honreal wrote: » How anyone can follow a program that doesn't promote exercise along with a healthy diet is beyond me. I only came in here to get an idea of this Slimming world phase I hear so much about but I think I have read enough. I don't want to offend anyone but it all seems a bit strange. best of luck with it.
Snookercues wrote: » Hello everyone, I am back to SW tonight after about 2.5 years of pretty much eating my way back up to my "old" weight.... I lost almost 2.5 stone and since being in a new relationship, I have gotten lax and have piled it all back on I am DREADING DREADING DREADING getting on the scales this evening... In fact I would pretty much say that I have more weight on me than I think i have.... I am going on holidays in 3 months (not counting or anything, says she sitting in work on Boards ha ha), and I want to be about 1.5 stone lighter so that I dont scare small children at the pool I get great inspiration from reading your stories - I hope to be able to post some stories of success myself.
Keane2baMused wrote: » Could someone give me an overview of slimming world and what it entails? I'm getting married next year and thinking of giving it a go! As of today I'm 62.7kg (5ft 5in) and would like to lose about 4kg ideally. I have allergies to nuts and fish so it's much more restrictive for my diet. These are adult onset too so this time last year I could eat them no bother!
dee_mc wrote: » Hi and welcome. I had a lot more weight to lose than you do so I can only give my own experience as a person who had a woeful diet before I started and have improved it hugely since I joined SW. If you already follow a fairly balanced diet with lots of fruit and veg, you might find that the SW plan won't do much to help you lose the last few pounds. That's just a guess though! Slimming World is based around balancing your eating by having 3 meals a day comprising of one third 'speed' fruit and veg (most fruit and veg fall in to this category, while the others are regarded as 'free', meaning they can be eaten freely but must be balanced by that one third 'speed' at every meal), and the other two thirds consisting of free foods, for example lean meat, fish (though obviously not in your case), potatoes, pasta, rice, eggs,other non-'speed' veg and fruit, fat free natural yogurt and Quark, etc. Instead of cooking oil you're encouraged to use a cooking oil spray, FryLight. You're encouraged to eat until you're full and eat whenever you're hungry. Foods that aren't 'free' or 'speed' are counted as 'syns'. As you're under 10 stone, I think your syn allowance is 5-10 syns per day (if you were over 10 stone, it'd be 5-15). You can use your syns for sauces, spreads like butter and nut butters (obviously not in your case), bread, milk, yogurts, sweets, crisps, avocados, alcohol... anything you like, within your limit. Most people find they lose more weight when having at least 5 syns per day than if they chose to not use any syns (one of the mysteries of SW ) Then there's healthy extras - you have an allowance of foods that would usually have to be synned, which should be included in the day's meals without having to count syns, because they provided nutrients you need for general health - fibre and calcium. Healthy A choice (calcium) options include milk, cheese etc. Healthy B choice (fibre) options include wholemeal breads and breakfast cereals and dried fruit. The beauty of the plan is that you can eat lots, so you shouldn't go hungry, and nothing is entirely off limits. Check the meeting times for your local group and go along a couple of minutes early for the meeting - you'll meet your consultant and be talked through the plan in the 'new members talk'. This takes 30-40 minutes, after which you'll sit in on the meeting, where everyone has a chance to discuss their result (loss, gain or maintain), how they feel about it, recipes they used during the week etc. You'll have a chance to ask any questions you have during this time too. Then you'll pay your membership fee (have a look out for any discounts, they come up from time to time in magazines) and have your first weigh in, where you'll be asked to set a target. You'll be given a pack including a book that outlines the plan and the syn values of various foods. You'll also get access to the SW website which has a much more comprehensive syn checker with a huge range of foods. Congrats on your wedding and good luck with the weight loss, any questions just pop them up here
angel eyes 2012 wrote: » Hi I hope someone can advise me. I thought rice was a free food and I've been eating it every day, white rice or wholegrain. However, it is the microwave pouch version as it's convenient for work. I googled it and posters are saying it contains syns?! Can anyone help? I'm switching between Uncle Ben's and Tesco brand.
dee_mc wrote: » Yeah it's 2 syns per 250g pouch for Basmati, 3.5 syns per 250g wholegrain, and 1 syn per 250g pouch for long grain. It's because there's oil and stuff added to stop the rice all clumping together in the pack. Boil in the bag rice is free, and if you want a quick meal option loads of the 'MugShotz' things are free (some of them are rice based). Not my cup of tea but lots of people use and enjoy them. Alternatively you can cook your own rice in the microwave for a syn free option. Haven't done it in ages but here's the idea: In a microwave-safe baking dish or medium bowl, combine 1 cup long-grain white rice, 2 cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high (power level 10) until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes.
fred72 wrote: » Great thread, loads of helpful tips and information. Just joined SW 2 weeks ago, had second weigh in last Monday and got my half stone loss... Chuffed to bits with it... Didnt think I would lose anything with the amount of food I ate... Really easy to follow, I am in a very supportive group and I have eaten more then I usually do for the last 2 weeks, just a lot healthier options... Can anyone tell me the syns in curry powder, more specifically the Mayflower brand, if possible...
ThatGeekGirl wrote: » Decided to spoil myself today and made a nice big brunch - Wholemeal toast (HexB), egg, tomatoes, spinach, rasher medalions (free because no fat) and 2 aldi sausages (the hand tied ones in the black container) which work out as 6.5 syns each (13 syns total). I have a tendency to use my syns in my meals instead of doing the snack at night thing that alot of people like to do as I try to avoid sugar. The sausages were lovely, not something I would ever eat on a regular basis but I wanted to both stick in the SW plan and eat something that was regular - if that makes sense? Sick of the tasteless syn free sausages. Does anyone have any other suggestions or recommendations of medium/high syn products which are worth the once off splurge yet still within plan?
Penny Tration wrote: I'm told the Wow pork sausages are nice too, they're half a syn for two. because they're so low syn, I won't buy them because any low syn ones I've had are manky
Penny Tration wrote: » I may have to give them a try so! Are they really dense though? What I hate about mallon's is how dense and meaty they are! Like chewing on a sock or something
As you're under 10 stone, I think your syn allowance is 5-10 syns per day (if you were over 10 stone, it'd be 5-15).
Vahevala wrote: » Where did this come from? I am under 10 stone and was never told this, I was told 15 for women (regardless of the weight)
tk123 wrote: » Same here? I'm maintaining fine on my 15 so not giving 5 of them up lol!
