Jazz Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 mmm the newsagent had cadbury tree decorations very cheap, 4 packs jumped into my bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted January 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 mmm the newsagent had cadbury tree decorations very cheap, 4 packs jumped into my bag you can still eat a bit of choccie and lose weight ( I do ) just decide how much you are having each day and stick to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Jazz I picked up some chocolates in Wilko discounted as well but they are for Oldies Club tombola prizes Have made a huge bowl of fruit salad,just waiting for it to "stew" a bit then looking forward to a bowlful with natural yoghurt.I've always bought lots of fruit flavoured yoghurts thinking they were a "good" alternative but they aren't at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well, I went back to SW tonight and since my wedding in 2008 I have put 2 stone on :mecry: so of the 3 stone I originally lost......... But onwards and upwards! I got a slow cooker, does anyone have any veggie SW recipes that I could use please, thanks Karen xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Karen you are still 1 stone down from pre wedding weight and you know you can do it again I use slow cookers a lot and basically I shove in what I have like butternut squash , sweet potatoes , carrots , onions , mushrooms , courgettes , celery , 1 can of tomatoes , 1 can of baked beans , pulses ( soak and cook first ) in the last hour I either put in some rice or pasta and its yummy often I then put a portion in a overproof individual dish and top with cheese from the healthy extra allowance ( 42g if you use low fat ) and bake it and its even more yummy I freeze off the excess so I always have something I can heat up and eat with 20 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks Sam yes I can do it, am in the right frame of mind now, sounds delicious, throw it all in with some boullion and trial and error I suppose, how many hours, 3 or 4 do? Karen xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks Sam yes I can do it, am in the right frame of mind now, sounds delicious, throw it all in with some bouillon and trial and error I suppose, how many hours, 3 or 4 do? Karen xxx I don't use bouillon ( but there is no reason you can't ) i tend to cook mine overnight on a low heat so its about 12 hours before its done ( but thats just the way I like it ) you could make it first thing and it would be ready by dinner time no problems weigh in for me tonight , not sure if i have lost again after last weeks amazing 4.5 pounds but if I have stayed the same that would be fab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Saw slow cookers on offer in Tesco,never used one and wondered if it would be worth buying or if it would join the collection of other unused kitchen equipment but sounds like it might be useful.I love stews - presume this would be an ideal way to cook them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I have a slow cooker. I just shove stuff in it, turn it on low and go to work - food cooked by the time I get home. You can cook a whole chicken and lots of other stuff as well. Didn't have brekkie this morning, so had a couple of pears when I got into work. Hade to Kracka Wheat with turkey breast for lunch, with a couple of nectarines. For tea I had Brains Faggotts and frozen peas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) With slow cooker I live alone so wondering if a) you need to cook large amounts and b) the food can be frozen and reheated afterwards? I've been ever so good since I started this new way of eating.Only "naughty" thing I've had has been 2 egg custard tarts,I am going to allow myself the occasional treat - as long as it is occasional ie weekly not daily If I haven't lost anything when I get on those scales on Friday morning I will be livid.Am just loving the fresh fruit salads and find they satisfy my sweet tooth as well. Edited January 11, 2011 by zico's mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I live alone too, and love my slow cooker. I make enough for about 4 portions of stew. Then they get bunged in the freezer and brought out again as needed. I also put dumplings in mine when I get home, which cook whilst i get organised etc. Just been playing on my wii fit, apparently my bmi is ideal (just) have set myself a target to lose a stone over the next 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks Gooster,going to look at one.I just opened a new pack of Rodeos for Duncan and Trixie - chocolate flavour,very strongly so but I resisted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 According to my Wii, I've lost 1lb. It's a start Been meaning to ask - Sam, when you get a chance could we have your pasta bake recipe please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Slow cookers were £15 in Sainsburys last week instead of £30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Someone on another forum posted a link to a little one at Argos for £9.89- has great reviews too Linkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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