Breakfast - Blueberry yoghurt with fresh blueberries
Lunch - half a cheese salad sandwich and a cup of tomato soup
Dinner - Roast Chicken hash
Starting to feel more like myself and my cold is fading away.
Forgot to get something out of the freezer for dinner and crazy enough there were some quick dinners with rotisserie chicken... amazing what you can find with following all these foody websites! It was just the chicken broken up into pieces with roast potatoes (I cheated and used ready roasted potatoes that just go in the oven for 20 mins) onions and peppers with a bit of parmesan cheese. It was a little dry so used some hot sauce.
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
Day 35
Getting a lot rest this weekend. Slept until 10.30. We had some girls from Dave's work over to watch some films today so there was a mad rush to tidy up and needed to get some things from the shop to munch on and promised a cake as well. Today is not looking like a healthy day.
I recently read an article that was shared on FB and it ring very true to me.... If you start your day on a healthy note, you'll be more likely to keep the trend going... for me its if I have one bad thing all day ends up being bad, and here's the list.
3/8's of a frozen pizza (hey don't laugh, I'm trying to know when to stop every piece counts)
some pringles
Slice of carrot cake
kitkat
Chicken Sandwich
Tomorrow is a new day!
PS- Why is pizza always my down fall!?!?!
I recently read an article that was shared on FB and it ring very true to me.... If you start your day on a healthy note, you'll be more likely to keep the trend going... for me its if I have one bad thing all day ends up being bad, and here's the list.
3/8's of a frozen pizza (hey don't laugh, I'm trying to know when to stop every piece counts)
some pringles
Slice of carrot cake
kitkat
Chicken Sandwich
Tomorrow is a new day!
PS- Why is pizza always my down fall!?!?!
Day 34
Brunch - Scrambled Eggs and 2 hash browns
Dinner - Thin Fry steak with roasted butternut squash and spinach
So since I slept until 11.30am it is pretty much lunchtime and since I'm not feeling well nothing too heavy and not much.
By dinner time I'm feeling better and hungry and it was really tasty. I have never roasted squash myself and it was really nice... and I like it more than sweet potatoes. So another veg to regularly add to the mix.
Dinner - Thin Fry steak with roasted butternut squash and spinach
So since I slept until 11.30am it is pretty much lunchtime and since I'm not feeling well nothing too heavy and not much.
By dinner time I'm feeling better and hungry and it was really tasty. I have never roasted squash myself and it was really nice... and I like it more than sweet potatoes. So another veg to regularly add to the mix.
Day 33
Breakfast- Blueberry yoghurt and muesli
Lunch- cup of soup and a tortilla with a slice of cheese
Dinner- Wagamama's with the girls - chicken and prawn pad thai and beef donburi, and some starters
I guess I have to explain my dinner as I bet you are all thinking I ate all that! Well I didn't it, was shared between me, Shayna and Shabana. We tried to go healthy and even if it wasn't (which I'm not sure nutritionally if wagamama's is health or not) it seemed it. It was light and filling and didn't make me feel too naughty.
After dinner we went to see my friends band Rawschac (make sure you click the link and give them a listen and a like!) Was having a really good night and then all of the sudden a really bad headache came over me and I couldn't get out of there fast enough. It was quickly turning into a migraine and I had to try my hardest not to puke on the bus. I went straight to sleep - I didn't take any drugs hoping it was just go away with rest. I woke up at 5:30am (woohoo even more progress) and my head was still banging so I finally took some drugs and back to bed and woke up at 11.30am.
Right on to Day 34 as I'm at pretty much lunch time already!!
Lunch- cup of soup and a tortilla with a slice of cheese
Dinner- Wagamama's with the girls - chicken and prawn pad thai and beef donburi, and some starters
I guess I have to explain my dinner as I bet you are all thinking I ate all that! Well I didn't it, was shared between me, Shayna and Shabana. We tried to go healthy and even if it wasn't (which I'm not sure nutritionally if wagamama's is health or not) it seemed it. It was light and filling and didn't make me feel too naughty.
After dinner we went to see my friends band Rawschac (make sure you click the link and give them a listen and a like!) Was having a really good night and then all of the sudden a really bad headache came over me and I couldn't get out of there fast enough. It was quickly turning into a migraine and I had to try my hardest not to puke on the bus. I went straight to sleep - I didn't take any drugs hoping it was just go away with rest. I woke up at 5:30am (woohoo even more progress) and my head was still banging so I finally took some drugs and back to bed and woke up at 11.30am.
Right on to Day 34 as I'm at pretty much lunch time already!!
Monday, 2 November 2015
Day 32
Breakfast- Yoghurt and blueberries
Lunch- Leftover fish but to make it more exciting had some rice with it
Dinner- Leftover chicken noodle soup
Another long day but woke up at 4.30am instead of 3.30am so it's progress! Looking forward to the weekend for some rest maybe this cold will finally go!
I know its only been a couple of days since I got the fresh food in the house but I'm feeling pretty positive about the 10 days to day 40. It really does help when you have the right food in the fridge!
Lunch- Leftover fish but to make it more exciting had some rice with it
Dinner- Leftover chicken noodle soup
Another long day but woke up at 4.30am instead of 3.30am so it's progress! Looking forward to the weekend for some rest maybe this cold will finally go!
I know its only been a couple of days since I got the fresh food in the house but I'm feeling pretty positive about the 10 days to day 40. It really does help when you have the right food in the fridge!
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Day 31
Breakfast - cherry yoghurt and blue berries
Lunch - Chicken wrap
Dinner - A piece of basa with asparagus and greens with lemon and pepper.
It has been a long day today, I have been up since 3.30am at work from 6.30am to 5.30pm. Last night before bed I had a lemsip and fell asleep fine, but because I had a drink before bed I had to wake up to go to the bathroom. That was at 2:30 then trying to fall back asleep all I could do was cough and then I was conscience that I was keeping Dave up because he is only starting to feel better. So I got up and that was at 3.30 and I'm not feeling any better at 19.23.
I thought my dinner idea sounded nice and it looked nice but it was pretty boring. Good thing Dave is out he would have been really disappointed!
Lunch - Chicken wrap
Dinner - A piece of basa with asparagus and greens with lemon and pepper.
It has been a long day today, I have been up since 3.30am at work from 6.30am to 5.30pm. Last night before bed I had a lemsip and fell asleep fine, but because I had a drink before bed I had to wake up to go to the bathroom. That was at 2:30 then trying to fall back asleep all I could do was cough and then I was conscience that I was keeping Dave up because he is only starting to feel better. So I got up and that was at 3.30 and I'm not feeling any better at 19.23.
I thought my dinner idea sounded nice and it looked nice but it was pretty boring. Good thing Dave is out he would have been really disappointed!
I like fish but the only thing I have ever cooked that has had any flavour is a tuna steak. I'll guess I'll just have it when I go on holiday! Or fish and chips!
I'm off for a sleep now.
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Day 30 - 1 month in and missed my goal
Breakfast- Cherry yoghurt with blue berries
Lunch- Chicken wrap
Dinner - Homemade chicken noodle soup (not noodles though whole-wheat fusilli pasta)
Started the day by filling up the crockpot- carrots, celery, onions, chicken, stock and herbs. Letting it cook all day while we are at work. Then went on my morning scroll through FB and found this quote
I mean it wasn't over a piece of pizza, I did that, but it did make me think. I am really trying and I am being honest. I'm not hiding the naughty food, what is the purpose, this is my journey and if I don't tell it m&m's, pizza and all, I'm only lying to myself. I hope that I'll be able to look back on this and see that I did have good and bad days and there is nothing wrong with that, I only have to re-adjust to move forward.
So Day 30 - I have only lost 1 pound in 10 days. What a bummer! but everyone is saying yeah but its still a loss. I know, but I could have lost more I was hoping for 15 pounds in my first month, but as I said moment ago, I just need to re-adjust and move forward. AND get well then I can walk again!
Home from work and the house smells nicely of my soup. It had reduced down a bit so I made more stock and boiled the pasta. It's not the most photogenic dish but it did taste nice and there is nothing in it but what was listed above.
and while we are at it here's my lunch too
Lunch- Chicken wrap
Dinner - Homemade chicken noodle soup (not noodles though whole-wheat fusilli pasta)
Started the day by filling up the crockpot- carrots, celery, onions, chicken, stock and herbs. Letting it cook all day while we are at work. Then went on my morning scroll through FB and found this quote
So Day 30 - I have only lost 1 pound in 10 days. What a bummer! but everyone is saying yeah but its still a loss. I know, but I could have lost more I was hoping for 15 pounds in my first month, but as I said moment ago, I just need to re-adjust and move forward. AND get well then I can walk again!
Home from work and the house smells nicely of my soup. It had reduced down a bit so I made more stock and boiled the pasta. It's not the most photogenic dish but it did taste nice and there is nothing in it but what was listed above.
and while we are at it here's my lunch too
Day 29
Breakfast- croissant and tea
Lunch - Boots meal deal - BLT sandwich, packet of crisps and NOT a coke but a fizzy cheery and apple water
Dinner - leftover beef sandwich
So last night was not a goodnight - Dave isn't well either and we were both coughing all through the night so we were pretty much awake from 3.30 tossing and turning turn to find a way to lay so we were able to breathe or find a way for the tickle to stop. I also had to be at work early as I covering the reports so alarm was going off at 5am. Don't judge me for my food today because I could not be asked!
I did receive my online shopping this evening and the delivery man was explaining how the delivery note was broken down into section by dates perishable and by the looks of thing you have bought loads of things full of vitamins and iron. So even the delivery man can see I'm trying! (just not today)
ps- I only just remembered I did have a few swigs of coke last night with dinner.
Lunch - Boots meal deal - BLT sandwich, packet of crisps and NOT a coke but a fizzy cheery and apple water
Dinner - leftover beef sandwich
So last night was not a goodnight - Dave isn't well either and we were both coughing all through the night so we were pretty much awake from 3.30 tossing and turning turn to find a way to lay so we were able to breathe or find a way for the tickle to stop. I also had to be at work early as I covering the reports so alarm was going off at 5am. Don't judge me for my food today because I could not be asked!
I did receive my online shopping this evening and the delivery man was explaining how the delivery note was broken down into section by dates perishable and by the looks of thing you have bought loads of things full of vitamins and iron. So even the delivery man can see I'm trying! (just not today)
ps- I only just remembered I did have a few swigs of coke last night with dinner.
Day 28
Breakfast - nothing
Snack - handful of peanut butter m&m's - yes Dave they are opened in the freezer
Dinner - Pot roast with carrots, broccoli, green beans, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding
Dave was at work today - may plan was to take him to work so I could have the car to go grocery shopping but I stayed in bed, did internet shopping instead. I think I did good, you'll have to wait and see what I make next week.
I did end up going to the local shop to get the stuff to make dinner though. I put the beef in the crock pot on high until Dave got home as I only had a few hours instead of all day.... time flies when you are doing nothing! Dinner was pretty tasty and I ate 3/4 of a head of broccoli so filling as well.
Loads of beef left over for dinner tomorrow.
Snack - handful of peanut butter m&m's - yes Dave they are opened in the freezer
Dinner - Pot roast with carrots, broccoli, green beans, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding
Dave was at work today - may plan was to take him to work so I could have the car to go grocery shopping but I stayed in bed, did internet shopping instead. I think I did good, you'll have to wait and see what I make next week.
I did end up going to the local shop to get the stuff to make dinner though. I put the beef in the crock pot on high until Dave got home as I only had a few hours instead of all day.... time flies when you are doing nothing! Dinner was pretty tasty and I ate 3/4 of a head of broccoli so filling as well.
Loads of beef left over for dinner tomorrow.
Day 27
Brunch- cup of tomato soup and 2 slices of toast
Snack- salt and vinegar crackers
Dinner - half a cheese pizza
Today has mostly been laying in bed and sleeping. Still not feeling well, razorblades in my throat. We went to see a film that we bought tickets to ages ago at 11pm so stocked up on cough drops and cold medicine. On the way home was feeling hungry so we put a frozen pizza in the oven.
Yippie for an extra hour in bed!
Snack- salt and vinegar crackers
Dinner - half a cheese pizza
Today has mostly been laying in bed and sleeping. Still not feeling well, razorblades in my throat. We went to see a film that we bought tickets to ages ago at 11pm so stocked up on cough drops and cold medicine. On the way home was feeling hungry so we put a frozen pizza in the oven.
Yippie for an extra hour in bed!
Day 26
Breakfast - Yoghurt with strawberries, blue berries and a 1/4 of a blue berry muffin broken on the top.
Lunch- left over chicken from the burrito bowl in a wrap with a cup of soup
Dinner - 2 Eggs in a basket
Snack - 3 crackers with cheese
The cupboard is getting bare.... I'm starting to feel bad again like I've caught it all over again.
I feel not being well is putting a dampner on how hard I'm finding it to be good. I can't taste much now and don't feel much like cooking. Almost a month in and I'm still finding being healthy a bit more harder than I thought.
Lunch- left over chicken from the burrito bowl in a wrap with a cup of soup
Dinner - 2 Eggs in a basket
Snack - 3 crackers with cheese
The cupboard is getting bare.... I'm starting to feel bad again like I've caught it all over again.
I feel not being well is putting a dampner on how hard I'm finding it to be good. I can't taste much now and don't feel much like cooking. Almost a month in and I'm still finding being healthy a bit more harder than I thought.
Monday, 26 October 2015
Day 25
Breakfast- plain toasted tortilla
Lunch- Went to Wetherspoons and had a chicken wrap with chips and a little bit of diet pepsi.
Dinner- cup of tomato soup and some bread
I'm still not walking to work I think the weather changing to cold its getting harder to get out of bed.
I went and saw my friends from work who are on maternity for lunch, we went t Wetherspoons for something cheap and cheerful. I have to say the chip were really nice, but because its so cheap the portions aren't that big so not a guilt. After work we went and saw Nick Frost - you know from Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End, Paul come on you know who I mean.... let me show you
See you know who I mean! He has a new book out about his life... it sounds really interesting but I have to wait until Dave has finished it!
Since we were late out only a little dinner.
Lunch- Went to Wetherspoons and had a chicken wrap with chips and a little bit of diet pepsi.
Dinner- cup of tomato soup and some bread
I'm still not walking to work I think the weather changing to cold its getting harder to get out of bed.
I went and saw my friends from work who are on maternity for lunch, we went t Wetherspoons for something cheap and cheerful. I have to say the chip were really nice, but because its so cheap the portions aren't that big so not a guilt. After work we went and saw Nick Frost - you know from Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World's End, Paul come on you know who I mean.... let me show you
See you know who I mean! He has a new book out about his life... it sounds really interesting but I have to wait until Dave has finished it!
Since we were late out only a little dinner.
Day 24
Breakfast - avocado on rye toast
Lunch - left over dinner from last night
Dinner - Chicken burrito bowl - brown rice, chilli kidney beans, chicken with onions and peppers, jalapenos and a tea spoon of sour cream
All is well, still not walking to work but feeling better.
Lunch - left over dinner from last night
Dinner - Chicken burrito bowl - brown rice, chilli kidney beans, chicken with onions and peppers, jalapenos and a tea spoon of sour cream
All is well, still not walking to work but feeling better.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Day 23
Breakfast- Shredded wheat
Lunch- Bean and Salad wrap
Snack- 1 square of 75% cocoa chocolate
Dinner - Chicken with courgettes, onions, pepper and kale in a homemade tomato sauce
Dinner was really nice. Trying to eat more veg and it was full of it.
Reading a tip from Robin Shea's facebook -
Lunch- Bean and Salad wrap
Snack- 1 square of 75% cocoa chocolate
Dinner - Chicken with courgettes, onions, pepper and kale in a homemade tomato sauce
Dinner was really nice. Trying to eat more veg and it was full of it.
Reading a tip from Robin Shea's facebook -
VISUALIZATION GOALS: Picturing yourself successful before you’ve actually reached your goal. When, the “MINDS EYE” vividly pictures you overcoming obstacles, or celebrating achievements, it physiologically creates neural pathways in the brain just as if you had physically performed the action.
This Mental Imagery is the KEY to training our minds and creating the neural patterns we need to achieve our goals.
Process imagery is the meat and potatoes to lifestyle changes. For example, picture yourself...
- Walking away from temptation
- Preparing healthy meals
- Going to the gym
- SEE YOURSELF SUCCEEDING
Think through the images you are going to focus on, be specific in your images. Picture yourself overcoming real life situations; test your resistance and before you know it, your images will become second nature to your effort.
This sounding like good advice.... but I wonder if works with money too!
This Mental Imagery is the KEY to training our minds and creating the neural patterns we need to achieve our goals.
Process imagery is the meat and potatoes to lifestyle changes. For example, picture yourself...
- Walking away from temptation
- Preparing healthy meals
- Going to the gym
- SEE YOURSELF SUCCEEDING
Think through the images you are going to focus on, be specific in your images. Picture yourself overcoming real life situations; test your resistance and before you know it, your images will become second nature to your effort.
This sounding like good advice.... but I wonder if works with money too!
Monday, 19 October 2015
Day 22- in all seriousness though
Forgot to weigh myself on day 20... mostly because I'm behind on my blogging so I forget what day we are on. I have lost 10 pounds so far, average of half a pound a day. Not being too hard on myself considering I haven't been brillant during my last 10 days. I really need to knuckle down as it's only going to slow down the closer I get to my day 100. That's what I want to write about tonight. I can still see I'm eating with convenience rather than with thought. Don't get me wrong I am eating better and have cut out a lot of things that were regular ie. diet coke, chocolate, sweets, chips(french fries), pizza and other shit but I'm still not putting a lot of thought or effort in. It still seems more like a diet than a change. So I have some serious planning and thinking to do.
Still thinking positive and writing it down is definitely helping. In the words of Nick Helm - if you only believe in one thing, you gotta believe in yourself! Here's my theme song!
Breakfast-scrambled eggs
Lunch- bean and salad wrap
Dinner- lemon and garlic chicken with roasted veg and cous cous with tzatziki
Day 21 - Nick Helm
Lunch/dinner- sausage casserole with madh and kale.
My workout today consisted of fits of laughter! We went to comedy gig tonight to see Nick Helm and Dave got pulled up on stage. So funny and loads of laughs
Loads of fun!!!
Day 20
Breakfast - nothing
Lunch - Cake
Snack- cucumber & carrots with hummus
Dinner - chicken and chorizo paella
Today was a fun day! Went and painted some pottery at Riverside Paint a Pot. They have a little cafe on site and since we were so into the painting we had a pot of tea and some cake. It was nice, I haven't been have much on the sweet side so it was a nice treat. Post pictures when they are glazed and fired.
We when went over to Katie's to watch a few horror films, when we got there she had cooked some paella. I have never had it before and it was really tasty! Thanks Katie!!
Lunch - Cake
Snack- cucumber & carrots with hummus
Dinner - chicken and chorizo paella
Today was a fun day! Went and painted some pottery at Riverside Paint a Pot. They have a little cafe on site and since we were so into the painting we had a pot of tea and some cake. It was nice, I haven't been have much on the sweet side so it was a nice treat. Post pictures when they are glazed and fired.
We when went over to Katie's to watch a few horror films, when we got there she had cooked some paella. I have never had it before and it was really tasty! Thanks Katie!!
Day 19
Breakfast - skipped
Lunch - cup of soup with cheese sandwich
Dinner- Reuben sandwich
Boring, boring, boring. Sorry for being boring!
Lunch - cup of soup with cheese sandwich
Dinner- Reuben sandwich
Boring, boring, boring. Sorry for being boring!
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Day 18
Breakfast- skipped
Lunch - Cup of soup and cheese sandwich
After work - 2 pints
Dinner - Bacon sandwich
Not a good day, I'm thinking my cold and sinuses are really playing havoc with me. what I should eat verses what I want to eat. Today though I think the alcohol played a part of it. Those pints went straight to my head especially as soon as I stood up from the table.
I haven't been walking because I haven't been able to breathe, my head it so stuffy.
Not looking forward to day 20!
Lunch - Cup of soup and cheese sandwich
After work - 2 pints
Dinner - Bacon sandwich
Not a good day, I'm thinking my cold and sinuses are really playing havoc with me. what I should eat verses what I want to eat. Today though I think the alcohol played a part of it. Those pints went straight to my head especially as soon as I stood up from the table.
I haven't been walking because I haven't been able to breathe, my head it so stuffy.
Not looking forward to day 20!
Day 17
Breakfast - 6 cream crackers
Lunch - cup of soup and cheese sandwich
Dinner- eggs in a basket and 2 bacon rashers
Woke up with a headache and automatically thought it was lack of caffeine so had a small Starbucks. It wasn't caffeine it was the onset of a migraine. The kind that make you feel like you want to throw so a normal breakfast was out of the question as lunch time I was feeling hungry but didn't want to eat something too heavy. Dinner time was feeling a bit more normal but not 100% so dinner was just what we had in the house.
Lunch - cup of soup and cheese sandwich
Dinner- eggs in a basket and 2 bacon rashers
Woke up with a headache and automatically thought it was lack of caffeine so had a small Starbucks. It wasn't caffeine it was the onset of a migraine. The kind that make you feel like you want to throw so a normal breakfast was out of the question as lunch time I was feeling hungry but didn't want to eat something too heavy. Dinner time was feeling a bit more normal but not 100% so dinner was just what we had in the house.
Thursday, 15 October 2015
Day 16
Breakfast- plum and strawberries with yoghurt and muesli
Lunch- open faced pastrami sandwich
Dinner - chicken ceaser salad
Dave and I went to a movie themed pub quiz with Katie tonight and we had dinner at the pub. I went for a salad as I onyl have a few more days until weigh in and I want to make sure I've made up for the meals that I had earlier in the week. I also walked into work this morning but I forgot to turn off the app so I dont have accurate stats. It was the first walk for a while after being poorly.
I still don't feel myself something is still lingering in my system I'm sure.
Lunch- open faced pastrami sandwich
Dinner - chicken ceaser salad
Dave and I went to a movie themed pub quiz with Katie tonight and we had dinner at the pub. I went for a salad as I onyl have a few more days until weigh in and I want to make sure I've made up for the meals that I had earlier in the week. I also walked into work this morning but I forgot to turn off the app so I dont have accurate stats. It was the first walk for a while after being poorly.
I still don't feel myself something is still lingering in my system I'm sure.
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Day 15
Breakfast- Fresh peach with yoghurt and muesli
Lunch- Open face Reuben sandwich and cup of soup
Dinner- baked chicken wings
I feel a bit carb overloaded at the moment. I was walking around the shop at lunch time and was thinking it's getting a bit too cold for salad, what can I have that will warm me up, be quick and still filling. I walked up and down the aisles thinking. I recently bought the new Jamie Oliver cook book off the back of my friend Katie's recommendation and he makes a bread that is full of seeds and fibre but not many carbs. The kitchen at work is anything but a kitchen so I wouldn't be making any bread today but I did find this German rye bread that's really thin and full of fibre. What goes well with rye bread? Pastrami and sauerkraut! That's what I'll be having this week for lunch, I'll take a picture tomorrow.
Lunch- Open face Reuben sandwich and cup of soup
Dinner- baked chicken wings
I feel a bit carb overloaded at the moment. I was walking around the shop at lunch time and was thinking it's getting a bit too cold for salad, what can I have that will warm me up, be quick and still filling. I walked up and down the aisles thinking. I recently bought the new Jamie Oliver cook book off the back of my friend Katie's recommendation and he makes a bread that is full of seeds and fibre but not many carbs. The kitchen at work is anything but a kitchen so I wouldn't be making any bread today but I did find this German rye bread that's really thin and full of fibre. What goes well with rye bread? Pastrami and sauerkraut! That's what I'll be having this week for lunch, I'll take a picture tomorrow.
Monday, 12 October 2015
Day 14
Breakfast - Eggs in a basket
Lunch/Dinner - Tuna sandwich
Snack- 1 Chocolate hobnob (cookie)
Lazy day, not much movement and not much eating.
Cuddles with Doogie while Dave was working, painted nails and a bit a of tidying.
I'm going to have a sneaky peak at the scales in the morning. With not walking and eating 2 bad meals I'm a bit scared. Fingers crossed.
Lunch/Dinner - Tuna sandwich
Snack- 1 Chocolate hobnob (cookie)
Lazy day, not much movement and not much eating.
Cuddles with Doogie while Dave was working, painted nails and a bit a of tidying.
I'm going to have a sneaky peak at the scales in the morning. With not walking and eating 2 bad meals I'm a bit scared. Fingers crossed.
Day 13
Brunch - Eggs in a basket
Late Lunch Early Dinner - Fish and Chips
Eggs in a basket is my new favourite weekend breakfast (biscuits and gravy would be number one but I can't make that here!) If you aren't familiar with this dish... you cut a hole in your bread using a cup/glass or even a cookie cutter, put it in the frying pan with a little bit of butter let it toast on one side and then flip. Crack an egg in the hole of the bread until cooked to your egg liking desires.
It was tasty!
Late afternoon we went to the Marsden Jazz Festival. It was a nice day out. I drank half a pint of Mocha Mild, which was surprisingly nice. I have also had a few drinks of Dave's coca-cola, only because I wanted something wet.
When at the festival my sister was busy finding a place to live there as I told her it was a nice little village, so anyone who want to contribute any spare change, you can come stay for your donations.
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Late Lunch Early Dinner - Fish and Chips
Eggs in a basket is my new favourite weekend breakfast (biscuits and gravy would be number one but I can't make that here!) If you aren't familiar with this dish... you cut a hole in your bread using a cup/glass or even a cookie cutter, put it in the frying pan with a little bit of butter let it toast on one side and then flip. Crack an egg in the hole of the bread until cooked to your egg liking desires.
It was tasty!
Late afternoon we went to the Marsden Jazz Festival. It was a nice day out. I drank half a pint of Mocha Mild, which was surprisingly nice. I have also had a few drinks of Dave's coca-cola, only because I wanted something wet.
When at the festival my sister was busy finding a place to live there as I told her it was a nice little village, so anyone who want to contribute any spare change, you can come stay for your donations.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-50421734.html?premiumA=true
Day 12 - Five Guys...oops
Breakfast- Key Lime pie flavoured yoghurt with blueberries and muesli
Lunch - Chicken and Quinoa Salad - First time have quinoa and it is alright!
Dinner - Little Five Guys Cheese burger - no french fries and only a couple of sips of Dave Strawberry Sprite
So tonight was 'Light Night' in Leeds, the city if full of artsy goodness but the one thing we are interested in is the Leeds International Film Festival trailer reel and catalogue give away. Tonight we plan for the film festival... reading, scheduling and transportation planning to make sure we get to see all the films we can and want to see.
We have schuduled in 58 films over the 2 week period. Its not the most we have done but its pretty decent going! So you'll see more that on there starting in November.
Something I have learned today- 1/5 of an avocado is your recommeded serving size. I normally eat whole one!
Lunch - Chicken and Quinoa Salad - First time have quinoa and it is alright!
Dinner - Little Five Guys Cheese burger - no french fries and only a couple of sips of Dave Strawberry Sprite
So tonight was 'Light Night' in Leeds, the city if full of artsy goodness but the one thing we are interested in is the Leeds International Film Festival trailer reel and catalogue give away. Tonight we plan for the film festival... reading, scheduling and transportation planning to make sure we get to see all the films we can and want to see.
We have schuduled in 58 films over the 2 week period. Its not the most we have done but its pretty decent going! So you'll see more that on there starting in November.
Something I have learned today- 1/5 of an avocado is your recommeded serving size. I normally eat whole one!
Sunday, 11 October 2015
Day 11
Breakfast - plain yoghurt, blueberries and muesli
Lunch - Low cal/Low fat ready meal - braised beef and mash
Dinner - chicken with soy and honey sauce.
Hven't been walking still not feeling too good and haven't started the couch to 5k either. All in all pretty boring. I have been getting in some horror films for #31daysofhorror though.
Lunch - Low cal/Low fat ready meal - braised beef and mash
Dinner - chicken with soy and honey sauce.
Hven't been walking still not feeling too good and haven't started the couch to 5k either. All in all pretty boring. I have been getting in some horror films for #31daysofhorror though.
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Day 10... First weigh in!
Was a bit excited and a bit nervous but it wasn't so bad, I have lost 6 pounds in 10 days. Not bad going! The thing I have found most surprising is that I haven't had a single drink/sip/sniff of diet coke. I think that is the biggest achievement!
I'm still not feeling well, today I had a craving for something stodgy, warm and comforting. I didn't have it but did go out for lunch with my friend Shayna. I had a falafel pita which was lovely and comforting, it didn't feel naughty and that's what we want. Something that can make us feel like we've had a lovely rich and comforting meal but not feel sluggish and guilty for it later.
Here is a picture... it is not my picture, I have found it on google images. I was too hungry to worry about pictures!
I'm still not feeling well, today I had a craving for something stodgy, warm and comforting. I didn't have it but did go out for lunch with my friend Shayna. I had a falafel pita which was lovely and comforting, it didn't feel naughty and that's what we want. Something that can make us feel like we've had a lovely rich and comforting meal but not feel sluggish and guilty for it later.
Here is a picture... it is not my picture, I have found it on google images. I was too hungry to worry about pictures!
Breakfast - nothing, just a cup of tea and hot water with lemon - was feeling too bad to eat, only thought I make it a couple of hours in work today
Lunch - Falafel pita - well I perked up about mid morning after having some medication and I was hungry!
Dinner - Chilli - AGAIN but Dave added some new veg, more beans and a bit more heat and it was nice, cleared my sinuses for the night.
Day 9 - Boys you can skip this one
A whole lot of not feeling good going on! Sinuses blocked and period started so was really feeling sorry for myself.
Breakfast- plain yoghurt and blueberries with a sprinkle of muesli
Lunch- chicken salad wrap
Snack- chocolate chip cookie from bakery
Dinner - cereal - still don't feel like cooking.
I don't know if the period thing is scientific (wishful thinking) or physiological but I NEEDED chocolate! I could have ate some for breakfast but the skipped the pain au chocolat in hopes the craving went away, as you can see it didn't. So one chocolate chip cookie later, it seemed to fill the craving.
Did you know that drinking through a straw helps you drink larger amounts in a shorter period time?
Guess what, I got straws!
Breakfast- plain yoghurt and blueberries with a sprinkle of muesli
Lunch- chicken salad wrap
Snack- chocolate chip cookie from bakery
Dinner - cereal - still don't feel like cooking.
I don't know if the period thing is scientific (wishful thinking) or physiological but I NEEDED chocolate! I could have ate some for breakfast but the skipped the pain au chocolat in hopes the craving went away, as you can see it didn't. So one chocolate chip cookie later, it seemed to fill the craving.
Did you know that drinking through a straw helps you drink larger amounts in a shorter period time?
Guess what, I got straws!
Monday, 5 October 2015
Day 8
Boring day... no walking as the weather is wet and bit cooler and I have woke up with a cold. Was late getting to work, the bus drivers all seemed to be on the same scheduled so waited 30 mins for a bus and then all 3 turn up at once!
Breakfast - nothing too late to work
Snack- belvita breakfast biscuits
Lunch- Bean and salad wrap
Dinner- can't be bothered to cook so chilli again!
Be more interesting tomorrow, promise!
Breakfast - nothing too late to work
Snack- belvita breakfast biscuits
Lunch- Bean and salad wrap
Dinner- can't be bothered to cook so chilli again!
Be more interesting tomorrow, promise!
Sunday, 4 October 2015
Day 7
Breakfast- 2 pieces of toast
Lunch - 1/2 bowl of chilli
Dinner- bowl of chilli
I know been eating a lot of Chilli! Well when Dave cooks he really cooks, uses the biggest pot in the house and then thinks he could of used a bigger pot! I think its ready for the freezer now.
I downloaded the NHS couch to 5 k programme today, I think I need to do a bit more than walking. I used to try to run, I even did a 10k. I just never learnt to do it properly, pretty much just jumped in. So I'm going to take my time and try to practise regularly. My mom gave me a book once called 'No Need for Speed' I have tried to read it a few a times and get to the part where it tells you to run but then I never go back to the book and I never stick to the running. I know I'm starting this late in the year and weather is going to get worse and the night are going to get longer but surely 3 out of 7 days I will be able to manage. Will keep you updated on the progress of that too!
3 more days to first weigh-in!
PS- I changed the setting on my blog, I didn't realise no one could comment without having to setup a profile. Well I have taken that option off now so comment away.
Lunch - 1/2 bowl of chilli
Dinner- bowl of chilli
I know been eating a lot of Chilli! Well when Dave cooks he really cooks, uses the biggest pot in the house and then thinks he could of used a bigger pot! I think its ready for the freezer now.
I downloaded the NHS couch to 5 k programme today, I think I need to do a bit more than walking. I used to try to run, I even did a 10k. I just never learnt to do it properly, pretty much just jumped in. So I'm going to take my time and try to practise regularly. My mom gave me a book once called 'No Need for Speed' I have tried to read it a few a times and get to the part where it tells you to run but then I never go back to the book and I never stick to the running. I know I'm starting this late in the year and weather is going to get worse and the night are going to get longer but surely 3 out of 7 days I will be able to manage. Will keep you updated on the progress of that too!
3 more days to first weigh-in!
PS- I changed the setting on my blog, I didn't realise no one could comment without having to setup a profile. Well I have taken that option off now so comment away.
Saturday, 3 October 2015
Day 6 - and we all fall down
Well I can say the weekends are going to be a struggle but its only my first one so I'll try and learn from my mistakes.
Breakfast - cup of tea and a biscuit
Lunch - Some of Dave's homemade chilli
Snack- M&M's
Dinner - some salt and vinegar cracker things
So not a good day. Try again tomorrow!
Breakfast - cup of tea and a biscuit
Lunch - Some of Dave's homemade chilli
Snack- M&M's
Dinner - some salt and vinegar cracker things
So not a good day. Try again tomorrow!
Day 5 - I'm an aunt.... to some chickens!
Breakfast- 1 scrambled egg with ham
Lunch- bean and salad wrap
Dinner - Some of Dave's homemade chilli
2 of my nieces....
there are 2 more but they were in the garden. My sister Sarah and her soon to be husband Devon have also had a massive lifestyle change. They try their best to be as eco friendly, clean and green as they can be. They plan on living self sufficiently as soon as they have their own land. Where they are at the moment is big enough for them to have a few chickens so they went to pick them up today. Looking forward to a few breakfasts at there's on our next trip!!
In the hopes of drinking more water me and girls at work have started making jugs of water filled with fruit and stuff. Its working and it tastes nice and it is stopping me from drinking coke!
Lunch- bean and salad wrap
Dinner - Some of Dave's homemade chilli
2 of my nieces....
there are 2 more but they were in the garden. My sister Sarah and her soon to be husband Devon have also had a massive lifestyle change. They try their best to be as eco friendly, clean and green as they can be. They plan on living self sufficiently as soon as they have their own land. Where they are at the moment is big enough for them to have a few chickens so they went to pick them up today. Looking forward to a few breakfasts at there's on our next trip!!
In the hopes of drinking more water me and girls at work have started making jugs of water filled with fruit and stuff. Its working and it tastes nice and it is stopping me from drinking coke!
Day 4
Sorry been busy, so a bit late on these last few days....
Day 4 wasn't a good start, I took the bus into work as Dave and I were off after work and I didn't want to have to carry my bag all night. While I was on the bus I saw a cyclist get hit by a car. It was pretty scary and very distressing. I think they might have been okay but there was a lot of blood and at least he was wearing a helmet. When I walk to work I can see how crazy some of the cyclist and drivers use the road, I just hope everyone that passed that accident decided to drive/ride a little safer.
My day got better, that evening Dave and I went to a gig with his friend Tom for his birthday. We went and saw a band called Snarky Puppy and it was really fun! They are a jazz band and the vibe was brilliant, I think I might be developing jazz hands! When we were out we went and had a drink and something to eat. My first cheat meal! I had pizza... but I was good with it. I could have easily eaten the whole pizza but I only had 3 small slices and when I say small it was about the equivalent to 1 and half normal pizza slice size. I knew we were going out for dinner but wasn't sure where so I tried to make smart choices earlier in the day.
Breakfast- 2 scrambled eggs, ham and hot sauce
Lunch - Cup of tomato soup and 2 crackers with thin layer of cream cheese
Snack- apple
Dinner - Pizza and half a pint of beer
Day 4 wasn't a good start, I took the bus into work as Dave and I were off after work and I didn't want to have to carry my bag all night. While I was on the bus I saw a cyclist get hit by a car. It was pretty scary and very distressing. I think they might have been okay but there was a lot of blood and at least he was wearing a helmet. When I walk to work I can see how crazy some of the cyclist and drivers use the road, I just hope everyone that passed that accident decided to drive/ride a little safer.
My day got better, that evening Dave and I went to a gig with his friend Tom for his birthday. We went and saw a band called Snarky Puppy and it was really fun! They are a jazz band and the vibe was brilliant, I think I might be developing jazz hands! When we were out we went and had a drink and something to eat. My first cheat meal! I had pizza... but I was good with it. I could have easily eaten the whole pizza but I only had 3 small slices and when I say small it was about the equivalent to 1 and half normal pizza slice size. I knew we were going out for dinner but wasn't sure where so I tried to make smart choices earlier in the day.
Breakfast- 2 scrambled eggs, ham and hot sauce
Lunch - Cup of tomato soup and 2 crackers with thin layer of cream cheese
Snack- apple
Dinner - Pizza and half a pint of beer
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Day 3
Breakfast- leftover chicken from day 1
Lunch - bean and salad wrap
Dinner - bowl of cereal
Snack- apple
Still feeling okay nothing has been a struggle so far, but staying positive is helping. The purpose of the blog seems to be working as well. Friends and family asking me how I'm doing and suggesting websites for me to read. So thanks for the help guys!
Bought tickets for the film festival today! I'm really going to have to plan my meals, we are constantly eating on the go during those movie filled weeks. I'll probably have to throw a few gym sessions in too as we'll be sitting lots. It'll be worth it, film festival is always a lot of fun!
Drank a little bit more water today but still no where enough.
x
Lunch - bean and salad wrap
Dinner - bowl of cereal
Snack- apple
Still feeling okay nothing has been a struggle so far, but staying positive is helping. The purpose of the blog seems to be working as well. Friends and family asking me how I'm doing and suggesting websites for me to read. So thanks for the help guys!
Bought tickets for the film festival today! I'm really going to have to plan my meals, we are constantly eating on the go during those movie filled weeks. I'll probably have to throw a few gym sessions in too as we'll be sitting lots. It'll be worth it, film festival is always a lot of fun!
Drank a little bit more water today but still no where enough.
x
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Day 2
Breakfast - ham omelette
Lunch- turkey salad wrap full of mushrooms, spinach, tomato and avocado
Dinner - pork tenderloin with jalapenos and peach sauce and rice
People keep asking me, "Jenn, where are you getting this amazing recipes?!?" (they don't really but this is how we roll here in blog land) Well people, the jalapenos and peach sauce is bastardized concoction of my dad's recipe, it was one of my favourite dishes he did. Everything else I am just making up as we go along, making sure I get my protein to stay fuller longer and trying to get some fruit and veg in along the way.
The walking app had a glitch in the GPS so its didn't log properly... was hoping to see if I beat yesterdays time. Oh well will try again tomorrow!
Day 3 - Drink more water!
Today's food
Monday, 28 September 2015
Day 1 and we're off!!!
Breakfast- scrambled egg, ham in half a wheat pita with hot sauce
Lunch - turkey salad
Snack- apple
Dinner - chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese wrapped in parma ham with pesto green beans
First off I have weighed myself and no I'm not telling you, maybe later. I am only touching the scales every 10 days as I don't want to get too caught up in the numbers. I am doing this for more than the numbers, I'm trying to change my life.
I have walked to and from work today. The MapMyWalk app seems to do what I wanted it to do. It is tracking my distance and time and as a bonus it splits my pace per kilometre. Interesting to see my evening walk (up hill) takes me a bit of time but gives me something to beat next time!
I know it's only day one but no coke today, yippeeeee! Overall I haven't been hungry but a little thirsty (find it difficult to drink just water) good start I think!
Bring on day 2!
Lunch - turkey salad
Snack- apple
Dinner - chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese wrapped in parma ham with pesto green beans
First off I have weighed myself and no I'm not telling you, maybe later. I am only touching the scales every 10 days as I don't want to get too caught up in the numbers. I am doing this for more than the numbers, I'm trying to change my life.
I have walked to and from work today. The MapMyWalk app seems to do what I wanted it to do. It is tracking my distance and time and as a bonus it splits my pace per kilometre. Interesting to see my evening walk (up hill) takes me a bit of time but gives me something to beat next time!
I know it's only day one but no coke today, yippeeeee! Overall I haven't been hungry but a little thirsty (find it difficult to drink just water) good start I think!
Bring on day 2!
Sunday, 27 September 2015
Tomorrow
Tomorrow is day 1 of 100.
I am really hoping all goes well for me and I will actually achieve something at the end of this if not my weight goal then at least a lifestyle change.
Apps/blogs/inspiration I have starting using/following to help me on my way
MapMyWalk - I haven't actually used this app as of yet so I'm not sure if it the one I want but it should log my morning and evening walks along with the mileage and calories burnt. Will try it tomorrow on my way to work.
whole30recipes - following on instagram - I am not following the whole 30 diet but the bloggers and food posted have provided a lot of ideas for meals going forward.
noGuilt Nutrition - following on instagram - some nice recipes and motivation for road ahead
and the obvious 100-healthy-days.com the original blog that has given me the inspiration to try this myself.
If you know of any other blogs or site that could help please leave them in the comments on facebook!
Look forward to sharing my first day tomorrow!
I am really hoping all goes well for me and I will actually achieve something at the end of this if not my weight goal then at least a lifestyle change.
Apps/blogs/inspiration I have starting using/following to help me on my way
MapMyWalk - I haven't actually used this app as of yet so I'm not sure if it the one I want but it should log my morning and evening walks along with the mileage and calories burnt. Will try it tomorrow on my way to work.
whole30recipes - following on instagram - I am not following the whole 30 diet but the bloggers and food posted have provided a lot of ideas for meals going forward.
noGuilt Nutrition - following on instagram - some nice recipes and motivation for road ahead
and the obvious 100-healthy-days.com the original blog that has given me the inspiration to try this myself.
If you know of any other blogs or site that could help please leave them in the comments on facebook!
Look forward to sharing my first day tomorrow!
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Getting Started....
.... on a blog and on a (fingers crossed) life adjusting mission.
I have taken inspiration from Sophie and thought I would give this all a go. I'm hoping putting it out there and sharing it among my friends will help me stick to my goals, we'll see!
Few things first - lets start with a list
1. This is my first blog and I don't know if I am doing it right!
2. My spelling and grammar is atrocious so bear with me
3. I'm doing this in real life - so expect normal photos of food, nothing fancy!
4. Ecouragment needed- thanks!
5. I'm sure this list will continue as we go!!!
My aim is to be as active and healthy as I can for 100 days. I plan on balancing treats or meals out with the 80/20 rule I mean I am only human, chocolate or a burger will be needed along the journey.
So this week so far I am slowly adjusting my habits with the main one being DIET COKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a sucker for a glass/can/bottle of the stuff and I will try to get rid of it altogether by the end of the 100 days. I am walking to and from work a few days a week to get my body moving.
So this is pre start of the 100 days... I need to stock the fridge!
Keep checking back!! please...
Jenn
I have taken inspiration from Sophie and thought I would give this all a go. I'm hoping putting it out there and sharing it among my friends will help me stick to my goals, we'll see!
Few things first - lets start with a list
1. This is my first blog and I don't know if I am doing it right!
2. My spelling and grammar is atrocious so bear with me
3. I'm doing this in real life - so expect normal photos of food, nothing fancy!
4. Ecouragment needed- thanks!
5. I'm sure this list will continue as we go!!!
My aim is to be as active and healthy as I can for 100 days. I plan on balancing treats or meals out with the 80/20 rule I mean I am only human, chocolate or a burger will be needed along the journey.
So this week so far I am slowly adjusting my habits with the main one being DIET COKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a sucker for a glass/can/bottle of the stuff and I will try to get rid of it altogether by the end of the 100 days. I am walking to and from work a few days a week to get my body moving.
So this is pre start of the 100 days... I need to stock the fridge!
Keep checking back!! please...
Jenn
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