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Sharon G
16-03-2006, 13:38
Morning everyone,
Welcome Kay and well done on your weight loss[clap][clap]
Well I've been dreaming of wedding cakes all night!!!! (I wonder why)
What gets me as well is that I'm not really a cake fan either!![msneek][msneek]
I can't decide what flavour! Here's some of the different flavours....be shocked!!
White
White Almond
Chocolate
Yellow
Red Velvet
Marble
Strawberry
Carrot
Banana Nut
Pineapple
Chocolate
Raspberry
Raspberry Swirl
Lemon Swirl
Pina Colada
Spice
Peanut butter [sick][sick]
Caramel Surprise
Am I boring ?.....I just want a nice looking, elegant Ivory coloured cake ( with not so many calories in)
Oh sorry ladies! Do SW do a nice one?[msnwink]
So far..
2 weetabix with skimmed milk ( no ginger jam left Mizzy![msncry])
Black coffee
lots of water
Jacket potatoe with Tuna..planned for lunch
Have a good one everyone.[msnsmile2]
julieanne
16-03-2006, 13:54
Well I love carrot cake Sharon, not sure if it's everyone's idea of a wedding cake though
Pina Colada sounds interesting [msntongue]
What's red velvet I wonder?
oooh Sharon you torment you, now i am a big cake fan
can you mix the flavours ? if so i like the sound of chocolate and almond also lemon and coconut but the caramel surprise sounds tempting as well, decisions, decisions!!!
it a one tier caker? or can you have 3,4 tiers etc;
if it was mine i'd want about 4 tiers all a different flavour[msnsmile2][msnwink]but then i could eat cake for breakfast lunch and tea[msneek][msnembarrased][msnsmile2]
i dont think you would get a SW one and even if you did i'm sure your guests wouldn't be too happy[msnwink]
and as for that ginger jam Sharon, i think it's addictive because i get all emotional when i run out too[msnwink]
now i must dash to the hospital, catch you later
Mizzy
Sharon G
16-03-2006, 14:08
It's a 3 tier cake where they all sit on top of each other rather than have the columns between each tier!
Can you imagine anyone wanting a peanut butter wedding cake???
Paul would like the chocolate flavour whilst I fancy the strawberry!
Mizzy...may take up your idea and ask for 3 different flavours for each tier!!![msnwink][msnwink]
julieanne
16-03-2006, 14:09
Must try this ginger jam [msntongue] if I can find it....
Wow! All those flavours to choose from Sharon[msnwink] Pina Colada I love the drink but not sure if I'd want a cake that flavour LOL!!!
Snowing here too and frezzing cold again[msnscared]
Busy day in the home office but will keep popping in[msnwink]
Julieanne Duers Ginger Jam in Sainsburys[msnwink]
LiesaAnna
16-03-2006, 15:12
Sharon such a tease!![msnwink] myself i love lemon swirl, very much against chocolate!!
my best friends son was married a few years ago and they wanted to be different, the bride chose a choccywoccydooda cake choc outside and in!! couldnt eat it![msnscared] just much to much!!
but they all do sound nice, well not sure about peanut butter?
let us know what you decide!![msnwink]
Welcome Kay and well done on your loss so far[clap]
Sharon, don't know how you are going to pick out of all of them, I would keep changing my mind.
I would end up being revolting and pick - top tier - lemon, second tier - caramel surprise, and bottom - chocolate[sick]
No snow here but looks like it may start to rain soon[msnsad]
Gosh what a choice Sharon, have to say a cake low in calories is an oxymoron unless it is a fatless one! Probably a bit unrealistic for your big day, just accept you are going to have loads of naughty things that day and enjoy every minute of it!
Personally I would think about something like lemon swirl as need to play safe and most people would like that, alcohol ones might be too distinctive, ditto peanut butter (yeuck personally!) and chocoloate - well VERY high in calories and often as Liesa says too rich to actually eat.
I take it the traditional fruit cake has gone out of fashion? A light sponge must be less fattening than that though!
Not hungry this am, on 2nd mug of hot water with lemon so just had a hardboiled egg and a couple of baby tomatoes, just planning what to have for the rest of the day. Just DH and me tonight, so we can have a stir fry using the left over pork that the gals wouldn't touch!
Freezing cold again, walked the hounds and taken them off for a shampoo and blow dry so they will come back looking beautiful and lets see how long it takes before one of them has a roll to get rid of the smell!!
Decided on bean and roasted pepper cous cous for lunch and may try something with Quorn to tea[msnsmile] All free on green days[msnwink]
LiesaAnna
16-03-2006, 15:45
sounds nice Julie, but i cant stand quorn[sick]
just been shopping and brought lots of fruit, and mustnt forget got my lovely fresh lemons but did nearly forget them, i really like the hot water and lemon!! sorry have given in to a hot choc drink, be good to yourself[:I] was goodish yesterday but had a couple of mouthfulls of pasta and napoletana sauce, had some weetabix with semi skimmed milk, and no picking went on last night at all!! had oatso simple again this morning, sorry Julie, went and bought the fruit muesli one this morning, cant help myself, but everything else is cut out! so allowing one lovely brekkie for me, just nibbled on an apple, got wholemeal bread, the bakers gold, so a nice chicken salad with low fat mayo for lunch, quite looking forward to that!
have a good day all xxx
Sounds much better Liesa well-done!
Trying Quorn sauasges and sweet potato wedges for tea - Mizzy are the Quorn sausages free or 1 syn each?
Just had roast veg/tomato cous cous for lunch without beans in the end - yummy![msnwink]
Hi
Julie quorn sausages are usually free but i think some types maybe 1/2syn
Fiona i dont think they have fruit wedding cakes over there in america[msneek]
Sally i'd choose lots of different flavoured ones too[msntongue]
and Liesa it's good to hear you getting into the swing of things
Mizzy
Call it a senior moment, completely forgot it was in Florida!![msnembarrased]
Sharon G
16-03-2006, 20:15
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Hi
Fiona i dont think they have fruit wedding cakes over there in america[msneek]
Mizzy
[/quote]
Very true Mizzy!! I did ask and she just asked me what fruit flavour I would like[msneek][msneek] I tried to explain but just baffled her even more!!
Anyway, we,ve picked the Strawberry swirl. I liked the sound of the lemon swirl but got out voted by my husband to be and mother-in-law!!![msncry][msncry] Oh and little Harry!!![msnwink]
Had a good day, lots of exercise, water and fruit nibbles.
Having gammon for dinner with steamed fresh veg.[msnsmile2]
Sharon that sounds lovely[msnsmile]
Just did an extra half an hours power walk outside some of it up hill[msneek][msneek][sporty][sporty][sporty][clap][clap][clap] Thats in addition to my daily treadmill session[msnwink]
Mizzy got Pork and Leek Quorn sausages - I am not a sausage person but will try them with sweet potato wedges[msnwink]
Lucky Macka is over half way to Florida as we speak[clap][clap]
Hi Everyone
Julie you sound like your having a similar day food wise to me
my food diary for today "green"
wholemeal toast and ginger jam
lemon cheesecake yoghurt
roasted peppers with rice and beans (leftovers from tues)
watermelon
Jacket potato wedges with apple and pork style quorn sausages and chunky salsa to dip
cadbury's chocolate honeycomb bites for later if i can stay awake!
i am soo tired and worn out it will be a early beddie byes for me so if i'm not around then i've gone for a snooze[zzz][zzz][zzz]
Mizzy
Sounds like it Mizzy.........enjoy your[zzz][zzz][zzz][zzz] I must admit I am feeling full of energy at the moment and I am sure its all the fruit, veg and water[msnwink]
Food diary for my green day ..................
Porridge
Fresh pineapple
Skinny latte
Roasted veg cous cous
2 plums
Skinny latte
2 Pork and Leek Quorn Sausages with sweet potato wedges 1 tsp of brown sauce[msntongue]
2 1/2 litres of water[msneek] so far
Got a mango for later[msnsmile]
Started to get some comments from friends and family as they are noticing my weight loss[clap]
LiesaAnna
16-03-2006, 23:17
lunch i had instead of chicken salad, chicken with reduced fat coleslaw sandwich, and cherry bakewell muller lite yoghurt and an apple!!
having dinner late, going to dads to do some tiling, but for dinner having jacket potato, with natural cottage cheese, and chicken salad, and really looking forward to that!! i know its late but have a bit of a headache so not feeling like it yet, just made Steve and Lauren Pizza and chips,
am sure i tried quorn sausages before when the children went veggie on me, didnt like the taste, and definately tried mince but dont like at all!
must try the cous cous dish!!
Aiminghigh
17-03-2006, 09:01
Hi Ladies (and Macka in his absence!)
Thought I'd pop in to say hello and confirm I'm still in the land of the living and still slimming(or "maintaining"!!!!)[msneek]
I'm incredibly busy at the moment, working 7 day weeks until the 7th April. We have a strict deadline to meet, but it's all worth it because..we go to Florida on the 9th April!!!!
(Although I have Sun afternoon off this week to go to early Mother's Day lunch as certain family members can't make it next Sun)
I have very little online time right now, but do sometimes pop in for a flying visit around this time and sometimes have a quick glance in the evening to see how everyone is doing. I'm finding it hard to keep up with the children/mum/household chores etc!!! I have piles of completed ironing everywhere to put away. Kid's school letters not replied to. Bills to pay.I could go on and on.....I'm even missing my youngest's concert this afternoon and she's singing in it.
What a mess!!!
The one thing I am being sucessful with is slimming-I've hit my target "properly" now-not surprising as I'm non stop all day!
You all seem to be doing great-there's so much motivation out there. I'd love to post some more but for now this is all I can manage. I'm hitting the treadmill now before work[msneek]
LiesaAnna
17-03-2006, 11:36
well done Carole, sounds like your right on track!!!!
Good Morning Everyone
well i feel a lot better after an early night
Carole can i say a big congratulations on reaching your target[clap][clap][clap] and also wish you lots of luck with maintaining your loss
Liesa sounds like you are more focused now, was it a long time ago that you tried quorn sausages Liesa? because they have changed a lot over the last few years, it might be worth giving them another bash, i would recommend the bramley apple ones
Julie what did you think of your pork and leek style ones?
i think i'm going to go "red" today, might have an omelette for lunch and some gammon for tea, will have to go and check out the freezer to see if anything jumps out at me[msnwink]
have a good day everyone
Mizzy
Sharon G
17-03-2006, 13:40
A very good morning to everyone...including Macka, who should be still tucked up in bed in Florida!
Well done Carole...thats great news.[clap][clap]
Well busy day for me today and its my "Hen Party" tonight[msneek][msneek] so I may eat a little more today to make sure my tummy is full![msnoo][msnoo]
Had porridge this morning (for a change) and feel very full compared to my weetabix!
Had a litre of water but feel soooooooo full!
Lunch I thinks, Fish and chips OMG Only joking[msnwink][msnwink] Tuna jacket potatoe[msnsmile2]
Have got some pasta ready for dinner.
Have a good everyone
LiesaAnna
17-03-2006, 18:03
hi all
for lunch i had chicken sandwich with salad and low fat mayo, very yummy, had 1 banana and 1 apple, feeling very good, been out to the town, got leg ache tho, thought i'd relax some this afternoon, but going to finish the decorating at Russells flat, and then to do dads bathroom this evening,
mizzy i tried the quorn sausages about 18 months ago i think, i will survive without them, but may try them again one day, got some nice linconshire sausages for saturday dinner,
going for chicken chasseur tonight, not sure if we like it, no not from scratch from a tin of homepride cookin sauce[msnwink]
only a small portion tho!
!!Sharon you have a wonderful time tonight, when shall we see you surfacing on the forum??[msnwink]
Liesa I don't think you are eating enough - you don't need small portions of things except fatty foods! Eat tons of pasta / potatoes / rice with meat / fish / veggies etc.
Mine so far - banana and black EG tea with lemon before I took the dogs out (OMG talk about mega brass monkeys weather, wind went straight through my jeans, my fur hat, scarf & gloves, I got in the car with a red mark on the bottom half of my face, chin & neck from it:(!!
Followed by porridge (golly I needed something to warm up with by then) and hot water with lemon, eating jacket pot, beans and cheese in between typing!
Supper will either be salmon steaks stir fried with rice & ginger or tuna done somehow (us convent gals stick to our fish on friday you know!)
Have a great hen night party Sharon and dont do anything we wouldn't do hey[msnwink][msnembarrased]
Mizzy
Hi all,
Mega busy day but Sharon just wanted to say have a wonderful evening!
Post my red day food diary later![msnwink]
Food diary today.........
Porridge
Skinny latte
Chicken chop house style salad natural low fat yogurt and mint dressing
Skinny latte
Fresh Tuna steak seared with grilled peppered toms on the top[msntongue]
Small portion of mango and two plums
2 litres of water
Alpen light bar
[angel][angel][angel][angel][angel][angel][angel][angel][angel][angel][angel]
Very quiet in here[msneek]
P.S Well-done Carole that's wonderful news!!![clap][clap][clap]
Mizzy Quorn sausages were passable[msnscared]
Have a great weekend all[clap][clap]
Good Evening Everyone
here's my food diary for today (i decided on another green day)
toast and ginger jam
baked potato with baked beans and salad
yoghurt,strawberries
quorn and vegetable curry with rice
2 ameretti biscotti and a bag of cadburys mini honeycomb bites[angel]
i have been feeling a little bit blue so i am doing very well to keep my little fingers out of that biscuit box[msnsad]
off for another early night[zzz]
Mizzy
LiesaAnna
18-03-2006, 03:16
well i wasnt feeling blue, so no excuse, went to visit Russ earlier and he got the biscuit barrel out and i ate to many ginger nuts![msncry] but been good, had chicken chasseur earlier with a little mashed potato, and garden peas, cant say i enjoyed that, then was "naughty" again! finished for the evening doing dads tiling and he got Steve and i a choc chip with strawberry jam muffin!![msncry] God i am so weak!!!![msncry][msncry][msncry][msncry]
but that is all i have done "wrong" feel good!! feeling positive!! will have them as a weekly treat!
Liesa you can have a daily treat you know - as soon as you (ie we) put ourselves in the mindset that we must deprive ourselves to we are setting ourselves up to fail.
We had mushroom & pea risotto for supper, with a couple of glasses of cava and half a bar of the new galaxy choc with our cup of tea afterwards! Plenty of fruit today too and glasses of water. Going to work my syns out but have had virtually none most of the week so that is my lot for the week[msnsmile2],
LiesaAnna
18-03-2006, 04:07
Thank you Fiona, wont beat myself up then![msnwink]
Morning all!!! DH got the children up and gave them a lovely breakfast of cheesey eggs on toast while I had a lovely lie in till 10am, that's an extra 4 1/2+ hours for me as I am normally up at 5 - 5.30[msnsmile2] Bliss!!!
I was tempted to jump on the scales but decided not too so just stood in front of a full length mirror and I can really see when the weight has come off so far, and it seems to be coming off all the right places too which is very encouraging[sporty][sporty]
Got a few stiff muscles from the extra outside power walks too, I love that feeling as I know I have worked hard[sporty][sporty][sporty]
Anyway today will be a green day, may do a selection of starters from my little green book and some yogurt miny raita dip tonight[msnwink]
Mizzy send those blues away along with that biscuit box!!![msnwink] Hope you feel better after a long sleep[grouphug]
Liesa you are doing much better, try to only have 'planned' treats that way you can build them in and won't go over board[msnwink]
Will post food diary tonight, keep up the good work over the weekend everyone!!!![clap][clap]
Hi Everyone
Julie, isn't it lovely when people start to notice? and if you stay off those scales until tues you will have a lovely surpise, i know how tempting it is to jump on
i am fine about the food still on the right track and everything
it's the bloomin seizures that are getting me down, i just start thinking that my meds are at the right level and bang here comes another one[msnmad] that's why i've been so tired[msnsad]
i am having another green day today so far i have had
usual toast and jam
pear
tomato and herb pasta with peppers, mushrooms, onions, courgette and quorn pieces
i have sent dh off with a list to do the big shop and he will get in the weeks food, he has been warned no treats unless they are the non edible type[msnwink]
Fiona which new galaxy choc was that then? you haven't succummed to the "pleasures bar" again have you?[msntongue][msnwink]
have a good weekend everybody
Mizzy
LiesaAnna
18-03-2006, 17:58
Mizzy, hope hes taking notice of the no "teats"[msnwink][grin]
will do Julie, not sure what day i will have as a treats day, possibly on a friday so will enjoy it more!!
having a good day, must be lunch time as my tummy is actually rumbling!!
breakfast, oatso simple, fruit muesli, and a banana for 11's
have a great weekend all,
Mizzy hope your ok?
Hi everyone, sorry I haven't joined in for a while but been really busy with the pups, it has done wonders for my diet though as I have lost 5LB in two weeks, just goes to show it is lack of exercise !!
LiesaAnna
18-03-2006, 21:11
very well done Jean!!!!
way to go!
Hi Everyone
congratulations Jean on your 5lb loss that is fantastic[clap][clap][clap]
2nd half of my food diary
yoghurt and 2 ameretti biscotti
quorn chilli and rice for tea and i have a meringue nest with fruit and yoghurt for supper[angel]
keep up the good work everyone
Mizzy
Just a quick visit with my food diary........
Porridge with half a banana chopped up in it
Skinny latte
No lunch as breakfast was so late[msnscared]
Just making onion bahjis and potato curry which looks and smells yummy!
2 litre of water
Got fruits for later[clap][clap][clap]
Well-done Jean[clap][clap][clap]
Mizzy keep well[grouphug]
Well done Jean, we could all do with something like that, or perhaps on second thoughts a litter of pups to look after 24/7 might not be the idea solution!
Mizzy of course it was that! However, you can be proud of me today managing to walk straight past the choc stand in the supermarket and only buying veg (and wine & fags for DH but we won't go into that!).
Sharon G
18-03-2006, 23:50
Well done Jean[clap][clap]
Mizzy Hope you are better soon[grouphug][grouphug]
...Well, what a great night, but I am suffering for it today[msneek][msneek] Thinks too many spritzers[beer][beer]
...dehydrated today, so drank at least 3 litres of water!
Not enough food so shall treat myself tomorrow instead. We are taking Pauls Grandma (she's the ripe old age of 92)out for Sunday Dinner to celebrate her birthday[clap][clap]
Have a lovely Saturday night everyone
Oh No Sharon, hope it was worth it though, sounds like you had a great time[clap][clap]
Well I can thoroughly recommend the Potato Curry, its was truly Yummy and very filling, if anyone wants the recipe let me know and I will post it[msnwink]
Paula D-S
19-03-2006, 02:03
Hope you had a great night Sharon.[beer]
Had a very good day diet wise, been so busy. My daughters are both performing in a show tomorrow so I've had lots of sorting out and running around to do. It will be even worse tomorrow, I have foolishly volunteered to be a chaperone for the first performance. I will then enjoy the later show with all my family.
Evening everyone.
Sounds like you had a good evening Sharon[beer]
Well done Genie[clap]
I have now got a good reason to get rid of this weight, worked last year, I am now searching for flights as we are going again, not sure when yet, but I don't care as along as I have something booked[clap]
This is what I have eaten today, your thoughts please -
Breakfast was a bowl of fitness with semi skimmed milk.
Lunch was a bacon sandwich.
Dinner was chicken salad(lettuce, cue, toms, onions and peppers)
and after I had fresh fruit salad(grapes,apples,pears,kiwi,strawberries, pineapple and banana)
Just had highlights choc drink.
LiesaAnna
19-03-2006, 13:10
morning all!
sounds good to me Sally,
did very well yesterday,
small piece of pizza for dinner, with a few oven chips,
2 apples during the day and 2 bananas through the day,
today, just about to have fruit muesli for breakfast
feeling very positive still,
had little Kayleigh, our 3 year old grandaughter stay last night, she was as good as gold, but does have me running round in circles!! all good fun
have a great day!!
sun is shining here in Brighton, and cold but good day!
Morning all, seems warmer at last! Banana, porridge & black tea for brekkies, just about to take the hounds out, busy today with DIY and food shopping (oh exciting lives we lead!).
Morning!
Sounds good Sally and Liesa!
Cooked the full english this morning everything grilled or dry fried, I had 1 extra low fat sausage, 2 medalions of bacon (no fat), 2 toms and 2 eggs all made into a dry fried omelette[clap] Skinny latte and 1/2 litre of water so far[msnwink]
Got IL's round for 11's and later making a roast chicken dinner[msnsmile]
Have a great Sunday all!!
Southsider
19-03-2006, 19:08
Well done all of you!!!! You are great at keeping the motivation up!!!!
As you know I started on my diet (lipotrim) last Monday, I found that the Shakes were too much for me and I could not manage 3 a day, so went back to see the pharmacist and they have put me on the maintenance programme which is 2 shakes or a bar a day and a main meal, I am finding this great no hunger during the day at all. Anyway! I had my first weigh in this morning and have lost 7lbs !!!!!!!![clap][clap][clap]:D
Well-done Tricia[clap][clap][clap][clap]
Crumbs well done Tricia, keep it up.
2 sausages in French stick for lunch, got outvoted on the meal as it was sunny and YD insisted in DH christening the BBQ for this year! Pasta for supper, but drinking lots of water. About to take the hounds out again, and then off to the gym[angel]!
LiesaAnna
19-03-2006, 21:48
absolutely brilliant Tricia!!! well done, i know what this means to you!! we wont recognise you when we come down in a few weeks!!
Evening all!!!
Food diary red day today.........
Skinny latte
1 extra low fat sausage, 2 medalions of bacon (no fat), 2 toms and 2 eggs all made into a dry fried omelette
No lunch as I was still full from a late breakfast so just a skinny latte
Roast chicken with green beans, 3 tiny dry roasted pots and small amount of very weak gravy and a teaspoon of cranberry sauce
2 litres of water and 1 diet coke with lots of ice and lemon[msnwink]
Got a variety of fruit to choose from for later[msnwink]
I feel like I have eaten too much today but everything is within the rules of SW, just hope I lose on Tuesday[msnscared]
Have started to notice some real health improvements too, my skin, hair and nails are better, I have much more energy and sparkle if you know what I mean. I have had a problem with a thumb nail for years, sort of a fungus growth under the nail (nobody noticed as my nails are always polished) which caused the nail to separate from the nailbed, I have tried all sorts to get rid of it, even went to the GP and tried some medication but nothing worked, and it has started to reduce all by itself and I really feel its because I am eating so much fresh fruit and veg[msnsmile]
Sharon G
20-03-2006, 00:16
Wow..Tricia.........Well done [clap][clap][clap]
...daren't put my food diary on today!!!![msnembarrased][msnembarrased]
...anyway, I've got all but one week to work it off[msnwink][msnwink]
Last wedding dress fitting on Thursday, so must do some exercise as well!![msneek]
LiesaAnna
20-03-2006, 01:26
Sharon, get ready girl!!!
am sure you'll be so busy with this and that this week the dress will fall off you at the fitting!![msnwink]
have a great week!!
Paula D-S
20-03-2006, 01:31
Had an exhausting day. I have been a chaperone at a show my daughters were in. They were both fantastic. I've hardly ate a thing all day and all I want to do now is sleep[zzz][zzz][zzz]
Morning all!!!
Mizzy hope you are OK? Good luck with weigh in tonight!
Paula, you weigh in on Monday too don't know? Good luck too! Sounds like you burnt some calories yesterday[msnwink]
Sharon you will be fine this week and your dress will be fine I am sure too[msnwink]
My car has a severe case of wheel wobble so got to trek over to Warrington this morning to the Chrysler garage for a diagnosic test - could be there some time[msnscared]
Have a good Monday all, catch up at lunch time[msnsmile]
LiesaAnna
20-03-2006, 11:28
morning all!
oatso simple for breakfast,
feeling very good and very positive!!
morning all, just off out with the hounds, had a banana and cup of black tea, will have porridge when I get back. Amazingly enough not stiff from the gym last night!
Sharon G
20-03-2006, 14:16
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
Sharon, get ready girl!!!
am sure you'll be so busy with this and that this week the dress will fall off you at the fitting!![msnwink]
have a great week!!
[/quote]
Thanks Liesa:D:D
I've soooo many things to do this week that I won't have time to eat!!!! (oh yes you will says my mum)
Well I ate enough yesterday to last me the whole week![msnembarrased]
Back on track this morning.
2 weetabix with skimmed milk
Black coffee
Veg soup for lunch with one wholemeal slice
Julie...Hope you get your vehicle sorted[msnwink]
Paula..Hope you're feeling refreshed today and had a good sleep? What show were your daughters in?
Mizzy....Good luck for the weigh in tonight[msnsmile2]
Fiona...you must be doing it right at the gym[msnsmile2]
Have a good one everyone
Hello everyone, feels like I haven't been on here for ages!
Busy weekend, St Patricks Day night out, then the weekend.
I didn't lose this week, but didn't put on either, so stayed the same. I'm happy with that as I had a big meal out Weds and also a few Voddies on Friday night! Plus it seems to be time for me to put on again now usually.
So here's hoping for a loss next week. Funnily enough I think I feel better, the scales tell me one thing, but my jeans tell me differently. Oh well! Weird!
Sharon when is the big day, I was thinking of you today, must be very soon!
LiesaAnna
20-03-2006, 14:55
have had this conversation with Julie in the past Theresa, (good to see you back, wondered where you were) may not always show up on the scales but in inches? keep going your doing really well,!!, i think my tummy is shrinking!! yeah bout time!!! i made spagetti bolognese last night, and only managed to eat half of it!! and didnt have my muller light yoghurt after!! had apple and a small banana for supper,
just had nice cup of hot water and lemon, most pleasant!!
off to a good start and so much energy!! already done the cleaning downstairs!! and stripped the beds!! and cleaned the cooker!! am raring to go!!
weigh in wednesday, physio tomorrow!! had accupuncture last week, felt a million dollars for a while!! hoping for a good weight loss on wednesday, but wont be too disheartened if not, as i can feel it again in clothes!
Sharon G
20-03-2006, 14:58
Sharon when is the big day, I was thinking of you today, must be very soon!
Theresa
Oh thanks Theresa
Just 10 days now till our big day!!!!:D:D.
Never mind that you havn't lost this week, like you've said at least you havn't put any back on! Weekends are always the worst[msnsad] with regards to eating[msneek]
I am back too been all sorts of things happening mainly the birth of my first Grandchild a little girl Lauren so have been to Bristol visiting .Just got off the treadmill and did the 5 k I need for the Race for Life in May to under 35 mins so I am pleased as that was my target for the race so will have to revise that.
Been eating well but had the dreaded womans week to contend with with always plays havoc a bit so need to get right back on track
Janny I know the week you are facing [msnsad]
The run sounds fantastic, well done, and congratulations on your first Grandchild, that's a celebration for sure!
Leisa its great when you feel all energised, it really does add more bounce in your step, its great how a few pounds can make you feel so much lighter and fitter! You are doing so well!
Sharon you must be soooooo excited. Its truly the best day of your life, you feel like all your birthdays and christmasses have come at once, its like being a fairy princess for the day. You will feel like you are a celebrity! Exciting times!
Well its my bed time now. I was going to watch Desperate Housewives, but will tape it. I am too tired. Night all!
LiesaAnna
20-03-2006, 15:47
night Theresa!!
good to have you back Janny, and any pics yet of this lovely new baby grandaughter?
running out of things to do, just remade the beds! cant sit still, having such a good day!!, hope i dont pay for it later?[msnscared]
Good Morning
sorry i've not been around the last day or so my health got the better of me and i've spent most of my time sleeping[msnsad]
congratulations to Jean and Tricia on your weight loss[clap]
sounds like you had a great night Sharon especially if you can't remember how many drinks you've had[msnwink]
Theresa we all have those times of the month but stick with it and you will see the results next week
good luck Paula for your weigh in
i've been good food wise and i am hoping for a 1-2lb loss tonight, i will be getting weighed at an earlier class(5pm)so will be able to post results a lot earlier than usual
fingers crossed Mizzy
Hi all,
Mizzy so glad to see you back and well[clap] Good luck again for tonight[msnsmile]
Paula good luck with your weight too[clap][clap][clap]
Sharon its not long now then, its all soooo exciting!![msnsmile2]
Theresa good to hear you had a great weekend and staying the same is good news too as you have been celebrating[msnwink]
Liesa sounds great!!!
Janny well done, you will really enjoy the race for life its a great run and so friendly[sporty]
Well I have got my beloved car sorted, I was expecting it to be something drastically wrong but it just needed two new front tyres, so two hours and £200+ later its all back to normal so I am a happy but broke bunny[msnwink]
Starving hungry now so off to make a veg omelette[msnsmile2]
Paula D-S
20-03-2006, 17:32
Well ladies I am sooooooooooo pleased with myself. I have lost 3lbs. I think when you have a good loss it gives you the motivation to carry on. For me personally if I've been really good, then no loss I start to feel a little disheartened.
Good luck this evening Mizzy.
I had weetabix this morning, plenty of fruit and water and I am planning on a roast for tea as I feel I missed out yesterday. It's funny my girls love roast dinner and will eat all the veg no problems.
LiesaAnna
20-03-2006, 17:37
well done Paula!!! thats great!!!
lunch had, jacket potato with nat cottage cheese, 2 slices of wholemeal brown bread, and a manderin muller lite yog
Very well done Paula, I agree losing makes you even more motivated[clap][clap][clap]
Hi
Congratulations Paula thats a fantastic loss[clap][clap][clap]
well i've just got back from class and i've stayed the same[msnsad]
i'm a bit gutted because i have had a really good week, but i am now even more determined to have a decent loss next week[msnsmile2] or else i'll be very very[msnmad]
i know what i have to do, i need to build in more exercise and vary my food a little so this is me for the foreseable future[sporty][sporty][sporty]
i am also going to give those 0% fat activia bio yoghurts a go because i seem to be very bloated all the time, has anybody tried these?
Mizzy
Mizzy, never mind, you have also been under the weather for a few days too so staying the same is better than a gain[grouphug]
I eat the Natural low fat activia bio yoghurts (71 cals a tub) everyday, I use them in dressings and pour them over fruit, they are yummy and my IBS has settled down again too[msnsmile2]
Increasing the walking is bound to help too so here's to a good loss next week[clap]
Thanks Julie
i have had a check in the food directory and the 0% fat ones in natural or strawberry are a free food and the cherry and peach ones are 1/2 syn each so i will swap my daily mullerlight for one of these
is eating one a day enough to make a difference?
Mizzy
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Thanks Julie
is eating one a day enough to make a difference?
Mizzy
[/quote]
The advert seems to imply that it is, I don't normally have more than one a day - must admit my tummy is the flatest its been for a long time![msnsmile2]
Food diary for my green day.........
Porridge
Skinny latte
Fresh pineapple
Veg and herb omelette
Plum
Potato curry (from my freezer left over from Sat[msnwink])
Got lots of fruits and yogurt for later
2 litres of water[msnsmile2]
Weigh in tomorrow[msnscared][msnscared][msnscared][msnscared]
P.S Got a lunch out at TGI's with some ex co workers, I have chosen Santa Fe Chicken Salad - thankfully its after my SW class!!!!
Good Luck for the weigh in tommorow Julie
and enjoy your lunch[msnsmile2]
Mizzy
Sharon G
21-03-2006, 00:53
Paula....very well done [clap][clap][clap]
Mizzy....[grouphug]...As Julie says, you've been under the weather, so don't be too disheartened.
Liesa...Your food diary is looking better all the time! Good work!![clap]
Lots of exercise today for me, so hopefully burnt lots of calories off[msnsmile2]
Sharon G
21-03-2006, 01:21
Oh Yes...Good luck for tomorrow Julie...:D:D
Julie what are the syptoms of IBS. I am wondering if I have it, as my stomach swells up every other week it seems,and can be huge, then flat the next day, then huge. Its very annoying.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sharon G
Oh Yes...Good luck for tomorrow Julie...:D:D
[/quote]
Thanks Sharon[msnsmile]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Twiglet
Julie what are the syptoms of IBS. I am wondering if I have it, as my stomach swells up every other week it seems,and can be huge, then flat the next day, then huge. Its very annoying.
[/quote]
Difficult to describe so here is the offical line...........
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the intestines that leads to crampy pain, gassiness, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. Some people with IBS have constipation (difficult or infrequent bowel movements); others have diarrhea (frequent loose stools, often with an urgent need to move the bowels); and some people experience both. Sometimes the person with IBS has a crampy urge to move the bowels but cannot do so.
The cause of IBS is not known, and as yet there is no cure. Doctors call it a functional disorder because there is no sign of disease when the colon is examined. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not cause permanent harm to the intestines and does not lead to intestinal bleeding of the bowel or to a serious disease such as cancer. Often IBS is just a mild annoyance, but for some people it can be disabling. They may be unable to go to social events, to go out to a job, or to travel even short distances. Most people with IBS, however, are able to control their symptoms through medications prescribed by their physicians, diet, and stress management.
When I get an attack it normally lasts for 24hrs, best cure for me is to lie on my tummy, wear loose clothing and drink hot water, if I get it on a flight or when traveling its a nightmare[msneek]
LiesaAnna
21-03-2006, 03:00
i was treated for IBS for some years ago, then when i had problems with heartburn and certain drugs made it worse, i went for an endoscopy, camera down the throat, i had to sign a form agreeing for them to test for Helicobacter pylori which proved positive, so i then had a course of 3 types of strong antibiotics for 2 weeks, then hey presto, no more anything with my stomach other then the gallstones!!
coincidence ???? not sure, but i had IBS so badly for ages, had to map my routes to go out with a toilet stop somewhere, it was awful!!!
no more tho
Its horrible I have had it since I was 14 and its often caused by stress/irregular eating/ certain foods etc, I get I much less these days but used to get it a lot when I was flying, I had a camera up the bottom when I was diagnosed. I tried the meds for a while but they did nothing and don't like taking them if they don't work so do without now[msnscared]
Anyway, not looking forward to weigh in as I don't feel like I have lost anything this week but will let you all know later[msnwink]
Have a good day all!!!!
Paula D-S
21-03-2006, 10:30
Good luck today Julie.
Just had a good 20mins on the Lateral Thigh Trainer.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by caitlin
Good luck today Julie.
Just had a good 20mins on the Lateral Thigh Trainer.
[/quote]
WEll done, think I am going to need good luck[msnsad]
LiesaAnna
21-03-2006, 11:23
good luck Julie:)
oatso simple for my breakfast, not sure about lunch today, going out with my friend after physio so may have a subway today?
Good Morning Everyone
look at me up nice and early to exercise[msnwink]
Julie good luck for the weigh in,i'm sure it will al be ok
i have picked up an idea that may work as another measure for your success Julie , like Twiglet said sometimes the clothes are looser but the weight is the same[msneek]
sometimes we dont measure our bodies because the numbers on the tape are too scary and off putting, or we don't want to become all number obsessed!!, so here's an alternative
using a long piece of string measure yourself and mark the measurements with coloured felt pens this way you can visually see how your body is changing without worrying about the numbers
have a good day everyone[angel]
Mizzy
Morning all, just off out with the hounds after my banana and black tea!
We measured ourselves with what we called traffic lights - red, yellow green string for bust, wasit & hips and it is interesting to see what you have lost over the time, so even if the weight loss is not huge, it is encouraging to see the difference in those inches!
Have a good day everyone, weigh in for me today as well - this evening, so let's hope for some losses for everyone!
Sharon G
21-03-2006, 14:12
Morning everyone,
Fingers crossed for you too Fiona[msnwink] Good luck
Well its true about the inch loss more than the weight loss !
The outfit I wore last Friday was too big for me and I only bought it about 6 weeks ago. I couldn't believe the difference.
Like Julie, people have mentioned how nice and slim I'm looking now, so that is a real good tonic[msnsmile2] It's now just keeping it off!
...and it won't be easy in Florida!!![msnwink][msnwink]
...oh, did I mention I was going shortly???[msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]:D:D:D
Morning all
Have done my interval running on the mill, eaten my porridge now have to do some house work.I too am noticing my clothes are getting looser by the week .Good luck at the weigh in Fiona
Sharon you off to Florida soon? You never said [msnwink]
Thanks for the info Julie. I found some ProBiotic Yoghurts in my local Safeway today, so going to see if they make a difference to me too!
Good luck with everyone's weigh ins!
Well I am back and I am soooooooooo[msnmad][msnmad][msnmad][msnmad] as I too have joined the staying the same gang[msncry][msncry][msncry][msncry]
Really cross as I have stuck to it 100%.
Going to check everything again and going to do even MORE exercise[sporty][sporty][sporty] this week - I will not give up as this is now a way of life and I like it I just want to lose 2lbs a week, not a big fat ZERO!!!!!!!!!!
What's even more upsetting is the Virgin Jumbo has just flown over as I type[msnmad][msnmad]
Are you getting an idea of how I feel today[msncry][msncry][msncry][msncry]
Good luck Fiona hope you have a better weigh than me[clap]
Sharon did you say you were going on a trip soon[msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]
Aw big hugs Julie. I feel your pain, I know how frustrated I felt. Especially when you know you have been good.
At least next week we will all have a loss to post, because the challenge is on, WE WILL BEAT THE SCALES!
[msnwink]
Julie
i totally understand how you feel [msncry][msncry][msncry] i stayed the same too
my staying the same has resolved my determination to give 110% this next week in the hope of a big loss next week (i'm hoping for 3lbs[msneek])
so here's to a big loss for BOTH of us next week and for all the rest on here who stayed the same but deserved to lose[clap][clap][clap][grouphug]
Mizzy
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Twiglet
Aw big hugs Julie. I feel your pain, I know how frustrated I felt. Especially when you know you have been good.
At least next week we will all have a loss to post, because the challenge is on, WE WILL BEAT THE SCALES!
[msnwink]
[/quote]
Thanks Theresa, I was in a really happy mood this morning now I am just[msnmad][msnmad][msnmad]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Julie
i totally understand how you feel [msncry][msncry][msncry] i stayed the same too
my staying the same has resolved my determination to give 110% this next week in the hope of a big loss next week (i'm hoping for 3lbs[msneek])
so here's to a big loss for BOTH of us next week and for all the rest on here who stayed the same but deserved to lose[clap][clap][clap]
Mizzy[grouphug]
[/quote]
Thanks Mizzy - Yes me too!!!
I certainly don't feel like going out for this lunch today now, but I have to go as its all booked and paid for, so catch you all later[msncry][msncry]
LiesaAnna
21-03-2006, 18:23
you all made me laugh!!
Julie, you dont have a lot to lose for starters, so 2lbs in a week is a lot for you i wouldve thought, dont beat yourself up, you know the way your body works, you will probably lose 4lbs next week as you will be even more determined!!!
sorry you stayed the same and Mizzy but hey come on its better then putting on!!
mine better be off tomorrow or i will be using [msnmad] too!![msnwink]
forgot to mention, just back from another bout of physio, or rather acupuncture!! no pain at present in left knee but right one is aching like crazy, had a great walk around town and had subway for lunch with chicken and salad!!
nearly had a cream cake but had a cadburys creme egg instead!! naughty but nice!! so wont have one on friday now!!
had a great day!!
summers not to far way now!![msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
you all made me laugh!!
Julie, you dont have a lot to lose for starters, so 2lbs in a week is a lot for you i wouldve thought, dont beat yourself up, you know the way your body works, you will probably lose 4lbs next week as you will be even more determined!!!
sorry you stayed the same and Mizzy but hey come on its better then putting on!!
mine better be off tomorrow or i will be using [msnmad] too!![msnwink]
summers not to far way now!![msnwink]
[/quote]
Thanks Liesa I do know the way my body works - b****y slow!!!!!
Feeling a bit better, only had a light lunch, bbq chicken breast on salad no dressing, sparkling water and a coffee[angel] Wore a new pair of sparkly jeans for the first time which were very tight when I bought them and they were comfy and I felt slimmer so hey onwards and upwards[sporty]
Another stone and a half to go[msnscared]
Hi Everyone
just checking in
Liesa it's really infuriating to STAY THE SAME especially when you have put the work in[msnmad]
i'm sure Julie like me sat in a class where people confessed to eating pizza chips wine and the rest and they all still lost weight[msnmad] thats why it's even worse when you are giving it your all and it doesn't show on those bl**dy scales
i'm glad you enjoyed your lunch and feel a little bit better Julie[grouphug]
so here's to another stone and a half for you and another two and a half for me [msnscared][msneek]
Mizzy
I think some weeks it goes on, others it stays the same and then joy of joys it comes off, just got to keep slogging away at it gals.
I have tried a policy of eating more this week, so will see if this has had any effect, no signs of looser clothing though, so perhaps needs a couple of weeks to try out.
My knee is starting to click again (had not done so for years) which suggests to me that my gym workout out of cycling, Rotex and more boring cycling is not doing the old knee any good whatsoever, even if it is slimming my thighs down! Must get to a new class which is on either tomorrow or Thurs - a cross between yoga and pilates and I think is more the way to go. Also perhaps back swimming again, got to book in for second leg wax in 18 months - there are SOME advantages to chemo after all[msnwink]!! Was absolutely brass monkeys again walking the hounds, even though I had added extra layers and walked round PDQ[msnmad]. Had enough of this now, it is no joke[V] (am soooooo looking forward to the 6pm walk)
Fiona, I know what you mean this cold weather is really getting to me too. [msnsad]
DH bought me some spa vouchers for my birthday and I am dying to have a St Tropez but want to wait until we have enough sunshine to show it off, its freezing here again[msneek]
Liesa you had a CREAM EGG!!!!!! God I would put on a lb if I so much as looked at one let alone eat one[msneek] CREAM CAKE its years since I had one of those and no chocs have passed my lips in over 5 weeks and I still stay the same!!![msnmad]
Good luck Fiona I really hope you have lost[msnsmile]
Planning on seared Tuna steak and grilled toms for tonight[angel]
LiesaAnna
21-03-2006, 21:28
sorry Mizzy didnt mean to sound heartless, i know how hard you and Julie especially have put in with Slimming World, am by no means belittling you!, i have been there many times and i believe thats why i gave up slimming classes, after so much effort at times and the patience of a saint, i would stay the same or put on!
my cream egg Julie was lovely, i really made it last and will have no more choc now till next week! that was my treat for the week, and i have been so very very good, just hope it shows tomorrow at my weigh in!
well done to you all who have stayed the same or lost, keep going please, we're all looking up to you at times!!
i know you didn't mean it that way Liesa
there's just no consoling when those bl**dy scales are unkind[msnwink]
here's my food diary for today
red day
toast and jam
breakfast omelette with salad
activia yoghurt
chicken stir fry
banana
and maybe a small treat later[angel]
Mizzy
Here's my food diary too...........
Porridge
Skinny latte
BBQ chicken breast and salad no dressing and a small skinny latte
Seared tuna steak with grilled toms on the top
Slice of fresh pineapple
2 litres of H2O
Going to slice some peaches and pour yogurt over them for later[angel]
Sharon G
22-03-2006, 00:54
...just munching on a bunch of grapes!!!!
...cadbury's cream egg!! eh Liesa[msnwink]
.......I once found my mums "secret" tin and ate about 7 of these all together!!!!![msneek][msneek] (I was only 10 years old). I was terribly[sick][sick][sick] and thankfully have never touched one since[msnsmile2]...it's the filling inside[xx(]
Sharon G
22-03-2006, 00:56
oh and Cornish Pasties have the same effect on me[sick][sick]
Paula D-S
22-03-2006, 01:06
Just having a quick coffee before I get an early night, feeling pretty c**p today. I think I'm getting a bit of a chest infection.
Had a good day food wise been very sensible. If I don't loose weight I can't blame anyone but myself for not trying hard enough. And I don't want to be getting me into any trouble from myself[msnwink]
Sharon G
22-03-2006, 01:09
Hope you're feeling better soon Paula.[grouphug]
Hope you will feel better in the morning Paula[grouphug]
thought i'd just check in to say i''m being extremely [angel]ic i decided to swap my mini honeycomb bites(4syns) for an apple (free!!!)[msnsmile2]
next weeks weigh in here i come![msnwink]
Mizzy
I am just having my peach mixed with yogurt [angel]
Just had some good news I am going to New York for a week at Easter[clap][clap][clap] Hubby has got some work out there so me and the little ones are going too, just booked my flights with BA[clap][clap][clap] Can't wait to go back!!!
Paula [grouphug][grouphug][grouphug] get well soon.
Julie
you lucky girl you i am soooo jealous[msncry]
will there be shopping? new clothes? size smaller?[msnwink]
Mizzy
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Julie
you lucky girl you i am soooo jealous[msncry]
will there be shopping? new clothes? size smaller?[msnwink]
Mizzy[msnsmile2]
[/quote]
Oh yes, I hope a size smaller we fly out on the 18th April so 4 weeks today I will be there!! I can't wait to visit all my old haunts[clap][clap] I know NY better than I know London (and I lived near there for 30+ years!!) Its been a few years since my last trip so I am really looking forward to it. [msnsmile2]
It will be twinged with sadness though as on my last visit I went to the top of the World Trade Center, its something I did on many trips so many times and was one of my favourite places, I have so many photos taken from the top of the Towers, so I will be paying a vist to Ground Zero to say a little prayer too.
LiesaAnna
22-03-2006, 03:11
have a great trip Julie:) will be thinking of you at Ground Zero[grouphug]
Stayed the same, which is better than my friend who put on 4lb!! Got the new mag today so have a little light reading for tomorrow and am going to try a few new recipes. There is a 10 day menu plan for Mix2Max which I am going to have a very good look at!
Weather forecast is for warmer weather (well it is relative of course) for tomorrow so dogs should get a longer walk!
LiesaAnna
22-03-2006, 03:19
another stayed the same? am getting scared now after all my efforts this week
better then putting on Fiona, i know its of no consolation for you really, but you know its better then putting on!!
weigh in tomorrow!![msneek]
Ah Fiona, I can honestly say I know how you feel[grouphug] Which mag is it? I would like to have a look at that 10 menu plan.
Its is freezing here again clear skys too, the cold woke me up in the night[msnoo]
Have a great day all!!
It's the new Slimming World mag Julie, our consultant received them about half an hour before our class, on sale to us at £1.50 instead of ".45 in the shops.
Just off with the hounds, the sun at least is shining, even if so far it doesn't feel much warmer!
Good Morning Everyone
[grouphug] for you Fiona [grouphug] i've tried the mix to max and it's really good [msnsmile2]
it will be interesting to see that 10 day menu plan
i am going "red" again today because for some reason i seem to do better on the red and i think that this is one of those weeks when i really need it
your poor diet buddy though 4lbs is quite a lot she must have been gutted with that result,
it's a good thing you were there to support her
my diet buddy as gone AWOL again!!!![msnsad]
good luck with the weigh in today Liesa[msnwink]
have a good day everyone Mizzy
Oooh can someone scan that 10 meal plan and send me a copy!!!!! (I can supply my email address![msnwink])
Food Diary
Porridge
Wholemeal Roll stuffed to the rafters with just salad
Tuna, peppers, & pasta bake, with sprinkle of cheese
Snacks Skinny Cap, Low Cal Biscuit, Yoghurt later!
Now girls. This staying the same malarky! I have to say that I went to the shopping centre to pick up my daughter. Whilst waiting I ended up disappearing into Jeans West, as all the winter gear is arriving in. They had fabulous skinny knits in, so decided I might splash out and buy myself something for a change (why do the kids get all the good stuff). Anyway there was this black jumper with silver threads around the neck and sleeve, very chic, and I decided I would try one on. Grabbed a large and went into the change room, it was swimming on me! The assistant went and got me a medium. She also got me some jeans to try, and I was a size smaller! So please don't despair about what the scales are telling us, when we have a bad week, I think we should go and let the clothes do the talking! I walked out with a spring in my step, and stuck my tongue out to the scales. It motivated me a bit more for the week, I won't lose sight of my goal!
way to go Theresa[msnsmile2]
i could scan you a copy of the mix to max but it would have to be next tues (i wont get the mag til mon night), maybe Fiona can do it sooner?
Mizzy
LiesaAnna
22-03-2006, 13:14
well i am delighted to say i have lost 6 1/2lbs and i believe i owe a lot of it to you girls!!! i knew i was being good!! also my blood pressure is going down!! 184/84 all round delighted!! feel good, i knew i was putting it on as my new skirts were getting a tad tighter![msnscared] but now they are back to the before the fat went back!!
i feel so happy, so a very big thank you to all of you for the help and guidence you have given me particularly over the last week!![angel]
lets keep it going!!
Have not been on for a few days, spent all my time looking for flights[clap], have now booked for October so will catch up [clap]later, off to work now.
Stayed the same this week[msnsad]
Fiona, great I won't get it till Monday then, but if you manage to scan it before then can I have a copy too please[msnsmile2]
Theresa sounds great what a lovely feeling glad you treated yourself[clap][clap]
Liesa well-done[clap] now all you have to do it keep it up[clap][sporty][clap][sporty]
I am going green today, got to wait in for a delivery and so no time to shop[msnwink] I want to lose another 1/2 stone before I go to NY[sporty][sporty][sporty][sporty]
well done Liesa, now look what you can do when you try and if you can do that then we willexpect a going down or stay the same from now on, no excuses,OK[msnwink]
sorry you've stayed the same Sally[grouphug] it's lovely that your all booked up for october now you can have the holiday to motivate you [msnsmile2]
i have to wait til march 07[msncry]
Mizzy
Sally there is a lot of that this week, know just how you feel[grouphug]
Here's to next week eh[clap][sporty][clap][sporty]
Sharon G
22-03-2006, 14:25
Liesa....Well done, thats a great loss this week!![clap][clap]
Sally....[grouphug][grouphug]..not put any on though[msnwink]
Fiona....[grouphug][grouphug]....Ditto
Julie...New York eh??....Nice one
Theresa....Great feeling about the clothes isn't it? Well done[clap]
Well just waved my best friend off[msncry][msncry] who's flying out to Florida today. Will miss her but only until next week when I join her[msnwink][msnwink]. Will have to have lunch on my own today[msnsad][msnsad]....Homemade spicy tomatoe and lentil soup!
LiesaAnna
22-03-2006, 15:45
so much positivity going on in here today!!!
i am more determined now, will NOT put it BACK ON AGAIN!!!
was my desire to get into 16stones, i did it then put it back on, but in all fairness, its the stoooooooooopid medications i took for my leg that doesnt help! "rapid weight gain" is one of the main side effects!
lets all have a great week!!
Mega positive here!!!
Just got through a day and a half worths of work in my office[clap][clap][clap]
Then jumped on the treadmill and did an extra 30 mins of intervals[sporty][sporty] Endorphins are pumping and Oh it feels good when you have a really good work out[msnwink]
Changed to a red day so just munching on chicken tikka breast meat with yogurt and mint homemade dressing which will be burnt up in no time as I have just got of the treadmill[msnwink][angel][angel][msnwink][msnwink]
Sharon your lucky friend!!! Yes NY for my US fix, can't wait, flying out on the 18th April!!
Sunny with blue skies here, have a good pm eveyone[clap][clap][clap]
Well done Liesa that is fantastic![clap] Now you know you can do it, and a nice big weight loss always is an incentive to keep going.
Theresa well done on the shopping - a little incentive always works, and it is true that it doesn't always show up as a weight loss but you can tell if the togs start getting looser!
Scanning - hhmmmm - I know nothing! ED is the one to do this, not sure if she is home tonight, otherwise will get typing in word and then just copy and paste!
LiesaAnna
22-03-2006, 18:20
Thanks all[grouphug]
well it's mega positive and ultra happy here too
i've had chicken and roasted veg for lunch followed by one of those activia yoghurts
i am on cloud 9 because i've just has a call from the school to ask me to send outdoor walking clothes as my youngest wants to take part in orienteering after school[msnsmile2]
this is a massive step for him as he normally isolates himself from the other children and his teaching support is overjoyed that he has shown an interest[clap][clap][clap]
i couldn't ask for a better mothers day gift[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
Mizzy
LiesaAnna
22-03-2006, 19:23
thats so sweet Mizzy!!
hope he enjoys it [grouphug]
Mizzy that is fantastic news, I am so pleased for you and for him!![clap][clap][clap]
I hope he has a wonderful time , and maybe after this he will be keener to do other things[grouphug]
he doesn't talk to share how he feels Julie but from what we can work out with and with some fantastic smiles from his teaching support when we collected him, it's all looking good[msnsmile]
following on with my food diary i have had a warm chicken and bacon salad for tea with a light ceaser dressing
and i'm going to have some melon at suppertime
plus options hot choc to drink at beddie byes
Mizzy
[angel][angel][angel]
ps wonder how Paulas doing?[grouphug]hope your feeling better today Paula[grouphug]
Yes come on Paula, are you OK?
Food diary for me, only just eating my tea now as I wasn't hungry[msnwink]
Porridge
Skinny latte
Pineapple
Chicken tikka meat and yogurt dressing
Skinny latte
More pineapple
Tuna chop house salad
2 litres of water[angel][angel]
Got fruit for later (the house is full of it!!!)[msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]
N'er mind Fiona and Sally, it really is the week for no losses isn't it!
Except Leisa of course, that's amazing. You must have been thrilled and delighted. No wonder you feel so energetic this week, imagine holding 6.5 lbs and try doing the housework at the same time, you would feel tired! Great news, here's to another great week for you next week [clap]
Julie I forgot to say that's exciting news going to NY. [clap]
Mizzy that's terrified your son is asking to go out and do that after school. I bet you were rushing around getting his gear, with a great big smile on your face. That's great, I am so happy for you. [msnsmile]
Oh and Fiona please don't worry about typing it all up, it was just if someone was able to scan or photocopy it to me, please don't go typing it, I can use online menus and mix and match. I have to start getting used to making up my own meal plans now, and not rely on ready made ones. That's the next big step for me!
Hi
funnily enough Julie my house is a bit like the local fruit shop too[msnwink]
i was very, very pleased Theresa i dont think there are enough words to describe what it's like and how much these little steps mean[msnsmile2]
it's great that you have started to work out your own food menus you'll now have a lot more choice
i am sat here sipping water and i may have a banana later depends on how early i get myself to bed
Mizzy
Paula D-S
23-03-2006, 01:22
Other than feeling very chesty I'm fine thanks[grouphug]
Had another good day food wise, no cheating.
Everyone is sooooo positive on here at the moment which is great.
Julie I am very jealous about your trip to New York, I haven't been myself yet but it's on my list to do along with Las Vegas and San Fransisco.
glad you feel a little bit better Paula[grouphug]
i was looking for a sanfransisco/los angeles and las vegas multicity holiday for my parents, 10 days in total for £469 and they turned it down because mum is nervous of visiting las vegas[msneek]
so now they are going to pay over £500 for the flight and 7 days hotel only to sanfransisco, mad or what
i am jealous of Julie too,[msnwink][msnsmile2]
come easter i'll be surrounded by chocolate because the little monsters get far too many eggs bought for them[msnscared]
Mizzy
Paula D-S
23-03-2006, 01:43
My Mum and Dad have done a few tours in the States, the West Coast one took in Las Vegas, Solvang and San Franscisco, I think it may have taken in LA too. The other one they went on was to Memphis, they went to Graceland and New Orleans, the Mardi Gras was on when they were there.
As for New York I would love to go, not too sure if I'd go up The Empire State Building though.[msneek] After watching the new King Kong film I felt really ill when it shown the clips from the top of ESB, my legs go like jelly just thinking of it.
ESB is wonderful Paula, and I have terrified of heights - had the heebie jeebies going up the Eiffel Tower but this was fine.
Cannot get my mother onto a plane - so no visiting her daughter's villa in Florida then:(.
ED is home tomorrow so will see if she can organise something on the scanning front, YD has the sleeping sickness bug that is around and disappears to bed VERY early at the mo, and goes into college looking like death warmed up (no doubt passing bug on that she caught from one of the others this week!).
Morning ladies!
Paula, the Empire State Building is fantastic, but not as good as the Twin Towers was[msnsad] I have been up many times and even took my Mum when she came on a Concorde trip with me, and I will be taking the children on this next trip as my YD has not been. Some of my other favs are the Chrysler Building, The Trump Tower, Tiffanys, Central Park Zoo, The Soda Fountain in Macys etc the list is endless[msnwink]
Back to eating I am still sticking to it 100% and really hope for a good loss next Tuesday[clap]
Have a good day all!!!
LiesaAnna
23-03-2006, 11:31
feeling good and positive!
oasto simple for breakfast (fruit muesli)
will go shopping this morning so will buy more fruits and veggies again!!!
not a good night with joints!:( and got a bit of a headache!
Good Morning
here i am and i'm 110% focused
i'm off to the supermarket too Liesa, going to get some nice fish for tea
i really dont eat enough fish, the only fish i really like is from the fish shop[msneek] with chips and s c r a p s[msnembarrased]
i can have fish from the fish shop as a free food ,but there's a big rule with this, you have to take the batter off and just eat the fish[msnsad]
one member in our class had been having lots of fish from the fish shop and in one week she put on 4lbs[msneek]
the consultant couldn't figure out why because her food diary looked fantastic but after a little quizzing the member said "yes i took the batter off"
the consultant still confused said what did you do with the batter?
and this member said she ate it but she took it off the fish first[msneek][msnembarrased][msnsmile2]
have a good day everyone
Mizzy
Sharon G
23-03-2006, 14:30
Morning everyone,
Can't stop long very busy!!!!!!!
Going for my last wedding dress fitting later, so fingers crossed, eh???[msnwink][msnwink]
Not hungry at all this morning.......got butterflies![msneek]
Hope it goes well Sharon!![grouphug]
LiesaAnna
23-03-2006, 15:03
thinking of you Sharon!!
good luck, bet it falls off you![msneek] you've done so well am sure you will look stunning in it!!
Mizzy , why did i so know that bit was coming??? i must admit dont eat take aways very often, if i do its normally subway or brewers fayre, and thats a WW light lunch
but i did have sausage in batter just before i started my new diet!, and the greasey oil ran out onto my top from the batter! wont be eating that again, cant tell you the last time i ate anything in batter! when i had fish and chips some months back i took the batter off the fish
feeling good!!!
beautiful spring like day today, just heard my neighbours, (florida buffs) have just had their first grandaughter born last night, the same day they had their beloved old cat put to sleep, very sick!
nice news to make good the bad[grouphug]
Eating batter!! On a par with eating pastry, absolute no-no unless eating in teeny weeny portions - which personally I don't do, so better to avoid altogether!
Banana & tea for breakfast, and hooray at long last slightly warmer when out with the hounds[clap].
Just going to menu plan for the next week and then hit Waitrose - and then the gym.
Hi
good luck with the dress fitting Sharon, i'm sure you'll look a million dollars[msnsmile2]
can anyone tell me what i do with fresh figs? i know i eat them but how do i prepare them[msneek]
thanks Mizzy
I have to say I could not eat batter[sick][sick][sick]if you paid me[sick][sick][sick] Not keen on savoury pastry either[sick][sick][sick]
I am having a very busy few days so just did an extra 30 mins on the treadmill doing intervals and eating the same lunch as yesterday chicken tikka pieces and yogurt mint dressing[msnsmile]
Red days are not very good when training as you need the complex carbs from a green day[msnscared]
Not sure about my meal tonight need to get to Sainsburys[msnwink]
Beautiful day again today[msnsmile2]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Hi
good luck with the dress fitting Sharon, i'm sure you'll look a million dollars[msnsmile2]
can anyone tell me what i do with fresh figs? i know i eat them but how do i prepare them[msneek]
thanks Mizzy
[/quote]
Not sure I know with fresh dates I just used to wash them and eat them, so maybe its the same with figs??[msnwink][msnwink]
LiesaAnna
23-03-2006, 16:59
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Hi
good luck with the dress fitting Sharon, i'm sure you'll look a million dollars[msnsmile2]
can anyone tell me what i do with fresh figs? i know i eat them but how do i prepare them[msneek]
thanks Mizzy
[/quote]
have a look here mizzy, not sure if its what your looking for?
http://www.food24.com/GlossaryItemDetails/0,10487,1-317,00.html
Julie
you may be better with the mix to max or success express, that way you'll get the extra carbs that you need
not sure about the figs they look like you peel them[msnscared] i am going to cut one in half and investigate!! i may get dh to try one first
i bought them to help keep me regular and they have the added bonus of being a speed food[msneek]
i ashamed to say that i have reached the grand old age of 37 and have never tried fresh figs, the only fig i've ever had is in a fig roll biscuit[msnembarrased]
i have just had a ham and egg salad for lunch and i'm planning on a chicken teryaki stir fry at tea time
catch you all later Mizzy[angel]
Hello everyone, flying visit to say I'm getting bigger daily.[:O]
Speak to you soon.
LiesaAnna
23-03-2006, 18:07
hope your having a great time Paul?
thanks for the info on the figs Liesa
now for anyone else brave enough to admit that they wouldn't know one end of a fig from another here's what i did
i sliced the fig in half length ways and it's a little like a kiwi you need to remove the outer layer so i peeled it back and then got darling super brave husband to try his half first[msnscared] i waited for an age and then he pronounced it to be delicious [msnsmile2]
he had a good laugh at how scared i was, i took a tiny bite and it tasted lovely[clap]
so i peeled the other 3 and i had another one straight away and have saved the other 2 for suppertime[msnsmile2]
now who would have thought i'd be afraid of a fig[msnembarrased]
now i am really glad i gave it a go and will buy them again
Mizzy
LiesaAnna
23-03-2006, 22:38
well done mizzy!!!!
Well never got to Waitrose all the gym, went shopping with ED to buy things for our new showroom at work, so hit Matalan & T K Maxx at Slough. Got a ton of stuff for each of the bays so £75 well spent!
On the way back, slight detour into M&S Food and I was soooo good, ignored all the wafting smells of cakes and bread, brought a ton of fruit, fish & chicken, salad etc. + pasta - theirs is the only dried pasta that does not bring on my IBS - v strange!
Am about ¾ of the way through typing up the 10 diet peeps, made me so hungry this am had to go off and have my lunch! Am trying a recipe from elsewhere in the mag for supper, chicken in a herby bake with potato wedges and salad - and then some of that fruit! Very hungry so will be off soon to start cooking.
Sharon G
24-03-2006, 00:36
Good evening ladies,
Well it all went well this afternoon, the dress fits lovely!....had a few tears with my mum, can't believe how emtional I am now feeling...wish my dad could have been here.
Had a lovely chicken stir fry for dinner followed by a fresh fruit salad.
Mizzy... I too have never tried figs either[msnembarrased][msnembarrased] and I'm a little older than you[msnwink]
Going to have a glass of wine tonight, the first since last Friday night[msnwink][msnsmile2]
Evening all!!
Sharon glad to hear it went well even if your Mum did shed a tear or two[msnwink]
Mizzy I have never eaten fresh figs either[msnwink]
Food diary for me today is a bit boring as I have been so busy booking all the business arrangements for the NY trip, just got to think about the pleasure side now[msnwink]
Porridge
Skinny latte
Chicken tikka pieces and yogurt dressing
Fresh Pineapple
Skinny latte
Seared tuna steak again with toms on the top[msnwink]
Peach sliced with yogurt over the top
2 litres of water
1 diet coke[angel][angel][angel]
well i'm going to stick todays food diary on here very quickly as i really really need an early night
today i have had another red day
toast and jam
figs x2
ham and egg salad
activia peach yoghurt
chicken teryaki stir fry for tea (yes, i know should have been having fish!!!)
fig x2
i have really enjoyed the figs and will be buying them again but not too often, £1.79 for 4 little ones[msneek]
off now for a [zzz] Mizzy
sorry forgot to add
Fiona that chicken sounds lovely can you dm me the recipe or point me in the right direction
and Sharon i'm so glad for you, your going to have a fantastic wedding day[grouphug]
will catch up in the morning
Mizzy
A friend just sent me this and its so funny thought I'd share it with you..........
A guy sitting at an airport bar in Atlanta noticed a beautiful woman
sitting next to him. He thought to himself, "Wow, she's so gorgeous she
must be a flight attendant. But which airline does she work for?"
Hoping to pick her up, he leaned towards her and uttered the Delta
slogan: "Love to fly and it shows?" She gave him a blank, confused stare
and he immediately thought to himself, "Ooh s**t, she doesn't work for
Delta".
A moment later, another slogan popped into his head. He leaned towards
her again, "Something special in the air?" She gave him the same
confused look. He mentally kicked himself, and scratched American
Airlines off the list.
Next he tried the United slogan: "I would really love to fly your
friendly skies?"
This time the woman turned on him "Look, what the f**k do you want?"
The man smiled, then slumped back in his chair, and said...
"Ahhh, British Airways!"
Not true of course[msnwink]
LiesaAnna
24-03-2006, 01:53
so glad it went well Sharon, very emotional time i can understand, but what a great time you're going to have!! cant wait to hear all about it!!
Paula D-S
24-03-2006, 01:58
Very good Julie, I enjoyed that.
Sharon I glad all went well with the fitting, can't wait to see the photos.
Had a good day weetabix, soup and curried chicken for tea. Plenty of water and fruit too.
Aiminghigh
24-03-2006, 08:51
Good to catch up on everyone's news!
Great about the weight loss Liesa-keep it up. To all those who stayed the same-it will come off with perseverance.
Sharon-you must be SO excited about the wedding now. Glad the wedding dress fitting went well.
Julie-it's great news about the NY trip. Where ae you staying and are you taking the little ones to a show?
Carole
[grouphug]
Morning all!!
Carole great to hear from you, we are staying at the Giraffe Hotel on Park Ave South for the first three days whilst hubby is working then we will move up to midtown, probably the Hilton on Ave of the Americas (just waiting for hubbys Hilton Hhonors points total to see if we can upgrade to a bigger room) I liike staying in mid town as its cental to everything! Not sure about a show as Lucy is only 4, but will see whats on at Radio City Music Hall[msnwink] Def taking them to the big ToysrUs in Times Sq, its has the biggest indoor Ferris Wheel and life size Dinosaur!!!
Not sure what to eat today yet, its gets to Friday and I am always so tired[msnscared] Look forward to my lie in tomorrow[msnwink]
Anyway have a great day all!!!
LiesaAnna
24-03-2006, 11:26
oatso simple, apple today,
still feeling very good!
Good Morning
Carole it's great to hear from you again, how it going with your weight?
Julie, i like the joke[msnsmile2]
i am having my usual breakfast while i type away on here (one handed)
i am going to stick to red again today because i have a nice piece of fish for tea, not sure about lunch though
have a good day and be good everyone because that wicked weekend is upon us again[msnwink]
Mizzy
Hello, just having a quick lunch, its all rush rush this week[msnscared]
Green day so just made a veg and herb omelette with toms over the top[msnwink]
Little low calorie tip, halve some cherry toms onto a microwaveable bowl and blast them in the micro for 2 mins so they go soft, season them and pour over foods needing a sauce like my tuna steak or my omelette, makes your food very tasty[msnwink] Virtually no cals[msnwink]
Going to make a potato curry later[msnsmile2]
Happy Friday all!!!
LiesaAnna
24-03-2006, 17:38
potato curry sounds nice!
i am not to good diet wise today!! had a few treaty things yesterday, and today i have the feelings for sweet things, boobs very tender so expect monthly again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only had a break for a week!!![msncry]
today had breakfast oatso simple apple one,
lunch a lovely strawberry jam sandwich, (it was lovely) a banana and a muller lite lemon cheesecake yog, but picked 4 choccy biscuits, only small ones but naughty!!!oh and an apple
i was sooooooooooooooo good this morning, went for a coffee with other mums to ones house, was offered biscuits and i refused twice!!! they all thought i was great!!! not sure why i brought 1 packet of chocolate biscuits im sure!! might get Russ to eat them!
have a good afternoon all, and a good weekend to you all as well!
cant wait for a lie in tomorrow
Liesa choccie biscuits!!!!! Jam!!!! I needed a sweet fix too so I am eating sweet plums as we speak!!!![angel]
well, well Liesa what are we going to do with you?
you naughty, naughty girl[msnscared] i thought the creme egg the other day was going to be your treat for the week [msnwink]
now come on Liesa swap those biccies for something else, i know that you dont want to put that 6 1/2lbs straight back on again[msnsad]
how about trying some of the more unusual fruits as an alternative to the chocolate biscuits? figs are nice!!!![msnsmile2]
Mizzy
Am almost finished typing up the Mix2Max 10 day diet so will post that on here tonight.
Liesa, allow yourself 1 treat a day and then you will not feel you are depriving yourself - of course it can't be a whacking great mars bar or something of that ilk! I don't think you are eating enough of the better foods to make you feel full, therefore you are getting tired and that makes you vulnerable to wanting chocolate or something sweet. You sound like me before I had my hysterectomy, more on monthlies than off[msnmad], very tired and desperate for a lift. A good diet can help this, along with a multi-vitamin. Bananas v good fruit wise, give you a lift - do you like berries, again easy to eat.
You know you can do it - you've just got to tell your tastebuds the right messages from your brain!
Last night I chopped up an orange to put in the salad with our herby chicken (delicious btw and will post the recipe) and lots of comments from the family how good it was, and please do it again.
Today I have had slice of small brown loaf with cottage cheese, chives & baby tomatoes for brekkies, yes I know it's strange I was all up for porridge and when I came to make it that's what I fancied.
Lunch has been prawns in 1 teaspoon v low fat mayo & lemon juice on 2 Ryvita, and huge plate of salad, finished off the raspberries and then ate a small box of fresh fruit from M&S (their 2 for £5 ones) with tons of pineapple in. Being v lazy as would be cheaper to buy pineapple and chop up, which is what I will do at the weekend!
Supper will be fish baked in oven, pots sliced and baked & large salad & beans.
Herb, citrus & chilli chicken
0 Syns Orignal 1½ Syns Green - ad 6 syns if not using the chicken as a healthy extra
Serves 4
1 lemon
½ orange
2tsp crushed dried chilli
1 tsp dried mixed herbs (I used fresh as I have them in pots)
4 chicken breasts
Fry light
4 x 8oz/227g potato
1. Preheat oven to 200C / 400 F / Gas Mark 6.
Grate the zest of the lemon and orange and mix with the crushed dried chilli and mixed herbs. Season with salt.
2. Using a sharp knife make 3-4 slashes in each chicken breast and place on a baking tray. Spray with Fry Light and rub the zest mixture onto the chicken. Spray with Fry Light and rub the zest mixture onto the chicken. Spray again with Fry Light and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
3. At the same time, cut the potatoes into wedges (leaving the skin on) and cook in boiling water for 5-10 mins before placing on a baking tray sprayed with Fry Light. bake in the oven with the chicken until just starting to crisp at the edges. Serve the chicken and wedges together with a large mixed salad.
I cooked the potatoes before and put them in with the chicken. They were still not ready so had to cook for an extra 10 mins. Note to self, cut smaller chunks!
LiesaAnna
24-03-2006, 20:36
thanx all, i promise i will try harder!! think its cos the nurse is away in Eygpt next week so now being naughty, i so dont want to put the weight on again!! so now will work harder with decorating at dads this evening!!! not going to it again i promise[msnembarrased]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
thanx all, i promise i will try harder!! think its cos the nurse is away in Eygpt next week so now being naughty, i so dont want to put the weight on again!! so now will work harder with decorating at dads this evening!!! not going to it again i promise[msnembarrased]
[/quote]
Liesa its not going to hurt the nurse but it will hurt your weight loss. Like Fiona says one SMALL treat a day, but why not make treats more healthy like Mizzy says try some unusal fruits, or like me rather than have an artfically flavoured Muller Lite why not have fresh fruits with low fat natural yogurt poured over the top, that way its a whole lot more filling and healthy[msnwink]
Aiminghigh
24-03-2006, 23:05
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Good Morning
Carole it's great to hear from you again, how it going with your weight?
Julie, i like the joke[msnsmile2]
i am having my usual breakfast while i type away on here (one handed)
i am going to stick to red again today because i have a nice piece of fish for tea, not sure about lunch though
have a good day and be good everyone because that wicked weekend is upon us again[msnwink]
Mizzy
[/quote]
It's great to be posting again-albeit only sporadically as still very busy[msnsad]
Mizzy-weight is just fine-I've been too busy to be tempted and now that we are going away in just a couple of weeks there's no way I'll let it slide. I'm continuing to eat very healthily-with the odd planned treat[msnwink]
Have a good weekend everyone[msnsmile]
LiesaAnna
24-03-2006, 23:10
Julie
have tried that once, and really enjoyed it, but got so bloated and could never stop! used to have banana with vanilla muller lite poured over, was lovely, or fresh strawberries with choc muller light poured over
do you think this is ok for me? feel fat and very guilty, i know as soon as i start doing it that i will feel bad later but cant stop myself!!
paying the price now as i have a headache and joints hurting!!
going to have a small piece of pizza and some bnaked beans and then off to do painting at my dads, but will write everything down from tomorrow!!!
I MUST LOSE WEIGHT!![msncry]
good evening everyone
ooh Carole, where are you going????
Liesa i'm so glad that your going to try and be good now do you want us to nag if your naughty or not????
well another red day for me and here's my food diary
usual toast and jam for brekkie
actimel drink and activia yoghurt 2syns
spicy sausage and red onion omelette with salad for lunch
banana
chilli and tomato prawn stir fry for tea - couldn't face the cod!!![msneek]
i pack of morrisons bacon waffles 2syns
may have options low fat choc drink later[angel]
my children have been and got me mothers day presents with daddy, i think one is a plant and another is a book [msnsmile2] which will be great for the diet[angel]
Mizzy
Have spent days looking for flights, now booked and then days ploughing through all the villas, also now booked[msnsmile2].
Haven't had time to come on here, but back now.
Have been good with my eating until today[msneek], the boss popped to the bakers and got us all a cake, thats the trouble our office is above the bakers, I had a lovely chelsea bun[msntongue].
Hannah made a lovely chicken stir fry tonight, yes she is still grounded but being very helpful.
Now I have a holiday booked I am determined to get rid of the extra weight.
Have a good weekend.
Liesa that's my point DON'T have Muller lite or any other DIET yogurts have 100% NATURAL low fat yogurt (no flavourings, sweetners, additives etc) like the activa or orgainic ones then pour over some fresh melon, peach, plum, grapes etc then you have a 100% natural healthy low fat treat[msnwink]
Sally great news now you can focus and lose those final lbs[clap][clap][clap]
My food diary for today is....
Porridge
Skinny latte
Small bag of grapes and apple and then a small bag of ready to eat carrots whilst out shopping as I was really hungry, got them from the Boots food to go counter[msnwink][angel]
Herb and veg omelette with cherry tomatoes
3 sweet plums
Skinny latte
Potato curry
2 litres of water
Extra skinny latte as I was just sooooo hungry today, probably from extra training[sporty] 4 1/2 syns[msnwink]
Got plenty of fruit and yogurt if I need a snack later[angel]
If I don't lose this week I will be sooooooo[msnmad][msnmad]!!!!
Have a good Friday night all!!!!
food diaries are looking great Julie so i'm sure you'll lose this week[msnwink]just remember to eat enough!!!
and Sally i know what thats like, in my last job it was any excuse to nip out for cakes,pies etc etc, i'm surprised that i stayed so slim[msneek] (it was having all day access to the fridge at home that made me bigger!!!)
i'm sure having your holiday all booked up now will spur you on to lose those last few lbs[msnsmile2]
wonder how Theresa and Paula are getting on? hope your both ok[grouphug]
Mizzy
Sharon G
25-03-2006, 01:40
Evening everyone,
Well where has today gone?...Not much time to spend on here at the moment, life is very exciting and busy! Food diary still very good today but believe it may go to opt tomorrow![msnembarrased]
Have a good one everyone[msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
25-03-2006, 02:05
Thanks Julie, will write it down and get when in Asda in the morning make a nice treat!!
mizzy i like to be nagged!! gets my a**e in gear!!
thanks[grouphug]
Haven't seemed to be able to get on last few days. Its school holidays here, again. They only went back six weeks ago after long summer holidays, and broke up again because of the Commonwealth Games. So the kids have taken over the computer and I am exhausted. So been caught up
Fiona you are great to be typing up those 10 days menus, that's really good of you to do that! Can't wait!
I have been fairly good, except I had a few champagnes last night, at a friend's house! I didn't nibble or pick though, but it was a lovely balmy evening, we were out on the decking, everyone was having a few end of week drinks whilst the kids were playing, I couldn't resist. Its lovely autumn evenings at the moment, the colours are amazing.
Food diary for Today
Porridge
Bacon & Egg dry fried, with whole meal bread (healthy extra)
Stir Fry Beef & Veggies
Snacks: Low Fat Biscuits (2), Yoghurts, Strawberries.
LiesaAnna
25-03-2006, 12:28
wished i was in Austrailia right now!! so lucky Theresa!!!
oatso simple for breakfast
Theresa
sounds like your really into the swing of this plan it's perfectly ok to treat yourself, thats what the syns and the flexible syns are for[msnwink]
sounds like it's very beautiful out there at the moment, i love autumn it's my very favurite time of the year
as a child i loved to go out and kick the leaves into the air, and i do still do it now[msnembarrased] with the children of course
it's a nice bright spring morning here, and later if it's not too chilly we may go for a walk up to the village to feed the horses
i am going to have another great day today[angel] will check in later with my food diary[msnsmile2]
have a lovely weekend everyone
Mizzy
Just woke up, had a lovely lie in[msnwink]
Sunny and bright here, Theresa Oz sounds wonderful at the moment[msnsmile]
Going to have another good day today[angel]
Have a good one all[clap][clap][clap]
Looks like I am the only one here today[msnsad]
Food diary so far........
Got up very late, Porridge with a few sultanas & raisins at about 11am
No lunch as just not hungry due to late breakfast but 2 skinny lattes whilst out shopping
Early tea though just had chicken stir fry[angel]
Only 1 1/2 litre of water so far but will do my 2 litre target by bedtime[msnwink]
Going to have a big bowl of chopped fruits with nat low fat yog later[angel]
Did extra training on the treadmill again[sporty]
Really hoping for a loss this week even if its 1lb[msnscared]
Have a great Saturday night all[msnsmile]
P.S Children just having their weekend treat of a few chocs so I just had a 1 inch cube of Kit Kat Chunky so thats my little choc treat[msnwink]
OMG it tasted so good[msntongue][msnwink]
LiesaAnna
25-03-2006, 21:58
for lunch i had, french stick, (small chunk) with cheese, small piece, and muller light yog, will use these ones up as i bought quite a few and no one else eats them, but did look at the ones you suggested Julie, and will put them on my shopping list,
so any other suggestions please post, i will do my new shopping list this week!
thanks all xx
Liesa just a comparison if you swap the cheese for chicken look how many calories and sat fat you save[msnwink]
Cheese, cheddar
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 2 oz
Calories:
228.7 kcal
Water 20.87 g
Carbohydrate* (1%) 0.73 g
Protein (26%) 14.14 g
Total Fat (72%) 18.82 g
Monounsaturated 5.33 g
Polyunsaturated 0.53 g
Saturated 11.98 g
Cholesterol 59.64 mg
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Alcohol (0%) 0 g
Chicken breast, oven-roasted, fat-free, sliced
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 serving 2 slices
Calories:
33.3 kcal
Water 32.22 g
Carbohydrate (11%) 0.91 g
Protein (85%) 7.05 g
Total Fat (4%) 0.16 g
Monounsaturated 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated 0.03 g
Saturated 0.05 g
Cholesterol 15.12 mg
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Alcohol (0%) 0 g
So just by having chicken in place of cheese you save almost 200 cals and 11.93g of satuarted fat[msnwink] Also check out the Cholesterol the chicken is so much lower than the cheese which is good for your arteries[msnwink]
Over time these changes really add up[msnwink]
Sharon G
25-03-2006, 23:01
I love cheese but really try and limit my intake now!!![msnwink][msnwink]
Just taken little Harry to a birthday party and resisited all the little treats! Saving myself for my Dinner tonight!
Going to a really nice restaurant with 2 of our very dear friends[msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
Have a good evening whatever you may be doing!!:D
Hi
seems like everyone is having a good weekend
Julie you've been so good i'm sure you'll lose this week, can i ask are you having your syns? and are you eating to satisfy your appetite?
Liesa you can have cheese but it is a very SMALL amount
at SW it is classed as an healthy extra A choice but the weight for the amount of cheese is 28g other A choices include milk 350 ml skimmed per day or 250 ml semi skimmed
you really need to cut out the white bread though Liesa why not try having a wholemeal roll or wholemeal pitta bread instead of the french stick, you will feel fuller for longer if you switch to wholmeal
Sharon have a great night out[msnsmile2]
here's my food diary for today "green"
0.1% fat actimel drink
usual toast and jam
roasted peppers filled with rice, beans, onions and garlic
activia yoghurt
quorn stir fry veg with noodles in teryaki sauce
banana
and i am going to have some mini honeycomb bites for later with a options cinnamon hot choc[msntongue]6 syns for them both but soooo worth it[msnwink]
Mizzy
P.S Liesa do you use butter or spead as well as the cheese[?]
LiesaAnna
26-03-2006, 02:18
i rarely eat sandwiches, but did buy wholemeal bread for the future, today was a one off i dont usually eat french stick as it hurts my gums! (lose a tooth for every child born, 6 children, - a few of my chewing teeth missing;))
cant tell you the latr time i ate cheese, cant say i enjoyed it tho, so will get chicken in future, have tuna tomorrow with wholemeal bread,
will do it!! i did use gold lowest fat spread today but again dont often have spread of any description, everything tastes so fatty!! not just saying it but i dont eat a lot of bread, cheese and spread at all!! not sure why i did today!
will do better this week have gained a lot of knowledge, thank you for all your guidence ladies!![grouphug]
Liesa you are doing really well, keep the motivation up, everyone is so keen to help you, because we all know how tough and hard it is. Once you get in the momentum though, and make the switches, finding alternatives for things you used to like, you find you start like the alternatives. Your tastebuds seem to alter. If I have some chocolate now, it takes soooo sweet, you only need a smidgen.
Mizzy asked me to post a photo, I managed to find one, and have popped it in Mug Shot thread. Its not the best photo, but it will do for now! [msnwink]
LiesaAnna
26-03-2006, 03:06
lovely photo Theresa!! pretty wee thing arent you!!
Great photo Theresa, now I know who I sent those magazines too[msnwink]
LOL Liesa & Julie thanks for that, you make a girl feel fabulous!! It took me an age to look through all the photos there....very long thread. It was so great to put faces to all you guys too! What a great looking gang we all are eh, imagine when we put out 'after' photos up, when we are skinny vixens! [msntongue]
Ok peeps, here is the 10 day menu plant on Mix2Match.
Slim the Mix2Max way
o Go Green & Original at each meal. Instead of choosing Green or Original and sticking to your choice all day, pick a Green or Original meal and stick to your choice throughout that meal.
o Have 3 meals a day. For dessert and between-meals snacks fruit is the best choice when you Mix2Max.
o All foods are FREE, unless we give a serving size. So for example, where chicken and fish appear in an Original meal, or pasta and rice in a Green meal, you can eat as much as you like during that meal.
o Pick your Healthy Extra choices. Some of the meals in the menu given include Healthy Extras, they are marked with either *(a choice) or **(b choice). Each day, have 3 or 4 Healthy Extra choices – 2 a and 2 b – in total. Below are the allowances for milk (a popular a choice) and bread (popular b choice).
o Enjoy 5 – 15 Syns a day.
o These meals service 1 person, if you are cooking for a family, increase quantities and, if necessary, cooking time
How much is a Healthy Extra portion?
A serving of milk (A choice) is ONE of:
o 350ml skimmed milk
o 250ml semi-skimmed milk
o 175ml whole milk
o 250ml calcium-enriched Soya or rice milk
A serving of bread (B choice) is ONE of:
o 2 slices of wholemeal bread from a small (400g) loaf
o 3 slices of wholemeal Nimble bread
o 20oz/57g wholemeal roll
BREAKFAST
<span style="color:red">SMOKED HADDOCK & EGG
In one pan pack a smoked haddock fillet and in another pan poach a couple of eggs, serve with toast from HE portion</span id="red">
FRUITY FRENCH TOAST
Place a little milk (A choice) in a bowl. Whisk a couple of eggs and a sprinkling of sweetener and ground cinnamon. Dip bread (B choice) into the milk, then fry in Fry Light for 2-3 mins on each side until golden. Serve with a topping of very low fat natural yoghurt and slices of peach, plums or strawberries.
<span style="color:red">BACON SANDWICH
Stuff bread (B) with bacon and tomato ketchup (1syn per level tbsp). </span id="red"> Personally can’t bear ketchup, and would much rather use a tomato!
GRAB & GO FRUIT COCKTAIL
Grab a 397g can of fruit cocktail in juice (b choice)
<span style="color:green">CHEESE & BEANS ON TOAST
Top some toast (B choice) with piles of baked beans and 1½oz 42g reduced fat grated cheese </span id="green"> (A choice)
SWEET PANCAKES
Beat a couple of eggs with some sweetener. Spray a pan with Fry Light, pour in the eggs and cook undisturbed until the bottom sets. Then place the pan under the grill until the top rises. Service topped with fruit.
<span style="color:red">BREAKFAST HASH
Chop onions, Bowyers 95% Fat Free chilled Pork Sausages (1Syn each), bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes into chunks and fry in Fry Light with a dash of soy sauce. Serve with poached eggs.</span id="red">
<span style="color:green">POTATO ROSTI
Coarsely grate some potatoes, squeeze out as much liquid as possible, stir in some chopped spring onions, chives and a little beaten egg and season well. (The texture should not be too wet.) Form into patties and bake at 200 C / 400F / Gas 6 for 12 – 15 mins or until cooked and golden, serve with baked beans.</span id="green">
QUICK & EASY
Serve 2 Weetabix (B choice) with ice-cold milk (B choice) and follow with a fresh fruit salad.
LUNCH
<span style="color:red">HAM WRAPS
Mix chopped mixed peppers into a very low fat natural cottage cheese and place on slices of ham. Add blanched asparagus and roll up like a cigar, serve with salad.</span id="red">
<span style="color:green">POTATO SALAD
Place boiled new potatoes, sliced celery and apple in a bowl. Mix with salad leaves and toss in a dressing made with 2 level tbsp Hellmann’s Extra Light Mayo (1½ Syns), mustard powder, chopped gherkins and seasoning.
MIXED BEAN & PASTA FILLER
Place cold cooked pasta in a bowl with green beans, carrot batons, a can of mixed beans, spring onions and cherry tomato halves. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve.
LEEK & POTATO SOUP
Place chopped leeks, onion & potatoe
Been quiet today as had to go to work today, then visit my sister to wish her happy birthday for tomorrow and give her pressie (Calvin Klein handbag from Florida which she was thrilled with!), Waitrose shop (OMG all the town appeared to be in there, had to queue behind 12/13 people at fag counter to buy DH his cigars, and then queue behind 5 people to pay and I do the quick scan!), home to drop off shopping, quickly feed dogs and then off to my mother's so take round flowers and card as can't see her tomorrow. Got home after 7.00pm, luckily DH had cooked tomato pasta for us so only had to make the salad!
Down to Bournemouth to visit MIL, will try and be good at lunch but might be difficult! Perhaps just a banana for lunch to allow for what might be coming.
Have a good day everyone, hope all your little treasures remember you!
WOW Fiona
you have been busy[msnsmile2]
have a lovely mothers day everyone and if you have a few treats, hey relax and enjoy them
i was given some lovely bath smellies, a book and a flower in a pretty pot by my little darlings[angel]
now i'm off out to visit my mum[msnsmile2]
catch you all later
Julie
those actimel seem to be doing the trick[msneek]
Mizzy
Sharon G
26-03-2006, 16:04
Oh....what a lovely day so far!
Little Harry has made me a beautiful card and made me breakfast in bed with daddy[msnwink][msnwink][msnsmile2]
Going to my mums this afternoon and then onto future MIL's. Having dinner tonight at my favourite Italian[msnoo][msnsmile2][msnwink]
Think I'll be on the water all day tomorrow to wash everything away![msnwink]
Have a lovely day, Mums[msnwink][msnsmile2]:D:D
Sharon G
26-03-2006, 16:05
Oh and WE forgot to put the clocks forward this morning!!!![msnscared][msnscared]
well i've had a lovely day everyone
children brought me my up usual breakfast of toast and jam whilst i was still in bed
had a sort of christmas dinner at 3ish
turkey 1 dry roasted potato, small parsnip again dry roasted,whole baby corn, mange tout, savoy cabbage,carrots, broccoli and cauli
1 yorkshire pud and a small drizzle of gravy[angel]
small serving of rhubarb crumble (more rhubarb than crumble) with low sugar custard[msntongue]
so i'll probably have small snack at supper and thats me for the day
weigh in tommorow[msnscared]
Mizzy
LiesaAnna
26-03-2006, 22:48
i had soggy spoonsize shredded wheat for breakfast made by Lauren and grandaughter Kayleigh helped! also 2 slices of toast with strawberry jam[msnscared] Kayleigh ate that for me[msnwink] had small box of chocs and shared them, many vouchers for the dolls house shop, so off there tomorrow afternoon, got flowers, and photo frame with piccie of Lauren and myself in it with "the bestest mum" on it, its cute, but my sad bit was going to the cemetery to mums grave as i do every year, many times through the year, and my sister who doesnt normally bother at the "special" times, had filled the pots on mums grave, so i couldnt put mine there! really upset me for the day, (we havent spoken in a year now and wont again) put me on a downer for the day im afraid, cant shake off the sadness im feeling, i did take a just a few of her roses off and put some of mine there, i put hers on my great grandparents behind (only a few.
spent the afternoon with dad, he loves it with me and the children and grandchildren and great children go to him!! complete caos!!but he loves every moment! makes up for my sadness seeing him so happy!:(
Just got back from Bournemouth, had a lovely lunch - no you don't want to know what it was, let's just say NONE of it is on the diet sheet! Banana and orange for brekkies, and no supper for me to make up for - duck parfait with toasted brioche and red onion chutney, alcoholic sorbet, roast smoked beef, broccoli, beans & ports with jus, lemon tart, petit fours and black tea - got that bit right! Not huge portions but all v tasty.
Been pouring with rain all day or I would have nipped out with the hounds but will have to take them for extra long walks tomorrow to make up to both them and me for what I have eaten!
Flowers from ED and card from YD this am, so they did remember!
I think I have to keep saying this, but .... tomorrow is another day! Have a good one.
Evening ladies, lovely day today, food diary for a red day......
2 slices of wholemeal toast (no butter) 1 tsp apricot preserve
Grilled bacon, extra low fat sausage, dry fried egg and microwaved toms so they were nice and soft[msnwink]
Plum
Roast chicken, with mixed veggies, a few dry roasted pots, very weak gravy
1 tsp of apple crumble and custard, just needed a taste[msnwink]
2 skinny lattes
2 litres water[angel]
Got fruit and yogurt if I need a snack later[msnwink]
p.s Mizzy that's good to hear[msnwink][msnwink][msnwink]
Hi
Julie you could have had some crumble, it's not too high in syns at 3.5 per 28g
i s c r a p e d most of the crumble off my portion and gave it to dh to eat[msnwink]
rhubarb is a super speed free food or it can be a healthy extra b choice when it is stewed, the same goes for apple
Fiona [msneek][msnsmile2]sounds like you had a really good day!!
Liesa we have similar problems when going to the cemetary too, my gran had in total 83 children,grandchildren,great grandchildren and great great grandchildren so you can imagine the flowers!! now we plant bulbs ready for the spring and take potted flowering plants because there's always far too many flowers and not enough pots to put them in
i'm glad you found comfort in your dad though [grouphug]
weigh in tommorow for me and after the effort i've put in this week if i dont lose 2lbs there will be tears before bedtime[msncry]so i need everyone to cross their fingers and anything else they can think of for me[msnwink][msnsmile2]
Mizzy
LiesaAnna
27-03-2006, 02:10
Thanks mizzy
good luck for tomorrow[grouphug]
thanks Liesa
by the way, how's the food side of things been for you today?
i know you comfort eat when you feel down but have you still managed to keep on track
Mizzy
Paula D-S
27-03-2006, 02:44
Well I have a lovely Mother's Day.
I didn't get breakfast in bed as I am always up with the larks before everyone else. Started the day as I do every Sunday with a bacon butty, we went to Mum and Dads for dinner and we had a roast, yes I did have a few roast potatoes and a small peice of apple pie and custard for pudding[:O] It was lovely though and I enjoyed every mouthful. Back on track tomorrow.
I do think of everyone who is missing someone they love today[grouphug]
LiesaAnna
27-03-2006, 03:30
mizzy have been off food today, bit tearful this evening, just had a glass of dry martini!!
just remembered, Russ bought macdonalds for all this evening, i had a big mac cheeseburger only
felt very full with Laurens breakfast, couldnt eat the toast, grandaughter polished it off, i did take a bite to show grateful!!
picking now, boiled egg, banana and a small apple[msnscared]
Sharon G
27-03-2006, 03:42
Liesa and others....thoughts are with you[grouphug][grouphug]
Mizzy....Good luck with the weigh in tomorrow!!
LiesaAnna
27-03-2006, 04:02
thanks Sharon,
Sharon, just wanted to say congratulations to you and Paul, hope everything goes beautifully for you!! our thoughts will be with you, and looking forward to seeing the photos!! and trip report[msnwink]
make sure you log in as soon as you get back!!!!
good luck, good health and good fortune, good everything really!!!
cheers[clap][clap][clap][clap][clap][beer][beer][beer][beer]
Have a great time Sharon
Liesa sorry you had such a sad time yesterday, and Happy Mothers Day to everyone there. Ours isn't until May here, but luckily my sister text me to remind and I was able to catch my Mum.
Fiona a HUGE big thank you for posting that MixNMatch it must have taken an age! I will print it off and give it a whirl after this fortnight's plan is over.
My weigh in tonight. Like Mizzy, I better have lost a pound. I think 1 pound is the biggest loss I would have.
LiesaAnna
27-03-2006, 04:51
good luck Theresa with weigh in!!
Morning all! Evening Theresa!!!
Good luck with weigh ins today Mizzy and Theresa[msnwink]
Sharon - Oh its getting so close now, are you flying Virgin from Manchester I can't remember?
You will have a wonderful wedding and a glorious honeymoon and we all can't wait for the photos and trip reports, but lots of love, hugs and bestest of wishes now and for the future[grouphug]
Liesa, its times like this that having a menu planned really comes into its own, you will find that if you planned your meals for the day (knowing that it could be a bad day) and stuck with the plan you are less likely to go off the rails, comfort eating (for what ever reasons no matter how sad) can be avoided, this probably makes me sound harsh which I don't want to sound but for long term success we have to be strong[grouphug]
Just for the record there have been trials done on MacDonalds, and calorie for calorie compared with for example the same calories in a jacket pot and beans the jacket pot will sustain you (and do you far more good) for longer than the Macdonalds even though the two meals have the same amount of calories - a lot of processed foods heavily fortified with chemiclas like Macd's have many 'empty' calories[msnwink]
I warned my family not to buy anything to eat like chocs etc and declined any ideas about going out to eat as I knew it would be harder to stay on track and they all respected my wishes as they know how important my weight loss is to me so I got lots of lovely flowers etc instead[msnwink]
You have to decide how much you want to lose the weight and how far you are prepared to go to achieve it[msnwink]
So all that being said lets ALL have a wonderful week with lots of losses[clap][sporty][clap][sporty]
LiesaAnna
27-03-2006, 12:24
thanks Julie,
doesnt sound harsh at all,
like i have said before i do really want to lose weight, will take all tips and advise on board and this week will write yet another shopping list, will do more meal planning,
i hate macdonalds cant tell you the last time i had one, just felt that low yesterday i gave in, and to be very honest i didnt enjoy it all! yuk!
Russ is shift manager at Uncle Sams best burger bar in town (in my opinion) and have been known to have one of them in the past now and again, but not lately,
this isnt going to happen over night, so got to really get into this!
thanks for your help[grouphug]
Good Morning Everyone
well i feel great this morning, the sun is shining here on the north east coast[msnsmile2] and i am optomistic about tonights weigh in[msnsmile2] haven't been on the scales but clothes are definately looser[msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
so lots to smile about today, feels like it's going to be a good week[msnwink]
Mizzy
<h2><span style="color:red">ZIPPITY DOO DA
ZIPPITY DAY
I LOST 1.2 LBS TODAY!
YAHOO!</span id="red"></h2>
I'm a wee bit excited! Ha Ha!
Congratulations Theresa[msnsmile2] you must be over the moon[clap][clap][clap]
Mizzy
Well-done Theresa[clap][clap][clap][clap] Hard work is paying off!!!!![sporty][sporty][sporty]
Awful weather here, raining and blowing a gale[msnmad]
Good news is my tightest pair of size 14 combats are now very loose[clap][clap][clap] So hoping it will be a loss tomorrow[msnwink]
Mizzy send me some sunshine please its miserable here!!!
Waiting for my new washing machine to arrive today[msnsmile]
Sharon G
27-03-2006, 15:07
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
thanks Sharon,
Sharon, just wanted to say congratulations to you and Paul, hope everything goes beautifully for you!! our thoughts will be with you, and looking forward to seeing the photos!! and trip report[msnwink]
make sure you log in as soon as you get back!!!!
good luck, good health and good fortune, good everything really!!!
cheers[clap][clap][clap][clap][clap][beer][beer][beer][beer]
[/quote]
Oh thank you so very much[grouphug]
We're having a new computer in our villa, hopefully the second week we are there, so may log in and say hello to you all[msnwink]
Keep up the good work on the diet front, you're doing so well![msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
27-03-2006, 15:09
well done Theresa!!!!!
Sharon G
27-03-2006, 15:13
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
Morning all! Evening Theresa!!!
Sharon - Oh its getting so close now, are you flying Virgin from Manchester I can't remember?
You will have a wonderful wedding and a glorious honeymoon and we all can't wait for the photos and trip reports, but lots of love, hugs and bestest of wishes now and for the future[grouphug]
[/quote]
Thanks Julie[grouphug]
I didn't sleep very well last night as I am so excited and happy!
Yes, we fly with Virgin on the 10.35am flight from Manchester! I'll wave to you as we fly over your house[msnwink][msnwink][msnsmile2]
Thanks for all your advise and support over the past few months with regards to my dieting. You've been a real big help and you've all made it more fun:D:D
When I come back, I'm sure I'll be back on here to get rid of all those extra pounds![msnembarrased][msnembarrased]
Sharon G
27-03-2006, 15:14
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Twiglet
<h2><span style="color:red">ZIPPITY DOO DA
ZIPPITY DAY
I LOST 1.2 LBS TODAY!
YAHOO!</span id="red"></h2>
I'm a wee bit excited! Ha Ha!
[/quote]
Theresa...please forgive me!!
A very well done[clap][clap][clap][clap]
ooh Sharon you must be so excited now, only a few days til you become a mrs[msnwink]
can i wish you all the best and i sincerely hope that you, your husband to be and your little boy have a lovely memorable day[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
Julie i would love to send you some sunshine but it looks like it's about to dissapear maybe it's already moving further south towards you[msnwink]
those actimel drinks seem to be doing their job Julie, my stomach is no where near as bloated as it has been[msnsmile] and i now seem to be making more regular trips to the little girls room[msnembarrased]
Mizzy
Sharon G
27-03-2006, 15:25
Mizzy...thank you[grouphug]
I totally agree about the actimels!! All my family have them on a regular basis now and (hopefully) don't ail things like we used to!
Paul was forever getting coughs and colds with working outside all the time and also working long hours. He now feels better in himself and doesn't suffer with his tummy problems anymore![msnsmile2]
Thank you Sharon, I bit you are a whirl of excitement right now!
Enjoy every minute, you will look a million dollars!
Safe journey and may the sun shine every day!
Thanks to everyone for their [clap] I am soooo excited, its a great feeling to have lost!
I will never get depressed about not losing again, I will just go and try an outfit on in a shop, and feel better instantly!
Well done Theresa, that's brill.
Sharon, have a wonderful wedding, we will all be thinking of you, and we do want to see pics! But we will understand if you don't post for a while!
Well done Julie about the baggy combats, here's to a weight loss (tonight - tomorrow??)
Mizzy keep going, bet you have a weight loss this week, I meant to buy some actimel again this week and didn't put it on my list - therefore not a hope in hell that I remember! Still suffering from memory loss which is driving me and the family up the wall!! Have just gone up a size in my handbag (got you all worried didn't it with the first few words!) so I can keep a notepad in there to write everything I have to do down in the hope it will make my memory improve. Back to crossword puzzles at this rate.
Liesa try and keep on the straight and narrow, lots of fruit and salad and veggies and you will feel much better for it - and you can eat tons of that!
Porridge this am, jacket pot, grated cheese & chopped red onion with baked beans for lunch, and tomato pasta with large salad for supper. Will be late home as have parents evening for YD (last one before they take their AS's) so won't be home before 7.30, so had to leave something DH could cook and have ready when we get back. Felt good when out with the hounds and power walked round - in my wellies, hair done a florida and frizzed up with the damp, but no point in worrying at the moment as every time I step outside it curls up. Goodness knows what it would look like without all the straightening stuff I put on it!! Made up some bulgar wheat for tomorrow's lunch, am going to have the taboulah from the mix2match menu. (Still trying to make amends for yesterday - having been instructed if DH was paying £32 a head he wanted me to eat it!!)
abbeyvillas
27-03-2006, 16:57
Good luck with the wedding Sharon - hope you have a fabulous day!! [beer][beer]
Bit disappointed at today's weigh-in - stayed the same[msncry] Only to be expected though I suppose, after celebrating my 50th birthday all week. It's just catching up on me now. Have to get back into the swing of things;
Here's a lovely recipe for Tomato & Lentil Soup from WW if anyone fancies giving it a try. It's really easy to make and it's only 1 point per serving; ( serves 4)
2 large onions diced,
Low fat cooking spray,
2 large tins tomatoes,
100g red split lentils,
900ml vegetable stock,
1 tbsp Coriander,
2 tbsp chopped parsley, salt & pepper
Cook the onions in the low fat spray for 3-4 mins
Add tins of tomatoes, lentils, stock and coriander.
Bring to the boil, cover & simmer for 25-30 mins
Blend to a puree
Season with S&P and sprinkle with Parsley to serve.
HOW EASY IS THAT!!!
You can use cinnamon instead of Coriander for a slightly different flavour if you prefer.
Enjoy!
abbeyvillas
27-03-2006, 16:59
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mizzy
Good Morning Everyone
well i feel great this morning, the sun is shining here on the north east coast[msnsmile2] and i am optomistic about tonights weigh in[msnsmile2] haven't been on the scales but clothes are definately looser[msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
so lots to smile about today, feels like it's going to be a good week[msnwink]
Mizzy
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It's sunny here too and really mild, what part of the North-east are you from Mizzy? We are from Middlesbrough
Congratulations Theresa[clap][clap]
Sharon, have a wonderful day and tell us all about it when you get back. Wishing you all the happiness in the world[msnsmile2]
Had a lovely day yesterday, girls tried very hard, made me breakfast and I had a lucky dip with presents and cards (no chocs). I had books, Beverley Knight CD[clap] and lots of other bits.
Was also feeling sad, as it made me miss my mum more than ever. She has been gone 18 years, but I still think of her everyday.
Peter made a lovely dinner last night, steak and I'm sorry to say, chips, real chips as my girls call them, not oven ones.
Good luck to all who have weigh in today.
Does anyone know where Julieann has gone[msnsad]
LiesaAnna
27-03-2006, 17:45
well done Pam, staying the same, and a belated congratulations on your 50th birthday!!
yes i too was wondering where Julieane has gone, i imagine shes working hard at present!! getting ready for her hols!!
sally for you[grouphug]
Pam quite a few of us stayed the same last week, so we are trying extra hard for loses this week, just get back on track and am sure you will see a loss next week[msnwink] Glad to hear you had a good birthday[clap][clap][clap]
Sally that's a good point where is Julieanne??
Fiona weigh for me is Tuesday mornings[msnwink]
Well what an active morning, my new washing machine is in and already on the 2nd load so I cleaned and tidied my utility room to do it justice, then did a marathon hoover round the down stairs which always take ages[msneek] then jumped on my treadmill for and extra 30 mins which always makes me feel good[clap][sporty][clap][sporty]
Just having my lunch which is one of my favs as its so quick and easy to prepare and tastes yummy - tuna chop house style salad with yogurt mint dressing[angel][angel][angel]
Got a hours work in my office to do before the afternoon school run which takes a big chunk out of my day as it takes at least an hour[msnsad] Never mind though as I love driving[msnwink]
Paula D-S
27-03-2006, 18:39
Stayed the same[msncry] not really surprised though.
Well done Theresa
[clap][clap]
Sharon have a fantastic time
Oh Paula, this[grouphug] is for you, just keep going and you will lose next week[clap]
You say not really surprised? Do you feel you went off the plan in anyway?
Hi
well it's all go go go on here at the moment[msnwink]
just a quick log on for me because i'm off to have a trial run in making some bread[msneek]
the little darlings are going to be baking their own bread at tea time so i thought i would test it out first, i'm going to be making parmesan and sundried tomato rolls and the kiddies will be making regular white rolls
poor hubbie will have to eat most of it[msnscared][msnsmile2]
Sally sounds like you had a lovely mothers day[msnsmile]
and Fiona SNAP!!! i have to write everything down too or else it doesn't get bought when it comes to the supermarket, i also have to write down appointments and sometimes silly reminders for things that i shouldn't need a reminder for, my husband gets quite frustrated providing the words that i know i need to say but aren't there when i need them, it's all because of the scarring the seizures caused on my brain, that and a little bit of old age 37!!!!,[msneek] but hey at least now if i blank my mil i have a really good excuse[msnwink]
Mizzy
Paula D-S
27-03-2006, 18:54
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
Oh Paula, this[grouphug] is for you, just keep going and you will lose next week[clap]
You say not really surprised? Do you feel you went off the plan in anyway?
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I did stick with the diet last week although I admit I was a little naughty yesterday, no chocolate but bacon butties with white bread and butter[:O] roast potatoes....more than two and apple pie and custard. I only eat wholemeal bread if I eat any at all but bacon is not the same unless on white warburtons[msnwink]
Just had weetabix and fruit so far today and I am doing steak for tea with bolied potaoes and veg[msnsmile2]
BTW - anyone got any recipes for fritatta - I am meant to cook one tomorrow for our tasting session, I would like one without pasta in it - just vegetables & eggs - anyone seen one??
[msnsmile2] - Mizzy that's for your last comment[msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by caitlin
Stayed the same[msncry] not really surprised though.
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never mind Paula[grouphug]
Mizzy
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by fiona
BTW - anyone got any recipes for fritatta - I am meant to cook one tomorrow for our tasting session, I would like one without pasta in it - just vegetables & eggs - anyone seen one??
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Spinach, onion and herb fritata (from the 100 Green recipes book from SW)
1 1/2 syns per serving on green
Fry light
6 spring onions sliced
9oz spinach leaves washed
3tbs freshly chopped basil
6 eggs beaten
1oz of Parmesan cheese grated
Spray pan with FL and cook Spring Onions for 2 mins add Spinach and fry for 2-3 minutes until it wilts
Mix the basil with the eggs and pour into pan fry for 5-6 mins
Sprinkle the top with with the cheese and place under the grill for 3-5 mins until the fritata has set
Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving
Hope this helps Fiona?
LiesaAnna
27-03-2006, 19:17
[grouphug] for Paula, dont beat yourself up, keep going, we're all with you!!
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by fiona
BTW - anyone got any recipes for fritatta - I am meant to cook one tomorrow for our tasting session, I would like one without pasta in it - just vegetables & eggs - anyone seen one??
[msnsmile2] - Mizzy that's for your last comment[msnwink]
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do you want one with potato in it?
if so how about using thinly sliced sweet potato and various coloured peppers then add the basic quiche mixture and stick it in the oven for 25mins
my bread is "resting"[msneek]
off to knead and stretch in 5 mins
Mizzy
well all that kneading stretching has paid off i have a beautiful looking parmesan and sun dried tomato loaf
darling husband (who had the butter out waiting!!)says it tastes good too[msnsmile2]
i will be cutting it into large slices and sending some over to mil, bit too tempting for me to have hanging around the house[msneek]
my eldest has made a white loaf and this is as i type "proving" itself in front of the fire[msneek]
it's a good job i'm off to get weighed soon or i may have succumed to a slice or two[msnwink]
Mizzy
Sounds lovely Mizzy[msntongue]
Let us know as soon as you get back[msnsmile]
<span style="color:red"></span id="red">OMG i've lost 3 1/2 lbs !!!!
i have got my one and a half stone award and in total i have lost
1 stone 7 1/2 lbs[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
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to say i'm over the moon would be an understatement i'm somewhere in another galaxy[msnwink]
Mizzy[angel][angel][angel]