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ja1986 · 23-04-2015 9:40am

dee_mc wrote: »

Well done all!
People were talking about detox water or speed water or something, anyone fill me in please?

Hiya I just made my own, if you on Pinterest there is loads of detox water receipes for different problems. I'm using lemon lime and cucumber to combat my bloating. It is working but I'm also eating scan bread so don't know which one is doing the job. Maybe both x

andreac · 23-04-2015 9:48am

ja1986 wrote: »

Hiya I just made my own, if you on Pinterest there is loads of detox water receipes for different problems. I'm using lemon lime and cucumber to combat my bloating. It is working but I'm also eating scan bread so don't know which one is doing the job. Maybe both x

How long do you leave the water soaking in the fruits/veg before you drink it?

ja1986 · 23-04-2015 9:58am

andreac wrote: »

How long do you leave the water soaking in the fruits/veg before you drink it?

Overnight, the aftertaste of the cucumber is extremely strong though . I chop up one lemon one lime and 4 slices of cucumber per litre. Use the same fruit for second litre

ja1986 · 23-04-2015 9:59am

Here's a bit of info

littlenubbin85 · 23-04-2015 10:41am

ja1986 wrote: »

Overnight, the aftertaste of the cucumber is extremely strong though . I chop up one lemon one lime and 4 slices of cucumber per litre. Use the same fruit for second litre

I always find that a sprig or two of mint is really refreshing in water. I normally use berries or lemon and lime for mine.

ghogie91 · 23-04-2015 11:18am

Got Slimmer of the week Tuesday night

Just under 3lbs to a stone after 4 weeks

Pushing hard this week for 3/4 lbs

mejulie805 · 23-04-2015 12:03pm

clappyhappy wrote: »

Saw a lovely recipe for a cauliflower base pizza, going to give it a try tonight.

I love cauliflower pizza, it's one of my weekly dinner staples

You know, you can also cook and dress the base, and then freeze it. It's great to have a 'frozen pizza' on hand

norabattie · 23-04-2015 12:08pm

Hey all. First time posting in here. Been stalking up till today.

Joined SW 2.5 weeks ago after seeing one of my friends at work doing wonders on it.
First week 3.5lbs and this week 3lbs. Pretty happy at the moment.

Not sure if I'm still doing it 100% correct but I think I have the basics down.
Really enjoy the encouragement and different recipes etc on here. Keep up the good work.

andreac · 23-04-2015 12:44pm

norabattie wrote: »

Hey all. First time posting in here. Been stalking up till today.
Joined SW 2.5 weeks ago after seeing one of my friends at work doing wonders on it.
First week 3.5lbs and this week 3lbs. Pretty happy at the moment.

Not sure if I'm still doing it 100% correct but I think I have the basics down.
Really enjoy the encouragement and different recipes etc on here. Keep up the good work.

Well done great losses. If you have any queries just shout. It can take a few weeks to really get your head around it, but you are obv doing well if you are nearly half a stone down already.

Monife · 23-04-2015 1:16pm

ja1986 wrote: »

Here's a bit of info

Looks very interesting

I'm such an impulse buyer, just bought an infusion bottle on ebay after seeing this post

Heyes · 23-04-2015 1:33pm

clappyhappy wrote: »

I was up a pound yesterday. I'm fine with that, was away for the weekend with my daughter and it's star week. So not too bad overall.

Saw a lovely recipe for a cauliflower base pizza, going to give it a try tonight.

let us know how the cauliflower pizza base turns out - sounds intresting

Monife · 23-04-2015 3:53pm

Hi all,

Just wondering do you have to count full syns for Donegal Catch?

Below link is for breaded haddock which would be 11 syns but just wondering can you take some syns off because the haddock would be free?

http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=253907139

Thanks

mejulie805 · 23-04-2015 4:09pm

Monife wrote: »

Hi all,

Just wondering do you have to count full syns for Donegal Catch?

Below link is for breaded haddock which would be 11 syns but just wondering can you take some syns off because the haddock would be free?

http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=253907139

Thanks

I would think that's just for the bread crumbs! The app has the tesco fillets at 9 syns so they've probably already deducted the fish :eek:

andreac · 23-04-2015 4:26pm

Monife wrote: »

Hi all,

Just wondering do you have to count full syns for Donegal Catch?

Below link is for breaded haddock which would be 11 syns but just wondering can you take some syns off because the haddock would be free?

http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=253907139

Thanks

Yes the syns would be for the breadcrumbs, not the fish. Why not try making your own and use your bread as your HEB and then it would be free?

runawaybishop · 23-04-2015 4:30pm

ja1986 wrote: »

Here's a bit of info

Detoxing is a marketing gimmick - it has absolutely no basis in reality. You are not detoxifying your body. Drinking water is just good for you, whether you soak it in fruit or not.

deni86 · 23-04-2015 6:50pm

Could someone please tell me the syns in Knorr pepper cream sauce? Its just made up with water

dee_mc · 23-04-2015 7:03pm

deni86 wrote: »

Could someone please tell me the syns in Knorr pepper cream sauce? Its just made up with water

12.5 syns for the pack made up with water (according to someone who used the syn calculator on the site)

deni86 · 23-04-2015 8:05pm

dee_mc wrote: »

12.5 syns for the pack made up with water (according to someone who used the syn calculator on the site)

Its kind of high isn't it, I think it only makes 250mls, might be worth it though, I dont think I can have a steak without pepper sauce and I love that one lol! Thank you

Wellyd · 23-04-2015 8:25pm

deni86 wrote: »

Its kind of high isn't it, I think it only makes 250mls, might be worth it though, I dont think I can have a steak without pepper sauce and I love that one lol! Thank you

I've never tried it but people in my group make their own pepper sauce. As far as I remember it's 250ml low fat milk. Heat that in a saucepan and crumble in 3-4 beef stock cubes and add peppercorns and stir. If you leave it to simmer for a little while it will thicken up. I can't vouch personally for it but they all love it. It's free if you use the milk as a heA

Vahevala · 23-04-2015 9:39pm

Well my really flexi day on Monday & lack of water bit me and I put on 1/2 lb, so 2nd gain in a row, determined to shift my gain of 1.5 lbs over the last two weeks next week.

I have to drink more water, will download the waterbalance app to keep me on the straight & narrow tonight.

dee_mc · 23-04-2015 9:52pm

Vahevala wrote: »

Well my really flexi day on Monday & lack of water bit me and I put on 1/2 lb, so 2nd gain in a row, determined to shift my gain of 1.5 lbs over the last two weeks next week.

I have to drink more water, will download the waterbalance app to keep me on the straight & narrow tonight.

Ooh how does that app work, I'm great for drinking water at work but terrible on my days off!

Vahevala · 23-04-2015 9:53pm

dee_mc wrote: »

Ooh how does that app work, I'm great for drinking water at work but terrible on my days off!

You log how much water you are drinking and it sends you reminders to your phone regularly if you are not drinking enough or just to remind you to drink more!

It can also calculate based on your weight how much you should be drinking!

mrmorgan · 23-04-2015 10:56pm

Went for the 1st time tonight (me and the housemate were the only males:) ) but everyone made us very welcome and were very nice

I was actually surprised at how much stuff you could eat , while admitting im still a bit confused at the whole thing ha ha

andreac · 23-04-2015 11:05pm

mrmorgan wrote: »

Went for the 1st time tonight (me and the housemate were the only males:) ) but everyone made us very welcome and were very nice

I was actually surprised at how much stuff you could eat , while admitting im still a bit confused at the whole thing ha ha

Ah that's great that you enjoyed the class and felt welcome.

Yes you can eat loads. It's great. Best of luck with your first week.

mejulie805 · 24-04-2015 8:35am

Down a pound hallelujah! So relieved- did my best to reverse the weekend but was still prepared for a gain! 5.5lb to my new target!

tk123 · 24-04-2015 9:50am

Well I'm doomed this week! Pizza lunch today in work!

Dodge · 24-04-2015 11:54am

You know SW is big when Buzzfeed is doing listicles on it

http://www.buzzfeed.com/bajodonnell/12-slimming-world-essentials-you-need-in-your-kitc-19evu

mrmorgan · 24-04-2015 12:02pm

got invited to a barbecue tomorrow

how does this work for syns etc?

dee_mc · 24-04-2015 12:06pm

mrmorgan wrote: »

got invited to a barbecue tomorrow

how does this work for syns etc?

Steak or chicken probably your best bet, fat/skin removed. Save your healthy B for a roll or burger bun. Steer clear of coleslaw, dressings etc, load up on salad... Mallons sausages are apparently lovely barbecued, you could bring some along!
I'd say your biggest problem will be the weather

andreac · 24-04-2015 12:22pm

Yeah BBQ's are great for SW. Stick to plain meat, no sauces or very little. Lots of salad if you eat it. As Dee says, save your Healthy Extras for maybe cheese or bread bun for your burger.

Just be careful if the meat has a marinade on it as that would carry syns. But you should be fairly ok though as meat is free once it has no fat on it.

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