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m'lady · 10-08-2015 9:49pm

Wellyd wrote: »

Down 3lbs! In complete and total shock!

Told ya!

m'lady · 10-08-2015 9:51pm

Was down 1.5 lbs, getting my 2 stone award.. Absolutely delighted!

A couple of ncv this week, my rings are getting to big for me meaning my Nannys engagement ring given to me on my 21st now fits, it never did! and tried on a couple of pairs of shoes and it looks like I'm gone down half a size!

tk123 · 10-08-2015 9:57pm

Dolbert wrote: »

Me too! Wtf do I say? "I generally hate the diet industry but SW is the best of a bad lot" :pac:

We were asked 3 questions so it wasn't as bad as I thought lol!!

why did you join
why do you like it
how will you feel /what are you looking forward to most about achieving you're goal.

The person I nominated won so I was delighted for her

Vahevala · 11-08-2015 8:59am

Well done everyone, some amazing results & for those who didn't do too well, there is always next week.

As it is tasters this week, I won't stay to group (unless I get nominated for woman of the year but as I am new to this group, I highly doubt I will lol) I lapsed a bit on the water yesterday so will try to make it up today.. Star week has arrived so who knows what that will mean on the scales!

Monife · 11-08-2015 11:22am

Vahevala wrote: »

Well done everyone, some amazing results & for those who didn't do too well, there is always next week.

As it is tasters this week, I won't stay to group (unless I get nominated for woman of the year but as I am new to this group, I highly doubt I will lol) I lapsed a bit on the water yesterday so will try to make it up today.. Star week has arrived so who knows what that will mean on the scales!

Would that not make you want to stay?

Claude Burgundy · 11-08-2015 11:30am

Taster week next week.

I'm working on slow cooked smoked bbq beans served butterflied Cajun chicken and bulgar wheat.

I'm aiming for 0 syns and i think i can do it !

Vahevala · 11-08-2015 12:31pm

Monife wrote: »

Would that not make you want to stay?

No, not a fan of them. I can't eat cheese or chocolate so am wary of what is in the meals and I get nothing from it really. I get much more from the normal image therapy sessions.

tk123 · 11-08-2015 12:41pm

Vahevala wrote: »

No, not a fan of them. I can't eat cheese or chocolate so am wary of what is in the meals and I get nothing from it really. I get much more from the normal image therapy sessions.

I wouldn't really be a fan either. Only that my eejit friend nominated me I would have left after weigh-in as well!! I don't like staying and wasting syns on stuff that I could spend more wisely myself!...I don't eat tomatoes so would avoid anything in a sauce and anything with scanbran/mullerlight wouldn't be my thing anyways

Red_Apple · 11-08-2015 12:45pm

I'm thinking of joining sw again. I had great success with it a few years ago ( lost 4 stone) stopped going and put some of it back on. So how do you find the new plan? What is the difference in the new extra easy and the old? I had most success when doing red days (not a surprise as I have pcos) but got frustrated in group as she never talked about red plan.

Great losses here so hoping you guys can steer me in the right direction! Cheers

tickingclock · 11-08-2015 1:55pm

Down one pound this week. Little by little☺

Claude Burgundy · 11-08-2015 1:58pm

tickingclock wrote: »

Down one pound this week. Little by little☺

Perfect attitude !!

tickingclock · 11-08-2015 2:48pm

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Perfect attitude !!

Thanks for that! Put a smile on my faceðŸ˜႒

Claude Burgundy · 11-08-2015 3:24pm

tickingclock wrote: »

Thanks for that! Put a smile on my faceðŸ˜႒

Small constant loses, its been proven that the slower it comes off the slower it is to go back on !

Keep it up or down should i say !!

Vahevala · 11-08-2015 4:44pm

Red_Apple wrote: »

I'm thinking of joining sw again. I had great success with it a few years ago ( lost 4 stone) stopped going and put some of it back on. So how do you find the new plan? What is the difference in the new extra easy and the old? I had most success when doing red days (not a surprise as I have pcos) but got frustrated in group as she never talked about red plan.

Great losses here so hoping you guys can steer me in the right direction! Cheers

The main differences really are that they changed the names of some of the plan, meat, beans, fish are now protein and they got rid of the superspeed name and just have speed, they did change some of the fruits to not count as speed anymore e.g. Pineapple, Bananas, Blueberries & Kiwis for instance are not speed.

You could do EE and just limit the carbs if you felt that would help you. The consultants don't talk about red & green days anymore and the new books or syns online will not list the red day syns/plan anymore.

Best of luck with SW

clappyhappy · 11-08-2015 6:28pm

Was only down a pound, a bit disappointed to be honest. Was really busy all week, worked for a huge function at the weekend was flat out.

Anyway, bring on the next week and fingers crossed it will show then.

2013Lara · 12-08-2015 9:18am

Down 2lb, delighted with that. My aim is 1lb a week, thatll mean by Christmas ill be down almost 4stone. Doable I hope! 1lb to go until my 2 and a half stone, and the lightest I remember being in at least 3 years. Good luck to all in the week ahead. I'm off to a posh spa hotel on the 28th for two nights, so need to be super good until then as I will be off plan for those couple of days and will enjoy every min of it. Ten years with my other half so he's taking me off to celebrate. Something to aim for!

Claude Burgundy · 12-08-2015 9:51am

clappyhappy wrote: »

Was only down a pound, a bit disappointed to be honest. Was really busy all week, worked for a huge function at the weekend was flat out.

Anyway, bring on the next week and fingers crossed it will show then.

Hey a loss is a loss, small constant gains will show results !!!

Heyes · 12-08-2015 1:30pm

Down half a lb but im happy with that as i havent been to group in about 2-3 wks, going to be really good now as i will hit my next target it i loose 2 lbs more so i REALLY want to get that !

Vahevala · 12-08-2015 4:14pm

I have just found out that I have been nominated for Woman of the Year now :eek: I really didn't expect to as I am so new to the group!

Here is the latest before & after pic of me:

7 stone 2.5 lbs difference in the before & after.

Heyes · 12-08-2015 4:16pm

Vahevala wrote: »

I have just found out that I have been nominated for Woman of the Year now :eek: I really didn't expect to as I am so new to the group!

Here is the latest before & after pic of me:

7 stone 2.5 lbs difference in the before & after.

That is an amazing loss !!! You certainly deserve it !

Skintwin · 12-08-2015 4:30pm

Surely SW can't actually be this easy? I'm on day 2 and I'll be honest...I don't feel like I'm dieting at all! SW is great!
On a slightly more serious note, how important is it to actually eat the Healthy Extra B choice every day? I forgot to have it yesterday and now that I've switched to omelettes for breakfast and big salads for lunch, I'm not really missing bread and cereal. The lack of bread wouldn't really bother me anyway...I could eat bread once a week normally.

Claude Burgundy · 12-08-2015 4:32pm

Skintwin wrote: »

Surely SW can't actually be this easy? I'm on day 2 and I'll be honest...I don't feel like I'm dieting at all! SW is great!
On a slightly more serious note, how important is it to actually eat the Healthy Extra B choice every day? I forgot to have it yesterday and now that I've switched to omelettes for breakfast and big salads for lunch, I'm not really missing bread and cereal. The lack of bread wouldn't really bother me anyway...I could eat bread once a week normally.

Well i'm on week 3 and yes i find it fairly easy. Breakfast can be tough with getting options that suit but its all about planning.

Vahevala · 12-08-2015 4:33pm

Skintwin wrote: »

Surely SW can't actually be this easy? I'm on day 2 and I'll be honest...I don't feel like I'm dieting at all! SW is great!
On a slightly more serious note, how important is it to actually eat the Healthy Extra B choice every day? I forgot to have it yesterday and now that I've switched to omelettes for breakfast and big salads for lunch, I'm not really missing bread and cereal. The lack of bread wouldn't really bother me anyway...I could eat bread once a week normally.

They want to ensure that you are getting the right amount of fibre in your diet, you could eat the hifi bars/benefit light bars from Aldi?

Skintwin · 12-08-2015 4:33pm

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Well i'm on week 3 and yes i find it fairly easy. Breakfast can be tough with getting options that suit but its all about planning.

I might just have to throw a slice of bread into the mix with the salad at lunchtime every now and then!

Skintwin · 12-08-2015 4:34pm

Vahevala wrote: »

They want to ensure that you are getting the right amount of fibre in your diet, you could eat the hifi bars/benefit light bars from Aldi?

I'd forgotten about them...I'll grab them on Friday, thanks

Monife · 12-08-2015 5:08pm

Skintwin wrote: »

I might just have to throw a slice of bread into the mix with the salad at lunchtime every now and then!

You could have some nuts or seeds over your salad (whichever is the approved healthy b choice). Loads of options in the book

Claude Burgundy · 12-08-2015 5:52pm

Skintwin wrote: »

I might just have to throw a slice of bread into the mix with the salad at lunchtime every now and then!

I do that by having poached eggs and toast !

I also have bulgar wheat in my salads and a cup of that has 20% of my fibre needs so that helps !

Quinoa is also good for fibre in a salad or even on your plate for your evening meal.

highly1111 · 12-08-2015 6:54pm

On the way back from the beach and told my hubby we should get a Chinese. Going to get the chicken and mushroom dish.I love the way I can do this and stay on plan. SW is really working for me - 13 lbs in 5 weeks including a week holidays. It really feels like a lifestyle change and not a diet.

Claude Burgundy · 12-08-2015 7:08pm

highly1111 wrote: »

On the way back from the beach and told my hubby we should get a Chinese. Going to get the chicken and mushroom dish.I love the way I can do this and stay on plan. SW is really working for me - 13 lbs in 5 weeks including a week holidays. It really feels like a lifestyle change and not a diet.

Yep i need to look into the chinese options, i can't stand that chicken and mushroom dish but my wife loves it.

Tayto park for me tomorrow and YES i will have a bag ( or two ) and wife's birthday so a glass ( or bucket ) of wine and then away with her Friday night for and prob a fry on sat morning so tough week:(:D

dee_mc · 12-08-2015 7:28pm

Another half pound down and I won woman of the year in my group! Embarrassing but lovely

That brings me to a loss of 4 stone 7.5 pounds, 8.5 pounds to target.

Red_Apple · 12-08-2015 7:32pm

Vahevala wrote: »

The main differences really are that they changed the names of some of the plan, meat, beans, fish are now protein and they got rid of the superspeed name and just have speed, they did change some of the fruits to not count as speed anymore e.g. Pineapple, Bananas, Blueberries & Kiwis for instance are not speed.

You could do EE and just limit the carbs if you felt that would help you. The consultants don't talk about red & green days anymore and the new books or syns online will not list the red day syns/plan anymore.

Best of luck with SW

Thanks, not much of a change then. Definitely giving it another shot. I did so well on the plan but thought I could do it by myself. I need the group I think.

tickingclock · 12-08-2015 8:30pm

Congrats to those who got nominated for woman of the year. While I don't know you it seems justified from your posts so it's well deserved and not suprising. Congrats

tk123 · 12-08-2015 8:47pm

Vahevala wrote: »

I have just found out that I have been nominated for Woman of the Year now :eek: I really didn't expect to as I am so new to the group!

Ah you're selling yourself short!! Your posts here on FB are really inspirational/motivating! Enjoy wearing your tiara lol

- I'd cut my hair the day before and it was too short to wear it lol!! :P

dee_mc · 12-08-2015 8:53pm

tk123 wrote: »

Ah you're selling yourself short!! Your posts here on FB are really inspirational/motivating! Enjoy wearing your tiara lol - I'd cut my hair the day before and it was too short to wear it lol!! :P

Hey, I want a tiara!! I got a sash and a cert and a lovely pen but no tiara

Jo33 · 12-08-2015 9:13pm

Well done everyone on your losses. I really enjoy this thread. Just back after 2 weeks on holiday. Usually WI on Mondays but decided to go today and get back in track - am up 4.5lbs!! Onwards and upwards, no wait, downwards!

tk123 · 12-08-2015 9:14pm

dee_mc wrote: »

Hey, I want a tiara!! I got a sash and a cert and a lovely pen but no tiara

The nominees in our group all got a rose and a tiara :pac:

dee_mc · 12-08-2015 9:15pm

tk123 wrote: »

The nominees in our group all got a rose and a tiara :pac:

Aw that's lovely, how fun!

Dolbert · 12-08-2015 10:12pm

I didn't win Woman of the Year but it was lovely to be nominated! The lady who won definitely deserved it. I stayed the same this week, probably due to my galivanting down the country for my mother's birthday and the ensuing meals/drinks!

SATSUMA · 13-08-2015 9:11am

Hi all,

Im new to SW. Does anybody know the cost of the SW magazine in class compared to buying in a shop? Is it any good?

thanks

m'lady · 13-08-2015 9:13am

SATSUMA wrote: »

Hi all,

Im new to SW. Does anybody know the cost of the SW magazine in class compared to buying in a shop? Is it any good?

thanks

Hey.. I think it's €1.90 in class versus €4 something in a shop so it's a fairly could discount in class! I love the magazine, the success stories are very motivational and recipes are good.

Vahevala · 13-08-2015 9:18am

tk123 wrote: »

Ah you're selling yourself short!! Your posts here on FB are really inspirational/motivating! Enjoy wearing your tiara lol - I'd cut my hair the day before and it was too short to wear it lol!! :P

Thanks so much

I am all set now, have my old clothes with me (size 24 top & 26 trousers), I tried on the jeans last night and no joke, I could have worn them as a dress! It was absolutely hilarious and shocking how big the legs were :eek::eek::eek: It really seemed to hit home how much I have lost!

Sparkles27 · 13-08-2015 2:46pm

SATSUMA wrote: »

Hi all,

Im new to SW. Does anybody know the cost of the SW magazine in class compared to buying in a shop? Is it any good?

thanks

The magazine is €2.90 in group. I like it for the recipes and success stories.

FebruaryStars · 13-08-2015 3:15pm

Hi everyone,
I've just started SW (I'm only 4 days in!) and I'm looking for advice on Syns please. I did search first but haven't found an answer. I only want to lose 6kgs (about 13 pounds), so does this mean that I should use fewer Syns than the recommended limit?
According to SW online info you should have 10-15 Syns per day if you have 2 to 3 stone to lose. So I'm thinking I should aim for 5 to 10, right?

Thanks in advance

Vahevala · 13-08-2015 9:45pm

I am so happy tonight, I lost 1lb which means I am 2 lbs away from my 5 & 1/2 stone award with SW and in total, 7 stone 3.5lbs gone. Not only that, but I won Woman of the Year, I am so delighted & happy. Amazing.

Penny Tration · 13-08-2015 9:46pm

Vahevala wrote: »

I am so happy tonight, I lost 1lb which means I am 2 lbs away from my 5 & 1/2 stone award with SW and in total, 7 stone 3.5lbs gone. Not only that, but I won Woman of the Year, I am so delighted & happy. Amazing.

You 100% deserve it! Congratulations!

clappyhappy · 13-08-2015 10:41pm

Vahevala wrote: »

I am so happy tonight, I lost 1lb which means I am 2 lbs away from my 5 & 1/2 stone award with SW and in total, 7 stone 3.5lbs gone. Not only that, but I won Woman of the Year, I am so delighted & happy. Amazing.

Well done vahevala,you have done an amazing job. Delighted for you

:):)

deisemum · 13-08-2015 11:34pm

Vahevala wrote: »

I am so happy tonight, I lost 1lb which means I am 2 lbs away from my 5 & 1/2 stone award with SW and in total, 7 stone 3.5lbs gone. Not only that, but I won Woman of the Year, I am so delighted & happy. Amazing.

You deserved it and you've done brilliantly so far.

I was up 2.5lbs today but I intend to have it gone by next week.

Jo33 · 14-08-2015 9:25am

Well done that's fab!

Vahevala wrote: »

I am so happy tonight, I lost 1lb which means I am 2 lbs away from my 5 & 1/2 stone award with SW and in total, 7 stone 3.5lbs gone. Not only that, but I won Woman of the Year, I am so delighted & happy. Amazing.

mejulie805 · 14-08-2015 9:53am

Down 1 last night, and have an absolute MANIC 4-5 weeks ahead of me. 3lb to revised target. Feel like I'll never get there!

mejulie805 · 14-08-2015 11:31am

Also just found this article online, basically saying low fat trumps low carb when you're trying to lose weight. Good news for those of us following the SW plan- we're doing it right!

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