AndyMichelle Posted October 29, 2023 #51601 Share Posted October 29, 2023 26 minutes ago, brian1 said: We've never joined SW but bought shedloads of their recipe books.No matter how many herbs and spices in them they always taste a bit bland.The secret,IMO,is just to cut down on bread and carbs. There is no syns in herbs and spices, add more... Michelle adapts the recipes to suit us, we don't find them bland. SW is not for everyone, but it has worked for us. Andy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted October 29, 2023 #51602 Share Posted October 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, brian1 said: We've never joined SW but bought shedloads of their recipe books.No matter how many herbs and spices in them they always taste a bit bland.The secret,IMO,is just to cut down on bread and carbs. My GP put me on a course run by local NHS dieticians a few years ago when he thought I might be likely to become diabetic. Following their guidance I managed to lose 8kg in just over 10 months, with some some changes to diet, smaller portions and cutting out heavy sugar based foods and drinks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadabout60 Posted October 29, 2023 #51603 Share Posted October 29, 2023 8 hours ago, Megabear2 said: Was quite a shock. At least the tickets were only £57.50 each so a bargain there and the flights were only £80 each as well. Been an expensive concert/hotel week for me. Elbow in May at the O2 bought on Thursday in the fan presale and now this one, the hotel in London was cheaper than Edinburgh and that's a Marriot! As a Glaswegian I would say stay in Glasgow! Very regular train (and coach ) service between the 2 cities 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted October 29, 2023 #51604 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Morning all, Did everyone remember to alter their clocks? How do you alter your body clock, though? I've been awake since 5 am this morning. It's still fairly mild, weather wise at 12c, but rain is forecast again. I know we need it as our reserviors are still low, but enough is enough! Enjoy your Sunday. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitmachine Posted October 29, 2023 #51605 Share Posted October 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Megabear2 said: Had a busy day booking our (my first) ever trip to Scotland. Three days in Edinburgh next July with the main event being a concert of Paul Weller at the Castle on the Saturday evening. Flying up from Southampton on the Friday morning and back late Monday afternoon. Hotels were difficult to source but I've found a Premier Inn on Princes Street at nearly £200 a night which seems about half the price of anything else so hopefully that will be okay. My husband has been before but only on business so never as a proper visitor. I'd be very grateful if any of our Scottish friends have any suggestions for things to see, places to eat and nice drinking establishments. Needless to say I'm very excited even this far out. This is the consequence of the Scottish Government's and Edinburgh Council's clamp-down on AirBnB's and any holiday lets including someone offering a room in their own home or a holiday home swap. The Scottish Government have just introduced a Short Term Let licencing scheme, and the Council insist on Planning Permission being granted before even considering an STL licence application. They refuse the planning permission in nearly every case! The outcome is that mid-priced hotels have doubled their prices, and are waiting to see how well they sell at that price. If nobody books, then room rates will reduce, but I suspect will remain well above historic averages. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted October 29, 2023 #51606 Share Posted October 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, fruitmachine said: This is the consequence of the Scottish Government's and Edinburgh Council's clamp-down on AirBnB's and any holiday lets including someone offering a room in their own home or a holiday home swap. The Scottish Government have just introduced a Short Term Let licencing scheme, and the Council insist on Planning Permission being granted before even considering an STL licence application. They refuse the planning permission in nearly every case! The outcome is that mid-priced hotels have doubled their prices, and are waiting to see how well they sell at that price. If nobody books, then room rates will reduce, but I suspect will remain well above historic averages. Edinburgh joining a expanding list of cities and countries clamping down on short term let’s and AirBnB’s https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/06/11/italy-malaysia-usa-which-cities-and-countries-are-cracking-down-on-airbnb-style-rentals 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted October 29, 2023 #51607 Share Posted October 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, purplesea said: Morning all, Did everyone remember to alter their clocks? How do you alter your body clock, though? I've been awake since 5 am this morning. It's still fairly mild, weather wise at 12c, but rain is forecast again. I know we need it as our reserviors are still low, but enough is enough! Enjoy your Sunday. We altered the clocks but like you I didn't alter my body clock and have been awake since 4:30. DH is still asleep even though I have been cleaning floors with the steam cleaner and vacuuming the carpets. I can't work out how he can sleep through any level of noise. It is a pleasant morning here with blue skies and sun but the thermometer has only managed to reach 8°c but that is ok for going for a walk later. Have a good day everyone whatever you are doing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted October 29, 2023 #51608 Share Posted October 29, 2023 21 minutes ago, purplesea said: Morning all, Did everyone remember to alter their clocks? How do you alter your body clock, though? I've been awake since 5 am this morning. It's still fairly mild, weather wise at 12c, but rain is forecast again. I know we need it as our reserviors are still low, but enough is enough! Enjoy your Sunday. Good morning all, I did remember to alter the bedroom clock last night, but Freddie (daft cockapoo) obviously cannot tell the time….. You need a degree to change the oven clock so I cover it up as it is about 6 hours out, following a power cut a few months ago! After heavy rain yesterday I’m hoping today may be a little better. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted October 29, 2023 #51609 Share Posted October 29, 2023 56 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: There is no syns in herbs and spices, add more... Michelle adapts the recipes to suit us, we don't find them bland. SW is not for everyone, but it has worked for us. Andy It worked for me also Andy,along with exercise I lost over 4 stone.Anyway birthday full Welsh/English this morning. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted October 29, 2023 #51610 Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 minute ago, brian1 said: It worked for me also Andy,along with exercise I lost over 4 stone.Anyway birthday full Welsh/English this morning. Started the day off proper there Brian, have a great birthday. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted October 29, 2023 #51611 Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) @brian1 that looks a hearty breakfast but I’m sure I’ve heard there are less calories when there’s an extra hour in the day - plus, it’s your birthday….have a great day. 🎉🎂🎈 Edited October 29, 2023 by Angel57 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted October 29, 2023 #51612 Share Posted October 29, 2023 25 minutes ago, brian1 said: It worked for me also Andy,along with exercise I lost over 4 stone.Anyway birthday full Welsh/English this morning. If the eggs were poached and the sausage was low calorie, that wouldn't be far off a slimming world accepted breakfast.. (I don't like hash browns or black pudding)... The main reason for going to SW is to get shamed in group🤣 The basics are common sense really, low fat, low sugar, move more. Andy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted October 29, 2023 #51613 Share Posted October 29, 2023 31 minutes ago, brian1 said: It worked for me also Andy,along with exercise I lost over 4 stone.Anyway birthday full Welsh/English this morning. Happy Birthday Brian, have a great day. Andy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted October 29, 2023 #51614 Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Snow Hill said: My GP put me on a course run by local NHS dieticians a few years ago when he thought I might be likely to become diabetic. Following their guidance I managed to lose 8kg in just over 10 months, with some some changes to diet, smaller portions and cutting out heavy sugar based foods and drinks. Sounds like my Healthy Wiltshire course. I'm on week 4 but now and 3kg lost as at weigh in last Tuesday which is a big plus. Strangely most of it has been done by myself as two out of four weeks were cancelled due to staff illness. However all is not lost as I'm now getting one to one from next Tuesday. Mind you a long way to go as they want me to lose stones not pounds! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted October 29, 2023 #51615 Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 hour ago, fruitmachine said: This is the consequence of the Scottish Government's and Edinburgh Council's clamp-down on AirBnB's and any holiday lets including someone offering a room in their own home or a holiday home swap. The Scottish Government have just introduced a Short Term Let licencing scheme, and the Council insist on Planning Permission being granted before even considering an STL licence application. They refuse the planning permission in nearly every case! The outcome is that mid-priced hotels have doubled their prices, and are waiting to see how well they sell at that price. If nobody books, then room rates will reduce, but I suspect will remain well above historic averages. Sounds like Scotland doesn't want tourists. OK point taken. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted October 29, 2023 #51616 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Happy Birthday to @Presto2 and @brian1 Hope you both have a great day. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitmachine Posted October 29, 2023 #51617 Share Posted October 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, zap99 said: Sounds like Scotland doesn't want tourists. OK point taken. Scotland (for the most part) wants tourists. The Scottish Government has a track record of screwing things up for the majority. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted October 29, 2023 #51618 Share Posted October 29, 2023 44 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: If the eggs were poached and the sausage was low calorie, that wouldn't be far off a slimming world accepted breakfast.. (I don't like hash browns or black pudding)... The main reason for going to SW is to get shamed in group🤣 The basics are common sense really, low fat, low sugar, move more. Andy Hash browns will never replace Bubble & Squeak Andy 😊. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted October 29, 2023 #51619 Share Posted October 29, 2023 19 minutes ago, zap99 said: Sounds like Scotland doesn't want tourists. OK point taken. There's 1 less camper van for sale.The 1 careful lady owner has just passed her driving test. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted October 29, 2023 #51620 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Walking around the harbour front yesterday.Getting the hoho bus today. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted October 29, 2023 #51621 Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Angel57 said: Good morning all, I did remember to alter the bedroom clock last night, but Freddie (daft cockapoo) obviously cannot tell the time….. You need a degree to change the oven clock so I cover it up as it is about 6 hours out, following a power cut a few months ago! After heavy rain yesterday I’m hoping today may be a little better. I tried to change the oven clock this morning but failed even though I think that I followed instructions in the user guide so ours will be staying on BST. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted October 29, 2023 #51622 Share Posted October 29, 2023 I heard a woman’s voice in the kitchen - was my OH resorting to YouTube to talk him though changing the time on the cooker clock! All done now but what a palaver twice a year Sad to hear of Matthew Perry's death. He was very young Happy Birthday Presto and Brian My top tip for getting trim is intermittent fasting. I used to do a 5:2 regime, where you severely restrict calories 2 days a week, but I’m now on 16:8, (hours). which is working a dream. Can’t tell you weight, as I don’t have scales, but I can tell you my clothes fit and look much better. Started 1 July; it’s still easy; don’t think I’ll be coming off any time soon Off for Sunday lunch preceded by Bloody Mary shortly. Enjoying those 8 eating hours! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted October 29, 2023 #51623 Share Posted October 29, 2023 20 minutes ago, Josy1953 said: I tried to change the oven clock this morning but failed even though I think that I followed instructions in the user guide so ours will be staying on BST. It's not the oven clock that I find difficult to change it's the clock in the car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted October 29, 2023 #51624 Share Posted October 29, 2023 46 minutes ago, zap99 said: Sounds like Scotland doesn't want tourists. OK point taken. Well they certainly don't want me. We've tried on four separate occasions to have a coach tour of Scotland and each time it was cancelled a few weeks before departure. As you say, point taken😏 Avril 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted October 29, 2023 #51625 Share Posted October 29, 2023 20 hours ago, Josy1953 said: You are right that they like people to have a target of at least half a stone, the group leader explained that to me but also said that they do not like to enrol new members who are already below what they consider to be a healthy weight as there is a slight chance that they could have body image issues that could lead to health problems. I will just use the money that I would have spent on Slimming world to buy some more shoes Did you say "I've been chucked out of better places" I would have had to 🤣🤣 Unfortunately when put on new meds I was warned about weight gain. I have put on another 8 kilos after three months. Unfortunately they aren't something you can just stop, being Cat C. I am waiting to go to a dedicated pain clinic soon, so will hang on till then but my problem is weight bearing so can't win. Dr. explained it's a right dilemma. We had to laugh when we read other side effects that could happen which included every symptom I had in the first pace ie joint pain, muscle pain and the like!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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