Slimming World Oban with Gillian

30/04/2025

Good morning. Due to personal circumstances, I have made the very difficult decision to close my Obsn Thursday 8am and 9.30am classes. There will still be a Wednesday 5.30pm in Glencruitten Church Hall.
I am so sorry to all my lovely morning members and I do hope you may still manage to come on a Wednesday xx

21/03/2025

✨To all the members who missed a week, a month, 6 months and just might feel like you cannot come back.

✨️To the members that had one syn too many and the guilt has eaten away at you for days, months,and you haven’t seen your Consultant or friends in group for a long time.

✨️To the members that look in the mirror and ask why did I leave group and let things get out of control?

✨️To the person who would love to come back but isn’t feeling brave enough to step through the door of group, I need you to know that group and I miss you.

✨️To the person who's life got hectic and has put themselves on the back burner

✨️I need you to know that
YOU CAN DO THIS 💪🏻
You can step back into group for a fresh start or to pick up from where you last attended

I want you to know that there is never any judgement, shame or humiliation in group. We have all been there ourselves. We will welcome you back with open arms - sharing support, inspiration, motivation and fun to get you back track 🙌🏻

I promise the comeback is ALWAYS stronger than the set back and I'm here for you every step of the way 🤗

It would be great to see you back on Wednesday 5.30pm or Thursday 8am or 9.30am to "draw that line in the sand”

💫 Dream ✨️ Believe
🤝 Achieve 💯 Together

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02/02/2025

So sad 💔

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our beloved founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE passed away earlier today, surrounded by her family.

As well as being our guiding star and the beating heart and soul of Slimming World, Margaret will be remembered for being a much loved mum, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Since founding our precious organisation 55 years ago, she has loved, nurtured and protected it – along with each and every member, staff member and Consultant who’s been a part of the Slimming World family. Margaret steered her ship in the way she lived her life – with a generous spirit, passionate conviction, a wicked (and rebellious!) sense of humour and a fierce belief in doing the right thing.

Her determination to help people shed the burden of excess weight without shame or guilt has seen Slimming World grow from a single group in 1969 to the global authority in weight management that it is today. She undoubtedly touched hearts and changed lives for millions of people – and for all of us who knew and loved her. She’ll continue to do so for many more years to come.

Our thoughts are with Margaret’s family. We take comfort, as we’re sure they do, in the hope that Margaret is now reunited with her beloved Tony – sailing off into the sunset together. https://bit.ly/42F5Eia

27/01/2025

🤩Recipe of the Week 🤩

🧂🫑🍟Salt and pepper chips 🍟🫑🧂

This modern-day Chinese takeaway favourite has taken the internet by storm – and our Food Optimising-friendly version is just as tasty!

🥔🫑🧅Ingredients 🧅🫑🥔

⭐️2 medium baking potatoes, cut into chips
⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️1 small red onion, diced
⭐️1 small red pepper, deseeded and diced
⭐️2 spring onions, sliced

🤩Method🤩

⭐️Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Spread out the chips on a large non-stick baking tray in a single layer. Spray with low-calorie cooking spray and bake for around 40 minutes or until golden, turning halfway.

⭐️When the chips have been cooking for 30 minutes, spray a large non-stick wok or frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium-high heat. Stir-fry the onion and pepper for 5-6 minutes or until softened and a little coloured, then stir through the spring onions and set aside.

⭐️Once the chips are cooked, toss with the veg. Lightly season with salt and a generous twist of black pepper to serve.

20/01/2025

🤩Recipe of the Week 🤩

It’s Burns night on Saturday. Not only can Slimming World members enjoy haggis, neeps and tatties whilst still losing weight, with some top swaps we can also have dessert. Check out this cranachan recipe 😋

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Raspberry and apple cranachan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Our lighter version of the creamy Scottish classic is packed with fresh fruit, yogurt and fromage frais, and topped with crunchy toasted oats.

🥃For an indulgent and very authentic adult twist, soak the raspberries in 35ml Scotch whisky and mix into the yogurt along with the apple (this adds 1 Syn per serving).

🤩Ingredients 🤩

⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️4 level tsp jumbo porridge oats
⭐️2 level tbsp sweetener granules
⭐️350g no-added-sugar, fat-free vanilla yogurt
⭐️1 apple, peeled, cored and coarsely grated
⭐️300g fresh (or frozen and defrosted) raspberries
⭐️4 tbsp fat-free natural fromage frais, sweetened with 1-2 level tsp sweetener granules

🤩Method 🤩

⭐️Put a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and spray with low-calorie cooking spray. Add the oats and toast for 1 minute. Add half the sweetener and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the oats are lightly browned. Transfer to a piece of non-stick baking parchment.

⭐️Mix together the yogurt, apple, raspberries and remaining sweetener in a bowl.

⭐️Divide the yogurt mixture between dessert glasses, top each glass with 1 tbsp fromage frais and evenly scatter with the toasted oats to serve.

2 Syns per serving
15 minutes
Serves 4

13/01/2025

🤩Recipe of the Week 🤩

Sweet potato curry and rice

Chunks of sweet potato and cauliflower cooked with chickpeas, spinach, carrot and onion in a mildly spiced curry sauce. Friday-night heaven!

🤩Ingredients 🤩

⭐️1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
⭐️2 large sweet potatoes, diced
⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️1 large onion, diced
⭐️1 large carrot, diced
⭐️3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
⭐️2 garlic cloves, crushed
⭐️4 tbsp mild curry powder (or medium curry powder if you like it hotter)*
⭐️1 vegetable stock cube, suitable for vegans
⭐️250g dried long-grain rice
⭐️3 tbsp white miso paste (choose one without oil or sugar)
⭐️400g can chickpeas, drained
⭐️125g spinach, chopped
⭐️150g plain unsweetened soya yogurt with added calcium
⭐️1 tsp coconut flavouring (optional)
⭐️Juice of 1 lime
⭐️Small pack fresh coriander, chopped

*Spice blends are Free so long as they’re made from herbs and spices only and don’t include any Synned ingredients like sugar, flour or oil. Check the label to be sure and count the Syns as necessary.

🤩Method 🤩

⭐️Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6.

⭐️Put the cauliflower and two-thirds of the sweet potatoes in a non-stick baking tray and spray with low-calorie cooking spray. Season lightly, toss well and roast for 20 minutes

⭐️At the same time, put the onion, carrot, ginger, garlic, curry powder and remaining sweet potatoes in a large saucepan. Crumble the stock cube into 600ml boiling water, stir to dissolve and add to the pan. Bring to the boil over a high heat, then simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.

⭐️While that's happening, cook the rice according to the pack instructions, then drain and cover to keep warm.

⭐️Add the miso to the veg in the saucepan and blitz until smooth with a stick blender (or use a food processor and return to the pan). Stir in the chickpeas and spinach, then remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly before stirring through the soya yogurt, coconut flavouring (if using), lime juice and coriander. Check the seasoning, stir in the roasted sweet potato and cauliflower and serve with the rice.

07/01/2025

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Wednesday 5.30pm
Thursday 8am and 9.30am
Glencruitten Church Hall

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06/01/2025

⭐️Recipe of the Week ⭐️

🍲 Chicken casserole🍲

A classic comfort dish... every drop of the rich gravy begs to be mopped up with a side of roast potatoes and Speed veg!
This tasty dish is also part of your range from Iceland if you would rather buy it instead of make it.

🥕🧅🥓Ingredients 🥓🧅🥕

⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️3 large onions, sliced
⭐️2 large carrots, peeled and diced
⭐️1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
⭐️2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
⭐️2 tbsp Bovril or Marmite
⭐️½ tsp herbes de Provence (or dried mixed herbs)
⭐️600g skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
⭐️8 smoked bacon medallions, visible fat removed, cut into strips
⭐️250g mushrooms, sliced

🤩Method 🤩

⭐️Spray a medium saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add two-thirds of the onions and half the carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables are starting to soften. Add a splash of water, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 4-5 minutes.
⭐️Dissolve the stock cube in 600ml boiling water, pour into the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, Bovril (or Marmite) and the herbes de Provence and blitz until smooth with a stick blender (or use a food processor and return to the pan). Keep warm.
⭐️At the same time, spray a large non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a high heat. Add the chicken, bacon, mushrooms and the remaining onions and carrots and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked, stirring often. Stir the sauce through the chicken mixture and serve with your favourite Speed vegetables.

05/01/2025

💭 How does this make you feel? 💭

It makes me feel excited!! It makes me realise we have so much time if we crack on with our goals NOW! There really is no better time!
It may be cold and dark, raining (or even snowing where you are!) but it won’t be for long. Before you know it, spring 🌸 and summer ☀️ will be on the horizon.
What we eat, and what we do now, will determine how we FEEL when the weather changes.

Even just 1lb a week would have you 2 stone lighter!

Don't delay and make that commitment today. Join us this week...

☆ Wednesday 5.30pm
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16/12/2024

🤩Recipe of the Week 🤩

Cosier than a woolly jumper and hammier than your local panto, our festive take on this comfort food classic also has a whole heap of veg and a marvellously mustard-y Cheddar sauce!

Leftover festive ham works fabulously in this dish. Add Syns accordingly if you use our honey and mustard glazed-ham or baked ham with cherry sauce.

This recipe is taken from Slimming World’s Christmas Crackers cookbook, available to buy in group.

🧀Ingredients 🧀

⭐️300g dried macaroni
⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️1 large pepper (red, yellow or green), deseeded and roughly chopped
⭐️2 medium leeks, sliced
⭐️200g baby spinach
⭐️250g leftover cooked lean ham, visible fat removed, torn into bite-size pieces
⭐️2 level tbsp grated fresh Parmesan

For the sauce:

⭐️500g plain quark
⭐️200ml skimmed milk
⭐️½ tsp ground nutmeg
⭐️2 level tbsp Dijon mustard
⭐️90g mature Cheddar, grated
⭐️4 level tbsp cornflour

🤩Method 🤩

⭐️Cook the macaroni according to the pack instructions (minus 1 minute), then drain and set aside.

⭐️At the same time, spray a large non-stick saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add the pepper and leeks and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, then remove from the heat and stir through the spinach. Set aside.

⭐️Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6.

⭐️To make the sauce, put the quark, milk, nutmeg and mustard in a large non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and stir using a balloon whisk until the sauce is smooth. Season lightly and stir through the Cheddar. Mix the cornflour with 4 tbsp cold water to form a smooth paste and add to the pan. Continue stirring with the balloon whisk until the sauce has thickened and the cheese has melted.

⭐️Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the macaroni to coat well, then fold through the veg and ham. Turn the mixture out into a 2-litre ovenproof dish, evenly scatter over the Parmesan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Serve with salad.

02/12/2024

🤩Recipe of the Week 🤩

I’ve been making mince pie baked oats for years and they get me through the festive season and give me a mince pie fix but a lot healthier. This version sounds scrumptious 😋

🤩Mince pie baked oats🤩

Is this the best baked oats twist yet? We’ll let you be the judge...

🤩Ingredients 🤩

⭐️40g plain porridge oats
⭐️1 small egg
⭐️100g fat-free natural yogurt
⭐️15g dried sultanas
⭐️½ small apple, grated
⭐️Zest of ½ orange
⭐️1 tsp ground cinnamon
⭐️½ tsp ground mixed spice
⭐️1 level tsp icing sugar, to decorate

🤩Method 🤩

⭐️Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6.
⭐️Put all the ingredients apart from the icing sugar in a bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture between 3 holes of a non-stick muffin tin and bake for 35 minutes, until browned.
⭐️Dust with the icing sugar to serve.

01/12/2024

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