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firiesclose wrote: »

Can someone tell me what burger bun has the least amount of syns please. Only 2 weeks into sw so trying to get my head around everything

Aldi and other supermarkets sell these wholemeal thins and I think they can used as your hex b. You could also use wholemeal bread (2 from a 400g loaf/1 from a 800g loaf is your hex b) as a burger bun? I tend to go without the bun tbh and just have a burger in a bowl. Make sure you're using lean burgers or if making your own it's -5% fat mince. X

hole in my lovelywall

It is definitely worth going and staying for the meeting.
The public accountability definitely acts as an encouragement.
Also, easy access to the website is very helpful, to start anyways.
I have A LOT to lose and have lost 7 lbs over the last three weeks.
I was disappointed with my results initially, but if I can keep that average up, I'll lose 2 stone in 3 months in a way I'll be able to manage and maintain.
If I reach 4 stone by my birthday, I will be elated.
If I lose 6 stone, I will streak at a public event.

Shadow1983

jewels0606 wrote:

will try make time next week I just have one of those lives where i work but seem to have so many bloody apts and my work roster changes weekly it can seem hard to juggle everything, but I will go to 1 meeting and get proper info then :-) thanks

Not sure where you live / work but some consultants run 7:30 am classes, if you happen to be in Dublin there's one in the city centre. Or there's also an online programme but I don't have any experience of that, I find I need to have the fear factor of somebody weighing me!!

jewels0606

BetsyEllen wrote: »

I would suggest you try and go to just one meeting - pay the join up fee, get the access to the website, get the books etc and have it all explained to you.

You never have to go back again but you will have a better understanding of how it works.
I'm not sure how long you'll have access to the website if you don't go back to meetings but even if you get a week out of it, plenty of time to do a good bit of research!

There's absolutely no reason for you at all to be missing carbs; pasta, rice and potatoes are all free on SW- you can eat chips every night if you like once you make them yourself with Fry-Light spray.
You can also have 2 slices of brown bread every day as your healthy extra B or count it as syns if you use that on something else.

will try make time next week
I just have one of those lives where i work but seem to have so many bloody apts and my work roster changes weekly it can seem hard to juggle everything, but I will go to 1 meeting and get proper info then :-)
thanks

BetsyEllen wrote: »

I would suggest you try and go to just one meeting - pay the join up fee, get the access to the website, get the books etc and have it all explained to you.

You never have to go back again but you will have a better understanding of how it works.
I'm not sure how long you'll have access to the website if you don't go back to meetings but even if you get a week out of it, plenty of time to do a good bit of research!

There's absolutely no reason for you at all to be missing carbs; pasta, rice and potatoes are all free on SW- you can eat chips every night if you like once you make them yourself with Fry-Light spray.
You can also have 2 slices of brown bread every day as your healthy extra B or count it as syns if you use that on something else.

Exactly this - if you're really serious about losing the weight, the invest the time in yourself and go to at least one meeting. Is there really nothing in your life that you could deprioritize in order to go, even just for a while until you understand the plan?

What you're eating above sounds really restrictive and repetitive and not at all what SW is actually like. You can eat pretty much anything within reason, but thats all based on the premise that you're balancing your carbs with "speed veg" and keeping your protein lean. There are also allowances for fiber and dairy products, but the book is the easiest way to understand these as there are multiple options.

jewels0606 wrote: »

okay so my friend joined SW recently and lost half stone in 2 weeks!!
I need to lose 4 stone .....
I hate my body and it's really affecting me however I'm not in a position to be able to go to meetings, my friend has given me practically all of the info to start but could I ask a cpl of questions?
How long roughly does it take to lose 4 stone if you stick to the plan?
also when they say this recipe etc is free is that only if it's used as a meal! for instance the last few days I practically lived on eggs, tomatoes, onions, lean trimmed ham and a little mozzarella, but no bread, I think in 4 days I've had 4 baby potatoes! no bread no butter etc and as a rule I feel full but last night and this morning I felt really hungry! so today I made brown pasta with a tim of tomatoes and a little mozzarella and that helped. my diet used to consist of mostly carbs! I ate healthy always fruit veg and salad but quite a bit choc and bread butter potatoes lol so I miss the carbs! what meals are the most filling and free?
any tips? greatly appreciated?
thanks :-)

I would suggest you try and go to just one meeting - pay the join up fee, get the access to the website, get the books etc and have it all explained to you.

You never have to go back again but you will have a better understanding of how it works.
I'm not sure how long you'll have access to the website if you don't go back to meetings but even if you get a week out of it, plenty of time to do a good bit of research!

There's absolutely no reason for you at all to be missing carbs; pasta, rice and potatoes are all free on SW- you can eat chips every night if you like once you make them yourself with Fry-Light spray.
You can also have 2 slices of brown bread every day as your healthy extra B or count it as syns if you use that on something else.

jewels0606

okay so my friend joined SW recently and lost half stone in 2 weeks!!
I need to lose 4 stone .....
I hate my body and it's really affecting me however I'm not in a position to be able to go to meetings, my friend has given me practically all of the info to start but could I ask a cpl of questions?
How long roughly does it take to lose 4 stone if you stick to the plan?
also when they say this recipe etc is free is that only if it's used as a meal! for instance the last few days I practically lived on eggs, tomatoes, onions, lean trimmed ham and a little mozzarella, but no bread, I think in 4 days I've had 4 baby potatoes! no bread no butter etc and as a rule I feel full but last night and this morning I felt really hungry! so today I made brown pasta with a tim of tomatoes and a little mozzarella and that helped. my diet used to consist of mostly carbs! I ate healthy always fruit veg and salad but quite a bit choc and bread butter potatoes lol so I miss the carbs! what meals are the most filling and free?
any tips? greatly appreciated?
thanks :-)

FizzleSticks wrote: »

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Thanks FizzleSticks

Its funny, that even though I know all that it still helps to hear it from somebody else.

I started doing 2 sessions per week through October-December, (then did nothing over Christmas!) but have upped it in Jan, to 3 sessions per week, and more of a focus on lifting weights, so I know I am building muscle. My Jan programme began about a week before I started SW.

My trainer took my measurements at my first session but I havent had an update on them as yet. I think the plan may be to do one soon and then again in another 4 weeks. A few people have commented that I'm looking slimmer, so thats what matters really!

In terms of motivation, mine is fairly specific. I opted for a bridesmaids dress for my friends wedding in November which currently doesnt fit me and doesnt have much/if any scope to be let out, so basically it has to fit me! I've only tried it on once since I started SW and there was an improvement but still more to lose

FizzleSticks

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SarahMollie wrote: »

So, went for my 3rd weigh in last night and down 1lb.

Bit disappointed to be honest because it had been 9 days since my last weigh in and I hadn't touched a drop of alcohol all weekend. I did have a take away with friends last Friday but I went for beef in black bean sauce, cooked extra veg and only had half a portion of rice, so thought I was within my syns that day. I also had 2 trips to the UK with work during that time, but I did my best on those trips too, eating things from Pret which had the syns listed on the app.

I'm also working out a decent amount (3x per week, although i missed one session last week due to travel) so I'm trying to keep it in perspective for now and stick to the plan!

Having friends over tomorrow instead of going out so am going to make SW chips, tuna steak and mango salsa (homemade) with extra salad. I've also brought my lunch with me to work today (we have a free canteen but the food is a disaster on a Friday - known locally as Fat Friday, so basically everything with chips!)

Doing my best for a better result next week!

Stay positive SM - It's not all about the scales - think of how good you have been to your health in general by having no alcohol, a healthy choice takeway, working out etc.
Little things add up to big things and 1lb is a lot of weight

Imagine holding it in your hand, it would feel heavy.

So, went for my 3rd weigh in last night and down 1lb.

Bit disappointed to be honest because it had been 9 days since my last weigh in and I hadn't touched a drop of alcohol all weekend. I did have a take away with friends last Friday but I went for beef in black bean sauce, cooked extra veg and only had half a portion of rice, so thought I was within my syns that day. I also had 2 trips to the UK with work during that time, but I did my best on those trips too, eating things from Pret which had the syns listed on the app.

I'm also working out a decent amount (3x per week, although i missed one session last week due to travel) so I'm trying to keep it in perspective for now and stick to the plan!

Having friends over tomorrow instead of going out so am going to make SW chips, tuna steak and mango salsa (homemade) with extra salad. I've also brought my lunch with me to work today (we have a free canteen but the food is a disaster on a Friday - known locally as Fat Friday, so basically everything with chips!)

Doing my best for a better result next week!

firiesclose

Iang87 wrote: »

I know its not an answer to your question but have you thought about putting your burger in a slimster or in one of the seeded slimbos. Thats what I do. I think its around 5 syns (or hexb if i'm not mistaken) but still quite nice

Thanks for reply. I'm willing to try anything that is some bit like a burger bun but low in syns. Will I find a slimster / slimbos in the bread section. I have dunnes, tesco, super value, aldi, Lidl, centra & spar in my area so will shop anywhere

Iang87

I know its not an answer to your question but have you thought about putting your burger in a slimster or in one of the seeded slimbos. Thats what I do. I think its around 5 syns (or hexb if i'm not mistaken) but still quite nice

firiesclose

Can someone tell me what burger bun has the least amount of syns please. Only 2 weeks into sw so trying to get my head around everything

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hole in my lovelywall wrote: »

I see frozen butternut squash in tesco and always mean to buy...
Maybe this weekend!

Mmm Butternut squash soup is my favorite! Haven't made it in ages, might do this weekend!

hole in my lovelywall

I see frozen butternut squash in tesco and always mean to buy...
Maybe this weekend!

eviltwin

hole in my lovelywall wrote: »

Got my half stone sticker today.
If I lose the same again in the next 3 weeks, I'll be very happy.

Is it ok to make soup with frozen veg?

Well done, it's a great feeling.

I often use frozen veg in soup, bulk it up with some lentils and it will be gorge

I lost 2lbs this week, this is the first week people have commented on my weight loss and I'm delighted and embarrassed in equal measure

hole in my lovelywall

Got my half stone sticker today.
If I lose the same again in the next 3 weeks, I'll be very happy.

Is it ok to make soup with frozen veg?

BetsyEllen wrote: »

Well done on the 3 stone loss, that's unreal.
I can't wait to fit into size 10 jeans!

Can I ask what an SP day is? Do you only eat Speed foods?
I'm new to this

I started SP quite early into the plan and I find it excellent for a good loss. Basically it's the same plan but you're cutting out, potatoes, pasta and yogurt. You're also cutting out any foods that aren't S or P so certain fruits and veg aren't allowed on those days. You get two hex b options, one a option and your normal syns.
Butternut squash is fab instead of potatoes or sweet potato and it's really filling. I do that twice a week before weigh in and every week I do it I lose so I think it really works. Hope that helps ðŸ˜€

SarahMollie wrote: »

Thats so brilliant to hear. I'm targeting a 3 stone loss too - how long did it take you to lose it? Were you always on plan or did you make exceptions for special occasions?

I've a weekend away coming up in a months time to Bruges which I plan to go off Plan for (although hopefully I will make some decent choices) and then my main holiday for the year just after Easter to Vietnam - I'm hoping that the nature of the food over there combined with the heat will stop me from overindulging!

How do those of you who have been successful manage things like holidays/weddings/other occasions?

I started in Mid May and have been quite slow throughout. I have been away a few weekends and also to weddings and stuff. The way I work it is that I would never go fully off plan but I have my treats. Every Wednesday I have a treat meal after weigh in and then I go back on it on Thursday. I use most of my syns every day too.
I find with occasions and weddings that I'll allow myself one or two bits off plan so maybe a dessert or chips or something. Try to have mostly good choice around one or two little treats. I have chocolate most evenings and have also started park run which is great and I'm really enjoying it, it's also good for keeping me on track on Fridays as I know I'll have my run on Sat morning.
I do save my syns and I'll keep them low the day before and after a big event just to compensate. If I allowed myself free reign I'll end up back where I started and it's hard to come back from that.

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What veg do people tend to put in when making speed soup? Are there any particularly good combinations or just whatever you have to hand?

Jentle Grenade

SarahMollie wrote: »

True, and I gave examples of when I do use syns in my meals (which you cut from what your quoted), however I was responding to a question about a Special K granola which worked out at 8syns per 40g portion. IMO using 8 syns in that context is not the best use of them (in my opinion), as you may find yourself short/going over later in the day.

I know what you were referring to, I just clipped it for people reading on a mobile. I just think it's important for new members to know they can incorporate syns wherever they feel like it. I definitely felt restricted in that regard when I started SW first, and would bank syns to use on sweets or treats rather than ramping up my meals. The 40g of Special K granola with some speed fruit and a yoghurt is a great treat, 20g of weetabix minis mixed with some speed fruit and yoghurt is my own personal favourite snack for the TV.

Jentle Grenade

cazzer22 wrote: »

Hi all,
Just wanted to post here to update. I am nearly at the 3 stone mark which was my original target. I am going down another stone because I would love to get there. I'm the slimmest I've ever been, I'm keeping it off. I feel great and on my way to the all important 25 BMI. I also bought a pair of size ten jeans the other week. It's such a great plan and I know i can have my treats and get straight back on it and I'm in for a good weight loss.
I do SP on Monday and Tues and am finding that great for speeding it up. Any other little tips? Out of interest, when getting a latte would you all syn it? I have been using skimmed milk as my healthy a but maybe am better off synning?

Fair play Cazzer. I find speed soup for the days I'm not on SP great, especially for snacking on inbetween meals. It took me about six months to lose the last stone, very slow going

. I don't think it matters if you syn the latte or take it from your allowance, I switch between the two depending on my meals for the day. Whatever you're doing now is obviously working for you!

cazzer22 wrote: »

Hi all,
Just wanted to post here to update. I am nearly at the 3 stone mark which was my original target. I am going down another stone because I would love to get there. I'm the slimmest I've ever been, I'm keeping it off. I feel great and on my way to the all important 25 BMI. I also bought a pair of size ten jeans the other week. It's such a great plan and I know i can have my treats and get straight back on it and I'm in for a good weight loss.
I do SP on Monday and Tues and am finding that great for speeding it up. Any other little tips? Out of interest, when getting a latte would you all syn it? I have been using skimmed milk as my healthy a but maybe am better off synning?

Thats so brilliant to hear. I'm targeting a 3 stone loss too - how long did it take you to lose it? Were you always on plan or did you make exceptions for special occasions?

I've a weekend away coming up in a months time to Bruges which I plan to go off Plan for (although hopefully I will make some decent choices) and then my main holiday for the year just after Easter to Vietnam - I'm hoping that the nature of the food over there combined with the heat will stop me from overindulging!

How do those of you who have been successful manage things like holidays/weddings/other occasions?

BetsyEllen wrote: »

Well done on the 3 stone loss, that's unreal.
I can't wait to fit into size 10 jeans!

Can I ask what an SP day is? Do you only eat Speed foods?
I'm new to this

SP is Speed and Protien. Its not something my consultant recommends for those of us who are still new to SW, more so something you could do if you hit a plateau to shake things up.

I think you're allowed an extra HexB on those days too, but I'm yet to try it

cazzer22 wrote: »

Hi all,
Just wanted to post here to update. I am nearly at the 3 stone mark which was my original target. I am going down another stone because I would love to get there. I'm the slimmest I've ever been, I'm keeping it off. I feel great and on my way to the all important 25 BMI. I also bought a pair of size ten jeans the other week. It's such a great plan and I know i can have my treats and get straight back on it and I'm in for a good weight loss.
I do SP on Monday and Tues and am finding that great for speeding it up. Any other little tips? Out of interest, when getting a latte would you all syn it? I have been using skimmed milk as my healthy a but maybe am better off synning?

Well done on the 3 stone loss, that's unreal.
I can't wait to fit into size 10 jeans!

Can I ask what an SP day is? Do you only eat Speed foods?
I'm new to this

Hi all,
Just wanted to post here to update. I am nearly at the 3 stone mark which was my original target. I am going down another stone because I would love to get there. I'm the slimmest I've ever been, I'm keeping it off. I feel great and on my way to the all important 25 BMI. I also bought a pair of size ten jeans the other week. It's such a great plan and I know i can have my treats and get straight back on it and I'm in for a good weight loss.
I do SP on Monday and Tues and am finding that great for speeding it up. Any other little tips? Out of interest, when getting a latte would you all syn it? I have been using skimmed milk as my healthy a but maybe am better off synning?

So I finally made it to a meeting, got my books and online access etc.

Using my healthy extras on porridge and milk for breakfast, plus a bit of milk for tea too.
I bought raspberries and blueberries to go with it, was quite surprised to see that blueberries aren't speed - I have a huge speed lunch though so it's OK.

11.5lb is my target loss.

Some of the recipes look fab, can't wait to make some big pots of yummy food in my slow cooker