Slimming World Auchinairn/Balornock/Colston With Audrey

🔊 Could this be you .......? 🤔

Sometimes we all get in a rut and that one week "holiday" becomes a permanent "holiday" and even knowing the sooner you come back, the sooner you can gain control, doesn't stop you thinking "I'm too embarrassed to go back again"

Please know if you've lost your way a bit, but you still have weight loss goals that there is absolutely never any judgement and it really is so nice when I see members returning to group 💖

Are you ready to take back control 🤔🤔💪👍👌. Hope to see you soon .

Love Audrey ❤️

Lunch in the sun 🌞. I could get used to this lovely weather and focussed on food optimising to fill me up 😋

A busy day at Colston Group this week, writing out Awards for my members 🎉⭐️🎉

Making the most of this gorgeous weather ☀️☀️😍, food optimising breakfast in the garden 😋

📍FREE JOINING OFFERS AVAILABLE 📍

Mondays at Colston Wellpark Church, Springburn Road ⛪
⏰ 3.30 5.00 and 6.30 pm
Tuesdays at St Catherine's Church, Lamont Road ⛪
⏰5.30 and 7.00 pm
Call 📞 📲 Audrey 07880 762176 or pop along - new and returning members most welcome 💞

A beautiful day for some body magic, walking around Springburn Park ☀️☀️☀️😍

😊😊😊😊

Smiling is infectious
You catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.

I passed around the corner
And someone saw me grin.
When he smiled I realized
I’d passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile,
Then realized its worth.
A single smile, just like mine
Could travel round the earth.

So if you feel a smile begin,
Don’t leave it undetected.
Let’s start an epidemic quick
And get the world infected!
(Spike Milligan)

🤩Recipe of the Week🤩

🤩Air fryer Korean chicken🤩

Sticky, sweet and (lightly) spicy, this dish has some smashing ‘s’ words going for it – including slimming!

🤩Ingredients🤩

⭐️600g skinless and boneless chicken thighs, halved, visible fat removed
⭐️1 tbsp rice vinegar
⭐️½ tbsp soy sauce
⭐️1 tsp paprika
⭐️½ tsp garlic granules
⭐️4 level tbsp cornflour
⭐️2 eggs, beaten
⭐️Plain boiled rice and your favourite Speed veg, to serve
⭐️1 level tsp sesame seeds, to serve
⭐️3 spring onions, finely sliced, to serve

For the sauce:

⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️2 garlic cloves, crushed
⭐️1 tsp grated fresh ginger
⭐️2 level tbsp gochujang paste
⭐️1 level tbsp honey
⭐️2 tbsp tomato purée
⭐️1 tbsp soy sauce
⭐️1 level tsp sesame oil

🤩Method🤩

⭐️In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the vinegar, soy sauce, paprika and garlic granules. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.

⭐️Set 2 shallow bowls side by side and put the cornflour in one and the beaten eggs in the other. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg, then the cornflour to coat all over. Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 20 minutes, turning halfway.

⭐️Meanwhile, make the sauce. Spray a small non-stick saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a minute or so, before adding the remaining ingredients and 50ml water. Stir until combined and leave the heat on low to warm the sauce through.

⭐️Remove the chicken from the air fryer, transfer to a bowl and pour over the sauce. Divide between 4 bowls along with the rice and Speed veg, and serve sprinkled with the sesame seeds and spring onions.

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Well done Leyla 👏 you look amazing 💖

Leyla has lost more than 3st and completely transformed her life 🤩! With the support of her Consultant Lynsey (drayton_sw_group_norwich on Instagram) and group, Leyla has built long-term healthy habits that last 🙌 – and you can too 🥰. Click here to join today 💫: https://ow.ly/wA7A50TnTgF

With 55 years’ experience and expertise under our belt 🥳, it’s safe to say we know how to help people achieve their weight loss dreams. From our eating plan and activity programme, to understanding the psychology of slimming, the support members find in a Slimming World group is second-to-none 🤗. Come and find out more at my local groups.

Mondays at Colston Wellpark Church, Springburn Road ⛪
⏰ 3.30 5.00 and 6.30 pm
Tuesdays at St Catherine's Church, Lamont Road ⛪
⏰5.30 and 7.00 pm
Call 📞 📲 Audrey 07880 762176 or pop along - new and returning members most welcome 💞

Join us at group and make a start on your weight loss journey, these amazing books, given to you when joining will help you, along with support and encouragement from myself and our Group members 💖

📍FREE JOINING OFFERS AVAILABLE 📍

Mondays at Colston Wellpark Church, Springburn Road ⛪
⏰ 3.30 5.00 and 6.30 pm
Tuesdays at St Catherine's Church, Lamont Road ⛪
⏰5.30 and 7.00 pm
Call 📞 📲 Audrey 07880 762176 or pop along - new and returning members most welcome 💞

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Amazing achievement 👏

Since losing more than 7st with Slimming World, Lexy has found a new love for getting active 🤩 From walking to snowboarding, nothing’s off the cards!

How do you love getting active since reaching your weight loss dreams ❤️?

Fantastic weight loss results at my Balornock and Colston Groups in August 👍

Why not come join us and get started on your weight loss journey 💖

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Contact me for more information 👍 Call or text 07880 762176

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Eight new dishes landed in the Slimming World freezers at Iceland and the Food Warehouse/Dunnes this week 👀. From Hunter's chicken risotto to Minced beef hotpot, there are plenty to choose from! Head to your local store to fill your freezer ❤.

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Need a filling, flavourful and no-fuss breakfast? It’s got to be overnight oats 🥣! Sue (sue_swconsultant on Instagram) has packed hers full – or should that be fall 😉 – of seasonal goodies, including some freshly picked blackberries 💜.

What’s your go-to topping 👇?

My amazing members achievements in August 🎉

Come along and join us and get all these benefits from our amazing App 👍

📍FREE JOINING OFFER AVAILABLE

Mondays at Colston Wellpark Church, Springburn Road ⛪
⏰ 3.30 5.00 and 6.30 pm
Tuesdays at St Catherine's Church, Lamont Road ⛪
⏰5.30 and 7.00 pm
Call 📞 📲 Audrey 07880 762176 or pop along - new and returning members most welcome 💞

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“New me – new career!” Meet Lloyd, who’s sharing his weight loss diary – from the trigger that set him on his journey, to how losing 6st 11lbs has helped him dive into a new role 🏊! Click here to read more 🔗: https://ow.ly/Li4f50TaLWZ

🤩Recipe of the Week 🤩

Mozzarella arancini

We’ve slashed the Syns in these Sicilian risotto balls by baking them rather than deep-frying. Bellissimo!

🤩Ingredients 🤩

⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️1 onion, finely chopped
⭐️2 garlic cloves, crushed
⭐️300g dried risotto rice
⭐️900ml vegetable stock
⭐️Large handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
⭐️80g reduced-fat mozzarella
⭐️2 eggs, beaten
⭐️2 slices wholemeal bread (from a small 400g loaf), whizzed into breadcrumbs in your food processor
⭐️4 level tbsp grated fresh Parmesan, or vegetarian alternative
⭐️Your favourite Speed veg, to serve

For the sauce:

⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️1 large onion, finely chopped
⭐️2 garlic cloves, crushed
⭐️1 tsp dried oregano
⭐️Small handful of chopped basil leaves, finely chopped, plus extra whole leaves to garnish
⭐️400g can chopped tomatoes
⭐️1 level tsp sweetener granules

🤩Method 🤩

⭐️To make the arancini balls: Spray a large non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the rice with a splash of stock, stirring until the stock’s absorbed. Carry on adding the stock a little at a time, stirring until it’s all fully absorbed and the rice is cooked - this will take about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. If you have time, once the mixture’s cold, chill it for 1 hour, or overnight if you can.

⭐️Preheat your oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas 5. Stir the parsley into the cooled rice and season lightly. Using dampened hands (it’ll help stop them getting too sticky), divide the mixture into 16 equal portions. Flatten a portion in your hand and put a piece of mozzarella in the centre, then bring the sides up, seal the top and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining rice portions and mozzarella.

⭐️Put the eggs and breadcrumbs into two separate shallow bowls. Dip each ball into the egg followed by the breadcrumbs, then put them on a non-stick baking tray.

⭐️Spray the arancini with low-calorie cooking spray and bake for 25 minutes.

⭐️Meanwhile, make the sauce: Spray a medium non-stick saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the dried oregano, basil, tomatoes, sweetener and 100ml water. Season to taste and simmer gently for 20 minutes.

⭐️Divide the sauce between 4 bowls and top each one with 4 arancini balls and 1 level tbsp Parmesan. Add a few whole basil leaves and serve with your chosen veg.

Lovely meals to enjoy while on our food optimising plan and achieving weight loss results 😋

Come join us on Mondays or Tuesdays at my friendly groups 💖

DEAR RETURNING MEMBER

This post is for those of you who are THINKING of returning to my group or maybe you’ve been meaning to for a while. 🤔

And in 'thinking' I mean you’re saying to yourself:
‘’Oh my goodness, I haven’t been in ages.’’
“I have put so much weight back on.’’
‘’I have joined so many times now, what will Audrey think.’’
These feelings are what keep us down and away from group.

BUT please let me reassure you that in my Slimming World Groups, you will be welcomed back with a hug and a warm smile! 😊

MOST importantly there is no shame, blame or humiliation. Returning member, pick yourself up, dust yourself off and prove to yourself (as nobody else really matters) what you're truly made of! 💪🏻

Look forward to seeing you Mondays or Tuesdays 💖

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Spice up your steak night 🤌. Find our Pepper steak noodle stir-fry recipe alongside a whole week's worth of recipes to help keep you on track in the latest issue of Slimming World Magazine ❤️.
Available in your local supermarket and newsagents now 🙌.

More body magic 👍 kayaking on Loch Tay 🌞. Holidays in Scotland aren't so bad after all 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌞🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Fit activity into your life along with food optimising and support from my warm and friendly groups on Mondays or Tuesdays to get weight loss results 👍

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Contact me for more information 👍 07880 762176

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Amazing 👏

Before joining Slimming World, Amanda says she was constantly searching online for miracle diets that would give her the biggest weight loss in the quickest time… though they were all so restrictive, she’d stop after a few days and be back at square one 💔.

Fast forward to today, and she’s an amazing 15st 7lbs lighter! And, thanks to the support Amanda gets at group and the flexibility of our evidence-based programme, she’s maintained her dream weight for almost a year 🙌! Read Amanda’s story here: https://ow.ly/PTt250Tg9OV

Happiness is .....

giving out awards to my amazing Balornock Members this week 😊🎉🎉

Stop the scroll ⛔!

Our new research reveals that more than half of UK adults have followed a fad diet – with 38% of those saying they’d found the diet while using social media 📳.

Despite the constant flood of “quick fix” and “miracle” trends on our screens, 71% of UK adults questioned who’d tried a fad diet said they didn’t lose the weight they wanted 💔 and 11% actually gained weight.

Meanwhile, 93% of Slimming World members questioned in the survey reported that they felt equipped for long-term weight loss after joining our evidence-based service – thanks to the on-going support we’ve provided for the last 55 years ✨.

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🤩 Recipe of the Week 🤩

Veggie quesadilla

Easy, beany and oh-so-cheesy...

Deduct 3 Syns if using the Cheddar as half a Healthy Extra ‘a’ choice.

Our trio of summer salsas is the perfect dip for this dish — pick your favourite, or try all three

🤩Ingredients 🤩

⭐️Low-calorie cooking spray
⭐️½ medium red onion, finely diced
⭐️1 medium red pepper, deseeded and diced
⭐️1 garlic clove, crushed
⭐️½ tsp cumin
⭐️½ tsp chilli powder
⭐️½ x 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
⭐️½ x 200g can sweetcorn, drained
⭐️2 tortilla wraps (around 65g each)
⭐️90g Cheddar, grated
⭐️Slimming World salsa, fat-free natural yogurt and mixed salad, to serve

🤩Method🤩

⭐️Spray a large non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add the onion, pepper and garlic and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add the spices and cook for a further minute.

⭐️Remove from the heat, add the beans and sweetcorn and stir everything together.

⭐️Spray another large non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Add a tortilla to the pan, and spoon half the bean mixture then half the cheese along one side of the wrap. Fold it over and cook for a few minutes, then flip and cook for a couple of minutes more.

⭐️Remove from the pan and repeat to make a second quesadilla. Slice each quesadilla into 3 triangles, divide between plates and serve with the salsa, fat-free natural yogurt and salad.

Do you want to be a Slimming World Consultant? Or even just want to find out more?

We’ve got opportunity dates coming up in the Glynhill Hotel 🥰 pop over to one to find out more information ❤️