Well, that's it! Commitment is the key word following last night :-) I so enjoyed sharing the BEAT IT dvd with you guys and I was genuinely moved by the tears I was - I promise we will not let you down, with me and the group - YOU ARE PART OF A WINNING TEAM!!!
So 12 weeks to make a difference...to you and those you love...bring it on! Have you chosen your goals, thought about your pledges and changes you want to make - exciting isn't it!?
Taking of exacting!!! What about Slimmer of the Month?? To see Ann so happy (with her 'silver medal') we salute you honey! And to see Katy with the full Slimmer of the Month glory AND her lovely mum Annette get her 5 stone ward....just takes your breath away and reminds you of the awesome potential that is in every one of us! And then there was Angela..,...tears in January and Glory is February..another top chick and yet another superstar who reminds us that passion and perseverance pay. TRAILBLAZERS! :-)
Hoping your week is as truly wonderful as you all are
BE THE CHANGE!
Urs xxx
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Saturday 13 February 2010
Julie Farrer - now there's a TOP CHICK!!
So just in case you need her......Text her on 07989629113
email her on juliefarrer@btinternet.com
THANKS JULIE!!!
Oh and by the way...Happy Valentines day to you ALL!! Love you to bits
BE THE CHANGE!!
Urs xx
Team Robson has me laughing again!
Bacon scromlette - yum!
For those of you in the dark, a scromlette is an omelet that kind of didn't make it and ended up a bit scrambled - like a Foo Yung Alice tells us :-)
Guess you had to be there :-) God I love FOOD!!
BE THE CHANGE!!
Urs xx
Keep it bottled Robson!
For those of you in the dark, a scromlette is an omelet that kind of didn't make it and ended up a bit scrambled - like a Foo Yung Alice tells us :-)
Guess you had to be there :-) God I love FOOD!!
BE THE CHANGE!!
Urs xx
Keep it bottled Robson!
Top target chick Wendy's quiche recipe :-)
Syn Free Quiche
Free on Original and Extra Easy (and Green if you 'B choice' the ham)
Ingredients.
1 pot of very low fat cottage cheese
3/4 eggs
1 onion chopped
smoked ham or lean trimmed bacon
a few sliced mushrooms
a couple of sliced tomatoes
Method.
Layer the onion, ham and mushrooms in a flan dish.
Mix eggs and cottage cheese together and pour over.
Bake in a medium hot oven until set and golden brown.
Can be made with quark instead of cottage cheese and any veg you fancy for a veggy green day.
Here's a link to SW web site where they have it step by step with pictures
http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/food/recipe_photo_quiche.asp
There's also a recipe for mini ones using ham as mini cases
http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/food/recipe_mini_quiche.asp
Tons of other stuff on the wesite - look how easy they make it so why not log on now?
BE THE CHANGE!
Urs xx
Free on Original and Extra Easy (and Green if you 'B choice' the ham)
Ingredients.
1 pot of very low fat cottage cheese
3/4 eggs
1 onion chopped
smoked ham or lean trimmed bacon
a few sliced mushrooms
a couple of sliced tomatoes
Method.
Layer the onion, ham and mushrooms in a flan dish.
Mix eggs and cottage cheese together and pour over.
Bake in a medium hot oven until set and golden brown.
Can be made with quark instead of cottage cheese and any veg you fancy for a veggy green day.
Here's a link to SW web site where they have it step by step with pictures
http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/food/recipe_photo_quiche.asp
There's also a recipe for mini ones using ham as mini cases
http://www.slimmingworld.com/lifelineonline/food/recipe_mini_quiche.asp
Tons of other stuff on the wesite - look how easy they make it so why not log on now?
BE THE CHANGE!
Urs xx
Wednesday 10 February 2010
Tuck in!! Those fab Scan Bran recipes you've all been after :-)
Sticky toffee pudding
Syns for the whole cake: 10 Syns, or 4½ Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:
4 Scan Bran1 level tbsp golden syrup1 sachet of Options - tempting toffee flavour1 Weetabix½ mug sweetener2 eggs
Method:
Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash
Add the syrup, sachet of options, Weetabix and sweetener
Beat the eggs together in a separate bowl. Gradually add the eggs to the Scan Bran mixture, mixing well
Microwave for 8-10 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.
Christmas bran cake
Syns for the whole cake: 8½ Syns, or 6 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need: 5 Scan Bran 2 beaten eggs 1 tbsp golden syrup 2 level tbsp mincemeat5 level tbsp sweetener (or to taste) 1½ tsp mixed spice grated zest of a lemon for extra zing (optional)
Method:
1. Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash.
2. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
3. Pour the mixture into a microwavable bowl and microwave for around 6 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.
Chef’s tip: Top with quark flavoured with brandy essence for a cold dessert. For a hot pud, enjoy with low fat custard (1 Syn per 2 level tbsp) or very low fat fromage frais/Müllerlight yogurt for Free!
Carrot Cake
Syns for the whole cake: 12½ delicious Syns, or 7 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:4 Scan Bran-crushed1 Weetabix, crushed5oz grated carrot½ teaspoon nutmeg1 level tbsp runny honey2 level tbsp mincemeat3 beaten eggs
For the topping: 1 tub quark Lemon juice Sweetener to taste
Method:
1. Preheat oven to gas mark 4, 180°C/ 350°F
2. Mix all the ingredients together.
3. Transfer the mix into a baking tin lined with non-stick baking parchment and bake for 1 hour.
4. When cooked turn onto a wire rack to cool.
5. For the topping mix the quark with lemon juice and sweetener to taste and spread onto the cake once cooled
Low-Syn chocolate cake
Syns for the whole cake: 9 yummy Syns or 6½ Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:5 Scan Bran3 beaten eggs1 level tbsp golden syrup1oz cocoa powder½ mug sweetener
Method:
1. Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash.
2. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a microwavable bowl.
3. Microwave on high for 7 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.
4. For a free topping, pile with (defrosted) frozen forest fruits or, for extra Syns, top with chocolate spread.
As well as delicious cakes, members are achieving fabulous success by swapping Healthy Extras like wholemeal bread and cereal for Scan Bran a few times a week. Encourage your members to do the same with these 10 top toppings...
Top ten toppings!
1. Top each biscuit with 1 laughing cow cheese and 1 teaspoon of lemon curd (1½ Syn each)
2. Mix a tub of quark with Stilton from allowance and leave in fridge overnight - the whole tub is them 6 Syns or 1 Healthy Extra
3. Soften 2 Scan Bran with a spot of boiling water, add milk from your allowance, microwave for 50 seconds and add granulated sweetener - perfect start to the day!!!Top with...
4. Cheddar cheese and bacon use syns as appropriate
5. Bacon and banana (don't knock it until you've tried it!)
6. Bacon and melted Stilton (syns or A choice)
7. Tuna mixed with very low fat mayo (syns)and spring onion
8. Cottage cheese - buy V low Fat diet variety if counting as free
9. Quorn sausage and tomato
10. Laughing Cow cheese, ham and tomato (cheese as syn or A choice)
My fave is Laughing cow light with crushed banana on top - bring it on.
Enjoy ALL the befits that Scan Bran brings guys (wink wink) and don't forget Su's fab Choc cake with Nutella in the middle!!!!!!! (Carefully count 4 per level tablespoon for the Nutella)
BE THE CHANGE!!
Urs xx
Syns for the whole cake: 10 Syns, or 4½ Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:
4 Scan Bran1 level tbsp golden syrup1 sachet of Options - tempting toffee flavour1 Weetabix½ mug sweetener2 eggs
Method:
Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash
Add the syrup, sachet of options, Weetabix and sweetener
Beat the eggs together in a separate bowl. Gradually add the eggs to the Scan Bran mixture, mixing well
Microwave for 8-10 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.
Christmas bran cake
Syns for the whole cake: 8½ Syns, or 6 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need: 5 Scan Bran 2 beaten eggs 1 tbsp golden syrup 2 level tbsp mincemeat5 level tbsp sweetener (or to taste) 1½ tsp mixed spice grated zest of a lemon for extra zing (optional)
Method:
1. Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash.
2. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
3. Pour the mixture into a microwavable bowl and microwave for around 6 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.
Chef’s tip: Top with quark flavoured with brandy essence for a cold dessert. For a hot pud, enjoy with low fat custard (1 Syn per 2 level tbsp) or very low fat fromage frais/Müllerlight yogurt for Free!
Carrot Cake
Syns for the whole cake: 12½ delicious Syns, or 7 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:4 Scan Bran-crushed1 Weetabix, crushed5oz grated carrot½ teaspoon nutmeg1 level tbsp runny honey2 level tbsp mincemeat3 beaten eggs
For the topping: 1 tub quark Lemon juice Sweetener to taste
Method:
1. Preheat oven to gas mark 4, 180°C/ 350°F
2. Mix all the ingredients together.
3. Transfer the mix into a baking tin lined with non-stick baking parchment and bake for 1 hour.
4. When cooked turn onto a wire rack to cool.
5. For the topping mix the quark with lemon juice and sweetener to taste and spread onto the cake once cooled
Low-Syn chocolate cake
Syns for the whole cake: 9 yummy Syns or 6½ Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:5 Scan Bran3 beaten eggs1 level tbsp golden syrup1oz cocoa powder½ mug sweetener
Method:
1. Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash.
2. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a microwavable bowl.
3. Microwave on high for 7 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.
4. For a free topping, pile with (defrosted) frozen forest fruits or, for extra Syns, top with chocolate spread.
As well as delicious cakes, members are achieving fabulous success by swapping Healthy Extras like wholemeal bread and cereal for Scan Bran a few times a week. Encourage your members to do the same with these 10 top toppings...
Top ten toppings!
1. Top each biscuit with 1 laughing cow cheese and 1 teaspoon of lemon curd (1½ Syn each)
2. Mix a tub of quark with Stilton from allowance and leave in fridge overnight - the whole tub is them 6 Syns or 1 Healthy Extra
3. Soften 2 Scan Bran with a spot of boiling water, add milk from your allowance, microwave for 50 seconds and add granulated sweetener - perfect start to the day!!!Top with...
4. Cheddar cheese and bacon use syns as appropriate
5. Bacon and banana (don't knock it until you've tried it!)
6. Bacon and melted Stilton (syns or A choice)
7. Tuna mixed with very low fat mayo (syns)and spring onion
8. Cottage cheese - buy V low Fat diet variety if counting as free
9. Quorn sausage and tomato
10. Laughing Cow cheese, ham and tomato (cheese as syn or A choice)
My fave is Laughing cow light with crushed banana on top - bring it on.
Enjoy ALL the befits that Scan Bran brings guys (wink wink) and don't forget Su's fab Choc cake with Nutella in the middle!!!!!!! (Carefully count 4 per level tablespoon for the Nutella)
BE THE CHANGE!!
Urs xx
Obesity time bomb is ticking in our town - together we can BEAT IT!
SHOCKING RESULTS OF BMI FAT MAP INSPIRE ‘LET’S BEAT IT TOGETHER IN ST NEOTS’ CAMPAIGN
New data reveals that the average person in St Neots is clinically overweight with a BMI of 27.5[1]. Now anyone concerned about their weight and health, or that of their family or loved ones, is being invited to join a campaign to tackle obesity in the area.
The ‘Let’s Beat It Together in St Neots’ campaign has been launched by Slimming World after their UK BMI map showed that nearly two out of three people in the East of England are overweight or obese, placing them at risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The national slimming club, the UK’s leading weight loss company, has now launched a community weight loss challenge in key parts of the region. The Eaton Socon, Ernulf & St Neots central Slimming World groups are on a mission to raise awareness in the local community of the benefits of healthy eating and moderate activity. The message is that with the right support, making small changes to our daily routines can be easy and can make a huge difference to our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The campaign will encourage local residents in communities across the whole nation to join a 12 week challenge to tackle obesity.
Rachel Watson, Slimming World’s Team Manager for Huntingdonshire says: “The statistics are shocking and what’s more worrying is their impact on our communities. Weight is a worry for so many of us. It affects how we feel, our happiness and wellbeing. Those who are overweight know they ought to do something about it, but many just don’t know where to turn for help. They beat themselves up feeling guilty about their weight and increasingly, their children’s weight. It’s the lucky ones who find Slimming World and discover a world of empathy, compassion and warmth and real solutions.
“We’re calling on everyone in the community, including schools, GPs, parents and local authorities, to come along and find out how Slimming World really can help to make a difference.
“The ‘Let’s Beat It Together in St Neots’ campaign is all about spreading the word about the benefits of losing even a relatively small amount of weight. Losing between 5% and 10% of body weight can have real health benefits and significantly reduces the risks of obesity related conditions which can include diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even cancer.
“By making people aware of the obesity risks and giving them practical, realistic solutions and effective support to make small changes towards a healthier, happier lifestyle, we’re hoping to make a real difference. Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan encourages slimmers to fill up on basic, everyday foods like pasta, potatoes, lean meat, fish and plenty of fruit and vegetables so that they never feel hungry, they lose weight beautifully and they keep it off for good.”
The campaign launches in local groups from 22 February 2010 and the organisers are hoping the community focus will help give people a common goal – to inspire each other to lose between 5% and 10% of their weight in 12 weeks and make St Neots a healthier place.
Rachel continues: “Losing weight on your own is hard. That’s why every Slimming World group promises, without exception, courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy. Consultants have all experienced taking that first step and understand the courage it takes to walk through the doors that very first time - and the commitment that it takes to change habits that often have existed for a whole lifetime.”
One person who will definitely be joining the campaign is local member Tony Byatt who joined the Tuesday Evening St Neots Community College group in 2009 and lost 18lbs – 10% of his body weight in just 10 weeks.
“It’s certainly working for me! The support I receive from my group has made a huge difference to the way that I feel. I’m not only healthier, I’m already fitter and much happier as a result. And my whole family’s feeling the benefits – we’re all eating more healthily together, building more activity into our regular routines – what seemed impossible before I joined my group just somehow seems easy now. There is no feeling like being able to run and play with my wonderful children and I know I’ve added years to my life too!”
During the ‘Let’s Beat It Together’ campaign anyone who joins their local Slimming World group between 22 February and 6 March, and registers on the special 12-week programme (a Slimming World Countdown course) to take part in the challenge, will get free membership worth £10 plus two weeks free worth £9.90, that represents a total saving of £19.90. A life-changing bargain at half the price!
As part of Slimming World’s commitment to beating obesity, the company has pledged to give the group with the highest average weight loss during the 12 week challenge £1,000 for a community project of their choice.
Anyone interested in finding out more about Slimming World’s ‘Let’s Beat It Together’ campaign should go along to their nearest local group. To find your nearest group visit www.slimmingworld.com or call 0844 897 8000.
For further information on the Let’s Beat It Together in Huntingdonshire campaign contact Ursula on 01480 211568 / slimmingworldurs@aol.com
[1] BMI 18.5-25 is healthy weight, BMI 25 to 30 is overweight and BMI 30+ is obese
New data reveals that the average person in St Neots is clinically overweight with a BMI of 27.5[1]. Now anyone concerned about their weight and health, or that of their family or loved ones, is being invited to join a campaign to tackle obesity in the area.
The ‘Let’s Beat It Together in St Neots’ campaign has been launched by Slimming World after their UK BMI map showed that nearly two out of three people in the East of England are overweight or obese, placing them at risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The national slimming club, the UK’s leading weight loss company, has now launched a community weight loss challenge in key parts of the region. The Eaton Socon, Ernulf & St Neots central Slimming World groups are on a mission to raise awareness in the local community of the benefits of healthy eating and moderate activity. The message is that with the right support, making small changes to our daily routines can be easy and can make a huge difference to our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The campaign will encourage local residents in communities across the whole nation to join a 12 week challenge to tackle obesity.
Rachel Watson, Slimming World’s Team Manager for Huntingdonshire says: “The statistics are shocking and what’s more worrying is their impact on our communities. Weight is a worry for so many of us. It affects how we feel, our happiness and wellbeing. Those who are overweight know they ought to do something about it, but many just don’t know where to turn for help. They beat themselves up feeling guilty about their weight and increasingly, their children’s weight. It’s the lucky ones who find Slimming World and discover a world of empathy, compassion and warmth and real solutions.
“We’re calling on everyone in the community, including schools, GPs, parents and local authorities, to come along and find out how Slimming World really can help to make a difference.
“The ‘Let’s Beat It Together in St Neots’ campaign is all about spreading the word about the benefits of losing even a relatively small amount of weight. Losing between 5% and 10% of body weight can have real health benefits and significantly reduces the risks of obesity related conditions which can include diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even cancer.
“By making people aware of the obesity risks and giving them practical, realistic solutions and effective support to make small changes towards a healthier, happier lifestyle, we’re hoping to make a real difference. Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan encourages slimmers to fill up on basic, everyday foods like pasta, potatoes, lean meat, fish and plenty of fruit and vegetables so that they never feel hungry, they lose weight beautifully and they keep it off for good.”
The campaign launches in local groups from 22 February 2010 and the organisers are hoping the community focus will help give people a common goal – to inspire each other to lose between 5% and 10% of their weight in 12 weeks and make St Neots a healthier place.
Rachel continues: “Losing weight on your own is hard. That’s why every Slimming World group promises, without exception, courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy. Consultants have all experienced taking that first step and understand the courage it takes to walk through the doors that very first time - and the commitment that it takes to change habits that often have existed for a whole lifetime.”
One person who will definitely be joining the campaign is local member Tony Byatt who joined the Tuesday Evening St Neots Community College group in 2009 and lost 18lbs – 10% of his body weight in just 10 weeks.
“It’s certainly working for me! The support I receive from my group has made a huge difference to the way that I feel. I’m not only healthier, I’m already fitter and much happier as a result. And my whole family’s feeling the benefits – we’re all eating more healthily together, building more activity into our regular routines – what seemed impossible before I joined my group just somehow seems easy now. There is no feeling like being able to run and play with my wonderful children and I know I’ve added years to my life too!”
During the ‘Let’s Beat It Together’ campaign anyone who joins their local Slimming World group between 22 February and 6 March, and registers on the special 12-week programme (a Slimming World Countdown course) to take part in the challenge, will get free membership worth £10 plus two weeks free worth £9.90, that represents a total saving of £19.90. A life-changing bargain at half the price!
As part of Slimming World’s commitment to beating obesity, the company has pledged to give the group with the highest average weight loss during the 12 week challenge £1,000 for a community project of their choice.
Anyone interested in finding out more about Slimming World’s ‘Let’s Beat It Together’ campaign should go along to their nearest local group. To find your nearest group visit www.slimmingworld.com or call 0844 897 8000.
For further information on the Let’s Beat It Together in Huntingdonshire campaign contact Ursula on 01480 211568 / slimmingworldurs@aol.com
[1] BMI 18.5-25 is healthy weight, BMI 25 to 30 is overweight and BMI 30+ is obese
Monday 8 February 2010
Doing it together :-)
Huge congrats to all our super slimming couples who gave us a truly inspirational night last Tues! We had, Mr and Mrs, mums and daughters, sisters and old friends.
Every one of you personified the mantra that is.....going it alone is tough....doing it together is a recipe for success.
I tip my hat to our 2010 fabulous couples of the year:
The warmth of support was shining through and I really did feel proud just listening to you all and gazing around the room. You are all part of the most amazing team and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the tremendous compassion and support your exude to each other every week.
Keep up the great work everyone - keep those cracking losses coming :-)
BE THE CHANGE!
Urs xxx
Every one of you personified the mantra that is.....going it alone is tough....doing it together is a recipe for success.
I tip my hat to our 2010 fabulous couples of the year:
Elise & Stephen (early session)
Sarah & Sally (late session)
The warmth of support was shining through and I really did feel proud just listening to you all and gazing around the room. You are all part of the most amazing team and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the tremendous compassion and support your exude to each other every week.
Keep up the great work everyone - keep those cracking losses coming :-)
BE THE CHANGE!
Urs xxx
Bikini weather will soon be here!
Blimey, Feb already but no sign of the summer yet....or is there??
With a whole month of 2010 already gone (and let's face it, we will blink and miss Feb) the time is just perfect to re-energise your commitment to feeling fab and embrace the wonder that is FOOD OPTIMISING whole heartedly :-) Before we know it, spring will have sprung and we'll be gagging to get into our summer frocks and skimpy clobber (yes the boys too!) So don't put it off any longer...fill your boot with free food and make your dreams come true!
BE THE CHANGE!
Urs xxx
With a whole month of 2010 already gone (and let's face it, we will blink and miss Feb) the time is just perfect to re-energise your commitment to feeling fab and embrace the wonder that is FOOD OPTIMISING whole heartedly :-) Before we know it, spring will have sprung and we'll be gagging to get into our summer frocks and skimpy clobber (yes the boys too!) So don't put it off any longer...fill your boot with free food and make your dreams come true!
BE THE CHANGE!
Urs xxx
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