>>> The 2012 Six Stone Challenge Thread <<<

[SarahCroz]

Well done everyone on losses this week...we really are knocking those lbs off and I think some of us may do 7-8 stone this year - ooooooh I hope so.

I am currently sat at work wanting to cry coz my boss has offered to buy every member of staff a pizza of their choice from Pizza Hut. Very generous and I politely declined the offer...only to be asked why I didn't want one. Mention I am doing Slimming World many are unsympathetic and start to pull faces and say I shouldn't be "starving myself" as that is not a way to lose weight. Some people are ignorant...I eat probably more than these people just good stuff!

Oh well...strawberries and choc philadelphia for me as a treat tonight. I would rather use my 4.5 syns on a lovely 30g tub of chocolate loveliness than 4.5 syns worth of pizza (however much I loooovvvveeee pizza )

Just thought I would come on here for a rant and make myself feel better haha.

Lisa xx

Well done Lisa! Isn't it funny how a lot of people just don't understand what healthy eating is and wouldn't dream of depriving themselves of 'bad' foods because they can eat what they like and not gain weight. It's the same people who are quick to condemn fat people for being lazy and having no control. It's hard enough to refuse something you really like without others encouraging you. You did really well and should treat yourself in some other way... or your boss should give you an hour off in lieu of the pizza :8855:

 

[MrsLisaMarie]

I haven't told many I am on the SW Plan apart from the bloke who sits opposite me. His wife and daughter are on it and he is really enjoying the meals and very encouraging/helpful to me. He was really annoyed at the people who came round with pizza order giving me grief for it and bought me a mint/choc muller light back from the shops to cheer me up. xx

 

[emzybop]

ARRGHHH! I've just had a gallon of red lentil and tomato soup (added celery, onion, garlic) and I can feel the gas forming!! Bloody speedy soup!

 

[MrsLisaMarie]

Well done Lisa! Isn't it funny how a lot of people just don't understand what healthy eating is and wouldn't dream of depriving themselves of 'bad' foods because they can eat what they like and not gain weight. It's the same people who are quick to condemn fat people for being lazy and having no control. It's hard enough to refuse something you really like without others encouraging you. You did really well and should treat yourself in some other way... or your boss should give you an hour off in lieu of the pizza :8855:

Haha I will suggest that and see what he says.

I am already looking forward to my tea tonight...lean rump steak, cauliflower/broccoli/green beans, mushrooms and slimming world wedges Followed later by strawberries dipped in chocolate philadelphia while watching a dvd with my hubby

Who needs pizza? haha xx

 

[emzybop]

I haven't told many I am on the SW Plan apart from the bloke who sits opposite me. His wife and daughter are on it and he is really enjoying the meals and very encouraging/helpful to me. He was really annoyed at the people who came round with pizza order giving me grief for it and bought me a mint/choc muller light back from the shops to cheer me up. xx

Lisa I get this all the time. Last time I lost 4 stone what really narked me is when you start to show you're losing a considerable amount and have the initial weight loss from your face and people ('friends') go "ooo you look gaunt I wouldn't lose anymore weight you'll make yourself ill" when you're BMI is actually 30 or something still and you know yourself you're still on your journey. They are known as saboteurs, just smile and know that you're doing it for you and not for someone else to have an opinion on your appearance or what you eat!

 

[MrsLisaMarie]

Thank you.

Think it is keeping me going knowing I am doing this for me. I want to run around with my daughter in the park this summer not sit on a bench, I want to take her swimming and not watch through the window as my mum enjoys time with her and my little Lexie wonders why mummy won't swim, I want to go for days out/nice walks and not struggle to keep up with the hubby out of breath making the day a not very nice experience. All these things keep me on the right track...

Thanks everyone

 

[Corkscrew]

I haven't told many I am on the SW Plan apart from the bloke who sits opposite me. His wife and daughter are on it and he is really enjoying the meals and very encouraging/helpful to me. He was really annoyed at the people who came round with pizza order giving me grief for it and bought me a mint/choc muller light back from the shops to cheer me up. xx

Awwww bless him How nice is that eh? Love it! xxx

 

[MrsLisaMarie]

Awwww bless him How nice is that eh? Love it! xxx

I thought it was very lovely too

Pizza has been eaten and I am happy the calories are not in my tummy

 

[fatbgone]

Ladies!

Goodeness, I can't keep up! I started reading at hair dressers ad then throughout the day hehe..

You all bring such a smile to my face!

Have fallen off the wagon this week but I'm 25 tomorrow. So enjoying it. Have a stinking cold but off for a curry (choosing a low syn tikka as I don't like that many) and then tomorrow I am going down town!

I'll try to remember to take a photo so I can do a before and during (2 stone 13.5 down!)..

You've all been sooo lovely n even though I'm not active enough in this thread I do read it as much as I can!

One last thing....

How many syns do you reckon are in my birthday cake!?

 

[Emmey1]

Ladies!

Goodeness, I can't keep up! I started reading at hair dressers ad then throughout the day hehe..

You all bring such a smile to my face!

Have fallen off the wagon this week but I'm 25 tomorrow. So enjoying it. Have a stinking cold but off for a curry (choosing a low syn tikka as I don't like that many) and then tomorrow I am going down town!

I'll try to remember to take a photo so I can do a before and during (2 stone 13.5 down!)..

You've all been sooo lovely n even though I'm not active enough in this thread I do read it as much as I can!

One last thing....

How many syns do you reckon are in my birthday cake!?

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Drooling!! That looks lush!

Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins

 

[xMandyDx]

Just thought I'd pop on and tell you all that I just had the minced beef hash from the extra easy meals in minutes recipe book and it was.... fabulous! It's going to be one of my fav meals!

 

[Corkscrew]

One last thing....

How many syns do you reckon are in my birthday cake!?



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Does it really matter?? You're gonna eat it anyway, right?? lol Happy Birthday sweatheart! Enjoy your birthday weekend. You're only 25 once xxx

 

[Corkscrew]

Just thought I'd pop on and tell you all that I just had the minced beef hash from the extra easy meals in minutes recipe book and it was.... fabulous! It's going to be one of my fav meals!

Ooooo tha sounds yummsville Any chance of the recipie pretty please xxx

 

[xMandyDx]

Ooooo tha sounds yummsville Any chance of the recipie pretty please xxx

Minced Beef Hash

Serves 4, Free on EE, 3 syns on Original and 7.5 syns on Green.


Ingredients:

Frylite
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 green/red chilli, deseeded and finely diced
450g extra lean minced beef
1 carrot, peeled and diced
300g potatoes, peeled and diced
400g can of chopped tomatoes
100ml beef stock
1 tsp dried oregano
4tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
salt and pepper

Method:

Spray a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray, and place over a medium heat. Add the onions and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add the garlic, cumin, and chilli, stirring for a few moments to release the flavours.
Add the minced beef and cook on high, stirring all the time and breaking up any lumps, until all the meat is sealed and browned.
Add the carrot, pototoes, tomatoes, stock and oregano, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes.
Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley and season to taste before serving.

For a free Green meal, use Quorn mince.

 

[Corkscrew]

Thank you soooo much Mandy xxxx I feel guilty! All that typing

That on my menu for the weekend xxx

 

[paulabeard]

Ladies!

Goodeness, I can't keep up! I started reading at hair dressers ad then throughout the day hehe..

You all bring such a smile to my face!

Have fallen off the wagon this week but I'm 25 tomorrow. So enjoying it. Have a stinking cold but off for a curry (choosing a low syn tikka as I don't like that many) and then tomorrow I am going down town!

I'll try to remember to take a photo so I can do a before and during (2 stone 13.5 down!)..

You've all been sooo lovely n even though I'm not active enough in this thread I do read it as much as I can!

One last thing....

How many syns do you reckon are in my birthday cake!?

<img src="http://www.minimins.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25770"/>

None cause when its your birthday they dont count lol xx

 

[paulabeard]

Havent had time to read all posts so hope everyone ok today, iv had a terrible day food wise, hubby had an op today so i have eaten a twirl, bag of onion rings and pizza!!!!! Oh and found some of the new chocolate philidelphia so had a little pot of that!!!!!! Nevermind hubbys ok and thats all that matters xx

 

[Corkscrew]

None cause when its your birthday they dont count lol xx

LOL that's my kind of answer! :giggle:

 

[xMandyDx]

Thank you soooo much Mandy xxxx I feel guilty! All that typing

That on my menu for the weekend xxx

Don't feel too bad; I type 69 wpm lol

 

[Corkscrew]

Havent had time to read all posts so hope everyone ok today, iv had a terrible day food wise, hubby had an op today so i have eaten a twirl, bag of onion rings and pizza!!!!! Oh and found some of the new chocolate philidelphia so had a little pot of that!!!!!! Nevermind hubbys ok and thats all that matters xx

Glad to hear your hubby is ok Paula xxx

What's the choccy philly like?