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That'll be 4 syns using the 20 cals = 1 syn rule :)

I can't recommend it highly enough if you like city breaks, it's certainly one of the nicest places I've been.

I moved into a new house about 5/6 months ago and, up until we moved, my two cats had not been outside. They're a year old and started going out in December but are both wary and won't go far. The previous owner of the house was a little old lady who used to let the neighbourhood cats come in...

We found it to be relatively reasonable as you don't have to pay for many 'attractions'. The majority of things you see are the buildings and architecture and I think the only thing we paid for was to go up the clock tower. Meals out are also good value, probably due to the fact that most...

We were there Friday to Monday and it was just the right amount of time for us. We also walked everywhere and we aren't walkers at all! I have to agree, it is an amazing place and we absolutely loved it, I want to go back now!

I've tried this pie and it was really nice but a little too soggy on the first attempt. Now, when we make it, we don't use stock for the mash and use a level tsp of butter (and syn it, obviously) and we reduce the amount of stock in the filling. It's a bit trial and error at first but we've...

1. Get past 10st 8lbs - seems to be my sticking point! 2. Get into the size 12 Jane Norman jeans I bought over a year ago and haven't worn yet - nearly there! 3. Get to my pre-wedding weight of 10st. 4. Get back into my size 10's. 5. Start trying for a baby!!!

Gained over Easter so back at the higher end of the 10's :( this week will be different!

I got engaged in Prague and we stayed at Hotel Yasmin, it was in a little street about 5 minutes walk from the old town and the astronomical clock - lovely hotel, fabulous restaurant and attentive but discreet staff. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. If you're looking for a restaurant and...

Hi, can I join you? I started at 11st 3.5lbs and I'm currently 10st 8.5lbs, my target is 9st 7lbs. I've been doing SW since the beginning of December and I started really well at first but for the last few weeks I've been faffing around and I just can't get back into it. I've had a pretty...

I've had an awful weekend, despite asking for no chocolate eggs this year, I was bought a couple and the temptation was just too much. So, line drawn _______________________________________ Today is a new day!

I hate any kind of fish, shellfish and offal. Whenever I smell or taste coconut, raisins, currants and sultanas I start to gag!

I completely agree, I know I can always come on here for advice and support and everyone is so friendly. It has made my SW journey much easier :) Hooray for Minimin-ers! x

...any ideas? I seem to be lacking in inspiration!

Dyjliw...your sister, who never thought you'd stick to SW and isn't one for compliments, tells you that she's noticed a big difference in you - not your weight but your glossy hair and smooth complexion :)

Is that from the guilt-free snack range? They've got some really nice low syn options :)

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Anyone?!

The M&S salted is lovely and loads for 4 syns :) haven't tried the sweet and salted yet.

I always used to get it and would have to come out of the app, into my settings, force close it and start again. I can't be bothered with it anymore and I use the mobile site too, it's much better.

Thinking of buying a popcorn maker so my popcorn can have less syns than shop bought stuff - anyone have one and, if so, is it any good?

Hi, Does anybody know if the portion pots are dishwasher safe? Thanks :)

I have chicken chow mein, just be careful of portion sizes because some come at around 350g and others at 700g. I'l always go for the 350g for 7.5 syns and fill up on boiled rice.

Thanks for your replies. I've decided to give it a go doing it from home - I know how the plan works and I've got the books and here if I get stuck so fingers crossed! I've decided to use the money to go to a couple of Pilates classes every week as I haven't been able to afford to do both

I have been going to group for about 12 weeks now, I'm losing slowly but that's fine - it's going in the right direction! I really enjoyed group at first, there were about 30 people who stayed to IT and I didn't mind speaking out about how I was doing etc. My C is lovely too, she is a constant...

I've never been to a chiropractor but I've been going to an osteopath for as long as I can remember and I swear by it. Every so often I pull something in my neck and with one visit to my osteopath (keeping my clothes on) she sorts it for me.

When I first started SW I saw a recipe for a chicken, bacon and leek stew but, I looked at a million recipes and I can't remember where I saw it! I was wondering if it rings any bells for anyone or whether someone has a recipe they could share? Thanks in advance :)

My husband used to work regularly with aspartame in his previous job 'inventing' new foods and he is not worried about it in the slightest. The hype originally came from America where a handful of people had a bad reaction and then it got blown out of all proportion. Sure, some people may react...

I'm going to give up, giving up! If things start to get difficult I just stop doing them which I know is wrong but it's easy :)

What about trying a personal shopping thing at Debenhams or John Lewis? They're usually free and they'll be able to pick out things that will make the most of your good parts and disguise the bits you don't like. Good luck!

Which group do you go to? Sounds exactly like mine!

I would always over-syn just to be on the safe side but I could be being too cautious!

You can get them from most supermarkets, they're in the soup and tinned foods aisle.

The Look What We Found range do some nice low syn meals - I've had the Tees Valley beef casserole at 1.5 syns and the Tees Valley Chilli is 1.5 or 2 syns. They range in syns and some can be quite high so you do have to be careful. They cost around £2.50/£2.99 but are really nice, I stock up on...

Snip one of the bottom corners off a food bag :)

Thanks for your replies :)

Is it a cajun chicken soup? If so, that comes in at 11 syns for the whole thing.

Off out with a few of the girls from work tomorrow and they're letting me choose between the Harvester and the Beefeater, whichever one fits in best with SW. Which is more SW suitable and what meals should I be considering?

It looks to me like you're not consuming enough superfree as they are the foods that really help your weight loss. I don't like salad at all but I always snack on fruit and have tonnes of different veggies with my meals. I also agree with the advice about syns, I tend to stick to around 10/11...

Now that is willpower, well done!

Dyjliw your boss calls you in to say they've underpaid you for a year and you'll get the money in a lump sum! I can decorate my new house now :)

This is for the mobile site rather than the app I think. On the app, there doesn't seem to be anywhere that you can do a manual entry.

Ah, they're gorgeous! Here are mine... Topsy... And Timmy

That all looks amazing and I have to try it at the weekend. Thanks for posting!

Have you had a proper benefits check or did you do it yourself online? I don't work for the benefits agency but my place of work is an alternative office, this means we work with the benefits agency and have a lot more info than is given out on websites for the general public. Benefit checks...

I'm glad you've asked, I was just coming on here to post this myself! It's a lot if money to spend if they turn out to not be very nice, I though I'd try the WW or Sainsburys ones that are only half a syn first.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes, I'm planning on trying it tomorrow when I get eggs.

I know exactly what you mean! There were two young girls who had joined together tonight who sat next to me talking and giggling the whole time and when it came to leave, they both moaned that they didn't know what to do!

Umm...me too :confused: weird!

If you've changed your name, just about everything should be changed! I got married in May 2012 and I'm still coming across things I haven't done. The main things are driving licence, mortgage, insurances and bank accounts. I haven't done my passport as you have to pay full price for a new one...

Is this quite a 'watery' soup once blended?

I know, it's just nice to have a change sometimes. It must all be in my head but I swear they taste different!

I just checked it on the SW website and it came up as only 1 syn for the whole thing. I think it's less syns than your calculation because, when using the 1 syn per 20 calories rule, it only works if there is no free food allowance (chocolate bars, sweets etc). Does that make sense because I...

1 syn on EE and Red, 8.5 on Green - you may have got such a high syn value by calculating the whole thing rather than just the syns, if that makes sense?!

Hope you enjoyed it!

I bought the mcain ones yesterday and was pleasantly surprised - they're nicer than microwaved but not as good as oven-baked, really light and fluffy.

I'd do potato cubes (SW chips but cubed) and a large side salad.

I saw it when Colm Wilkinson was in it too, he actually plays the Bishop in the film. I thought it was amazing, I agree that Russell Crowe's singing wasn't great but it didn't take anything away from the film itself. Even my hubby, who took me for my birthday, agreed that it was very impressive...

My gorgeous boy, Timmy, getting comfy on mummy - he also always sits with his bum in the air!

My gorgeous girl, Topsy, getting comfy on daddy - she always sits like this!

Me too! My hubby is starting to feel neglected but I'm having so much fun, oh dear!

This might be a silly question but I'm going with it anyway...do they melt?

I got mine from Sainsburys but I've seen them in Tesco and Morrisons too, they're usually near the express rice and noodles.

Thought I'd make people aware that the 250g pot of Tees Valley Beef Casserole is only 1.5 syns. It is quite expensive at £2.99 but it was really useful as an 'emergency' meal when I was at work and hadn't planned my lunch. Also, very tasty and filling :) There are other Tees Valley meals in the...

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I tend to stick to around 10 or 11 everyday - I feel greedy if I have more and cheated if I have less! It seems to work well for me at the moment :)

I go to Sam's group on a Thursday evening in Longlevens, Gloucester.

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I suffered with both acne and headaches in the first 2 - 3 weeks, so much so that I ended up going to my GP. He just told me to stick with it and after my 4th week, all is fine :)

Totally agree! On what other diet (don't really like calling SW a diet, more a healthy way of life) could I have 2 chocolate bars a day?!

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Sounds amazing! Anyone got a recipe? My favourite at the moment is jambalaya - not sure about the ingredients and method because I don't cook but think the OH took it from the SW website

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Does anyone have a copy of the SW meal planner? Really want to get to my half stone this week but struggling to plan my days

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I didn't initially have anything to motivate myself other than wanting to get back to a size 10 but, on New Years Eve, my OH agreed that we can start trying for a baby once I've got to target and generally live a healthier lifestyle :)

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Do you use a big or small tin of baked beans?

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Oh God - we sound so sad!

I HATE it when there is different writing in my diary and it isn't entered in the same format as everything else!

Where was the recipe from?

I'm exactly the same! I just love sitting down and transferring birthdays and putting in the things that are already organised :) enjoy!

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That's great, I'm pleased you've found a consultant that supports you the way you want/need to be supported. My consultant is brilliant and the last thing she said to me at my first meeting was 'i'm always here if you need me, you're not in this alone'. I haven't needed to call her but the...

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Thanks for that :) how many does it serve? Sorry to be a pain!

I was told it was wedding ring first as it's closer to your heart and then engagement ring - I didn't necessarily mean to do it this way but it fits and looks better. Incidentally, I wore my engagement ring on my right hand on my wedding day, moving it over to the left once the ceremony and...

That sounds nice, where would I find the recipe?

Thanks, definately going to have to flexi syn!

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What did you have? I'm off there tomorrow and not sure what would be best.

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Lost 1lb! Absolutely chuffed :)

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Had decided I'd be off plan yesterday but found myself automatically making healthier choices :) I didn't stuff my face like I normally would, filled up on veggies and chose fruit salad rather than Christmas pud or chocolate torte. I still had a couple of chocolates in the afternoon but before...

2nd christmas day - off to see the in-laws. Can't stomach another roast and if I see another chocolate, I'll scream! MIL has previously done SW so hopefully most food will fit in with plan and it won't be as bad as yesterday.

I was up so early you'd think I had a child - he's 29! Merry Christmas!

Glass of wind? That sounds painful!

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That is such a lovely thing to do. I've never heard of a charity that works in that way but what a good idea, at least the recipients will be able to feel that they're not just a 'charity case'

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Cinnamon swirls went down a treat, thank you! x

I've made the cinnamon rolls this evening for tomorrow - they wouldn't roll properly so they're a little squished but they taste yummy :)

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...serious kick up the arse needed :( I weighed yesterday and lost 2.5lbs in my first week, I was chuffed. However, today has been a complete blow out and I'm so disappointed in myself - it was going really well until lunchtime when the cafe that I go to had run out of baked potatoes and I...

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Isn't the rule of thumb 1 syn = 20 calories?

Tacos as a treat after weigh-in :)

First WI - 2.5lbs lost!

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Chips!

Anybody know if cider vinegar has any syns? I've checked online and it isn't coming up so hope it's free!

Thanks :) I'll give them a try

I'm going through all my recipe books to make the recipes SW friendly. I've come across one that says to cook the chicken with the skin on, is it ok to do this and remove it before eating or should I remove before cooking? I'm not that fussed and would remove it before cooking but my hubby...

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Well, I had my work xmas do this evening and now my tummy is so painful and bloated :(

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This is my first week on SW and I've decided I'm going to be on plan until Xmas day and Boxing day when my motto will be the good old 'stick to plan when I can' SW has allowed me to make better choices so I'll still enjoy myself but rather than stuffing my face, I'll eat in moderation. Excited!

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Jacket potato and baked beans in the Tesco cafe - it was rank and now I want a chocolate bar!

Anybody got any idea if there's a brand of noodles that don't have to be done on the hob ie. cover them in boiling water and leave them, similar to couscous? Struggling to come up with ideas for lunch because the only thing in the kitchen at work is a kettle!

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£85 a month! I'd want the weight to fall off the moment I walked through the door for that much!

Oh dear! That may well be me too! Well done for loosing it this week though :)

Oh, not long then? That's good :) can't wait to get to that point so I'll be more likely to pick up a superfree than packet of crisps!

Well done, was it daunting? I was worried before getting there but everyone was so friendly that I can't wait to go back!

...and I've never had to buy vagisil or anusol or anything else embarrassing but if I needed it, I'd get the hubby to buy it!

Hi :) I'm 25 and started SW last Thursday after putting on 2st after my wedding - I was told I'd become 'content' but didn't believe them, ah well!

I joined last Thursday and, although I'm struggling a bit with lunch ideas, I'm loving it :) I'm really lucky to have the support of my husband who is loosely following the plan but isn't too fussed whether he loses anything or not. I've found the stories and support on here really...

After reading a few of the posts on here, it seems that people's eating habits change and they struggle to eat the 'junk' food after a little while on the plan. I realise it's different for everyone but would be interested to know what kind of timescales we are talking, how long were you on the...

As long as it takes! I'll not worry about it today and experiment at the weekend :)

I really fancy a Batchelors savoury rice but haven't got a microwave at work, does anyone know if I can just add boiling water and leave it for a while?

Well done! I've just done my first big supermarket shop since starting and now I'm depressed :( I had all these fancy ideas about what I could do, especially since being on here, and they either didn't stock it or had run out. My mind kept going blank too, then I got to the aisle that had...

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They sound really nice, I'll give those a go. Does that work with carrots and potatoes too?

Hello :) I'm a newbie and loving this site - I seem to be on it every waking moment of the day! I did exactly the same after getting married in May - everybody said I would but I didn't believe them because we've lived together for 5 years. It started going downhill on honeymoon and hasn't...

Has anyone tried these? I'm a real.crisp fiend and struggling without my usual packet mid-morning so thought about giving them a go. Just wondered if they work and what flavours I could do. Thanks :)

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Sticky chicken sounds lush! I'm the same, quite fussy and live on the same things over and over again. I hate tomatoes but find that adding smoked paprika, extra garlic and extra onions to passata make it much more bearable. Maybe you could try doing that kind of thing to food you don't...

This looks really yummy and great for cold winter evenings but I can't work out where the Syns come from, is it the creme fraiche?

It's much better - than you for that!

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Yes, I do mean the food optimising book. Thanks for that, I've been mainly working off the app as it has most of the brands and I thought it would be accurate so that's good to know! Sent from my HTC Desire S using MiniMins

Ooh, what brand are they? I love popcorn! Sent from my HTC Desire S using MiniMins

Hi, I apologise if there is a similar thread but I've had a quick look and can't see one. I downloaded the SW app on my phone because it's easier to use for checking Syn values when out and about but I've noticed recently that the Syn values don't always match the book, has anyone else noticed...

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Would love the recipe for the honeycomb!

I started Slimming World on Thursday and am so glad I've found this forum! I'm keeping a food diary and while browsing on here I've read that it helps to make it public so, here goes..... Breakfast: malt wheats (Sainsburys own-brand shreddies) with semi-skimmed milk - HEA and HEB. Lunch...

I've been looking at doing a frittata this week but not sure how long I can keep it in the fridge for, any ideas? Thanks :)

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Hi, Sorry to hear about your mum. I don't know if it'll help, but a friend of mine (she doesn't follow SW) has photographed everything she's eaten to help her keep on track - she said it really works so I'm going to try it out :) Good luck x

Hiya :) I'm on day 1 of SW and struggling already! I'm a real chocoholic and my diet has been really, really poor for the last 2 - 3 years so this feels like a bit of a shock to the system. I'm trying to work out my 'menu' for next week and currently searching for lunch ideas, not so much for...