Slimming World

Hello! I started this blog as a way of saving recipes & weekly meal plans as I regularly suffer with Brain Farts because of Fibromyalgia (not fun in the slightest but hey ho!) But also to show that doing Slimming World doesn’t have to be expensive or boring.

I am a member, first & foremost, a Slimming World consultant, a Mum & a wife & I am cooking for a family of 5. You will not find Syn values on any of my recipes, that is for you to work out, don’t be whiny about it either cos thems the rules. Syns change often so to stay up to date use your book or the Slimming World website.

Food & dieting doesn’t have to be strict, you don’t need to deprive yourself. I love making interesting, exciting meals that doesn’t feel like ‘diet’ food. I cannot stand boring or beige meals & I believe this is why so many people give up on trying to lose weight. If you are absolutely loving & looking forward to your meal plan, then the rest is easy!

I love to eat A LOT, we are a family of big eaters, we like big filling meals & I find this helps me to not snack as much too (though occasionally the snack monster finds me & literally force feeds me chocolate)

You will meet people who will tell you not to eat all that pasta, or to avoid carbs, or that you should join a gym because exercising is best for losing weight (it’s not, IMO it’s best for your mental health) but ignore all those losers! You’re with us now & we got ya back, Jack! Following Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan, is the easiest way for me to lose weight & keep it off & it is for many, but the REAL secret to making SW plan work for you?

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Please feel free to leave me comments – I love getting feedback & hearing what you’ve tried!

Aldi HaulMar 3, 2021
I bloody love Aldi. I don’t just love it a Lidl. I love it a lot. So here’s a few of my favourite things! Always check onContinue reading “Aldi Haul”
Pancakes!Feb 16, 2021
Whether it’s Pancake day or you just fancy something a bit extra for breakfast or as a pudding, here are a few recipes to try that areContinue reading “Pancakes!”
Mushy Pea GravyDec 4, 2020
OK, just bare with me on this, I know it sounds disgusting, I know not everyone likes mushy peas, BUT this is a Free gravy & actuallyContinue reading “Mushy Pea Gravy”
Best BologneseDec 4, 2020
I have found a lot of the spaghetti bolognese recipes that are around, tend to be quite watery & you end up with a tomato pond onContinue reading “Best Bolognese”
Carolines Cheese SauceOct 23, 2020
275 ml Vegetable Stock 1.5 tsp Xantham Gum 1 tsp Mustard Powder 60 g Low Fat Cheddar Seasoning To Taste This recipe comes from one of myContinue reading “Carolines Cheese Sauce”
Honey Chilli ChickenJun 26, 2020
This recipe is just a little bit special. We have it almost weekly in our house as everyone just loves it. Chicken thighs (preferably skinless & bonelessContinue reading “Honey Chilli Chicken”
“I don’t know why I’m fat…May 20, 2020
I only have 1 meal a day” Who TF was I kidding?! I don’t know how many times I said that to myself. And other people. OtherContinue reading ““I don’t know why I’m fat…”
CheesecakeMay 14, 2020
In the words of Janice. Oh. My. God. Get 40g of Post Grapenuts (Healthy Extra B) & add a little hot water until soft & press downContinue reading “Cheesecake”
Chicken EnchiladasMay 14, 2020
Fry off some onions & peppers & chicken cut into strips with a tbsp of Fajita seasoning. When it’s nearly cooked add in a tbsp of tomatoContinue reading “Chicken Enchiladas”

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My Story

So I joined a local Slimming World group back in January 2015, the reasons for joining where pretty much the same as everyone else, I wanted to be healthy for my daughter, feel fitter, I wanted to have more confidence & not be known as the “bubbly” friend… “ah Mel is lovely, she’s so bubbly” … I’m sure bubbly is just a term people use for those that are overweight, she’s chubby but she’s got a good personality & she’s funny. Please.

I lost 6st 7lbs over 2 years, I was in no rush to get to Target. I was just happy to see the number on the scales go down each week, I was never a big loser either, my average was probably 1 – 1.5 lbs each week but I was still living my best life, life doesn’t need to stop just because you want to lose weight. I have battled many demons over the last 5 years, there’s no mind like a slimmers mind! So let me share with you how I do me, so it can help you do you.