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Lizs84 Weight: 10st 13.5lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb, Lost 11.5/11lb TARGET MET Trefoil Weight: 11st11lb, Weight Loss Goal: 2.5/6.5lb JoIceFyre Weight 11st0lb Weight Loss Goal 13lb Lost 9/13lb MapleGrey Weight 11st1lb Weight loss goal 9lbs Lost: 10lb ( new goal of 14 by Christmas)

Hi all, how is everyone doing? I got to Target today (half a pound under at 10stone 13.5lb) after four long years of weight loss. I suspect Christmas will bring me back into the 11s so would you mind if I stuck with you all for now? Hope you're all doing well too. Have a fab Christmas...

I did it!!!! I managed a 5lb loss and got my target on here as well as my Christmas wish to get to Target. So happy, I really didn't think I'd manage it. Thank you so much for keeping me going. Liz x

And finally, just to compare, this is me 8 years apart at the same Christmas ball. I was nowhere near my biggest at the first but I think the difference is still quite obvious!!! And this is my face to face, 2012 to 2016

And now....

Halfway....

Before...

Thought I'd share my journey, partly to show that it is possible and partly to keep me going for the last couple of pounds. It's been 4 years since I started (but I had my second child in that time and gained a bit when I was pregnant). I hardly recognise myself in older pictures. So here goes....

Aw thank you. I did feel like a million dollars. Now to have a really, really good week to undo the damage

Well I gained 3.5lb after the long awaited ball. I'm not upset because I totally deserved a gain, but as a NSV; I've compared the photo of me from 8 years ago when we went to the same ball (where my husband proposed to me). I was nowhere near my biggest then but I think it's quite a difference...

Lizs84 Weight: 11st 4.5lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb, Lost 6.5/11lb Trefoil Weight: 11st11lb, Weight Loss Goal: 2.5/6.5lb JoIceFyre Weight 11st0lb Weight Loss Goal 13lb Lost 9/13lb MapleGrey Weight 11st1lb Weight loss goal 9lbs Lost: 10lb ( new goal of 14 by Christmas)

Well I gained 3.5lb after the long awaited ball. I'm not upset because I totally deserved a gain, but as a NSV; I've compared the photo of me from 8 years ago when we went to the same ball (where my husband proposed to me). I was nowhere near my biggest then but I think it's quite a difference...

3lb off for me after getting my act together! 1lb to target Lizs84 Weight: 11st 1lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb, Lost 10/11lb Trefoil Weight: 11st11lb, Weight Loss Goal: 2.5/6.5lb JoIceFyre Weight 11st0lb Weight Loss Goal 13lb Lost 9/13lb MapleGrey Weight 11st1lb Weight loss goal 9lbs Lost: 10lb (...

Hi all, got my act together and lost 3lb this week. Just 1lb to target now..!!!! Eek!

Totally gutted to have gained 2lb this week :(

Totally gutted to have gained 2lb this week :( Now 4lb away from target. Lizs84 Weight: 11st 4lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb, Lost 7/11lb Trefoil Weight: 11st11lb, Weight Loss Goal: 2.5/6.5lb JoIceFyre Weight 11st1lb Weight Loss Goal 13lb Lost 8/13lb MapleGrey Weight 11st1lb Weight loss goal 9lbs...

Totally - it's hard to imagine being 8.5 stone heavier than I am now. I remember being so anxious when I knew I was going to have to walk far with friends (I would always get sweaty and out of breath), or feeling like I was being stared at and judged. I don't think my brain has caught up with my...

Oh yes, and I got my 7 stone award too! Makes 8.5 stone in total gone. Phew!

Hi all, very chuffed to have lost 3 this week. I'm now only 2lb away from target - the end is in sight (or is it the beginning..?!) Lizs84 Weight: 11st 2lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb, Lost 9/11lb Trefoil Weight: 11st11lb, Weight Loss Goal: 2.5/6.5lb JoIceFyre Weight 11st1lb Weight Loss Goal 13lb...

3 off for me this week please! 2lb to target..!

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon Trefoil. Only 1/2 off for me this week. Not entirely sure why as I've been very good. Ah well. Onwards and downwards! Lizs84 Weight: 11st 5lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb, Lost 6/11lb Trefoil Weight: 11st11lb, Weight Loss Goal: 2.5/6.5lb JoIceFyre Weight 11st2.5lb...

Only half off for me this week. Not sure why but I'll take it! Liz

I'm really sorry Kay but I think I didn't explain my numbers right when I joined! My row should read: Target: 12.5 Lbs lost: 7 To lose: 5.5 Oct: 0 Nov: 7 Dec: November: Wk 1: 4 Wk 2: 3 Sorry to be a pain! Liz

Ah brill, I'll have a look. I think it's going to have to be a bit of trial and error. When my husband was losing weight he kept going until we all had to tell him to stop because everyone thought he was ill!! I don't really want to go that far!

Ooh what site was that on?

It's so difficult isn't it?! I never dreamed I'd get to this point and thought that if I did I'd be much happier about my size. But I still feel uncomfortably large in lots of clothes. Plus lots of people seem to start SW at my goal weight so I'm probably not aiming at the right numbers!!!!

3 off for me tonight. Very chuffed and so determined now to get that last 5.5 to get to target. Question for ladies of a similar height to me (5ft 7); what do you think your final target will be? I have always had under 11 stone in my head as that takes me comfortably into the green BMI zone...

I lost 3lb tonight so I'm now 5.5lb away from target. Very chuffed after a 4lb loss last week. Just hope I can keep it up!!

Hi, is it too late to join you? I'd like to lose 8.5lb by Christmas to get to target. So nearly there after a loooong road!! Liz X

How are we all doing on our challenge? I'm not doing too badly and won Miss Slinky tonight too Lizs84 Weight: 11st 8.5lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb, Lost 2.5/11lb Trefoil Weight: 11 13.5lb, Weight Loss Goal: 6.5lb JoIceFyre Weight 11st7lb Weight Loss Goal 13lb Lost 2/13lb MapleGrey Weight 11st1lb...

Yay challenge buddies! Weighed in tonight and lost a lb so that leaves me with 10lb before Christmas. Need to up my game a bit this week I think - need some bigger losses! Lizs84 Weight: 11st 10lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb, Lost 1/11lb Trefoil Weight: 11 13.5lb, Weight Loss Goal: 6.5lb JoIceFyre...

How about we set ourselves a target and update as we go along? Maybe until Christmas? If you fancy joining, add yourself to the list! Lizs84 Weight: 11st 11lb, Weight Loss Goal: 11lb

Hi everyone, please can I join you? As of tonight I am 11st 11lb. I'm really hoping to get to 11 stone by Christmas - is anyone up for a Christmas Countdown Challenge? Liz x

Well I managed it!! Got 3.5 off so i'm now 11st 11lb so I think i'll have to say goodbye! Good luck everyone! xx

Well I've had a tricky few months with moving house, my eldest starting school and illness in the family but i'm back on it! I've only got 1/2lb to go until I reach 12 stone, so no offence everyone but I am hoping that at weigh in tonight I might be leaving this thread! I'm on a mission to get...

I did it! This morning I ran 10K for the first time (not on the treadmill - I've done it on the treadmill before but that doesn't count as it's much much easier!). My legs were like jelly when I stopped but I managed an afternoon climbing around soft play with my daughters afterwards so I can't...

Hi all, sorry I've been neglecting my updates, life has been crazy! I'm now at 12st 4lb so feeling good and hoping i'll be below 12 soonish. My target at SW is actually set at 12 stone so i'm only 4lb away, but I think i'm going to move it back by a stone to 11 as that'll take me into my green...

1.5 off for me this week to bring me to 12st 6.5. Got a very challenging week ahead with my brother in law's wedding and lots of catered, set menu food which is definitely not on plan. So I'm being mega good on the other days, and on SP, so fingers crossed it'll level out a little :/

I made one up today to use up what we had in the fridge and is was totally amazing - didn't taste at all like diet food and a nice change from the usual chunks of meat in a sauce which can get a little same-y. Made enough to easily serve 4, probably more but we were hungry! 2 aubergines, cut...

Hurray! 4lb off for me this week and my 5 and a half stone award :) I've been super good on SP so feel like I earned the loss! Very chuffed.

I'd definitely say quark mixed with white chocolate options (synned) and vanilla extract, then sweetener to taste. Feels really naughty and very low syn! I have mine with strawberries or raspberries. Total 0% yogurt is also amazing - really thick and creamy. I like it thrown in the ice cream...

But I also use it a lot for savoury dishes, as people have already said. Very versatile!

My favourite thing to do with it is to add a tbsp of white chocolate options (2 syns per tbsp), sweetener to taste and a few drops of vanilla extract. It tastes like a white chocolate creamy dessert and is great with raspberries or strawberries.

I set my mini goals regularly. I set a weight loss/number to get to, put a reason why, and give a timescale - so for example, at the end of May I have a family wedding. so my goal looks like this: Time: By 21st May Goal: To lose 7lb Reason: To have a nice family photo at the wedding. Reward...

I'm feeling hungry reading all of these! I do my poached eggs the Tom Kerridge way... Put a tiny splash of white wine vinegar in the bottom of an espresso cup (or something similar) and crack the egg into it - apparently this starts to cure the egg so that it stays together better. Get a...

Well today I decided to just go for it so ran 10k on the treadmill. I managed it in 1:07.52 so quite pleased with that. I actually feel alright too! Now to try and do it outside...!!

1lb off for me last night which I'm happy with as it is star week and the last two weeks I've had to weigh in at the morning session (I normal don't weigh until 7.30pm) and I know I'm always a bit lighter in the morning!

Just for fun.... What is the one food on Slimming World that keeps you going and you couldn't survive without? Mine is probably eggs (mostly poached), though smoked salmon comes a close second. What are yours?

Have you tried using the NHS couch to 5k programme? I downloaded the podcasts and that's how I started running in the first place. It was perfect for me as it started slowly and built up, as well as being free! Looking back I can't believe how unfit I was at the beginning - I used to wheeze...

Sounds good! Just did a pb of 32.02 - 1.32 off my precious pb! I'd love to be below 30 mins. I'm running a 10k (eek) in October so need to get a lot more comfortable within 5k!

Thank you! I've lost a fair bit but still a way to go :) I absolutely know I'll get there, it's just a question of how long it'll take!

I started slimming world a while before starting running. I now run 5k or further every day. If I don't stick to plan but still run then I often maintain or gain but as long as I'm on plan then I lose. So I'm not convinced that the running helps the weight loss exactly, but I definitely stick...

Hi everyone, please could I join you? I weighed in this morning at 12st 13lb. So pleased to have got this far as my original PAT was 13st (which is never thought I'd get to!). It's taken me a loooong time to get this last stone off so fingers crossed this one won't involve quite as much...

Just weighed in and lost 3lb so will have to leave you guys as I'm now 12st 13lb. Thanks all and best of luck!

Managed to lose 2.5 this week to get me to 13st 2lb. Back to my lowest and I've earned back my 5 stone. Phew! Doing an SP week this week so hopefully I'll get the 2.5lb off to go below 13 stone. Fingers crossed!

I use this sauce plus my Hexa of cheese. Works out as 2 syns and a Hexa per portion (assuming a tub of the sauce served 2) 1 kg frozen cauliflower Boiling water to cover Salt 200 g light soft cheese 3 cloves garlic, crushed Boil the cauliflower until mushy. Drain off most of the water, leaving...

I use Decathlon for my sports kit now - nice and cheap for the basics :) Right, I'm off to find the group I'm supposed to be in!!! I'm willing to bet I'll still be there after you guys have steamed through here!! Good luck all X

Hi all, please can I join you? I'm 13st 4.5lb at the moment and have been up and down this bracket like a yoyo. It's driving me nuts! I've lost quite a bit so far but for some reason I'm really struggling now. I managed to get my 5 stone award just before Christmas but I'm still 2lb away from...

Oh whoops! Am I in the wrong group? Yeah at my biggest I was squeezing myself into a 22 in some clothes so I'm pleased with the change, but wondering what my final shape will be! My biggest achievement clothing wise has been fitting into running kit from a normal shop. When I first started...

Somehow I managed to lose 5lb last week, taking me to 13st 3lb but had my husband's birthday afterwards and had a naughty meal so not sure what'll happen at weigh in tonight. I've been running 3-5k a day though so I'm hoping it'll help a bit. I did manage to buy myself a size 16 coast dress for...

Hi all, please can I join you? Just rediscovered minimins after it reopened! I've been hovering around 13.5st for a while now and it's so frustrating. I've lost a lot but am really struggling. These threads used to really help me so fingers crossed I can push through!! Liz

Thank you :) I'm feeling so determined at the moment, I hope it lasts!!!! Liz

Hi all, please can I join you? I'm super excited because I am 14st 13.5lb as of tonight's weigh in. I'm 5lb away from the lowest I have been as an adult (after I had my first baby) and can't wait to get into 'unknown territory'!!! Liz

Hi all, lost 2lb this week so I've met my target and lost an extra pound. Assuming I don't gain next week of course!!! Nanny Doreen - Target 6lbs. - + 1/2 - 6.1/2 to go. lost 1. - 5.5lbs to go Fishface19 - 10lbs KG0904 -7lbs Iwillbeslim2015 - 8lb -lost 4lb- 4lb to go JulesyR - 6lbs...

How are you doing Jess? I'm losing weight for the second time too, after my second baby having put on half of what I lost after my first! Loving slimming world though. I've just got my three stone award :) Would love to know how you're doing, your photos are totally inspiring - gorgeous! Liz

Sorry no solution for you either - in my experience slimming world only works if you follow the plan. Perhaps something like Paleo would work better for you. Just wanted to say that olive oil is no longer a HexB. Sorry!

I'm so excited! I lost 3.5lb this week which gets me my 3 stone award and leaves me with 1lb off for my May target. Phew!! Nanny Doreen - Target 6lbs. - + 1/2 - 6.1/2 to go. lost 1. - 5.5lbs to go Fishface19 - 10lbs KG0904 -7lbs Iwillbeslim2015 - 8lb -lost 4lb- 4lb to go JulesyR - 6lbs...

I believe the chicken pepper stack is okay but I'm not sure of the syn value - they did assure me that the chicken and pepper is cooked on a grill with no oil and the salsa is lowish in syns when it comes as a side.

Hi all, am off to Turtle Bay for a meal with friends and I was wondering if anyone knows any syn values, or knows anything that is sensible? http://www.turtlebay.co.uk/food-drink/ Thanks in advance! Liz

Pretty pleased with this week as 2.5lb off. Only got 2.5lb until my three stone as well so fingers crossed that'll be next week or the week after. Nanny Doreen - Target 6lbs. - + 1/2 - 6.1/2 to go. Fishface19 - 10lbs KG0904 -7lbs Iwillbeslim2015 - 8lb -lost 4lb- 4lb to go JulesyR - 6lbs...

Okay as I'm not the only late starter...! Nanny Doreen - Target 6lbs. - + 1/2 - 6.1/2 to go. Fishface19 - 10lbs KG0904 -7lbs Iwillbeslim2015 - 8lb JulesyR - 6lbs DianaS-Target-6lbs Pink - Target 10lbs Kazicle - Target 6lbs Ponytales - Target 5lb Tobeaskinnyme - Target 7lbs KH21 - Target 10lbs...

Is it too late to join?

I will! Are you just starting out? Liz X

Thank you everyone! Sadly it's not TOM and I definitely have enough superfree (I love my veggies!). Feeling much more positive as I didn't let my gain make me comfort eat which is always the risk with me! And I had my baby's birthday party yesterday where everyone was saying how much weight I...

So disappointed - I've been saintly and gained 1.5lb this week :( If I ever I gain it's always because I cheated but not this time. Feeling totally disheartened. We went to a wedding at the weekend and I resisted all the yummy food and cake and everything! Gutted. Anyone else in the same position?

You use all the cottage cheese and yes you precook any ingredients you want to put in. If they were really wet I'd give them a quick pat with a paper towel before I added them. Good luck.

Hi, I also have a sausage maker (a kitchenaid attachment; sausage stuffer and mincer) and searched for a very long time to find a slimming world friendly recipe. This one is mine that I have adapted from an American boudin sausage which uses cooked rice as the 'filler' rather than breadcrumbs or...

Thank you :) Going to try branching out!

When you do chicken and sausage do you take the paddle out? I use mine a lot for chips, wedges, fried rice, corned beef hash but that's about it so far.

Have you tried using sweeteners in your tea??

I don't think Quorn mince would stick together to be honest.

I make mine like this... 6 to 12 fresh red chillies, depending on how hot you want it 1 tbsp garlic, blanched and chopped 1 tsp salt flakes 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tbsp paprika 50 ml red wine vinegar Preheat the oven to 180°C/350F/Gas 4. Place the chillies on a roasting tray and roast them for 10...

Don't forget that the oil is no longer a HexB

Pheasant Casserole with Apple and Celeriac Mash Serves 2, 3 syns per serving if using the apple as HexB A real treat!!! 4 pheasant breasts 1 red onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 125 g smoked bacon, diced 1 tbsp plain flour 150 ml dry cider 450 ml chicken stock 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1...

Pork Saltimboca Serves 2, 1.5 syns per serving 225 g pork tenderloin, cut into 6 medallions 2.5cm thick 6 slices Parma ham - about 60g 6 large fresh sage leaves Frylight salt and freshly milled black pepper First of all beat the pieces of meat out to make them a little thinner. I use a...

Ploughmans lunch Serves 1, free on SP if using cheese as HexA and roll as HexB Warning - this is a huge lunch!!!' 100 g cooked ham 40 g reduced fat cheddar cheese 2 hardboiled eggs 3 balsamic pickled onions 3 pickled gherkins 3 tbsp beetroot relish 1/8 cucumber, sliced 1 large tomato, sliced...

Chicken Curry (almost the same as the one from the new book) Serves 2, free on SP Frylight 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 chicken breasts, diced 300 g mushrooms, sliced 1 pepper, sliced 3 tbsp. tikka curry powder 6 tbsp. tomato puree 200 g passata with onions and garlic 400...

That sounds lovely. Have you tried slimming world pimms? You'll have to trust me on this one as it sounds horrific but I served to to family who had no idea it wasn't real pimms! 2 litres diet lemonade 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 lemon, sliced 1 lime, sliced 1 orange, sliced 1 orange, sliced...

Don't forget that these technically aren't syn free - it counts as a tweak I'm afraid. Still better for you than fried crisps though I'm sure.

Salmon parcels Serves 2, 1 syn each on EE 1 pack Ainsley Harriott Moroccan Medley Cous Cous (1.5 syns) 200 ml hot water Handful chopped fresh coriander 4 spring onions , thinly sliced 8 roasted cherry tomatoes 2 salmon fillets, approx 140g each Put the cous cous into a bowl and stir in the...

Sugar free jellies - I make up the hartleys packet ones make pour into small pots - snack sized!

Yep free on EE, enjoy

I managed to lose 6lb this week and only did half the week on SP. I even had a family do with a catered, very synful meal. I usually lose around 1lb - 1.5lb. Worked for me!!

There's a fantastic white sauce recipe that uses cauliflower which was invented by a lady called Emma on Facebook (her page is something like Emma's SW friendly recipes). It's basically a 1kg bag frozen cauliflower boiled until very soft, then whizzed up with a tub of extra light cream cheese...

I have the hazelnut monin one which I got off amazon. I'd definitely recommend the pump to go with it - makes it a lot easier! I love my hazelnut lattes :)

Does anyone know if you can have things like pickled beetroot, gerkins, peppadews and so on on SP days?

Are you sure homemade fresh pasta is free? I didn't think it was

Hi all, I'm having people over for pre bonfire night dinner on Saturday and think I'll do chilli for main course but I was wondering if there are any other ideas, especially dessert ideas? Thanks!

Anyone?

Does anyone have any idea of the syns?? Thanks! Liz

I make mine with 500g total 0% Greek yogurt with 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dried chives, 1 tsp garlic salt, a pinch white pepper. It makes a Boursin style one.

I use a muslin square to make mine and because there's plenty of fabric it just soaks all the liquid up!

I can't remember if I've already posted this on this board but I like to stuff peppadew peppers with it. It's just like those ones you get in delis. I use the 0% total as it doesn't seem to make a difference and it's completely free! Absolutely delicious.

Aw lovely! My baby girl is called Amelia, I love it :) Massive congratulations. Enjoy these special first days x

Aah congratulations! What is her weight? Have you named her yet? How exciting!

No they're 1 syn for every 20kcal. Definitely not free. Sorry!

I wouldn't bother using creme fraiche, in mash fromage frais will do just as well, or, as I did this evening, chicken stock! Then it could be free and just as delicious. Liz X

Definitely. Keeps you on your toes I guess!!! Babies start as they mean to go on - keeping you guessing! Liz X

Yeah could be worse I suppose. My hubby is in the navy and lots of his friends have missed the births of their children. Shame really. We've been lucky with ours. X

Oh dear, please don't do anything too strenuous if you're on your own!! I'm thinking of you though, it's such a nerve wracking time, as well as so exciting! Eek! If your hubby is away, perhaps it'd be a perfect time to enjoy the last bit of peace and quiet for a while (18 years?!). Hehe! Liz Xx

Wow, think contracting thoughts!! Cleaning the house did it for me last time :) xx

Muffin you must be ready to pop now?? Good luck if you haven't already! A little bit of news for us - I am pregnant :) Only 5 weeks at the moment so crossing fingers and trying hard not to blurt it out to everyone!! Not convinced my toddler will be too impressed when the time comes. We'll see...

I make this tagine all the time (it's the Jamie Oliver recipe) but use frylight not oil and just leave out the prunes and almonds (you barely notice they're not there!). Ras el hanout is free. I just bung it all in the slow cooker. Delicious and a really good slimming world meal. Liz X

They'll be 1 syn for every 20 kcal so is count it as 1.5 syns.

Yep :) x

Day 3 Breakfast: Mushrooms on toast and an apple (2 syns for 2 tsp lurpak lightest) Lunch: Tuna pasta salad (2 syns for EL mayo) Dinner: Beef tagine with a pack of Ainsley Harriott cous cous (Moroccan medley) and a dollop of fromage frais. (1.5 syns) and the rest of the beetroot and...

I would actually use the one with chocolate. Chillies often have dark chocolate in, it wouldn't make a difference to the taste in something hight flavoured like a curry. The sprinkles are so small they'll just melt away!

Beetroot and Feta Salad This is a healthier adaptation of a Jamie Oliver recipe. Serves 2 EE: 1 syn per serving (or you could use the feta as part of your HExA) Red: 1 syn per serving (or you could use the feta as part of your HExA) Green: 1 syn per serving (or you could use the feta as part...

Did your ofsted go well? Are you a childminder? I had the tribal call last week so am just waiting for the inspector to call so am on a knife edge all the time at the moment! Resisting the urge to binge! Liz X

Whoops! Posted twice, sorry!!

Day 2 Breakfast: Smoked mackerel pâté, 2 ryvita (1/2 HexB), celery, carrot and cucumber. (2 syns) See recipe for picture. Lunch: Leftover roast chicken, onion, jarred roasted pepper and cheese (HExA) omelette with a side salad. Dinner: Quorn chilli with rice. Beetroot and feta salad...

Day 2 Breakfast: Smoked mackerel pâté, 2 ryvita (1/2 HexB), celery, carrot and cucumber. (2 syns) (see recipe for photo) Lunch: Leftover roast chicken, onion, jarred roasted pepper and cheese (HExA) omelette with a side salad. Dinner: Quorn chilli with rice Beetroot and feta salad (I...

This sounds amazing! Thank you! Apple and blackberry crumble is my all time favourite dessert. Liz X

All fish is synned on green, like meat, but for some reason smoked mackerel is particularly high. I think they must use oils in the smoking process or something. Shame because it's gorgeous! Liz X

Chicken and Roasted Pepper Omelette Serves 1 as a meal or two as part of a meal EE: Free if using the cheese as a HExA Red: Free if using the cheese as a HExA Green: Free if using the cheese as a HExA and chicken as a HExB Ingredients: 3 eggs, lightly beaten Salt and pepper 1/2 onion, sliced...

Smoked Mackerel Pâté Serves 2 (generously) EE: 2 syns per serving* Red: 2 syns per serving* Green: 15.5 syns per serving* *This depends on what mackerel you use (I used Tesco Everyday value). Please see note at the bottom of this post to see some syn values. Ingredients: 200 g smoked mackerel...

Well I have to say, with 8 glasses of water yesterday, I was like a racehorse (if you catch my drift!). I felt like I did when I was pregnant and having to visit the little room every ten minutes! Does anyone else drink this much without having to do this all the time!? I'm hoping I'll adapt to...

Same as yesterday

Forgot this!

Okay here goes, day 1... I only remembered to take a photo of lunch, I'll try to be better tomorrow! I forgot to say, if anyone wants a recipe for something on here, please ask, i'm always willing to share! Breakfast: Smoked mackerel pâté, 2 ryvita (1/2 HexB), celery, carrot and cucumber. (2...

Literally just bunged a whole pack of mackerel (I used tesco value so is 8 syns in total but this makes a massive boxful) and two tubs of quark in the food processor. Then when it's smooth I put in lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. So easy but delicious. I didn't know that aldi's mackerel...

I guess the only thing you could do would be to google 'slimming world cottage pie' and look through the recipes until you find one that looks like the one you're looking for. Either that or ask her for the recipe!!! I'm happy to share my recipe with you if you want but it's my own creation so...

Think I'm a bit weird. I had smoked mackerel pate with 2 ryvita (1/2 HexB), celery, carrot and cucumber. 2 syns in all. No kisses for me today, haha! Liz X

Really yummy omelette with leftover roast chicken from yesterday, jarred roasted pepper and onion with Hexa cheese melted on top. With a side salad and free dressing. Yum yum and no syns! Liz X

Hi everyone! I'm going to give this diary malarkey a go. I don't go to my slimming world group any more as it clashes with my job and I can't really afford to join online. I've been doing this for nearly a year though so I'm crossing my fingers that I can keep it up. As part of this, I'm...

Aah brilliant! Glad I could help. Were they just as tasty? X

As far as I know, rolls are 6 syns as they weigh 60g. Sorry!

I'd never buy them as they're always full of syns (and horse, haha!). It take literally a couple of minutes to use a pack of extra lean mince to squash them into patty shapes. I just add a bit of grated onion, salt and pepper and anything from the spice cupboard that appeals (usually paprika or...

Pete's peanut curry. Have a look in the recipes section at pete's recipe book (a sticky). It's gorgeous.

Yep that'd work - no free food in cider (and unfortunately the apples don't count!) x

Made this today for the first time and love it. I was wondering - does anyone make any variations, such as loaves with different flavourings? I know people have mentioned adding things to the original recipe but has anyone worked out any that are totally different? I was thinking maybe a chicken...

No sorry, wholemeal bread only. The fibre is the key and other breads don't have enough. Also, some have added seeds etc that add calories but not fibre.

It's considered a tweak but it is possible to thicken things with smash. I also find that just reducing a sauce will thicken it enough. If you're using tomatoes then use plum rather than chopped as chopped are more watery and a bit if tomato purée helps.

I like to make up an ainsley harriot cous cous, in whatever flavour I fancy, and add things like peppers, roared cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs or spring onions (generally whatever goes with the flavour I've chosen), then lay out a couple of sheets of grease proof, put a pile of cous cous in the...

Tinned soups are 1 syn per 20 kcal. X

This sounds lovely but the mango needs to be synned too as its puréed. Sorry!

eBay - just search mini digital scales. I use mine all the time!

I think the thing that I find annoying is that as meat is paid for by weight, you end up paying loads for a piece that can be half fat and gies straight in the bin. Very annoying. I personally hate eating any fat on meat so it's not that I want to eat it!! Liz X

Is this different to your original recipe Pete?

No they're fine as they're still raw fruit. When fruit is tinned or cooked the texture and bulk changes.

This might be a stupid question but how much trimming do people normally do of a pork joint? I'm finding it impossible to remove all the fat. Any thoughts?! Liz X

Kung po tofu is the worst thing I've ever made. We couldn't even managed a whole mouthful! Never got to grips with the stuff.

Pete's peanut curry - have look in his recipe book sticky. It's honestly like a takeaway! Liz X

Any news?

Just did egg fried rice and it was amazing, just like the takeaway rice! For two of us I used 150g basmati rice (dry weight, then boiled and cooled) and put it in on its own for 5 minutes. Then added 1 tsp sesame oil (2 syns), a glug of soy sauce and two beaten eggs and put it on again for 6...

Why Lakeland??

Brilliant idea! With this gorgeous weather I have been craving Greek food. Do you have a stuffed vine recipe? Liz X

As long as the mince hasn't already been frozen yes. Liz X

Generally the rule is 20 calories to 1 syn but if there is free food in your item (such as pasta on a green day) then the values will be lower. When you join you'll get access to an online calculator where you can input the nutritional information and portion size and it'll calculate it for you...

I'd love the recipes for the mojito, daiquiri, white chocolate and jubilee ones if you wouldn't mind? Thank you so much! Liz X

Cook not cool!!

For thick tomato sauces always use plum tomatoes (tinned) not chopped tomatoes. You can break them up with the spoon as they cool but for some reason they thicken the sauce and make it velvety. I always buy the mid range ones as they're less watery. A tbsp of tomato purée also helps to thicken...

I made potato croutons in the actifry yesterday to go in my free lentil soup. They were super crispy and yummy! I would say though, don't spray the frylight into the actifry as it gums it all up eventually. I spray the bits before I put them in. Liz X

I just use it in place of other carbs like rice or cous cous. It's good for a bit of variety :)

Oh also, never buy lentils, rice, spices, tins of chickpeas or kidney beans etc in the normal aisles - always go to the world foods section. They're a fraction of the price! Liz X

Batch cooking - always make more than you need and freeze portions. It makes it much cheaper. Liz X

Ha this yesterday and loved it, as did my very sceptical husband! Liz X

No some of the other brands have syns. I know asda smart price have syns for example. Liz X

Bumping as I've just bought one and am super excited about it (I am that sad, although it cost enough so I'd best enjoy it!!). Made some normal chips and they were lovely. What do you do in yours? Liz x

Something and chips in my brand spanking new actifry! So excited!! Liz x

Thank you jeanne. I'm sure you're right. I'm hoping that someone who does green or red will reassure us that it'll get easier (if it does!!). If you want to try green I'm happy to email you my plan for next week if it'll help. Liz X

Can someone reassure me that planning green and red days gets easier once you've done it a few times?! It has literally taken me 3 hours to plan next week's food and I haven't even made the shopping list yet. I've decided to try a week of green (i've been on EE since november) to see how it...

http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/212256-pebbles-gangs-great-grub-recipes-14.html Liz X

I've bought some of those freeze your own ice lolly moulds and currently have diet coke in them, freezing ready for syn free snacks tomorrow. I was wondering of anyone creative has any inspired ideas to make more interesting ones, preferably syn free? Liz X

Ah good point, didn't think of that. I know it works for the chicken one.

I -think- that if you ask them to cook it in soy sauce with no oil that its free. I think.

Has anyone else made the rendang? I made it tonight - it smelled amazing but I was really disappointed. Somehow it ended up bland which you wouldn't think was possible with all those flavours in it. Shame. Liz X

I used to have a folder or written recipes but it was driving me nuts having to scan them in to email to people and being out and thinking that I really fancy making something but not knowing the ingredients. I now have it on my phone, laptop, iPad, my husband's android phone and the tablet we...

It's great isn't it?? It takes a bit of effort to get it up and running but once you're there it's invaluable. I put the syn info in the notes section of each recipe (as well as the calorie content as I sometimes share recipes with other dieters who don't do slimming world). It took me a while...

Thing is fat free doesn't necessarily mean syn free. It could be that it has a lot of sugar for example. Liz X

I like mine with smoked mackerel pate. I break it into fingers and dip with celery and carrot sticks. Delicious. Liz X

Download the pepperplate app. I have all my recipes (about 300 now) in there and choose from them each week for each meal in the planner. I always add at least one new one every week too. It's all backed up online so if your phone dies its not the end of the world! Liz X

You are very welcome. Served it to a friend for lunch yesterday and she was stunned when I said it was slimming world friendly :) Liz X

Ooh please let us know what they say, I've seen so many aerosol type sprays on american cooking programmes but didn't think you could buy them here. They look great for giving a proper coating to things, I find frylight a bit hit and miss sometimes. Liz X

This is going to sound really OCD but I've bought myself a little set of scales for my handbag. They're jewellery scales, about the same size as an iPhone but a bit thicker and I got them for a few pounds on eBay. They're amazing for weighing out small things like cheese to go on a baked potato...

I've done diet coke pork in the slow cooker but I reduced the sauce a bit first. In the slow cooker the food loses very little water so the sauce would remain very thin if you put it straight in. Delicious though so worth slow cooking. Liz X

Thought I'd share my recipe for an almost free (using one Hexa and Hexb) chicken abd bacon Caesar salad. It's so delicious and a great lunch dish. This serves 4 and is less than 1 syn each using the bread as a Hexb and the Parmesan as a Hexa 4 wholemeal rolls Frylight 2 skinless, boneless...

That's brilliant, thank you. I'll have a look at your others too - I'm always after a new recipe! Liz X

I'd love this recipe Laura, if you wouldn't mind? Liz X

Sticky glazed tuna Serves 2, 3 syns per serving (although its not really that much as you don't eat anywhere near all the marinade!) 2 tuna steaks 25 ml soy sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 crushed garlic clove 1/2 tsp sesame oil Mix soy sauce and sugar in a small pan, heat until dissolved. Add...

To make egg fried rice I use 75g rice per person and cook it as normal, drain and cool it (by running under cold water). If it is hot then it will all stick together. Then I heat frylight in a pan and begin to fry the rice. Once it has a little colour, I make a hole in the centre of the rice and...

This sounds really lovely, and not something I've come across before. Do you think it'd work in the slow cooker? Liz X

Well done!! That's amazing :) X

Of course, thank you :) x

Anyone?? Sorry, I know it's a pain!

This sounds nice. It's blended fruit that has syns so it's syn free :) Liz X

Hi all, Don't suppose someone could be very kind and tell me the syns for sweetened condensed milk? Thank you, Liz x

She was 5lb 10 so not as tiny as she could have been! She was small though - we found her first baby grows the other day (early size) and couldn't believe how small they were and then remembered that they swamped her and were rolled back a few times! She's caught up now and is a skinny Minnie...

I'd love the recipe if you wouldn't mind?

My little one was due the day before our wedding anniversary, the same due date as my best friend's baby and on my brother's birthday so we were all wondering. But she came 5 weeks early and was 3 days after valentine's day (so we spent valentine's in hospital) and arrived on the morning that I...

New favourite as of tonight - pete's peanut curry. Yum! Liz X

Correct me if I'm wrong Pete, but I believe it's 4.5 per serving. Seriously good though. Liz X

It's so hard when you're pregnant. I'm a comfort and boredom eater and I was off work and house bound from 12 weeks as I had a subchorionic haemorrhage and had to be resting constantly. I basically just grazed all the time. Not good. Fingers crossed I won't be in the same position next time...

I would say that's pretty amazing! I put on three stone with my first and am determined not to do that again - I don't like any of the early days pictures of me and her :( It was good motivation though!! When are you due? X

Pete I have just made your peanut curry for dinner and it was absolutely divine!!! I honestly could have poured it out of a foil tub and had my husband believing it was a takeaway. Thank you! You have changed my opinion of homemade curries. Yum! Liz X

Thank you so much. That's good news, I do love my bread and cheese (hence the need to lose weight!!). Good luck on your first SMCE and good luck for your baby 2012bridetobe! Liz X

Making 'them' rather, not 'home'!

I've just made this into muffins. It made 16 making home very nearly 1 syn each (but I've assumed 1.5). Cooked for 13 minutes at 180. Yum! Liz X

They cooled down properly so we tested by making a sandwich with one, toasting another two and having savoury and sweet toppings and having one as it is. They do taste quite eggy and are dry on their own but they're not offensive! I'd advise having something on them to flavour them. I think...

Okay. I've got to be honest...it's a bit like an incredibly dry, soft, savoury meringue. I don't think I'll be doing these again. I'll let them properly cool and see if they improve. Liz X

It's in the oven at the moment. Not holding out a huge amount of hope to be honest - it looks like meringue. I'll let you know.... Liz X

Forgot to say, the bajis are 1 syn each on EE Liz X

Falafel and raita - free on EE 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely grated 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 2 cm piece root ginger, peeled and finely grated 3 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground...

Raspberry coulis can't be free I'm afraid as any puréed fruit needs to be synned. I don't think it's much though. Liz X

Hi all, I am looking for a little guidance if possible. My husband and I have decided to start trying for our second and I have had my implant removed (ouch!!). My questions are: 1. How does slimming world change when you're pregnant? Do you have the same number of syns and healthy extras...

Well I've had a google and these look interesting. I can't work out if it'll taste cheesy or sweet or eggy though! I'm thinking I'd use quark instead of cream cheese and cream of tartar is 1/2 syn per tsp although in meringues you can use lemon juice or vinegar instead. Any thoughts? Liz X

This sounds very interesting. What are the syns? And what does it taste like?

This is where slimming world gets a bit ropey for me. Technically, tinned, cooked or puréed fruit needs to be synned. I get that you might eat more of it as it reduces in volume and the texture is less filling. However, if you use the same amount as you would if you ate it whole then I struggle...

How did it go?

Thank you! They look really good. Love samosas. Liz X

God, and thread not tread. Never type whilst holding a toddler!!

Ha, patties even!!

Don't suppose the recipes for the samosas and parties are on this tread are they? Amazing!

What's in your picnic pebbles?

How about scotch eggs? Liz X

Syn free soft cheese 500 g pot Total 0% Greek yogurt 2 tsp garlic salt A pinch of white pepper 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp dried chives Muslin square Mix ingredients together and put into a sieve lined with a muslin, over a bowl, with a plate and jar on top to weigh it down. Leave in the fridge...

It is :) Liz X

How about the syn free soft cheese and some syn free chutneys? Or a big plate of marinated drumsticks (I like my piri piri marinade)? I've got a recipe for a herby potato salad if you want it? SW devilled eggs? Just say if you want any of these recipes. Liz X

I can also share any other recipes from the list I wrote if you fancy them - just ask :) Liz x

I wrote some ideas on this thread about a week ago... http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/318373-how-well-prepared-ready-meals.html Liz x

It probably is, but I wrote it down anyway..... Jamie Oliver's 15 Minute Meals Kedgeree Serves 4, 2 syns per portion or half a syn if not using the oil (I don't, I use frylight) [For the kedgeree] 2 large eggs 4 fresh bay leaves 450 g of any undyed smoked haddock fillets, scaled and pin-boned...

The Jamie's 15 minute meals one is 2 syns per serving or half a syn if you don't use the tbsp of oil. It's nice too :) Liz X

Just made these and they were delicious. I have even ordered some davinci syrup to use on them as I imagine I'll be doing these a lot. My question is, do you think they would keep, either in the fridge of freezer? Liz X

Pebbles that sounds delicious. Am definitely trying that soon. Liz x

It might sound obvious but it's usually with the mustard - its a square yellow tin, colemans. I looked for it in the spices aisle for ages and unsurprisingly couldn't find it!! Liz X

The two are pretty much the same and can be substituted for each other. I have done it loads! Liz X

Piri piri, i.e. Nando's sauce Up to 6 fresh red chillies, depending on how hot you want it, I usually use about 4 larger ones 1 tbsp garlic, blanched (put into boiled water for a couple of minutes) and chopped 1 tsp salt flakes 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tbsp paprika 50 ml red wine vinegar Whizz it...

You can use Dijon mustard but it's milder so you'll need more and you have to syn it as mustard is not free (but the powder is). Liz X

Thank you! Glad that's finally been confirmed. I definitely couldn't eat as much of this as I could the yogurt on it's own so I suspected as much. Liz X

Well this one doesn't turn out bland to my taste but my advice would be taste it and just keep adding spices!! Careful on the cayenne though - it's stronger than you'd think!! Sometimes, if I want to really bulk it out on the cheap I add a couple tins of mixed beans and you can get a couple more...

I use a baby's muslin squares. You can get them cheap as chips in the baby clothes section of the supermarket. Liz X

Oh yeah, I also make a raita to go with the curry our of yogurt, that colman's mint concentrate (the one with no sugar), a pinch of garam masala, salt and turmeric. If you get the uncooked poppadoms and microwave them then they're only a syn each I believe. Liz X

Keema Curry Serves 4, free on EE 400 g extra lean mince 1 tin green lentils 1 onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp garam masala 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato puree 150 g fat free natural yoghurt 150 to 300 ml beef stock...

Chilli Serves 6, free on EE [For the chilli] 400 g extra lean mince 2 tins tomatoes 1 carton passata 2 red peppers 2 onions 2 carrots 2 sticks celery 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper - to taste - check as you go! 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp tomato purée 1...

I batch cook all the time as I'm a childminder so cooking during the week is tricky. I do stews, chillis, lasagnes, curries, cottage pies, shepherd's pies, cowboy pies, pork in a BBQ sauce, spaghetti bolognese (minus the spaghetti obviously), other tomatoey pasta sauces, mac and cheese, fish...

My daughter is lactose intolerant and I'm fairly sure this wouldn't be lactose free. I don't know if there is a lactose free thick yogurt you could use? If it's not as thick you could perhaps double up the muslin. No idea if it would work but it might be worth a try for the cost of a tub of...

I believe it's pretty much yogurt but don't want to cause you a migraine!!! Liz X

Well my daughter is lactose intolerant and I know that Lactofree do a cream cheese, though it is full fat only. Also, fromage frais isn't actually cheese so you might be okay with that. Liz X

I really like this beef tagine. 600 g stewing beef, in chunks 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 small bunch fresh coriander 400 g tin chickpeas 400 g chopped tomatoes 400 ml vegetable stock 1 small squash, deseeded and chopped into 5cm chunks 50 g prunes, stoned and roughly torn 1 tbsp...

They sound delicious! Yum! I usually whizz mine up with a pack of smoked mackerel and some lemon juice to make smoked mackerel pâté. I also use it as a sour cream substitute, mixed with a little fromage frais to slacken it. I've not enjoyed the cheesecake recipes made with quark though, they go...