New to sw - anyone else joining in the new year?

[LittleNoona]

Well.

After a very embarrassing 20 minutes on dd's new just dance game on the xbox one (which recorded my pathetic attempt and played it back to me ) I was gasping for breath and completely aghast at the size I have reached.

I have text my nearest slimming world consultant and will be going to my first weigh in on Jan 6th.

I'm stunned at how bloody fat I am - really really upset with myself.

I've fallen off the wagon (my group calls it the bus???) this weekend.

I took the DCs to macdonalds for a treat after skating on Friday. I ordered what I thought would be lowest for syn values - a grilled chicken wrap - 16.5 syns!!!

Then I took the DC to a birthday party today. There was food for the grown ups being brought round which I managed to resist but as I was so hungry, I ended up picking at the DCs leftovers . And then I did that typical 'oh well I've blown it now' and ate loads of chocolate biscuits at my parents house.

I am fearing a gain now especially as I feel sceptical about losing even when sticking rigidly to plan .

Ah, Revenger, just hop back on the wagon/bus and forget about it! Take it as a flex day or whatever they call it. Plan out your meals for the next few days, make sure you've got the right food in. Sometimes eating more can be good, tricks your body into not going into starvation mode . One of my group today said she was really 'bad' from Saturday until Tuesday, and then got back on it and she lost 3lbs this week! So you never know.

Go out for an hours brisk walk tomorrow and you'll have got rid of the wrap.

Welcome to Shaxx too

Raspberry & Vanilla Terrine Serves: 4
(from SW website - they've got pictures too)

Prep. time:
Cook time: Ready in 15 minutes, plus approx 3-4 hours's chilling
Total time: 30-60 Minutes

Syns per serving: Extra Easy: 1

Ingredients
•2 x 11.5g sachets raspberry sugar free jelly crystals
•2 tsp powdered gelatine
•350g fresh raspberries
•225g fat free natural fromage frais & 1 tsp vanilla essence (Or just use 1 muller light vanilla yogurt)
•Fat free natural fromage frais, to serve (optional)

Method
1.Place a large loaf tin in the freezer to chill.
Place the jelly crystals in a jug and pour over 150ml of boiling water. Sprinkle in the gelatine and stir until dissolved, then top up with 425ml of cold water.

2.Cover the base of the loaf tin with a layer of raspberries. Pour in a quarter of the liquid jelly, then place the tin in the freezer for 10 minutes until set.

3.Combine the fromage frais and vanilla essence in a bowl (or use vanilla yogurt) and stir in half of the remaining liquid jelly. Spoon this mixture over the set raspberry jelly and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes until set.

4.Arrange the remaining raspberries over the set mixture and pour over the rest of the rest of the liquid jelly. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until completely set.

5.When ready to serve, fill a basin or sink with hot water and dip the loaf tin in the water for a few seconds to loosen the mould. Carefully invert on to a board or platter and shake gently to release the terrine. Cut into slices and serve.

Do any of you do regular exercise?
I go for long walks daily and am trying to fit a Davina dvd in regularly but haven't yet.

Today I had/am having
porridge with blueberries, Satsuma
left over rice and chicken
lamb chops, parsnip and potato mash, green beans
Green & Blacks mini choc

Well I didn't fall off the wagon as much as did the high jump from the back of it!! Out with friends (who I don't see often) it was one of their birthdays so we went to Bella Italia, had the pizza twirl for starts, wholemeal spinach pasta for main and a pudding (it was divine, cookie dough lava cake) glass of white wine with lemonade and coffee (had a skinny though) will have to be strict for a few days now!

just try and avoid syns for a few days boo

making meatloaf for tea here, quite excited as ive never made it before just the decision of wether to use beef or pork mince now...

Shaxx I am committing to running twice a week and I am cycling to and from my SW class (5 miles each way) as my DH has the car when it is on, taking our DC to various classes. Also walking to and from stations every day rather than getting the bus/taxis. If I do this I can easily add 1hr walking to my day without trying...

I really want to build in sustainable exercise so I am building it into my routine during the week rather than saving it all up for the weekend then not being able to face it at all. I used (before first pregnancy) to be quite fit, nothing special but basically OK and I want to get back to that.

Once I have embedded the running and cycling I am going to think about adding some new fangled high impact interval training in as that seems to be all the rage . But right now I just want to be able to run faster!

Back on the wagon with everyone! It doesn't move that fast, it's pulling a lot of weight (mine mostly!). So plenty of time to scramble back on .

This is the first weekend in absolutely ages that I haven't overeaten and feel lethargic.

I've stuck totally to the plan (I think!) for the last 2 days and don't really feel deprived. In fact, I feel quite empowered :)
I actually feel this is doable.

Wagons roll!

That's great Shaxx, I agree. I think as long as you plan ahead so the right foods are in the house and you know what's coming it's totally doable, and the good is really nice too. For me, I know I've got to be cooking the next meal or getting it ready before I am starving or I just want grab bread, crackers, cheese, whatever.

And I also agree it's nice to sit at the end of the day and not feel miserable about what you've put in your mouth. Sad in a way but definitely true.

For the first time in years I've actually made tomorrow's lunch tonight instead of chucking things in my bag on the way out of the house in the morning.

Great to read that we are all feeling so positive about the week ahead.
Get the wagon rolling!

I think planning seems to be the key. I've also been doing more cooking than ever & making meals from scratch, haven't had a bad one yet! Made baked bean & bacon lasagne for tonight dinner whiskey was amazing and have made soup for the next 2 days lunch. Hoping for another good result this week

Can anyone tell me how many syns are in a cadburys finger? I thought it was 2...?

They're 1.5 each according to the app. I am also going to start neck planning a bit more, especially lunch which is has always been my danger time for snacking.

How is everyone doing? Hope all the planning is paying off for people. I'm quite pleased with myself as I turned down going to a work dinner I didn't especially want to go to (but normally would have) and did my run instead. Would normally have taken the "out" so glad I didn't. For me, I think not going out much is important as I have little will power to stick to one drink, and then the eating starts!

Well despite my horrendous weekend, I still lost 1.5 lbs at WI yesterday.

I've decided I really like SW but it's much harder to stay on plan if you're out or eating out . I'm going to have to do more forward planning to help I think.

Well done SumBex, that's a great loss. Thread total at 2st 8.5lbs. There must be some more weigh ins coming up.

I have just finished a bowl of crispy kale - chopped kale, no stalks, spread on a baking tray, sprayed with fry light, tossed and sprayed again, a bit of salt. In the oven on 130C, bottom shelf for c10mins (watch it doesn't burn and toss after 5mins). Yum yum yum, totally free and a bit (sort of) like crisps.

I did say sort of.

May I join your number? I am going to my first meeting on Thursday, and I need geeing up. My mum has been going since september and has lost masses, she's been really inspiring.

Any of you breastfeeding? Dd is 2months and the hunger has hit. Breastfeeding does not shed pounds in my household!

I'm breastfeeding Layter make sure you tell your consultant, you will need to have extra healthy extras. Mine didn't tell me (I had put it on my form but she hadn't noticed) I have been on plan for 3 weeks and just found out this week that I should have been having extra good luck!

Hello everyone.
I'm still able to stick to the plan even though I have my period and feel groggy and bleurgh. I can't believe I'm dieting when I'm eating comforting baked potatoes and pasta!
I'm getting a chocolate fix from my Green and Blacks minitures (4 syns each) so am as content as can be really :)

Normally I've blown my diet by this time as I usually crave carbs when I have my period.

Planning is definitely key. I think its a good idea to always have a standby quick meal and have plenty of fruit at home.

If you're going out on a particular day, you can swap sw for calorie counting for just that day and stick to a max of 1400/1500. I know this isn't on the plan but it does work and I find doing that easier than flexi-syns but obviously, do what works for you.

Hello! I've just started Sw having just had a baby (5weeks ago) I've got 3 stones to lose, 1.5 pregnancy weight and the 1.5 I was trying to lose when we conceived! I've read some great things about the plan , so hopefully it's come off ok.

Hi everyone! I’ve had another good week – 1.5 lbs off, so I’m pleased with that. I’m not thanking the scan bran cake though – I ate one slice and threw the rest out it was grim! Even a Muller light covering couldn’t save it!
Fircones – that terrine sounds great, DP and I are testing out new recipes each weekend and this will get added to my list.
As for exercise Shaxx I walk for about 20 minutes from the car park to work four days a week (rather than getting the park and ride bus!) I am going to start doing it both ways four times a week soon, once it warms up a bit! I’m saving the Shred for when/if I hit a plateau. The Shred works really well (I did it for a bit last year) and it’s easy to fit in, but it’s tough.
I agree with Bluebelle that planning is key. I plan all my meals and lunches for the week on a Wednesday night and then go shopping on a Thursday. I always make my lunch the night before, but I must admit I do get pissed off with it during the week, it gets annoying having to boil pasta for a salad when I could make a sandwich in two minutes, but I always use my HEXB for bran flakes in the morning! Is anyone interested in sharing low/syn free lunch ideas? I have about five go-to-dishes and then I struggle!
Well done SumBex for your loss!
Welcome Layter and Sangelina – Good for you getting on to the healthy eating so soon after giving birth (I used the first five year to just pig out I think)
I made Sweet and Sour chicken from the website tonight with noodles and mange tout – it was lush so I’m feeling pretty stuffed now. This weekend I'm going away for a family birthday - going to be lots of temptation so I'm planning one flexi syn day on Saturday. I know there's a stirfry on the menu, so that will limit the damage. But there's also afternoon tea with scones, jam and cream! Don't think I'll be able to resist that one! Plus I'm breaking dry January early to celebrate the birthday. Hopefully I can stay on track a bit....

for low syn lunches I often have the previous nights leftovers as I tend to have syn free teas, or if youre having pasta for tea cook extra and then you'll have a lunch worth.
cous cous too I speed things up by having mixed frozen veg in the freezer so I can just chuck handfuls into things.

Hi, forgot to update, another 1.5 lb off this week, and a shiny 1/2 stone sticker from SW.

I need to stay focused now. Last night I binged on chocolate, I blame the nice lady sat behind me at sw who lost 3lbs & when asked what her favourite food that week had been, she said she had a cream egg every night!!!

I need to keep away from the cream eggs! So a new day today, and hopefully if I keep the syns under 5 for the day I can repair last nights binge

3.5lbs off! I'm v happy with that. Only 26.5 left now!

Well done MadMadam and FirCones. Good losses.

FirCones I've been having a mini Green and Blacks every night. Something you really like as a treat at the end of the day really helped me to keep strict for the rest of the day.

It's really important for me to have a lunch that is quick. Until now, I've been having no proper lunch and just grazing, picking and snacking all day.
I try to have leftovers but my other lunch options are

Lentil/dahl with rice. Boil lentils with some grated ginger, crushed garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric, chopped tomato, seasoning, chilli

Couscous (make with stock or water, seasoning, paprika), chuck in 1/2 can chickpeas, spring onion, cherry tomatoes or whatever salad or veg you like.
I've also made pasta salad and potato salad and baked potato (microwave) with baked beans.