Slimming world advice please :)

[jkhkjnjhb8879]

Any one got any good sw easy recipes x

 

[AngelUK]

There are lots online but one of my favourite is pasta with courgette.

3 Courgettes
Pasta of choice

Method:
wash the courgettes and chop ends off, slice into even disks (easiest by using a mandolin) or strips. Spray a pan with frylite and toss the courgette in. Stir and toss occasionally until browning and uniformly done. (ca 10 minutes)
In the mean time make pasta as per instructions. Drain pasta and return to the pot, add courgettes and stir, add Parmesan (or vegetarian equivalent) from your HEx A allowance to taste and stir again. Ready! Delish!

 

[k4th]

Hi all - can I join you? I've been looking into slimming world vs weight watchers & have decided to do SW. I already cook loads from scratch, so I'm hoping a few small changes will make a big difference!!

I'm trying to do this without going to groups atm - maternity leave is leaving me a bit skint How many syns do you all have? I've heard if you don't eat any it catches up with you quickly & you lose motivation - I don't want too many though!!

 

[AngelUK]

Hey there, welcome! You have an allowance of 15 syns and I would agree, they are essential to keep you happy and motivated. Do you know how to calculate them though?

 

[k4th]

Hey there, welcome! You have an allowance of 15 syns and I would agree, they are essential to keep you happy and motivated. Do you know how to calculate them though?

I found a list on Pinterest which shows that 1syn is roughly 20kcal. I also have a SW pack from ebay. I'm just reading through it now & haven't got to the syns bit yet - but I'm guessing there must be some info somewhere.

Am I on the right lines??

 

[AngelUK]

Yes there is a list at the back of syns of loads of foods. Slimming World members have access to an App where most food syns can also be looked up and on the website there is a calculator for those foods that are not yet listed. The rule of thumb you mentioned doesn't always apply though so be careful with things you cannot find in the list in the book. You could always pop in here and ask us lot. Bit difficult if it is urgent but I am on BnB most days and will definitely come and answer at some point the same day.

 

[k4th]

Thank you Angeluk

I've found some syn free lists for supermarkets online too

 

[k4th]

Can I run my first couple of days by you all??

Day 1:
Breakfast - magic porridge with strawberries
Lunch- jacket potato with sardines & salad. Plus a syn free yogurt.
Dinner - spag Bol & a banana

Hex a - Parmesan on my spag Bol
Hex b - oats in magic porridge

Syns - 1/2 for a cup of tea with milk, 4 for a fun size crunchie, 1/2 for olive oil the spag Bol was cooked in.

Day 2:
Breakfast- magic porridge with raspberries
Lunch - jacket with prawns & salad. A banana
Dinner - leftover spag Bol.

Hex a - Parmesan
Hex b - oats

Syns - 1/2 for cup of tea with milk, 1/2 for oil, 5 for 180ml glass of white wine, 2 for homemade Marie Rose sauce on the prawns.

I'm aiming for 10 syns a day. I'm carrying forward any I don't use in case of a blow out but will start with a fresh slate every Wednesday regardless how many are left.

What do you think slimming world pros? Does this look ok?? TIA

 

[AngelUK]

It looks excellent Well done!

 

[OwlBump]

Hey can I join?
I'm doing slimming world thanks to some encouragement from a friend 😊
I'm down 12lbs so far
Week 1: -6lb
Week 2: -3lb
Week 3: -3lb
Week 4: maintained

Crossing my fingers for this Thursday's weigh in

I tried this recipe today it's lovely!

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[AngelUK]

Welcome and wow well done on such a great weight loss What is the recipe called?

 

[OwlBump]

Chicken, bacon and tomato pasta bake

https://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/chicken-bacon-and-tomato-pasta-bake

The tomato purée is Syn'd but if the one you use has no oil in its free

 

[AngelUK]

I used my slow cooker for the first time today and really loved the outcome of this recipe. Really yummy and filling! OH is a bit difficult to please (he is the cook of the two of us), he said he liked it but he did not finish his plate. My non-fussy twin ate all his portion and my picky twin didn't touch it (but I knew he would not). Here is a picture

Here is the recipe:
https://www.mrsshilts.co.uk/2014/11/slow-cooker-bacon-sweet-potato-butternut-squash-stew/

 

[topsy]

^^ that looks yummy

I lost 2.5 lbs this week am back on track xxxx

 

[AngelUK]

Well done topsy

 

[xMissxZoiex]

I've been rubbish at keeping up to date on b n b lately so I've not been around to update.

Well done to all the losses!!

After me no motivation and gain, I missed a week due to being in the hospital I got back onto the plan (90% on plan anyway) and I lost 5 & 1/2 pounds!!!!

 

[xMissxZoiex]

Also it's weigh in night tonight and I think I've had a bad week this week :S

Angel the slow cooker meal looks great, I'm going to hunt down a good slow cooker recipe book!

 

[kirstybumx3]

I haven't followed plan for 2 weeks. Back on it today and have to weigh in on Wednesday and face the gain. It's also taster week on Wednesday. Any idea what I can take that's quick and easy to prepare in the morning before I go? My class is at 9:30am and I have to take Rio to nursery first.
I was thinking of just doing fruit kebabs with mikado sticks but would the fruit still be ok when left a bit or will the sticks go soggy?

 

[k4th]

I haven't followed plan for 2 weeks. Back on it today and have to weigh in on Wednesday and face the gain. It's also taster week on Wednesday. Any idea what I can take that's quick and easy to prepare in the morning before I go? My class is at 9:30am and I have to take Rio to nursery first.
I was thinking of just doing fruit kebabs with mikado sticks but would the fruit still be ok when left a bit or will the sticks go soggy?

Are you using wooden sticks? I've made them for a buffet before & they were fine a couple if hours after prep

 

[kirstybumx3]

Mikado hun, they are 0.5 syns each. Chocolate coated biscuit sticks. I am guessing they'll be ok as long as I do them on the morning just before group. Is that a really lazy thing to take to a taster session though!? I've never been to a taster before x