th January 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) S - 1 banana L - 1 WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), third of a packet of Tesco EV golden veg savoury rice (0.5 syn), pickled onions, Alpro soya yogurt (2 syns) and tangerines S - 1 banana D -...
  235. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Wednesday 29th January 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - 1 WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce (free), roasted cherry tomatoes (free), pickled onions and...
  236. i_am_plankton

    Extra Easy: Any advice on ready meals or things i can eat without cooking that are low in syns?

    That sounds a bit unfair - what about the microwave for things like jackets, packet pasta in sauces, packet rices etc?
  237. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Tuesday 28th January 2014: Weighed in this morning and much happier with the result compared to last week! Todays weight: 9st11.5lb Weight loss: -2.5lb B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - 1 WW...
  238. i_am_plankton

    how many syns a day?

    Yes you can :-)
  239. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Monday 27th January 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave nectar (2 syns) S - 1 banana L - 1 WW wholemeal pitta bread (HEB), Tesco EV tomato and onion pasta in sauce with roasted cherry tomatoes (free), pickled onions and Alpro soya...
  240. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Sunday 26th January 2014: Have been on a course in mindfulness today and had to contribute a small selection for lunch so went with free pasta in sauce and golden veg savoury rice and that meant I stuck to plan. B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Alpro original milk (part HEA) and 4 tsps Agave...
  241. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Saturday 25th January 2014: Brunch - 2 x WW pitta bread (2 x HEB) with 2 LM sausages (4 syns) and 1 tbsp HP sauce (1 syn) S - 1 banana L - Small jacket potato, baked new potatoes with 21g vitalite spread (6 syns) with orzo pasta bake (2.5 syns) and lots of veg Total syns: 13.5 Body magic...
  242. i_am_plankton

    Why am I weeing every hour on the hour? Even during the night??

    If it continues I would go along to the Dr, 1.5 litres isn't enough to warrant that much wee :-S
  243. i_am_plankton

    how many syns a day?

    Completely necessary for the plan to work :-) I would say a minimum of 10 - you don't want to limit yourself early on as some people find they have to reduce towards the end of their loss :-)
  244. i_am_plankton

    i_am_plankton's vegan adventures

    Friday 24th January 2014: B - 35g porridge oats (HEB) with Koko coconut milk from allowance (part HEA) S - 1 banana L - Jacket potato with Stagg vegetable chilli (2.5 syns) and 55g soya cheese (HEB and 3 syns) S - 1 banana D - Meal out - veggie tagine (chickpeas, butternut squash, peppers and...
  245. i_am_plankton

    Slimming world info for potential new member

    I think you'll be fine - I sometimes use jars for quickness and because of the number of portions we get out of it, it's very good syn-wise (I get 8 portions of lasagne out of a 500g jar of bolognese sauce and a packet of passata and that's only around 1.5 syns per portion then) SW can be...
  246. i_am_plankton

    Exercise DVD recommendations anyone?

    I recommend 5 step fat attack by Claire Richards - really good DVD for all levels, you can pick and choose what you do or do the whole thing, and don't need loads of space. Another good one is Claire Sweeney's Perfect Fit, again highly recommended. I also like 30 day shred but all the lunges...
  247. i_am_plankton

    Creme fraice substitute

    I used to use the WW creme fraiche as that's really low (can't remember how much but something like 1/2 syn per tbsp?)
  248. i_am_plankton

    finding out the root of my bingeing,what an eyeopener

    It's interesting isn't it - when I was about 8/9 was when I was first conscious of being a little bit bigger than my friends but it turned into an obsession - I recently found a photo of me in a bikini when I was somewhere between 11-13 years old, and I had a wicked body in that picture and I've...
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