Hello :)

[sijack]

Well done Issy! Another lb of sausages gone from the shopping basket! new car is fantastic! So much fun to drive! Here's a pic


So strange driving a small car though so used to driving an estate so at the moment have big car mentality but enjoying having a car that's just mine xx

Got my weigh in tomorrow so will post results then xxxx

 

[Issywizzywoo]

Well done Issy! Another lb of sausages gone from the shopping basket! new car is fantastic! So much fun to drive! Here's a pic <img src="http://www.minimins.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=113565"/> So strange driving a small car though so used to driving an estate so at the moment have big car mentality but enjoying having a car that's just mine xx Got my weigh in tomorrow so will post results then xxxx

It's just as I pictured it,beautiful color,may you have many safe & wonderful trips in it

We had a taster last nite & I'm gonna get creative this week

 

[sijack]

Good morning! 1lb down for me this week! hopefully I can get 2lb off next week which will land me on 10st. Only one way to do it and that's stay on track!!!!

Thanks Issy! so a taster nite aye? tell me more?

 

[Issywizzywoo]

Good morning! 1lb down for me this week! hopefully I can get 2lb off next week which will land me on 10st. Only one way to do it and that's stay on track!!!! Thanks Issy! so a taster nite aye? tell me more?

Yay for the sausages!!!! Taster nite,I had completely forgotten about it, otherwise I wudda unleashed my soggy bottom coconut scan bran cake on them One lady made a beautiful strawberry mousse,I must get the recipe,it was fantastic, there was a crust less quiche,a tex mex veg dish,cous cous & the best of all was a kinda shredded beef,done in a slow cooker & then shredded, so soft, I wudda spiced it up abit,but so tempted to buy a slowcooker just to try that recipe out.

 

[sijack]

Yay for the sausages!!!! Taster nite,I had completely forgotten about it, otherwise I wudda unleashed my soggy bottom coconut scan bran cake on them One lady made a beautiful strawberry mousse,I must get the recipe,it was fantastic, there was a crust less quiche,a tex mex veg dish,cous cous & the best of all was a kinda shredded beef,done in a slow cooker & then shredded, so soft, I wudda spiced it up abit,but so tempted to buy a slowcooker just to try that recipe out.

Sounds delicious Issy, what a great idea! And yes you should show off your soggy bottom with pride!!!! days are now getting colder and it's time to dust off the slow cooker x If you get the opportunity should get one they are fantastic especially if you are going out for the day. chuck what you like in it chicken veg stock few herbs and it's all ready when you get home! xxxx

 

[Issywizzywoo]

Sounds delicious Issy, what a great idea! And yes you should show off your soggy bottom with pride!!!! days are now getting colder and it's time to dust off the slow cooker x If you get the opportunity should get one they are fantastic especially if you are going out for the day. chuck what you like in it chicken veg stock few herbs and it's all ready when you get home! xxxx

Hmmm what type slowcooker am I looking for Sijack?? I'm also lusting after an actifry, have you got one??

 

[sijack]

Hmmm what type slowcooker am I looking for Sijack?? I'm also lusting after an actifry, have you got one??

can't remember the name from the top of my head I will have a look when I get back home and let you know. I bought it for the OH last year (he does the lion share of the cooking) but we have had some fantastic stews out of it.

Haven't got and Actifry though are they those air fryers that you only use a teaspoon of oil in or something like that?? x

 

[Issywizzywoo]

can't remember the name from the top of my head I will have a look when I get back home and let you know. I bought it for the OH last year (he does the lion share of the cooking) but we have had some fantastic stews out of it.

Haven't got and Actifry though are they those air fryers that you only use a teaspoon of oil in or something like that?? x

Yeah they're those air fryers, it's storage though, barely have enough space as it is.

 

[sijack]

Yeah they're those air fryers, it's storage though, barely have enough space as it is.

Hiya Issy as promised dusted down the slowcooker and the make we have is called Cuisinart Q48 it's big enough for family meals and hasn't let us down yet xxx hope this helps will be making a chicken casserole in it tomorrow sw friendly of course! If it's a success I will post the recipe for all xxxx

 

[Issywizzywoo]

Hiya Issy as promised dusted down the slowcooker and the make we have is called Cuisinart Q48 it's big enough for family meals and hasn't let us down yet xxx hope this helps will be making a chicken casserole in it tomorrow sw friendly of course! If it's a success I will post the recipe for all xxxx

Oh thanks Sijack I shall investigate further

 

[Milkshake]

Right I'm back! Sorry guys I've really struggled these past few weeks and the last few days haven't followed plan at all, haven't gone off the rails and ate doughnuts etc (for once) but just been eating totally normally and not even thinking sw... I didn't want to come on here moaning dragging the thread down so I waiting til I got motivated again!


Well done on your losses this week ladies! woooo!

 

[sijack]

Right I'm back! Sorry guys I've really struggled these past few weeks and the last few days haven't followed plan at all, haven't gone off the rails and ate doughnuts etc (for once) but just been eating totally normally and not even thinking sw... I didn't want to come on here moaning dragging the thread down so I waiting til I got motivated again!


Well done on your losses this week ladies! woooo!

Hiya Milky! Big welcome back!:bighug: sorry to hear that you have been struggling and hope that your head is back on track now. Please believe me that you won't bring the thread down if you hit a bump we are all here to help and support xxxx I for one find you guys a great source of inspiration especially when some weeks are harder than others. We are all in the same boat after all. :grouphugg:

So have you made any fantastic meals with you new toy? You have really got me in the mood for slowcooking now so thanks for that! Made a fantastic chicken stew yesterday will post recipe soon if you want it? Xxxxx

 

[Milkshake]

Made a fantastic chicken stew yesterday will post recipe soon if you want it? Xxxxx

Yes please! I've only used it the once :s but I've done a meal planner with lots of soups to be done in the slow cooker so hopefully I shall be making full use of it!

A friend at work is bringing in a slow cooker recipe book so I shall post them on here if they are any good x x

 

[sijack]

Fantastic xxx look forward to it xxxx I love them. Even if it's just sausage casserole the fact that you can just put all the raw ingredients in them and leave it to do it's thing is great! xxx

 

[sijack]

Ok here it is ladies ......

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
Extra Easy 1 syn per serving feeds 4

Ingredients
6 boneless & skinless chicken thighs chopped into smaller pieces
2 carrots sliced
400g butternut squash peeled and roughly chopped
5 cloves of garlic crushed
1 onion halved and sliced
1 courgette sliced
1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
1/2 cup (120ml) water
2 tblsp of maple syrup (4 syns)
1 tblsp of tomato paste
1tsp of paprika
Chopped fresh parsley

Method

Place all ingredients ( apart from the parsley) in the slow cooker, set on high (6hour setting) or lower setting and cook for longer

Once cooked serve with topped with fresh parsley

If you have a chance try this it is so delicious xxxxx

 

[sijack]

Just eaten choc and orange scan bran cake with choc philly topping do not feel guilty.....well not much! :devilangel: x hope you all had a wonderful weekend? Xxx

 

[Milkshake]

Morning!

Thanks for the recipe, that sounds yummy!

Good luck Issy for weigh in, I've just braved it - I didn't even bother last week but the damage is no worse than it usually is so not bad going - up 1

I've decided actually I'm going to do a 2 week crunch from today, I've done a full 2 week meal plan and not weighing next week skips my TOTM so I don't get all disheartened - it may not work but I'm gonna give it a go!

Good luck every one xx

 

[sijack]

Morning!

Thanks for the recipe, that sounds yummy!

Good luck Issy for weigh in, I've just braved it - I didn't even bother last week but the damage is no worse than it usually is so not bad going - up 1

I've decided actually I'm going to do a 2 week crunch from today, I've done a full 2 week meal plan and not weighing next week skips my TOTM so I don't get all disheartened - it may not work but I'm gonna give it a go!

Good luck every one xx

Morning Milky not bad going, only a a lb up well done. I had a sneaky WI this morning and scales show that I am 2lbs up but hoping that's just weekend bloat! will see tomorrow. What's involved in a 2 week crunch?

Good luck Issy for today! xx :cross:

 

[Milkshake]

What's involved in a 2 week crunch?

Good luck Issy for today! xx :cross:

2 week meal plan of all syn free meals and snacks and an exercise DVD hopefully 2-3 times a week... At least once! Lol

...except that's already going to go awry tomorrow as visiting my grandad who doesn't believe in diets and speaks with such authority I daren't say no or bring my own food, last time I was lucky and it was veg soup anyway but no guarantees sadly, have a veggie cous cous planned for dinner 2mo so should repair the damage!

Trying to be 150% effort for first few days to hopefully have a kick start on this belly wobble! X

 

[Issywizzywoo]

I'm a big fat STS which is good after a weekend with the inlaws.

That sounds like a great idea Milky,might try it myself,I'm going nowhere fast.