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Spice spice baby!

May 3, 2017, 2:54 am
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Spice bags... for those of my friends not in Ireland you'll have no clue what I'm talking about... a spice bag is a bag of goodness from the takeaway ... it's spicy (the clue is in the name!) and very very high in Smartpoints... Last week I discovered this 'Spice Bag' seasoning in two of my local butchers... Sure I had to try it out! So, here's my step by step version of a 'spice bag' ...




If you fancy making your own mix, the spice bag seasoning mix contains:
Salt, cinnamon, fennel seeds, star anise seeds, cardamon, ginger and szechwan peppercorns... no chilli.. if you're a fan of the extra heat, then you'll have to add your own... It is 1SP for the 150g tub!

Click HERE for a list of stockists for those in Ireland..

Also over on Skinny Jeans & the In-betweens blog there's a breakdown of the seasoning too... 


To get your chicken pieces crispy... 


... I used Panko breadcrumbs... I just happened to have these in the cupboard but you can use your low cal bread too just check the SmartPoints! These are 1SP per 10g.



Mix your 'breadcrumb' mix with the spice mix and mix it well, you don't want a mouthful of that spice by itself! 



Dunk your chicken pieces into some egg white, I used 50ml of this brand. Then toss them in the dry mix and get them in the oven... You can use a whole egg but if you can save 2 points then it's worth it in my book!



Pop them on a baking tray, sprayed lightly with oil and get your chips in there too! 



I had a bag of these Gorge Us! oven chips from Unislim in the freezer and they're really handy, when you don't have the time (or can't be bothered!) to be peeling spuds! 
4SP per 100g




Whilst the chicken & chips in the oven, get your veggies going in a pan... add a sprinkle of the seasoning.. I used leftover peppers and red onions... Now is the time to add your chilli flakes or chopped chilli...


Once it's all cooked, approx 30 mins depending on the size of your chicken pieces... assemble!
This is just the way I like it done... but you can mix it up and add whatever you fancy to yours!




Veggies on the bottom...



a layer of chips....


Crispy chicken to top it all off.... 


and a drizzle of curry sauce... I used the Mayfield Curry sauce for 3SP! 

I got the takeaway trays in Dealz and no body even guessed there weren't from the actual takeaway! 

This worked out at 9SP per portion and was the most satisfying food I've had in AGES!

ENJOY! 




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Swap Saturdays! Cheese pleeeeease...

May 6, 2017, 2:00 am
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We all get caught out with the full fat stuff when we're eating out, a lot of the time we don't have a choice with what restaurants use to cook our food in... But when we're shopping we're in control and there's so much choice now with where we shop and the various versions out there... I thought I'd do a weekly post on what good 'swaps' are out there... If something isn't in your supermarket, you've got to ask (DEMAND!) that to get it in for you! Don't ask... don't get!  First Saturday Swap post is Tesco own brand Mozzarella... I HATE protein cheese, there I've said it, it tastes like rubber, it's just not for me... I'm not a chocolate fan, I adore my crisps and cheese is the one thing I'd happily spend my weeklies on... when I'm making pizza wraps I love real mozzarella cheese and getting low fat versions can be difficult... Swapping to the half fat version available you can save 2SP per 30grams... That's two more SmartPoints for wine, just sayin'! 




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Go Go's Spreadables!

May 8, 2017, 11:30 pm
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Cheese! I'm pretty sure I'm a reincarnation of Grommit! I LOVE cheese and I miss it... 

I'm not a fan of the protein stuff either... life is too short to be eating something one molecule away from being plastic! 

This Go Go's Gorgeous Goodness Spreadable cheese range is in the shops now, in three flavours... The black pepper one is lush! NOM! 

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Go Go's Gorgeous Goodness Spreadable Emmental
per 20g serv - 1SP
per 125g tub - 9SP



Go Go's Gorgeous Goodness Spreadable Mature Cheddar
per 20g serv - 2SP
per 125g tub - 10SP



Go Go's Gorgeous Goodness Spreadable 
Mature Cheddar with Cracked Black Pepper
per 20g serv - 2SP
per 125g tub - 10SP




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Feeling fraiche!

May 13, 2017, 1:00 am
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Another Saturday, another swap... 

I buy a tub of creme fraiche nearly every week... I use it in curries, I stir a tablespoon into soups, it makes a great marie rose sauce for fish dishes and I love it with fruit... it's very versatile and much lower in SmartPoints than cream! Plus it lasts much longer than cream in the fridge!

But... a couple of tablespoons in a curry can cost you 2SP or 5SP!
 Just buy choosing a lighter version, in this case the Tesco own brand version... That's 3SP from your weeklies that can be spent on a glass of wine! Just sayin' ...

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Tesco Half fat Creme Fraiche
15g - 1 SP
30g - 2SP

Note the only difference in the packaging is the green swirl around the top... I've been caught out a few times not paying attention only to realise I've bought the wrong one! 



Tesco Creme Fraiche - 
15g - 2SP
30g - 5SP




Irish Yoghurts Creme Fraiche - Half fat
15g - 1SP
30g - 2SP



Yoplait Creme Fraiche 
15g - 2SP
30g - 4SP




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Listen...

May 14, 2017, 11:30 pm
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We all have those little voices... the evils ones who whisper that 

'one bag of crisps never killed anyone GO ON... have em!'... 
'sure you've ruined the week anyway you might as well just give in and start again after class....' 
'You're never going to do it anyway so why are you even bothering?!'

We all have these voices and we can torment ourselves by listening to them and worse giving into them... we listen, we act on them, we feel guilty and the vicious circle starts again... But there's always that one little voice that get drowned out by the noise... The voice that says 'of course you can do it! I belive in you!'

'You look fab today' ...  'Wear the red lippy' ... 'We're another step closer to goal...'

but we fear it... We doubt ourselves and we refuse to believe that maybe that voice might just be right... Surely that voice can't be telling the truth... We're scared we'll look foolish, that we'll look like we have 'notions' ... 

'Would you look at her wearing fancy red lippy on a Monday, who does she think she is?' ... 

But in our heads it sounds more like this...
'Who do you think you are wearing red lipstick... 
For gods sake take it off you look like a clown! A fat clown too!'


We're afraid that people will think that we're smug because we've had a really good day and we just want to share it with others... 'Oh it's all right for you!' 

But this week, let's all listen to THAT voice... Let's believe THAT voice... 


We can all do this, we are all worth it and we ARE good enough! 
In fact we're more than good enough! 

Wear the lippy today... you'll look FABULOUS! 

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Philadelphia Whipped!

May 15, 2017, 11:30 pm
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*raises right hand* 
My names Doll and I'm a cheesaholic... 
You can keep your lindt bunnies, I'd sell my family for a melty cheese toasty! I've pointed these ages ago when they were PP but I'm still a huge fan of the herby garlic one... and 140g goes a long way! 

Anyone else given them a try?
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Philadelphia Sensations Deliciously Whipped, 
Original
per 30g - 4 SP
per 140g pot - 17SP



Philadelphia Sensations Deliciously Whipped, 
Black & Green Olives
per 30g - 4 SP
per 140g pot - 17SP



Philadelphia Sensations Deliciously Whipped, 
Fine Herbs & a Hint of Garlic
per 30g - 4 SP
per 140g pot - 17SP


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Ketchups...

May 20, 2017, 1:00 am
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You either love it or hate it! I put it on EVERYTHING... Also in Ireland you were either a 'Chef' or 'Heinz' family... we're Chef through and through and we're very judgey of places that only serve Heinz... But that's just our nutty clan... The hidden sugars in savoury food is incredible... my fav tinned soup is loaded with sugar... so these alternatives are so much better for your health because you're not loading your system with hidden sugars...

So the swaps... 


Chef Tomato Ketchup, 50% less sugar & 25% less salt
per 15g - 1SP
per 30g - 1SP
per 45g - 2SP



Chef Tomato Ketchup
per 15g - 1Sp
per 30g - 2SP




Heinz Tomato Ketchup 50% less sugar and salt
15g - 0SP
30g - 1SP




Heinz Tomato Ketchup
per 15g - 1 SP
per 30g - 2SP


Other great low sugar alternatives out there ... 



Real Good Tomato Ketchup - 70% less sugar
per 15g - 0SP
per 30g - 1SP
per 45g - 1SP
per 60g - 2SP


Dunnes Stores own brand Tomato Ketchup 50% less sugar
per 15g - 0 SP
per 30g - 1 SP


Hellman's Tomato Ketchup sweetened with honey
per 15g - 1SP
per 30g - 1SP
per 45g - 2SP

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GOSH!

May 22, 2017, 11:30 pm
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Gluten free goodies from Gosh Naturally Free From range... Dairy, nut and Soya free these are burgers and bakes for those readers who are vegetarian or vegan too! Something nice to try at lunchtime too even for the carnivores amongst us! Paced with flavour! You'll find them in the chilled part of the supermarket... 

Available in Tesco & Dunnes.

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GOSH - Sweetcorn & Quinoa Bites
per 20g 'bite' - 1 SP
per 5 'bites' - 6SP


GOSH - Mushroom, Puy lentil & Butter bean burgers
per 125g burger - 6SP



GOSH - Mixed seed, quinoa, carrot & coriander bakes
per 125g bake - 4SP



GOSH - Chickpea, courgette & moroccan spiced bakes
per 125g bake - 7SP


GOSH - Beetroot, kale & quinoa burgers
per 125g burger - 6SP


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Why 'Zero Heros' are actually Heros!

May 24, 2017, 6:05 am
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The sun is out again and ALL the salad goodness is out in the shops now to enjoy! I LOVE it! Homemade coleslaw, beetroot, gherkins all satisfy my savoury teeth! It is SO easy to fill up your plate with 0SP salads and veggies... I get a lot of queries about Zero heroes and 'WHY do I need to fill up on them?' This little graphic explains it perfectly...


We eat with our eyes and a full plate equals a full stomach in our minds, which means we are full, content and less likely to binge or snack on rubbish after meals! The low saturated fat, low calories and the natural sugars in these foods mean we can fill up on them and still be healthy! You can see that 400 calories of oil isn't going to get you through the night without a trip to the fridge!

As much as you might HATE veggies and CAN'T STAND lettuce, it's really worth sticking with them and working out what works best for you... Add dressings and herbs, spices and roast veggies to give  loads of flavour... experiment with flavours, mint, thyme, chives, lemon zest, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, try all the spices in the shops! Please note some of these experiments will go horribly wrong and end up in the bin but that's no excuse to give up trying! You will find the perfect dressing for you and LOVE it!



Eating half a plate full of freshly chopped tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, sugar snap peas, scallions, peppers, roasted shallots, asparagus, green beans, radishes, celery, slices of orange, baby tomatoes, I mean the list goes on... it's just good for us and if you're doing the Count plan they're all 0SP! It's natural unprocessed food, grown in the ground and most of it goes no where near chemicals... and it's what we're designed to eat... So get adventurous now the sun has come out and fill up on the good stuff! Don't forget your sunscreen!

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Digestive anyone?

May 27, 2017, 1:00 am
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For the dunkers amongst us... here's a swap you will love... 
Eat 'em slowly & let the chocolate get all melty... the thins have the same yummy chocolate on top so there's no difference between them only you'll get 3 thins for one normal biccie! 
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McVitie's Digestive thins per 6.2g biccie...

1 thin - 1 SP
2 thins - 3SP
3 thins - 4SP
4 thins - 5SP



McVitie's Digestive biscuits per 16.7 biccie...

1 biscuit - 4SP
2 biscuits - 7SP
3 biscuits - 11SP
4 biscuits - 14Sp


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BBQ sauces...

May 29, 2017, 11:30 pm
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The summer is here... or at least that's what the calendar says but who knows with this weather...
When the BBQs come out, it's 'Everyone come over.to mine..' sometimes you can't control what other people will cook and what dips & sauces they have... so here's the summer range from Hellman's in case you get caught out and just want a tablespoon to dunk your chicken wings in!

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Helllman's Smokey BBQ sauce
per 15g - 1SP
per 30g - 2SP
per 45g - 3SP



Helllman's Garlic Chilli sauce
per 15g - 1SP
per 30g - 3SP
per 45g - 4SP



Helllman's Chunky Burger sauce
per 15g - 1SP
per 30g - 2SP
per 45g - 4SP



Helllman's Garlic & Herb sauce
per 15g - 2SP
per 30g - 3SP
per 45g - 5SP



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SmartPoint Swaps - Mayo!

June 2, 2017, 11:30 pm
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This weeks SmartPoint Swaps... Sales creams & mayo! Salad season is in full swing and a lovely fresh salad is nothing without a dollop of mayo to add flavour and make it a bit creamy! Saving point or two can make all the difference! x 



Bramwells Salad Cream (ALDI)
15g - 2SP
30g - 3SP
520g tub - 56SP



Bramwells 30% less fat Salad Cream (ALDI)
15g - 1SP
30g - 2SP
520g tub - 39SP



Bramwells Real Mayonnaise (ALDI)
15g - 4SP
30g - 7SP
475g tub - 112SP



Bramwells Light Mayonnaise (ALDI)
15g - 1SP
30g - 2SP
504g tub - 41SP



Bramwells Light Mayonnaise New recipe! (ALDI)
15g - 0SP
30g - 1SP
513g tub - 12SP



Mary Berry Salad Dressing
15g - 2SP
30g - 5SP



Mary Berry Salad Dressing
15g - 1SP
30g - 3SP



Heinz Original Salad Cream
15g - 2SP
30g - 3SP



Heinz 70% less fat Salad Cream
15g - 1SP
30g - 2SP



Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise
15g - 3SP
30g - 6SP



Heinz Seriously Good Light Mayonnaise
15g - 1SP
30g - 3SP




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It's all in your head!

June 4, 2017, 11:30 pm
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Mind games... if there was a degree in it, I'd have passed with flying colours! I talk myself in and out of things all day long, if anyone ever spots me in the crisp aisle in Tesco THAT's what I'm doing there... talking myself out of a 6 pack! My mind is my worst emery... I constantly think I'm imposing on people, I think I'm in everyones way, I feel like most restaurants don't want someone fat sitting in their place because it's just not cool... I feel people judge me 24/7... I think the lads stocking the shelves in my local Supervalu think I'm crazy! 'here's yer wan taking photos of the biscuits again...' You know what... none of these things are true... none of them... people are just getting on with what they're doing and I'm there making mountains out of molehills!

I have learned to tame some of the voices in my head, that was through therapy and group counselling... it was talking to good friends who understood that I wasn't mad, I was suffering in silence... It's hard, really hard... when you feel worthless and that no one really gets it, you feel isolated and wonder why you're even bothering... 

But what are we afraid of? Being healthy? Looking well in a summer dress? Feeling comfortable in our own skin? Why do we sabotage ourselves so much? The voices that whisper 'you're not worth it'.. 'it's only one cake' ... 'sure you're never going to get to goal anyway...' these are the voices that we need to silence... I've always said losing weight is not what we put in our mouths, it's what's going on between our ears... 

Surround yourself with people who get it, people who understand... people who just want you to feel comfy on the beach... people who celebrate with you when you stay the same because some weeks that's a victory, people who get it when you feel like you're going no where but tell you to stick with it... They're the voices we need to listen to... 




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My milkshake brings all the boys...

June 5, 2017, 11:30 pm
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Some people really miss their milkshakes... *raises hand* ... as a reformed 'strawberry-malt-a-holic' there's no great substitutes out there for a really good milkshake without adding ice-cream, apologies to all the 'shakes' fans but no... just no! 

This is the range of flavoured protein milk out from Avonmore that might satisfy the tastebuds! Lash in some fruit (don't forget to point it!), some ice and a fancy straw and you're away! Anyone tried it yet?

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Avonmore Protein Milk 
per 100ml - 2SP 
per 500ml carton - 9SP



Avonmore Protein Milk - Chocolate 
per 100ml - 2SP 
per 500ml carton - 10SP



Avonmore Protein Milk - Vanilla
per 100ml - 2SP 
per 500ml carton - 9SP


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Strawberries and....

June 11, 2017, 6:09 am
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Strawberries are here and with them come tennis and cream, and a grating of chocolate! This weeks 'Smartpoint Swap' is just that... cream! Handy to know if you're in charge of dessert and especially if you're not! x


Avonmore Fresh cream
per 15g - 3SP
per 30g - 5SP
per 250ml bottle - 44SP



Avonmore Light cream
per 15g - 2SP
per 30g - 4SP
per 250ml bottle - 31SP



Avonmore Fresh Dessert cream
per 15g - 2SP
per 30g - 5SP
per 250ml bottle - 40SP 



Avonmore Double cream
per 15g - 3SP
per 30g - 7SP
per 250ml bottle - 55SP




Lidl Milbona Real Dairy Cream light
per 15g - 2SP
per 30g - 3SP
per 250ml bottle - 28SP

Remember with squirty cream you get more for your SmartPoints because its aerated, 
so 15g is more that just a tablespoon full! 



Anchor light real cream
For my lucky UK friends...
per 15g - 1SP
per 30g - 3SP




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When are you starting?!

June 11, 2017, 11:30 pm
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Starting tomorrow? Starting again next week? Next Monday? After the communion/wedding/40th birthday/any-event-you-can-use-as-an-excuse-insert-here?!? It's not about setting a start line, it's about just starting! Right now, make a good choice... decide what you're next meal is going to be... then make the next choice a good one... then move on to the next choice... all these decisions add up... and all of them have an effect on your weight loss! Don't wait for something that might never happen... do it now! x 


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Harvest Moon Hummus

June 12, 2017, 11:30 pm
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It's 'dippy-salady-eat-outdoors-if-the-weather-behaves' weather and hummus is a popular choice for lots of picnics! This is an Irish range by Harvest Moon, you'll pick them up in Supervalu! Gluten, diary and additive free with no added sugar they're in handy 180g tubs too so you can't go too mad! Most importantly all freshly made! I've tried the Roasted Red Pepper one... LUSH!

 I've included 3 products from their soup range too! 
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Harvest Moon hummus - Natural 
per 30g - 3SP
per 180g pot - 15SP



Harvest Moon hummus - Roasted Red Pepper 
per 30g - 2SP
per 180g pot - 12SP



Harvest Moon hummus - Basil
per 30g - 2SP
per 180g pot - 11SP



Harvest Moon hummus - Sweet potato & coriander 
per 30g - 2SP
per 180g pot - 13SP



Harvest Moon - Fresh pesto
per 30g - 5SP
per 180g pot - 28SP



Harvest Moon - Vegan pesto
per 30g - 6SP
per 170g pot - 34SP
So high because of the nuts... 



Harvest Moon - Walnut & lentil pate
per 30g - 4SP
per 140g pot - 19SP




Harvest Moon - Red Pepper, roasted garlic & basil
per 100ml - 1SP
per 250ml serv (half pot) - 3SP
per 500ml tub - 5SP



Harvest Moon - Spicy kale & butter bean
per 100ml - 1SP
per 250ml serv (half pot) - 2SP
per 500ml tub - 4SP



Harvest Moon - Curried parsnip & lentil 
per 100ml - 1SP
per 250ml serv (half pot) - 4SP
per 500ml tub - 7SP




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Let's get twisted!

June 17, 2017, 1:00 am
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I know the weather is unpredictable (well in Ireland it is anywya!) but we've got to grab any sunshine that appears whilst we can and bask in it (wearing sunscreen of course!) This weeks SmartPoint Swap is a fav ice cream of mine... Twisters! (Tangle twisters back in my day!)... My love of this ice cream even made it to mani Monday last year! I know... I know... still saving 2SPs for a sweet fix isn't to be sniffed at! Here's to the summer... *crosses finger & toes* x



HB/Walls Regular size Twisters (80ML) - 4SP

HB/Walls mini Twister (50ML) - 2SP




Whirlz from Aldi - 3SP 




Gianni's Ice Blitz ALDI - 4SP




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Got a dirty past?

June 18, 2017, 11:30 pm
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So you had a fabliss weekend.. you ate everything that wasn't stationary, you drank Mr. Hendricks dry (and you think Mr. Gordons too!) and the hangover fry up was the best plate of food every produced in history! Delighted for you! I hope the untagging of dodgy pics on Facebook doesn't take all morning! But so what... you had fun, you celebrated, commiserated, laughed and cried and made a few memories along the way... there's two ways of looking at this... you can stage dive off the wagon in spectacular fashion and plough head first into a Supermacs garlic & cheese fries and not darken the door of your class till September when you'll be right back where you started back in January weeping that the plan 'just doesn't work...' OR you can make a cup of tea, get out your meal planner, write a shopping light and get right back on track... there's no point in crying over what's happened... Did you put on a stone on holidays so what! Did you have a ball? Great, but don't let that stop your journey... Get back in the saddle and do it for you x



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WEETABIX additions!

June 19, 2017, 11:30 pm
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Something for the weetabix fans! Two new flavours added to the range! 
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Weetabix Additions - Apple & raisin
per 2 biscuits - 5SP



Weetabix Additions - Coconut & raisin
per 2 biscuits - 6SP

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