Slimming World

Daisy M · 14-03-2012 10:57am

Did you use yogurt in the curry? The one I make is gorgeous but I dont use yogurt, just chicken, loads of veg, stock cube, tin of tomatoes cumin and curry powder. Dont be afraid to tweak recipes to suit yourself.

I made a beef stir fry during the week and it to was fab. Just strips of beef loads of veg, lots of soy sauce, garlic, lazy chilli and some canderel sweetner. It was easy to make and had it with noodles.

kitten_k · 14-03-2012 11:15am

Yes used it in the curry. Used the receipe on the website so used chicken, onions, lots of different spices and then at the end added the yogurt. Then had more veg going through the rice. After that I had a kiwi.

Going to try the lasagne tonight with a salad.

kitten_k · 14-03-2012 1:22pm

Are all Muller Light yogurts free?

whelan1 · 14-03-2012 2:40pm

no, think the cheeses cake ones have syns and the cherry oe afaik

kitten_k · 14-03-2012 2:46pm

But the normal fruit ones are?

tatabubbly · 14-03-2012 8:12pm

They should be ok but watch out for the rhubarb one and also the banana and custard one, I think they have syns. I'm eating potatoes, cauliflower, peas carrots and some grilled chicken drumsticks less the fat!

Yummy! Never has a diet been so good!

14-03-2012 8:27pm

I'm not following the slimming world diet to the tee but have been eating far better than ever before. Also going for a walk every day, started out at just 20 minutes now they can last for 2 hours. Since starting two weeks back I've lost over half a stone and should have my first stone lost in another week and a bit.

Hannah2011 · 17-03-2012 1:04am

Hi all - joined SW on thurs, so different from WW and I think i'm having difficulty getting my head around that. Afraid to eat anything! But I planned out a whole three course meal for Sunday and it only has 1 syn in the whole lot! Found that I haven't eaten many Syns, only 5 today but I think that will increase. There are so many things that are free - like spaghetti hoops..yummy and have also got all the stuff in for a big yummy free brekkie tomorrow.

I think the most difficult thing will be eating out, seems key is to prepare the food yourself.

Anyone know where I can buy Quark? Couldn't see it in Dunnes today.

whelan1 · 17-03-2012 10:32am

quark is in most super valu's

Kay_80 · 17-03-2012 12:05pm

Hey everyone hope ye are all enjoying the bank holdiay weekend.

Well I haven't posted here in weeks, but I have been checking in regularly to see all the progress you are all doing so well.

So I'm still very much on the WW wagon but I tell you getting rid of this last bit of weight is getting so so hard. I've followed the plan religiously I've done all the things I normally advise other people to do and still had nada for a number of weeks in a row!

I had 3 weeks of STS then I lost a lb then put up a lb and all for no good reason. 3 weeks ago I thought right enough is enough I can't keep at this and 5 weeks later be no better off so I've dropped down my points and thankfully so far it's working. I was down 2lbs the first week a lb last week and another lb this week

I'm now 10st 11lb's i'm 4lbs from my original goal weight but realistically I want to get down to 9st 9lb or 11lbs so that I have a few pounds as a buffer.

I guess the reason I'm posting is to just say to anyone that's having a tough time keep the faith, I did no matter how bloody frustrating it was, I worked the program, I changed my foods around, I increased exercise and I didn't binge or fall of the wagon in any way even though I felt like it and even though I was getting all that STS then the lb off and then a bloody lb back up. I didn't post here about it because (a) I didn't want to be a moaning mini and (b) and no offense here ladies and gents but most of the posters here have only started in the last few months so having a 5 week plateau is not really the same as a one or two week blip, alot of the oldies don't post any more and as I'm now 14 months into this journey I needed to just work through it myself. I didn't want to be dragging the oldies down with me either even though I know some of you have hit walls yourselves.

I'm 38lbs down now and so so happy about it I'm nearly about to break out of the 150lb bracket and get 40lbs gone. I've said it umpteen times and I'll say it again - this is a marathon not a sprint and it is for the long haul the weight didn't go on overnight and it won't fall off overnight either. I'm lighter now than I ever remember being before and I actually feel and look so much better than ever (sorry if that sound's conceited I don't mean it to at all!) My brain has finally caught up with my body and when I look in the mirror now I actually believe and can see i've lost those 38lbs and it feels great.

All the 1/2 lb losses really add up and even with all those STS I've had to endure over that 14 months I've still managed to get that much weight off.

Oh and if anyone is wondering how I dropped points. I earn about 15- 18pp per week through exercise mostly running and a little bit of resistance work (but i've been doing that since week 1). I eat max 30 weeklies per week and monday to Thursday eat 26pp a day rather than my 29 and that seems to have shocked my body into action. I've decreased 'treats' from my PP allowance and increased my protein and my fruit intake so hopefully it continues to work!

Maggie May I loved your post re STS = some time soon. It really made me smile and is actually very very true!

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend, and to all the mammies out there have a lovely mammies day tomorrow! Go have a little treat ye deserve it!

Kay_80 · 17-03-2012 12:13pm

Sorry slimming world ppl I accidently posted in this thread instead of the WW thread. I've been following both but posted in this one by mistake.

I've been really interested in the SW plan it seems to really promote healthy eating and some of you are getting some brilliant results! Well done. All us weightloss ppl have to stick together

apologies again for posting in the wrong thread.

polly27 · 17-03-2012 9:17pm

hi all was up a pound last week , was not disapointed as i had been out 2 nights but did lots of walking so thats how it was only a pound up, still have 4 and a half lost in 3 weeks, with the bank holiday weekend im worried that it will thow me off again but going to be good and walk everyday would love to get my half stone next week so heres hoping, nothing will stop me this year, even when i hit a road block, keep up the good work

cupcake123 · 18-03-2012 10:17am

Im new and just found this page .....just popped into say hi .....I joined SW on the 31jan and am down 1 stone 3lbs with a weigh in tomorro ...I think its the best plan ive been on in a long time ...Love it ...and i knew afer the first night that this was for me .....Ive lots to lose and know that this is the year im gonna do it with the help of Slimming World .....:)Look forward to following everyones progress:)

Hannah2011 · 18-03-2012 11:08pm

Hey cupcake - that's fab!! I just joined last week so I'm waiting with baited breath for my first weigh in! I made a whole 'free' dinner today from the slimming world website. The chicken and mustard with sweet potato was lovely but the dessert - the chocolate mousse was fairly rank and just basically tasted like a put of philadelphia!! happy with the dinner though, would defo make it again!

kitten_k · 20-03-2012 12:14pm

I weighed myself on saturday morning and was up a pound. I was out on the Monday night but apart from that I was good. I changed weighing scales so not sure if that would have effected it as I found my old weighing scales hard to read.

Am dreading this weekend's weigh in after the bank holiday but you never know!

Made the chicken kiev's the other night, they were gorgeous! Am trying the chicken tikka tonight.

kitten_k · 20-03-2012 12:15pm

Hannah2011 wrote: »

Anyone know where I can buy Quark? Couldn't see it in Dunnes today.

I was able to get the Quark in Dunnes, it was beside the cream.

cupcake123 · 20-03-2012 10:28pm

Lost 6lbs this week only 5 to go and ill have 2 stone off in no time .....so happy ....:)Dont like that quark at all ....Mullerlights are a godsend ....i usually have the works for brekkie 4 times a week as i dont get hungry as quick and generally have a lighter lunch than b4 and then i have a lovely dinner ...i use my syns wisely ,mainly to make nice sauces for my dinners ,As long as i enjoy the meals im making i can see myself going all the way this time...:)

LostGirly · 21-03-2012 3:51pm

Hi everyone,

I started last week! Weighed in early this week and I'm 3.5 pounds down even after a heavy alcohol (and thus syn) filled long weekend! Absolutely delighted, it's only my first week! Cooked a lot of food Monday to keep me going for the week and am snacking on fruit. I'm loving the whole experience and don't really crave anything at the moment! Hopefully it'll stay going!

polly27 · 21-03-2012 9:37pm

hi all didnt go this week, feeling crap and fed up had a heavy weeekend and feel like a big lump . i really need some inspirtation having a really bad week mentally food wise since yesterday is fine , thanks everyone and well done on all of your great results

robo · 21-03-2012 10:16pm

polly27 wrote: »

hi all didnt go this week, feeling crap and fed up had a heavy weeekend and feel like a big lump . i really need some inspirtation having a really bad week mentally food wise since yesterday is fine , thanks everyone and well done on all of your great results

My advice ...and I think that I am going to have to take it this week too is you should really go for your weigh in! Cos then you will see you are not alone in having a bad week (I know that I did and would be happy if I stay the same). But You should put it all behind you and start afresh! Try and remember how you felt each time you were told that you were down...go for it again! It will be worth it!

polly27 · 22-03-2012 9:45pm

thanks robo i know your right , i just had a really off week but have een really good all week and going to get my half stone next week, i will never miss a weigh in no matter what lesson learned always face the scales even if i have a bad week, hope your weigh in went well

robo · 23-03-2012 12:23am

polly27 wrote: »

thanks robo i know your right , i just had a really off week but have een really good all week and going to get my half stone next week, i will never miss a weigh in no matter what lesson learned always face the scales even if i have a bad week, hope your weigh in went well

Cheers Polly - yeh it is tough at times but we can't beat ourselves up when we have a bad day or week. Just gotta think of the way we wanna feel when we lose the weight.

I am kind of still in shock, after 2 nights out last weekend, I have lost 2 and a half pounds. That is really down to walking home from work everyday (usually a 50 minute walk) and being good with my food and super foods (veg and fruit) on about 4-5 out of 7 days!
I used to debate in my head each afternoon about walking or getting Luas/bus home and now I don't even second guess, it is automatically walking. So my next new mini goal is to lose 4lbs before Easter (2 weigh ins) to lose my first stone! And the scary part about it is that I think it is doable! Never before did I think that mini goals like this were doable!

Any one got some handy recipes that don't include mince meat, am getting a bit tired of them?

whelan1 · 23-03-2012 7:11am

polly27 wrote: »

hi all didnt go this week, feeling crap and fed up had a heavy weeekend and feel like a big lump . i really need some inspirtation having a really bad week mentally food wise since yesterday is fine , thanks everyone and well done on all of your great results

didnt go this week either, one of the kids was in hospital and i didnt stick to the plan, not that i was bad, ate feck all, just feel crap, didnt get any exercise in either

HanoriaC · 24-03-2012 1:19pm

hi just found this thread and so excited about it all. I was a ww person up til last year. Then began the long haul of fertility treatment and got pregnant and 2 weeks ago had miscarriage. sorry for all the detail. but now i feel its time for a new me to start living again. So i'm going to join slimming world this Tuesday. Excited cos I want to loose 2 stone before I try fertility treatment again. I'll be happy now with 20lbs gone so my count down is on and i'm going to get there. Just so happy that I found this thread and I'm sure i'll be on every week with questions and advice. so please feel free to give comments and help me!!!

ToniTuddle · 24-03-2012 3:34pm

Hannah2011 wrote: »

Anyone know where I can buy Quark? Couldn't see it in Dunnes today.

In Tescos it can be found up at the deli counter where the meats and cheeses are. Normally a white kinda tub with some pink.

As for me well my 6 weeks of walking(working to get SW Body Magic awards to help stay motivated) every feicin day was finally starting to pay off weight loss wise and then of course St Paddys happened.

The amount of alcohol and minerals, excessive amounts of milk, crisps+chocolate+ice cream and fast food was insane! :eek:

Physically feel terrible and unfit due to all that crap being in my system after being healthy for soo long. Literally was shattered!

Anyway as alot of SW folks say just draw a line under it all and forget about it. Start over!

So about to cook big batch(so can have some frozen in case I run out of stuff later in week) of my healthy chicken curry and rice. Then gonna do a simple 2 mile walk, freshen up and then do a 3 mile walk visiting some friends!

Plus I've found the best way to get extra fruit into me is to take an apple or a ready peeled orange with me on the walk so I have no other choice but to eat it

Back on track \o/ ....even more motivation: I may have a wedding to go to in feicin May :eek:

Hope you all are doing good

Fungums · 24-03-2012 10:54pm

hey just wondering about slimming world, looked on the website but cant find much.could someone please tell me what its like? what ur typical day would be etc
thanks

HanoriaC · 25-03-2012 12:01am

Fungums wrote: »

hey just wondering about slimming world, looked on the website but cant find much.could someone please tell me what its like? what ur typical day would be etc
thanks

i'm starting on Tuesday so not any help yet but as soon as i find out i'll share info. seems flexible and ya can eat potatoes i think. I love potatoes:)

ToniTuddle · 25-03-2012 3:52pm

Fungums wrote: »

hey just wondering about slimming world, looked on the website but cant find much.could someone please tell me what its like? what ur typical day would be etc
thanks

If you look back over these pages there are loads of examples of typical days and also explains what is involved with the different plans.

You could pop along to a nearby class to check it out before you sign up. The consultant normally gives you a run through before/after the class to give you an idea of what it's all about. You could fill out your application sheet that day or maybe take it home and have a think about it. Most folks sign up then and there! Keep an eye out in newspapers or magazines SW sometimes has that offer of €9 off registration.

polly27 · 25-03-2012 7:44pm

thanks robo. i know its going to be all worth it, feel i could be up this week after my bad week last wk and didnt get weighed and had a bit of a bad weekend, whatever it is i will just take it and start a fresh on tuesday and get my half stone in the next two weeks, that is great that you get a good walk in everyday, i go walking every lunch hour for 15 or 20 mins , i know its not long but i feel 20 mins is better than nothing and then i go walking every evening and started kickboxing 2 weeks ago so im still on track for my goal which is at least 2 stone by the aug bank holiday and 4 stone for xmas , it wont be always easy and we will all hit roadblocks thats life but the main thing is to not give up and im going to go every week even if i have a bad one, thanks for the advice, good luck this week

LostGirly · 26-03-2012 9:58pm

So was only down a little bit today and I worked quite hard at it! Would it have something to do with the fact that its that time of the month? People say that sometimes adds a pound or two?! An I clutching at straws? I'm really disappointed!

ToniTuddle · 26-03-2012 11:15pm

That time of the month or the run up to it or even the week after it can cause an increase due to fluid retention and all that craic. Depends on the woman, everyone is different.

Also if you are starting to get more exercise in for the first 2-3 weeks(again every person different for me it was feicin 4 weeks!) you may have no weight loss or even a slight gain. More fluid retention to do with the muscles. But don't worry it starts to properly fall off then

kitten_k · 27-03-2012 9:05am

Weighed myself on Saturday and was dreading it due to the long weekend but was down 3.5lbs!! So that is 7.5lbs in 3 weeks!!!

Even though half a stone is gone I still don't feel the benefits, I know it because I have a good bit to lose but would just like to start noticing the results physically.

Am going away in May and my aim is to have another stone gone by then.

polly27 · 27-03-2012 8:18pm

well was up half a pound this week , i was relieved in one way as thought it would be more as had a great weekend but thats it now i,m back on track still have four pounds lost in four weeks, im going to a wedding in two weeks so going to have my half stone by then , i know its going to be all worth it so not giving up

cupcake123 · 30-03-2012 8:11am

Well i stayed the same this week .and i wouldnt mind but i really worked hard ,Putting it down to the lead up to TOTM....hoping it will show on the next weigh in ....5 pound off 2 stone .....Good luck all and think positive and stay motivated ,the weeks dont be long slipping away and before we know it we wil be all slimmer trimmer and fitter ......:D

robo · 30-03-2012 8:31am

cupcake123 wrote: »

Well i stayed the same this week .and i wouldnt mind but i really worked hard ,Putting it down to the lead up to TOTM....hoping it will show on the next weigh in ....5 pound off 2 stone .....Good luck all and think positive and stay motivated ,the weeks dont be long slipping away and before we know it we wil be all slimmer trimmer and fitter ......:D

I was the same...but I lost 2lbs last week after a weekend of indulging (Paddy's day) so I don't feel too bad. Did loads of walking all week....average an hour of speed walking a day. So I think that is having effect on my body changing with exercise etc. Yeh just gotta stay motivated and keep it up cos it is working. Best of luck everyone

kitten_k · 02-04-2012 12:19pm

I only lost 1/4 of a pund this week but it's still something. It's TOM so that probably counts too.

I have a question about the recipes on the SW website - the syns at the top to the recipes are they per serving of for the whole recipe?

robo · 07-04-2012 11:40pm

The week before where I lost nothing has paid off, I lost 3lbs this week & was delighted! Had a bad head cold and was considering not going, so so glad that I did. Now I just have 1lb to get my first stone! I have told everyone NOT to buy me an Easter Egg.

Oh and I finally found some decent low fat salad dressings in Dunnes today, Ceaser Salad & Thousand Island Dressing! Am bloody thrilled with that find, was getting sick of low fat French vinegarette dressing!

cupcake123 · 08-04-2012 8:19am

Still no budge for me in fact was up a half this week i have stuck with it and am hoping for a shift on the scales 2moro ....please god ....thats great Robo ....and thanks for the tip on the salad dressings ,i was struggling with that myself ...must go stock up with some.;)

Layla0509 · 08-04-2012 9:50pm

Wow can't believe it people responded to my thread.....
Thanks everyone I hadnt checked it since I'd posted because no one had replied to me on checking it, but I can't believe the response and all the support everyone's giving eachother on here
WELL DONE EVERYONE!

Well I'm not doing so good my weightloss is ridiculous following plan 100% even my consulted was baffled I wasn't losing weight, would loose then gain then loose stupid had my head melted had me bursting into tears when stepping off the scales so I've takin a step back and feel ready to start a fresh

So will be checking in here more frequently for support
Thanks everyone

cupcake123 · 08-04-2012 10:15pm

hey there Layla dont lose heart ....I didnt budge on scales and had a meltdown last week

but i stuck with it and i think im good for a loss 2moro .:D....Im blaming TOTM....fluid fluctuations ....If you have been good it will catch up and show eventually , i know this as that was me for the past 3 weeks.and its so frustrating..Stick with it girl......the results will follow ....:o

Layla0509 · 08-04-2012 11:33pm

cupcake123 wrote: »

hey there Layla dont lose heart ....I didnt budge on scales and had a meltdown last week but i stuck with it and i think im good for a loss 2moro .:D....Im blaming TOTM....fluid fluctuations ....If you have been good it will catch up and show eventually , i know this as that was me for the past 3 weeks.and its so frustrating..Stick with it girl......the results will follow ....:o

Thanks cupcake123

Id takin a complete break from it but feel I'm mentally ready to get back on the wagon starting first thing will even get my jelly butt out for a walk with the hubs & munchkin

kitten_k · 09-04-2012 12:04pm

WAs down 2 1/2 this week so that 10 on just over a month. Got an exercise bike so hopefully when I start that it will help

polly27 · 09-04-2012 7:39pm

HElP HELP , had a really bad week choclate, takeaways and drink and hardly any exercise, i reakon im up 3 to 4 pounds which would mean i have lost nothing since joining i am dreading tomorrow, feel like giving up but i know its just the mood i am in, i know i am going to be so down when im told im up tomorrow, dont know if i can face weigh in tomorrow

whelan1 · 09-04-2012 9:09pm

went back last weekafter, being in spainand 1 of the kids was in hospital, was up 3lbs, now have 6 weeks to loose 9lbs:eek: walked the roads tonight, weigh in thursday, good luck everyone

arandale · 09-04-2012 9:37pm

Whelan, good luck. I feel for you. I would like to know if Slimming World really works, i have 2 stone to lose and i haven't been to a slimming club since WW years ago, but i found with that i was thinking of food all the time.

datk · 10-04-2012 4:04pm

arandale wrote: »

Whelan, good luck. I feel for you. I would like to know if Slimming World really works, i have 2 stone to lose and i haven't been to a slimming club since WW years ago, but i found with that i was thinking of food all the time.

I've tried WW before and felt very hungry, deprived and sorry for myself so I never stuck with it. A modest breakfast could take up a third of your points for the day!

With SW I can honestly say I have never felt hungry, I can have full satisfying meals. I'm still surprised when I follow one of their recipes that it tastes like 'normal' food rather than WW recipes which I always considered 'not bad considering'. A lot in my class who are feeding families have said it's the first time they can cook one meal and nobody knows the difference.

I've lost 2.5 stone in 11 weeks, I do have a LOT to lose but there are others in class who have far less to lose but are still losing weight quickly. As I said I've never gone hungry and have allowed myself treats during this time. Nothing is ruled out, I find I'm cooking a lot more, eating more fresh vegetables and less processed food and have cut down on bread (but still have some). I really think it's worth a go. Good luck.

arandale · 10-04-2012 8:41pm

Datk, thanks for the reply. I will definetly give it thought and maybe join next week. Its great there is so much support on this site,

polly27 · 10-04-2012 10:09pm

up 3 and a half in two weeks, so so mad at myself as i really overdid it and have a wedding this weekend but i am going to watch what i eat all week and walk everyday and aim to be down next week, think i got a big wakeup call today i badly needed it, any tips would be a great help, thanks all

carolinespring · 11-04-2012 9:22pm

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to come by and say hello. I joined slimming world on the 14th March and so far have had 4 WI and am down 20.5lb Aim to make it the stone and a half next week. Have to say I am really enjoying it and find I am eating far more that before. Also loving seeing little changes in my body each week.

Mainly filling up on free food, adding lots of spice to dishes to make them interesting. Porridge or weekabix is mainly my Healthy B and milk or a latte as My Healthy A. I am using between 5-7 syns most day, mainly on a latte or some olive oil as a salad dressing.

I did buy a numer of the cook books and decide each week on 5 recipes to cook for that week. I do change them around a bit to suit my tastes. Really feels that stops it from getting boring and the range of stuff you can cook is amazing without the feeling of this is diet food. I have also enjoyed the cooking and changing the recipes around. Its also much easier to stick to when when I have everything in the house. Also love the freedom of getting a take away on a Friday or Saturday night.

ToniTuddle · 11-04-2012 10:06pm

Layla0509 wrote: »

Wow can't believe it people responded to my thread.....
Thanks everyone I hadnt checked it since I'd posted because no one had replied to me on checking it, but I can't believe the response and all the support everyone's giving eachother on here
WELL DONE EVERYONE!

Well I'm not doing so good my weightloss is ridiculous following plan 100% even my consulted was baffled I wasn't losing weight, would loose then gain then loose stupid had my head melted had me bursting into tears when stepping off the scales so I've takin a step back and feel ready to start a fresh

So will be checking in here more frequently for support
Thanks everyone

The response has been mighty but more and more folks are checking out SW and feeling the benefits and spreading the word!

Are you on any medication or anything? They can sometimes mess with your weight.

polly27 wrote: »

HElP HELP , had a really bad week choclate, takeaways and drink and hardly any exercise, i reakon im up 3 to 4 pounds which would mean i have lost nothing since joining i am dreading tomorrow, feel like giving up but i know its just the mood i am in, i know i am going to be so down when im told im up tomorrow, dont know if i can face weigh in tomorrow

From the other post I know you got weighed and were up as you suspected but are determined now to do good and that's great

BUT

Seriously don't beat yourself up. Life does get in the way and there's nothing wrong with that. There's always going to be weddings, funerals, meeting old friends home from abroad, christenings, anniversaries all that craic! Folks shouldn't feel guilty or bad about food that's were alot of issues come up and we end up getting stuck in vicious cycles!

If you do have an event coming up then don't feel paniced about it or bad. Simple damage control is needed and you won't end up with 4lb on the scales the following week.

-Make sure you have some SW meals made up and either in the freezer or ready made that day to nibble on.

-If you exercise then get some extras walks/swims/cycling in the days/week/weeks leading up to the event

-If drinking alcohol make sure you are on diet minerals as mixers, maybe throw in the odd glass of water in between drinks if you can

-If you are staying overnight at this place then bring a lunchbox of your ready made SW meal to nibble on at end of night or first thing in morning. (You can ask the hotel to heat it up for you) Plus plenty syn free snacks.

-If travelling to it then have a lunchbox full of chopped strawberries+grapes and keep dipping into them on the way. Plus some handy fruits like apples,banana, an orange ready peeled and seperated.

Most importantly ENJOY your night out! Life is for living don't feel guilty for that!

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