DOING SW FROM HOME???

Reading a really good book that is helping with the weight loss. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Stops me beating myself up about the past or worrying about the future and cherishing each moment as it happens - right now! I did download it onto the Kindle App on my phone but it is so good that I have ordered a cheap copy on Amazon so I can write in the margins and make notes in it! Don't want past failures to stop me this time or thinking too far ahead about how many years I need to go without Mars Bars to stay slim for life!!!!!!!!!!!

I also find that books that take place in the War or just after when rationing is in full force - always help me with any eating plan as you feel quite lucky when compared to what they were eating and as they are hungry you don't feel alone!
 
Oooh, charl......food!! Bet you're excited for tonight. How do they correct a squint, put him under? Poor little fella but he'll definitely appreciate it later on. You're right, kids can be so blimin mean these days!

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Slim4Xmas2012 said:
Well Done Jenny! Fantastic Loss. Bet you are chuffed - like the new pic!
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Very chuffed, thanks hun! Really thought I was heading for another sts so very happy ;-)

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And welcome Sammie, you are definitely not alone! I get all my food inspiration from this place, love it! Mini targets and a food diary are really useful.

x x

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Jenny809 said:
Oooh, charl......food!! Bet you're excited for tonight. How do they correct a squint, put him under? Poor little fella but he'll definitely appreciate it later on. You're right, kids can be so blimin mean these days!

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Can't wait! I think we're all hooked on salmon at the mo! Yep they're going to put him to sleep, they basically have to put little stitches on the whites of his eye to tighten the muscle but it's like a layer under so you can't see them, poor little guy, he looked a bit worried about it. But he'll only be there from 8am to 3-4ish so hopefully not too stressful for him.

Just bought a strapless bra for hols and it's a size smaller than the ones I bought a few months ago! Yay! Xx
 
charl_young said:
Can't wait! I think we're all hooked on salmon at the mo! Yep they're going to put him to sleep, they basically have to put little stitches on the whites of his eye to tighten the muscle but it's like a layer under so you can't see them, poor little guy, he looked a bit worried about it. But he'll only be there from 8am to 3-4ish so hopefully not too stressful for him.

Just bought a strapless bra for hols and it's a size smaller than the ones I bought a few months ago! Yay! Xx
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Oh bless him, doesn't sound too great. Will be tough for you too, for the best tho :)

Oooh, smaller bra is exciting! I've never been able to wear a strapless bra, very jealous! My boobies are just too blimin big, always have been!! Most ladies loose it from their boobs first but mine haven't really gone down. In fact I think they're looking bigger but probably just cos my waist is coming back so they look mahooosive, ha :)

So nice to have lots of nice new smaller things for hols! ;-)))

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Well done Jenny and Laura. Welcome Sammie, I'm coming back with my tail between my legs too lol. Try not to let it upset you, we are human we can't be perfect all of the time. :hug99:

I'm thinking of making my own low syn sausages. I'm sure that would be quite easy to do, I could use a couple of slices of whole meal bread instead of rusk, I often use that anyway, I'm not sure I like the consistency of the rusk. I'll let you know how I get on.

I'm having Salmon tonight too!
 
Magicaldebs said:
Well done Jenny and Laura. Welcome Sammie, I'm coming back with my tail between my legs too lol. Try not to let it upset you, we are human we can't be perfect all of the time. :hug99:

I'm thinking of making my own low syn sausages. I'm sure that would be quite easy to do, I could use a couple of slices of whole meal bread instead of rusk, I often use that anyway, I'm not sure I like the consistency of the rusk. I'll let you know how I get on.

I'm having Salmon tonight too!
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I love salmon, had it last night! I make my own meatballs but sausages is a bit much for me I reckon, ha! Sounds good tho :)

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Haha thanks guys :D Yes, it was a celebratory Nandos, and paid for by my parents ;) so even yummier!! And a frappuccino for afters... Feeling bad for it now :p Not going out tonight to celebrate as I'm still traumatised after the last hangover I had... Plus, sore feet, tired and want to read a book!! I'm a wimp :p Going to a pub that does karaoke on Sun with the girls though, so that will be a celebration :)

Everyone's having salmon! My sister pinched my last fillet - the only problem around here when I'm cooking nice diet food is that the rest of the family - who could do with eating the fatty stuff we have around here - steal my nice food :p I'm constantly cooking! Glad they all like it though...

Aw Charl, good luck with your son's operation - my mum's god daughter had to have anaesthetic once for a small op and I remember them being nervous, but the kid was just laughing at the sedation and everything! I'm sure it'll all be fine :) Congrats on fitting in the smaller bra, always nicer when you can fit into a size smaller - I only just realised this morning that the other day I'd worn a pair of size 14 jeans!! :O xx
 
I NEED SOME HELP!!!

Potential nightmare weekend ahead. We've got friends coming over sat, hubby arranged it which means he's told them we're having pizza! Of all the sw non friendly options! So, what do I do? No syns at all tomorrow as pizza will be high in syns. We'll also be drinking wine. Planning on making a big salad to try and fill up on that first. Any thoughts?

Then sun is a friends 30th, heading into town at 3pm, boat trip, meal and drinks. I hardly go out so not going to worry as everyone needs to let their hair down. But what could I drink that wouldn't be too too bad? I'm normally a cider or lager girl but am assuming they're the worst options? I don't like gin and tonic. Any suggestions?

Cheers my lovelieees :))

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I don't know what to do about the pizza.. Maybe Tilly could help with that as she can access the syns thing?? Where are you getting it from? Best alcohol options are vodka/rum/most spirits with a diet mixer like diet coke etc... Yum! :) Maybe just have the two days off, but stick to plan as much as possible either side of the two events, e.g eating SW friendly breakfast, lunch, snacks etc... Just enjoy it!! :D x
 
Buying pizza's from m&s, don't even know if there is a 'good' pizza to have! Hubby is a nightmare, oh well will have to run every night next week and enjoy my weekend!

Vodka, soda and lime could work. Wonder how many syns that would be in comparison to a bottle of lager?? Tilly I need your help?!

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Jenny809 said:
I NEED SOME HELP!!!

Potential nightmare weekend ahead. We've got friends coming over sat, hubby arranged it which means he's told them we're having pizza! Of all the sw non friendly options! So, what do I do? No syns at all tomorrow as pizza will be high in syns. We'll also be drinking wine. Planning on making a big salad to try and fill up on that first. Any thoughts?

Then sun is a friends 30th, heading into town at 3pm, boat trip, meal and drinks. I hardly go out so not going to worry as everyone needs to let their hair down. But what could I drink that wouldn't be too too bad? I'm normally a cider or lager girl but am assuming they're the worst options? I don't like gin and tonic. Any suggestions?

Cheers my lovelieees :))

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Do you like Bacardi or Malibu (or the like)? Take mini cans of diet coke with you in your handbag, order single and add own diet mixer?
 
Slim4Xmas2012 said:
Do you like Bacardi or Malibu (or the like)? Take mini cans of diet coke with you in your handbag, order single and add own diet mixer?
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Liking that idea, ha! :)))

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Which brand of lager do you prefer? A bottle of Carling is 4 syns, Bud is 4 syns for the 207ml bottles or 6.5 for the 330ml ones... A shot of spirits can range from 4 - 5.5 syns, so I suppose if you really like lager, then the syns aren't terrible!! Get more bang for your buck (or syns) with the spirit and mixer though :) x
 
I think that my SHRED DVD may turn up tomorrow as got the email from Amazon yesterday that it had been dispatched. Watched some of Level 1 on YouTube and retrieved my dusty hand weights. It looks fine. I imagine that it is the jumping jacks an other cardio choruses that are the killer in the routine as I didn't mind the strength stuff with weights. Very 90's but found a huge spring that you put between your legs that I remember buying from Argos years ago to tone the inner thighs!!!!!! So Lizzie Webb!
 
The only problem with the lime is that it has loads of sugar. You'd probs be best getting vodka soda and takin a little bottle of sugarfree lime cordial then it would be absolutely fine!

The pizza, ask him to get you a m&s count on us pizza and have half with some SW coleslaw and salad and you won't feel like your missing out at all. Shouldn't be too many syns in it!

Or just sack SW off for the weekend and calorie count, get my fitness pal and input everything, then just start SW again from monday. It's what I did and I lost well still.

Def stay away from wine/cider/beer tho, only white spirits and soda or diet mixer or it doesn't work very well. Xxx
 
Yeah, go for it! The Carling bottle is the 250ml one, the 500ml can is 8.5 syns x
 
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