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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    OldNotWIse wrote: »
    I'm up 2lbs this morning. I am beyond disgusted.

    Don't let it get you down.

    Go back over your week - can you understand where the gain came from?

    I was up this week (not undeserved) and part of me just wanted to commiserate with a pizza but I've actually had a good week (not 100% perfect) but pretty good. I'm going out for dinner on Saturday night but I've chosen a restaurant with healthy options and I'm going to allow myself a little bit of wine. I've done 2 workouts this week and will have another one Saturday morning.

    So, I'm cautiously optimistic that the scales will be kind to me come Monday :)

    Make sure you try turn it into a positive!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,468 ✭✭✭✭OldNotWIse


    Don't let it get you down.

    Go back over your week - can you understand where the gain came from?

    I was up this week (not undeserved) and part of me just wanted to commiserate with a pizza but I've actually had a good week (not 100% perfect) but pretty good. I'm going out for dinner on Saturday night but I've chosen a restaurant with healthy options and I'm going to allow myself a little bit of wine. I've done 2 workouts this week and will have another one Saturday morning.

    So, I'm cautiously optimistic that the scales will be kind to me come Monday :)

    Make sure you try turn it into a positive!

    I'm really getting fed up now. Last week I was good and I stayed the same, but I said, well at least I haven't gained! This week I am up!

    Foodwise, I have been very good, and I have been doing 40 minutes of moderate exercise every day and drinking lots of water. However (drum roll) I haven't been good about syning my drink so it has to be this! :(

    My mum is constantly at me about drink because there is a part of me that refuses to believe it is calorific!


  • Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Areas


    Had my 1st weigh in on Monday. I was down 5lbs and I was delighted! Started off the week then with a trip to Dublin and a Take That concert! So I didn't go off the rails completely. Didn't drink at the concert and walked to the 3 Arena and back again. I've been keeping my food diary for the rest of the week and getting a walk in every day no matter how short. I'm hoping that the Tuesday didn't stop the weight loss for the week. I do need to get more fruit in, so i have strawberries and mango in with my lunch today!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭mathie


    OldNotWIse wrote: »
    I'm really getting fed up now. Last week I was good and I stayed the same, but I said, well at least I haven't gained! This week I am up!

    Foodwise, I have been very good, and I have been doing 40 minutes of moderate exercise every day and drinking lots of water. However (drum roll) I haven't been good about syning my drink so it has to be this! :(

    My mum is constantly at me about drink because there is a part of me that refuses to believe it is calorific!

    What was it you drank during the week that you think put you over?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,468 ✭✭✭✭OldNotWIse


    mathie wrote: »
    What was it you drank during the week that you think put you over?

    Three bottles of Shiraz :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    OldNotWIse wrote: »
    Three bottles of Shiraz :P

    That would do it! I'm trying to limit myself to half a bottle of wine on a Saturday night. Other that that, I know I'd be sabotaging myself.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,468 ✭✭✭✭OldNotWIse


    That would do it! I'm trying to limit myself to half a bottle of wine on a Saturday night. Other that that, I know I'd be sabotaging myself.

    Good idea! I'm terrible for drink to be honest and of course with drink comes an increased appetite and lowered resolve!


  • Registered Users Posts: 30 lilythepinked


    OldNotWIse wrote: »
    I'm up 2lbs this morning. I am beyond disgusted.
    Some weeks are like that. Don't be too disappointed. Keep going. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,468 ✭✭✭Ectoplasm


    OldNotWIse wrote: »
    Good idea! I'm terrible for drink to be honest and of course with drink comes an increased appetite and lowered resolve!

    Drink is a killer for me on the scales. If I budget my syns for it and prepare myself (lots of healthy easy to make/premade food in the fridge for the morning after) then I'm fine...but if I haven't planned it, I'll ALWAYS see a gain.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭hole in my lovelywall


    Has slimming world not worked for anyone?
    And if it hasn't, what has/does?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭cee_jay


    EMF2010 wrote: »
    Drink is a killer for me on the scales. If I budget my syns for it and prepare myself (lots of healthy easy to make/premade food in the fridge for the morning after) then I'm fine...but if I haven't planned it, I'll ALWAYS see a gain.

    I found this a good read (from the members area of the website I think):
    https://group.slimmingworld.co.uk/useful-features/tipping-point-members.aspx

    Also wine is quite high in syns comparably - https://group.slimmingworld.co.uk/useful-features/alcohol.aspx


  • Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Areas


    Another 3.5lbs down last night, got slimmer of the week so I'm delighted! It's given me a great boost for the week ahead. Got my 1st half stone sticker last night, I'm very proud of it!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Down 3lbs last night after being up 1.5 the week before, so I feel back in controll. I definitely had a better week this week than the previous one but by no means perfect, so I'm pleased to have made a proper improvement, not just lost the same 1.5lbs from the previous week.

    I've 3 dinners, 1 lunch and 1 brunch planned out this week so I'll be tested but I'm feeling really motivated and in control. I'm now only 4lbs away from 2stone and I'd really like to achieve that over the next 2 weeks which I feel is achieveable if I don't lose the run of myself!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,468 ✭✭✭✭OldNotWIse


    Gave up the drink last night. Slept much better and feel like a fog is lifted today. 40 mins strenuous exercise yesterday, and a nice stir fry for dinner. Swimming today. I'd better be down on Friday!


  • Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Areas


    Down 3lbs last night after being up 1.5 the week before, so I feel back in controll. I definitely had a better week this week than the previous one but by no means perfect, so I'm pleased to have made a proper improvement, not just lost the same 1.5lbs from the previous week.

    I've 3 dinners, 1 lunch and 1 brunch planned out this week so I'll be tested but I'm feeling really motivated and in control. I'm now only 4lbs away from 2stone and I'd really like to achieve that over the next 2 weeks which I feel is achieveable if I don't lose the run of myself!

    I had a Take That concert during the week and a brunch, but I just made sure to make smart choices, walked to the 3 Arena and back to the bus instead of taking a taxi. Also with the lunch, everyone else went straight to the cakes and desserts but I stuck to a salad! Also, after the Take That concert my friend insisted on going to McDonalds, I got out my phone to look at the SW app, went through the menu and settled on 4 chicken nuggets and put down the Syns for them!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Areas wrote: »
    I had a Take That concert during the week and a brunch, but I just made sure to make smart choices, walked to the 3 Arena and back to the bus instead of taking a taxi. Also with the lunch, everyone else went straight to the cakes and desserts but I stuck to a salad! Also, after the Take That concert my friend insisted on going to McDonalds, I got out my phone to look at the SW app, went through the menu and settled on 4 chicken nuggets and put down the Syns for them!

    Thanks, thats exactly what I'll have to do! Thankfully I've had input into most of the places I'm due to go (the lunch is with work so no choice there - its an italian so hopefully I can get a tomato based sauce and side salad) but generally I've managed to pick places that have good options for me that will keep me on track without feeling too deprived :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Areas


    It's so much easier when you can pick the place and have a look at the menu before hand and be prepared! Italian, is a great choice, as you said get a tomato based sauce and a side salad! Let us know how you get on!


  • Registered Users Posts: 30 lilythepinked


    Everything in 'moderation' :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,186 ✭✭✭dee_mc


    A few special offers that might interest ye:
    Frylight (olive oil and sunflower oil varieties) is currently reduced from €2.99 to €2 in both Dunnes and Tesco.
    Fibre One bars (90 calorie brownies, lemon drizzle thingies and salted caramel cake bar yokes) are on offer in Dunnes, I think they are €2.50 or €3 rather than €4 a pack.
    All Bran is €3 in Tesco, usually €4.85 or so.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 653 ✭✭✭waxmelts2000


    Down 2lbs this week , was totally convinced I had a gain, 12 down!


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    dee_mc wrote: »
    A few special offers that might interest ye:
    Frylight (olive oil and sunflower oil varieties) is currently reduced from €2.99 to €2 in both Dunnes and Tesco.
    Fibre One bars (90 calorie brownies, lemon drizzle thingies and salted caramel cake bar yokes) are on offer in Dunnes, I think they are €2.50 or €3 rather than €4 a pack.
    All Bran is €3 in Tesco, usually €4.85 or so.

    Dealz had a load of boxes fibre one brownies for €2 a box last weekend, dunno if they still do but worth stocking up if you find any!


  • Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Marymidlands


    Got a packet of Fitzgerald bagels there. One counts as your HEB. Tasted nice. Any Facebook group that anyone would recommend. Many refer to products not on sale here. Have local one for people in my town but pretty poor tbh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,029 ✭✭✭SusieBlue


    Got a packet of Fitzgerald bagels there. One counts as your HEB. Tasted nice. Any Facebook group that anyone would recommend. Many refer to products not on sale here. Have local one for people in my town but pretty poor tbh.

    What type of bagel is it? I love fitzgeralds ones but didn't know I could use them as a healthy extra so this is fab news!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,055 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    WhiteRoses wrote: »
    What type of bagel is it? I love fitzgeralds ones but didn't know I could use them as a healthy extra so this is fab news!

    You can only use the slim ones. Be very careful because the plan slim and normal plain both have orange packaging so easy to mix them up!


  • Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭Marymidlands


    What type of bagel is it? I love fitzgeralds ones but didn't know I could use them as a healthy extra so this is fab news!

    Yeah be so careful. Slims ones only. As said packaging can be very like regular ones which are high Syns . Available in Dunnes stores and Supervalu.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭cee_jay


    It's the Fitzgerald Bagel Slims - either Wholemeal or Multiseed & Cereal.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,468 ✭✭✭✭OldNotWIse


    I finally got down into the next stone! Although my loss was only about 2 lbs, the psychological boost of getting into the next "stone zone" is amazing. :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭beer enigma


    Syn value - Might be useful if the sun comes out again :p

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Eircom_Sucks


    Anybody found a nice sauce for salads ?

    Love the chipotle southwest sauce

    Any good ideas ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭PawneeRanger


    So I was out with old friends at the weekend, some of whom I haven't seen for years, and both their reactions and the photographs the next day, really gave me a kick up the bum. It's ridiculous how much weight I have on me. I feel sick...

    I've joined online as getting to a class isn't possible at the moment.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Weigh In last night - only down 0.5lbs even though I felt like I could have had more. As I mentioned previously, I'd had a lot of social engagements the past week so wasnt eating at home as much as normal. I made pretty good choices, but clearly not all my meals were perfect - although if I'd had the same week before joining SW I probably would have eaten all around me.

    I also had drinks 2 nights this week, and even though I was only having G&Ts (slimline) I was probably over my sysn (not hugely, but a few over) each of those days.

    Anyway, nothing much planned this week, so hoping to eat at home much more.


  • Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Areas


    Down another 2lbs to 10 now in total! Delighted! Have a massive BBQ on saturday, college reunion we have every year, going to stick to chicken and proper meat and avoid the breads, fill up on salads, but there's no avoiding the amount of vodka i'll consume! I'm going to have my fakeaway and healthy fry ready to go on the sunday to get me back on track!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,468 ✭✭✭✭OldNotWIse


    So I was out with old friends at the weekend, some of whom I haven't seen for years, and both their reactions and the photographs the next day, really gave me a kick up the bum. It's ridiculous how much weight I have on me. I feel sick...

    I've joined online as getting to a class isn't possible at the moment.

    Well done on starting!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭Shadow1983


    Anybody know what section in a supermarket you'd find pan boxty or boiled boxty? I see the SW bloggers raving about it and want to try it out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,859 ✭✭✭m'lady


    Shadow1983 wrote: »
    Anybody know what section in a supermarket you'd find pan boxty or boiled boxty? I see the SW bloggers raving about it and want to try it out.

    In my Supervalu it's in the same fridge as where the rashers/sausages etc is. In a different branch I've seen it in the fridge on same aisle as the fruit and veg. I love it, it's so handy!

    I've never seen it in any other supermarket actually.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 653 ✭✭✭waxmelts2000


    Weekly update, down another 2lbs, got my first stone thrilled! I don't stay to the meetings as they are not my cup of tea! I'm on holiday next week so I have booked a week off must keep on track! Thanks for reading .Val.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 653 ✭✭✭waxmelts2000


    Me again just got a Facebook message that I got slimmer of the month!


  • Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭Ccheidi


    Ive got the boiled boxty in iceland in the fresh salad fridge! Lovely fried with garlic frylight!


  • Registered Users Posts: 441 ✭✭Areas


    Down 1 and a half pounds last night, making it 12 pounds so far! Delighted as I had a big BBQ over the weekend. I really enjoyed myself but stayed away from the breads and taytos etc. My downfall was the bar, it was a free bar for the whole day and we had the run of the cocktail bar where we just got behind and made our own. So the 1.5 pounds down was great! Looking forward to getting my 1st stone next week!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,468 ✭✭✭✭OldNotWIse


    Down one pound. Suppose it is moving in the right direction! We had pizza last night. First time in 10 weeks. Instead of a medium each, we split a large and couldn't finish it. isn't it amazing when you get used to not eating junk food, that your capacity for it diminishes so much?


  • Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭dcfc91


    Anyone know if it was this weeks Reveal Mag that the free membership voucher was in?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    Time for me to rejoin this lovely group! Used to post here regularly three years ago but I've had two babies since and seriously need to cop on to myself with my diet! Starting a group in the morning so intend to post here when I can, I always found other members really helpful :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    Oh dear. I texted the leader just to introduce myself and say I'd be coming to group in the morning and she phoned me to tell me that it's the last week in that venue/at that time. I could join one far closer to home but it's touch and go whether I could make it given the time it's on. I've done SW twice. Once in a group and second time on my own and I got a better result in my own as I found the whole meeting thing a bit of a snorefest. What do people think? Is there any huge advantage to the group as opposed to signing up online?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Merkin wrote: »
    Oh dear. I texted the leader just to introduce myself and say I'd be coming to group in the morning and she phoned me to tell me that it's the last week in that venue/at that time. I could join one far closer to home but it's touch and go whether I could make it given the time it's on. I've done SW twice. Once in a group and second time on my own and I got a better result in my own as I found the whole meeting thing a bit of a snorefest. What do people think? Is there any huge advantage to the group as opposed to signing up online?

    I go to group but just for the weighin, I don't stay for exactly the same reason.

    I personally need the accountability of someone weighing me, but thats basically all I take from it, because at this point I understand the plan pretty well.

    Do you think you'd have the discipline to do it all yourself from home?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭Shadow1983


    Merkin wrote:
    Oh dear. I texted the leader just to introduce myself and say I'd be coming to group in the morning and she phoned me to tell me that it's the last week in that venue/at that time. I could join one far closer to home but it's touch and go whether I could make it given the time it's on. I've done SW twice. Once in a group and second time on my own and I got a better result in my own as I found the whole meeting thing a bit of a snorefest. What do people think? Is there any huge advantage to the group as opposed to signing up online?


    Personally I need the accountability of standing in front of someone and getting weighed, but for me that's really the only benefit of going to group. I rarely stay for the "image therapy" as I don't like the whole "you've lost / gained x amount this week, what did you do differently?" part, I just find it irritating & rarely pick up any new tips. If you're based in Dublin some groups run 7:30 am classes if they would suit you?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    Thanks for that, I think I do probably need the discipline of going for a physical weigh-in as I tend to go off track at weekends and if I'm doing it myself I might have a more 'fcuk it!' attitude. Like both of you, the whole image therapy is just not for me, it's almost like a cult for some people and Quark or Muller fecking Lights their objects of worship :)

    I'm in Dublin 4 and there are quite a few groups but husband has a really busy job so I can't say for certain he'd be back in time. I guess I can just go to a 5.30pm meeting and bring both babies!! If it's for the weigh-in only it shouldn't be an issue! Now that I've decided to do it I want to start asap.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,843 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Merkin wrote: »
    Thanks for that, I think I do probably need the discipline of going for a physical weigh-in as I tend to go off track at weekends and if I'm doing it myself I might have a more 'fcuk it!' attitude. Like both of you, the whole image therapy is just not for me, it's almost like a cult for some people and Quark or Muller fecking Lights their objects of worship :)

    I'm in Dublin 4 and there are quite a few groups but husband has a really busy job so I can't say for certain he'd be back in time. I guess I can just go to a 5.30pm meeting and bring both babies!! If it's for the weigh-in only it shouldn't be an issue! Now that I've decided to do it I want to start asap.

    FWIW I've seen plenty of people bring kids, especially if its just for weigh in :) The image therapy is boring enough for adults, so I wouldn't put them through that, but just a weighing should be grand :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭Shadow1983


    Merkin wrote:
    Like both of you, the whole image therapy is just not for me, it's almost like a cult for some people and Quark or Muller fecking Lights their objects of worship


    Haha, love this .... hate Quark!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,230 ✭✭✭Merkin


    Thanks a million, you're dead right, I couldn't subject them to it! :)

    One more question for anyone who may know. Once I sign up to a particular group can I just attend any one I wish weekly? I think WW used to allow drop-ins afaik but I'm not sure about SW.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 491 ✭✭Romantic Rose


    Merkin wrote: »
    Thanks for that, I think I do probably need the discipline of going for a physical weigh-in as I tend to go off track at weekends and if I'm doing it myself I might have a more 'fcuk it!' attitude. Like both of you, the whole image therapy is just not for me, it's almost like a cult for some people and Quark or Muller fecking Lights their objects of worship :)

    I'm in Dublin 4 and there are quite a few groups but husband has a really busy job so I can't say for certain he'd be back in time. I guess I can just go to a 5.30pm meeting and bring both babies!! If it's for the weigh-in only it shouldn't be an issue! Now that I've decided to do it I want to start asap.

    That's what I used to do. I brought my 2 children for the weigh in- baby and threenager. Every time we go past the hall now, my daughter asks if Slimming World is on :D


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