Slimming World #4

[uokhun92]

Yep, this is a really good idea I may do the same also.
What’s everyone’s thoughts on WW? Yes, I’ve tried them all
I think they’re just as bad in their way. Years ago they introduced a simple points plan that was quite easy to follow and more or less in line with calorie counting, except an easier way of doing it.
Then they tweaked it, calculating the points in such a way that it pushed people into a low carb, low large, low sugar way of eating - so, 10 bananas didn’t count, but a chocolate biscuit or a slice of toast and butter used up almost a quarter of your points! (Sound familiar? )
Now they have lots of different plans that they keep rejigging because really all they want is to get as close to the SW model as possible but they have to keep the long time point counters happy also.
I used to lean more towards WW than SW in the past but I just can’t engage with them at all now.
(Sorry for rambling off topic)

Tried WW once and went on about it to my boyfriend like it was the second coming as I usually do with any ‘plan’ but couldn’t stick to it just found it too restrictive. Think I lost 4lb the first week but struggled for any proper loss after that because I just found it really hard work, defo takes over your life more than SW if that is even possible

 

[YR80]

I’ve lurked on this thread for a while but I don't think I’ve ever posted. It’s stuff like this that messes people’s up attitudes towards food. Having a ‘naughty snack’ column. It’s just a snack! Classing a 1/2 syn, protein filled yogurt as a ‘naughty snack’ is not right.

I CC now but dithered around with SW for the last 7 years, always gaining and losing the same 2 stone or so, and left for the final time in June.

For my breakfast this morning, I had 6 coconut ring biscuits, 2 boiled eggs and a Kvarg yogurt (admittedly not the best but just felt like them!) For my lunch, I’m having cheese and baked beans on toast and plenty of fruit, and for my dinner, I’m having Youngs battered fish with chips cooked in the ninja and a mound of veg. It comes to 1586 cals for the day, is 7 portions of fruit/veg and smashes my protein goal. If I was doing SW and had the biscuits alone, I’d have been on 12 syns and probably would have just written off the day as I’d get felt like I “started bad” or would have really gone mad on the “free food”, ending up consuming more calories than I needed. It really messed my my head with what I thought I was allowed and not allowed. Even the word “syn” irritates me now.

 

[hereforalaugh38]

Yep, this is a really good idea I may do the same also.
What’s everyone’s thoughts on WW? Yes, I’ve tried them all
I think they’re just as bad in their way. Years ago they introduced a simple points plan that was quite easy to follow and more or less in line with calorie counting, except an easier way of doing it.
Then they tweaked it, calculating the points in such a way that it pushed people into a low carb, low large, low sugar way of eating - so, 10 bananas didn’t count, but a chocolate biscuit or a slice of toast and butter used up almost a quarter of your points! (Sound familiar? )
Now they have lots of different plans that they keep rejigging because really all they want is to get as close to the SW model as possible but they have to keep the long time point counters happy also.
I used to lean more towards WW than SW in the past but I just can’t engage with them at all now.
(Sorry for rambling off topic)

I liked the app, thought it was brilliant but some things were very restrictive in my opinion

 

[Robbie09]

I liked the app, thought it was brilliant but some things were very restrictive in my opinion

I liked the app, thought it was brilliant but some things were very restrictive in my opinion

The WW app was good but I like the SW app.
I know I should move away from SW but it’s my safety blanket I just don’t like groups so want to do it online for the app

 

[Tamara]

Ooh where did they leak the training stuff?

That’s such a good idea, when I get back from my holiday I’m going to weigh every week and put £6 aside instead of going to SW. I’m going to try and just eat healthily and see how I get on, don’t really want to calorie count everything so going to just eat sensibly with lots of veg and protein and see how I get on!

I have leaked pictures on my phone not all of it. It has taken me ages to find it was away back in April 20, 2021.
A personal trainer got hold of the leaked stuff and it went viral. As a lot of folk stopped going to slimming world because of the lockdowns.
It’s like 14 pictures of stuff.
If you want it put up here I can.
I also found out from an ex Slimming World consultant that they syn foods that aren’t their food to make you buy Slimming World foods (eg. soups, salads, ready meals bars etc. when their stuff is higher in calories, large etc. It’s a way of getting rid of their competitors to make more money. I knew this as a lot of stuff that has syns shouldn’t have syns.

ooooh is the leaked stuff still out there?

The personal trainer who leaked a slimming world consultants training program pictures has disappeared. But I took screen shots of them I have still got it on my phone it was April 20 2021

 

[rubyred66]

The WW app was good but I like the SW app.
I know I should move away from SW but it’s my safety blanket I just don’t like groups so want to do it online for the app

There are good apps out there as I am learning. I liked the groups but I don’t like how Slimming World encourage the ego of some of the members. My friend saw the slimming world bus when it was touring and was disgusted by the ego and attitude of some of the Instagram slimmers. It’s how we ended up finding tattle and having a good laugh.

 

[julylyly]

Just seen SW in Ireland costs €10 a week, jeez!

I was just about to say we're robbed over here!

 

[Magentamarathon]

I’ve lurked on this thread for a while but I don't think I’ve ever posted. It’s stuff like this that messes people’s up attitudes towards food. Having a ‘naughty snack’ column. It’s just a snack! Classing a 1/2 syn, protein filled yogurt as a ‘naughty snack’ is not right.

I have irrational rage from the OP using highlighter ON EVERY SINGLE WORD!

 

[Mab1994]

If you want it put up here I can.

Yes please.

 

[anonymous1221]

Oh god I can see it going just the same way as last time, when she’d go for a meal out with her partner and just order a bowl of baked beans. I really hope she’s being watched like a hawk, it’s not looking good. I get more worried every time she posts.

 

[ChubClubThug]

Oh god I can see it going just the same way as last time, when she’d go for a meal out with her partner and just order a bowl of baked beans. I really hope she’s being watched like a hawk, it’s not looking good. I get more worried every time she posts.

I noticed she's liking all the disordered slimming world posts on instagram. They are disgusting letting her join!

 

[Alfie1234]

Oh god I can see it going just the same way as last time, when she’d go for a meal out with her partner and just order a bowl of baked beans. I really hope she’s being watched like a hawk, it’s not looking good. I get more worried every time she posts.

All her posts are worrying, the desperation and obsession behind them all just hits so hard. Why she was ever allowed to join I’ll never understand.

 

[uokhun92]

I wonder is it a different group to where she went last time? It must be surely. Also, she must have been signed off from her ED team or no way in hell this would be allowed?!

 

[Beanpop442]

I wonder is it a different group to where she went last time? It must be surely. Also, she must have been signed off from her ED team or no way in hell this would be allowed?!

That’s a good point about different groups.. Why aren’t her family stepping in?? They were the ones by her bedside when she was (literally) on the brink of dying! It seems absolutely disgusting she’s been able to sign up to SW again and they’re just cracking on letting her.
what happened to the ‘fantastic coach’ she had before?

 

[rubyred66]

My friend who is having the ongoing battle with The Slimming World Consultant and getting our meal deposits back text me this morning, she said while we are being ripped off, deceived and lied to, people like Ross Smith are receiving hampers of fruit from Slimming World.

Why doesn’t slimming world make some effort with genuine members instead of these fame hungry Instagram accounts who are doing more harm to the slimming world brand than good if you ask me! There is a man who posts here who has lost over 13 stone and he has never had any recognition or rewards.

 

[hereforalaugh38]

My friend who is having the ongoing battle with The Slimming World Consultant and getting our meal deposits back text me this morning, she said while we are being ripped off, deceived and lied to, people like Ross Smith are receiving hampers of fruit from Slimming World.

Why doesn’t slimming world make some effort with genuine members instead of these fame hungry Instagram accounts who are doing more harm to the slimming world brand than good if you ask me! There is a man who posts here who has lost over 13 stone and he has never had any recognition or rewards.

Why haven’t you had your deposits back? If she doesn’t return your money she’s essentially stealing from you, it’s not hers to keep!

I’m irrationally annoyed about this situation lol but they’re taking the piss

 

[Alfie1234]

That’s a good point about different groups.. Why aren’t her family stepping in?? They were the ones by her bedside when she was (literally) on the brink of dying! It seems absolutely disgusting she’s been able to sign up to SW again and they’re just cracking on letting her.
what happened to the ‘fantastic coach’ she had before?

How can they stop her? She’s not a child and if she’s adamant she’s doing it then there’s nothing they can do. It must be heartbreaking for them to see her like this already. Her brunch today is a classic SW mish mash of foods to fit their plan and not because they’re enjoyable together. Asparagus and spaghetti hoops? Don’t think so.

 

[uokhun92]

When I did SW years ago I was the group's poster child. Lost 3-6lb every week because I was basically living on SP days and only eating carrot sticks and eggs. I got to target, won the slinky awards, etc, but I was never allowed to be put forward for the magazine or national finals because...my BMI was too high. I was 11.5st and I'm 5ft 9. You could see my ribs and my spine. But no, SW basically told me I was too large to compete.

Omg that’s mad! What are the BMI requirements then? I’m 5’6 and my top weight to still be in the healthy range is 11st 2lb

 

[MamaD]

How can they stop her? She’s not a child and if she’s adamant she’s doing it then there’s nothing they can do. It must be heartbreaking for them to see her like this already. Her brunch today is a classic SW mish mash of foods to fit their plan and not because they’re enjoyable together. Asparagus and spaghetti hoops? Don’t think so.

This is what I don’t get with some SW accounts, why do random food concoctions?! My friend does SW and is doing really well but her meals are all ‘normal’.

 

[WhatABore]

This does not look enjoyable at alllll

Is she big enough to have her own thread? Not sure what the requirements are