Slimming World Meal Plan Monday

Well after being off plan since I went into hospital in December

and a 2.5lb gain I am well and truly ready to get back

on the Slimming World train!

I started this morning with an on plan breakfast with

lots of speed fruit

Here is our meal plan this week

Monday: My favourite Slimming World Nacho Fries

Tuesday: Slimming World Over Baked Meat Balls with Pasta & Salad

Wednesday: Slimming World Chicken Curry with Chickpeas and Wholegrain Rice

Thursday: Breakfast for dinner! Eggs, Beans, Bacon Rashers, Tomatoes & SW Chips

Friday: Chicken Stir Fry with Stir Fry Veg & Dried Wok Noddles

Saturday: Bit of a cheat day. Steak and Onion Pies, Fried Eggs & SW Chips

Sunday: Roast Chicken Sunday Lunch, 

Mash & Roast Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Yorkshire Puds & Gravy

Slimming World Christmas Meals Planning



My calendar is filling up for December, I love this time of the year, but I always have allot on as December is also my birthday month. I have worked so hard since the Summer to lose weight and eat well. I don't want to blow all that hard work but I also want to enjoy myself so I will be using flexi syns for allot of the meals out but will be extra good on days leading up to days and nights out.

I have something planned for every week in December, sometimes a number of things on the same week so it will take some good food planning in between to keep the weight off!

* Monday 30th November - Rathwood Santa Train with Oisín

This is a children's event that we are bringing Oisín to 

a Santa Train around the Rathwood Grounds

Then to see Santa and real reindeer then off to make your very own elf

We will be having lunch and hot chocolate here

but I have decided to save on the syns and bring my own lunch!

But I will enjoy a nice hot chocolate but syn it!

* Friday 4th December - Family Christmas Day Out

This is one of our family traditions a day out into Dublin City Centre

To bring Oisín to see Santa Clause (again) go to the Christmas Markets

Finish our Christmas shopping, see the Christmas lights

and finish off with dinner

For dinner I will be using my flexi syns and will be having a glass of wine with dinner

I plan to be extra good for the week leading up to this so might be saving syns during the

week to keep for this day

* Saturday 5th December - Slimming World Christmas Party 

I will be having dinner and drinks at this, again I will be using flexi syns

I expect a little gain after this week after having a few events this week

but I will be remembering my tipping point and plan to not have dessert

* Saturday 12th December - Girls Birthday/Christmas Meal

My friends and I always met up before Christmas to swap presents

and enjoy a girls night out. We will be going to a beautiful Thai restaurant

I have already ate here before so I know what the menu is like

I will choose an on plan starter and main, then skip desert to instead

enjoy a few glasses of bubbly my drink of choice

Again I plan to be very good the week before this meal 

and use flexi syns

* Saturday 19th December - Christmas At The Dogs Work Night Out

For something different this year my Christmas work do is a dogs race night

I am really looking forward to this and have decided to relax and enjoy the night

I will be having on plan starter and main, but will enjoy dessert and drinks

*Monday 21st December - My Birthday Meal Out

As a tradition hubby and I always go out for meal for on Christmas week

for my birthday which is on Christmas Eve.

 I am really looking forward to this we are going to Jamie Oliver's

I will skip a starter, have flexi syns for my main enjoy dessert and a glass of wine

I have to be honest  Christmas Day I will not be counting syns

I am going to eat, drink, relax and enjoy Christmas day

and be back on plan the 26th!

My Weight Loss Journey

Where to start on this one!? Since having our beautiful little boy almost two years ago

I haven't been happy with my weight. I gained almost two stone when pregnant on Oisín 

and by the time I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes the damaged had been done!

Last year I lacked the motivation to do anything about my weight and actually gained another half a stone, so by this summer I was so unhappy about to go on holidays with a suitcase of clothes that didn't fit me!

Then I realised my best friends wedding was in two months and I couldn't fit into my bridesmaids dress!! I knew I had to do something, I could either comfort eating everything in sight or actually do something about.

So I took to the gym, done spinning classes, aqua fit and walking but with having PCOS I lose weight slowly I knew I need something to help me along and give me a boost.

So I decided to give the Forever Aloe Vera 9 day detox a go. I am not going to lie it was hard the first few days when you can't eat but drink the aloe vera gel and shakes is awful but knowing I had a goal at the end gave me so much motivation. I wanted to walk down that aisle holding my little boy's hand on my best friend's big day feeling and looking good in my bridesmaid's dress!

In the nine day's I lost just under a stone and was down 7inchs in my waist! I was thrilled the morning of the wedding my dress fitted perfect and I felt amazing

     

Afterwards I knew I didn't want to put the weight back on and

wanted to keep the feel good factor of losing weight. So my friend and I decided to officially join

Slimming World. I had been making Slimming World meals for a while but never went to join a group or was never on plan before. I am loving slimming world and find the meals delicious and the plan really easy to follow. I love going to group, meeting new people, sharing ideas, recipes and stories. So far in Slimming World I have lost 7lbs and am fitting into clothes that haven't fit me since Oisín was born! I am loving going clothes shopping again and am slowly becoming me again!

Battle of the Bulge - Update

At the moment Battle of the Bulge is on hold as I am quite happy with my weight I have lost a stone in weight and I am back down to a size 12. I think it has got to do with all the walking to and from work but also part of it is to do with the medication I am on for my PCOS as my hormone levels are back to normal. I feel a lot better in myself. I am walking everyday up to 5km and still go swimming most weeks. I have to be honest and say that I haven't been in the gym since November I am hoping to go back soon! 

Battle of the Bulge - Week 18

Monday & Tuesday: Was really sick with sore tummy from my new meds and sore throat and ear infection. Didn't go to work for two days and spent 48 hours wrapped up in a duvet eating soup!

Wednesday: Felt well enough to go to work for a few hours then down to my parents where I managed to eat a little stew.

Thursday: Walked to work today, work dragged in today!! After work I met Paul and we went food shopping. Fell into bed at 9pm!!

Friday: Walked to work again today it was a lovely fresh morning so I just took my time strolling to work today! It was a long day in work and I got the bus home. Paul was working late so I just made a quick pasta bake enough so Paul could heat so up later.

Saturday: Most of the day was spent cleaning the apartment before my cousins came up. Dinner was beef fatias.

Sunday: Paul and I went for a little work around our park today and afterwards done some Christmas shopping. Our boiler broke in our apartment so the rest of the day was spent trying to get some one to fix it :(

This week wasn't great I am still trying to get use to my new meds the tablets are very strong and give me an upset tummy, but as the week went on I think I am starting to get used to them. Then our boiler broke down the middle of the week and it doesn't look like it can be repaired. Fingers crossed next week might be better in diet and exercise.



Battle of the Bulge - Week 17

Week 17

Monday: Got a taxi to work I know I am getting so lazy! I did walk half way home and got a bus the rest of the way! Dinner was a really quick chicken and chips. Paul and I went for a walk around the park across for our apartments after dinner.

Tuesday: Walked to work today so a 7km walk. Work was busy today so I walked half way home and got a bus the rest of the walk. Dinner was beef hash with red onions, garlic, mash potatoes and corn on the hob.

Wednesday: Today was FINALLY my appointment with the hospital all went well thank God I am on new meds that are quite strong so they upset my tummy. I spent the rest of the day in bed as I was shattered from all the tests. Paul made a lovely chicken casserole for dinner it was yummy.

Thursday: Tummy was sick from my new meds but it was back to work. Walked to the bus stop and had seabass and potatoes for dinner.

Friday: Was lazy today wasn't feeling great so got a taxi to work and the bus home. I wasn't in the mood for cooking when I got home so we called for an Indian takeout it was lovely!

Saturday: The new meds really kicked in today and my tummy was really upset. Went to the inlaws for dinner was a lovely homemade Shepard's pie which I ha vent had in ages so it was really nice.

Sunday: Was feeling poorly today so Paul made dinner it was steak, leeks and mash lovely.

Sorry haven't been updating as much but I was really shattered from Wednesday onwards after my hospital appointment. My body has been trying to get use to my new meds and I also picked up a stomach bug over the weekend that has zapped all my energy the past few days. Hopefully the rest of this week will be a little better.

Battle of the Bulge - Week 16

Week 16

Monday: Bank holiday here in Ireland today dinner was steak, leeks, mushrooms, mash and gravy. Didn't do much else for the rest of the day!

Tuesday: Walked to work today and got the bus home gosh the weather is cold!! Dinner was beef hash with mash and corn on the cob.

Wednesday: Paul & I was both working the late shift in work so we had a lunch of pasta bake. I got the bus to work so I walked as far as the bus stop which was a 4km walk and got a lift home from work.

Thursday: Was my day off work so me, Paul and my parents went to do some Christmas shopping and went to see Skyfall which is really good by the way!! We had a fish and chips supper lovely!

Friday: Got a taxi to work to tired to walk! After a very long day in work we went food shopping so more walking plus I was starving so bought way more food than normal! Dinner was homemade cheese burgers and chips.

Saturday: It was game night in my parents tonight so Paul and I went to my parents for dinner. Just can't beat my Mammy's homemade stew yummy! 

Sunday: Paul & I went swimming today it was lovely and refreshing. Dinner was pork chops, mash and leeks.

This week has been okay I have been walking almost every day but with the cold weather I seem to be opting for taxis, lifts and comfort food. Next week is my hospital appointment so hoping afterwards I will have some answers about what happens next.

Battle of the Bulge Is Back!! - Week 14

Battle of The Bulge is back! I needed a break from it for a while but in the few week I have lost a few pounds and am back into my size 12 clothes yipee!! I have been walking every day but haven't been to the gym at all! I am back swimming and enjoying it. I am putting less pressure on myself to lose weight and am just trying to stay fit. Its also Autumn/winter so I am back to the clothes that I love and I once again now what to wear and what suits my figure. I am back in the hospital in two weeks so I will have to wait and see what new treatments the doctors will put me on and if it will have any affects on my weight.

Week 14:

Monday:I got a taxi to work it was raining really bad! I also got a lift home so no walking for me today! Dinner was left over chicken from Sunday with chips. I went swimming this evening!

Tuesday: I walked to the bus stop for to and from work today so a 5km walk in total. Dinner was a homemade green Thai chicken curry with rice. The past few weeks I do not eat past eight o clock in the evening.

Wednesday: Another 5km walk today. Dinner was pasta bake with sausages and parma ham.

Thursday: Today was my day off from work so I walked to my parents house a 9km walk...not used to it anymore so was a bit wore out when I got there! Dinner was pork chops, mash potatoes and fresh carrots.

Friday: A 7km walk to work today!! Dinner was a cheeky fish & chips from the chipper!!

Saturday: We went down to the in-laws to say happy birthday to the Mammy-in law. Dinner was homemade bun-burger and chips with a couple of glasses of rose.

Sunday: We went Christmas present shopping today. Dinner was lovely chicken breast wrapped in parma ham, with stuffing, mash potatoes and roast vegetables washed down with a couple of glasses of red wine and Downton Abbey!!

Thats my first week back with Battle of the Bulge! I going to keep going for the next couple of weeks until my hospital appointment and see what they say about my next treatment etc

 

Battle of the Bulge - Week 13

Week 13

Monday: Walked to work today it was a nice morning so it was a nice 4.5km walk. I was mind my parents house and looking after there little dog this week so after work I walked 2.5km to there house. Making dinner for one sucks so I just has some chicken soup for dinner.

Tuesday: Walked to work from my parents house today so a nice 2.5km walk today. Again it was dinner for one as Paul was up in our apartment as I was minding my parents house while they where on holidays. So dinner was just beans on toast for me as I was doing the late shift in work. I also ate about three bars of chocolate....pms is a nightmare!!!

Wednesday: Today was my day off work today so I brought my parents dog PJ on a walk! We walked about 4km well I say walked I was more dragged then walked!!! I made steaks, mushrooms and mash for dinner today as Paul joined me house-sitting! Such bad PMS that I cried at the one show and ate my weight in chocolate!!

Thursday: Last day of house/dog sitting for my parents. Walked to work from my parents house so a 2.5km walk. After work Paul & I went food shopping (is it sad that I look forward to this) so dinner was just a quick pizza and chips.

Friday: Walked to work from our apartment so it was a 4.5km walk. Afterwards I went to the gym and done 5km cycling and it nearly killed me!! Dinner was fish and chips!

I didn't do battle of the bulge this weekend as I had a bit of a tummy bug. I not sure if I will carry on with this plan as my motivation is gone :(

Battle of the Bulge - Week 12

My New Toys!

A new week a new mind set!

Week 12:

Monday: I resembled something from the walking day today, trying to walk to work with a horrible cold, runny eyes and nose and as pale as a ghost! I only managed to walk half way and got the bus the rest of the way. I managed to eat half a pork chop and some mash for dinner!

Tuesday: I slept most of the day as I was working the late shift today. I had some pasta and ham for lunch/dinner and again could only manage to walk as far as the bus stop and got the bus the rest of the way to work.

Wednesday:Today was my day off work, and I was feeling a good bit better. I went on a 4km walk and felt really good after it. Dinner was a lovely beef casserole.

Thursday: I walked to work again today so 4.5km and afterwards I walked to my parents so another 2.5km walk. I had dinner in my parents it was a lovely stew just what I need to help me get over a cold.

Friday: Walked to work today so another 4.5km on the clock. Dinner was a really quick pizza and chips and afterwards we went to a celebrate of Paul's uncle's life it was beautiful. Lots of music, laughter, memories and craic was had.

Saturday: Was spent in my pj's as I was a little bit sick after the night before! I did go twenty minutes exercise on my new machine. Dinner was takeout fish and chips with a couple of glasses of white wine!

Sunday: I went for a little 2.5km walk and had roast chicken with fresh vegetables and another twenty minutes on the exercise machine. Later Paul went out to a work do and I snuggled up with a glass of red and Downton Abbey!

The Bad

- That cold really knocked me for six!

- The lack of exercise I done this week.

- I ate alot of comfort food this week

The Good

+ I tried my best with the exercise even with a cold

+ I didn't gain any weight (didn't lose any either!)

+ My need exercise gadget I love it!

Not a great week but not a bad one either!

Battle of the Bulge - Week 9

Not a great week, only got to the gym twice. Haven't felt myself this week had a bit of a dodgy tummy all week. So lacked a lot of motivation!

Week 9

Monday: I went back to the gym today and it took Paul nagging at me to get me there! We walked 3.5km and when we finally got to the gym I done 20 mintues on the power-plate, 20 mintues using different weight machines, cycled 5km and done 500m on the rower. Dinner was stuffed chicken breast, peas and roast potatoes.

Tuesday: I walked 2.5km today, went to my parent-inlaws today had dinner there and it was a lovely stew.

Wednesday: My Mammy in law gave me new exericse machine to do at home. Pictures coming soon!! So I done a hour of this new machine and my rollier see pic above!! Both focse on the tummy area which is what I need!! Dinner was chicken salad.

Thursday: Today was my naughty day but I did walk 3.5km. I went to see the show Chicago with a few friends we had dinner out and a few cocktails. Good fun night out!

Friday: Walked 2.5km today & done 30 mintues exercise at home. Dinner was in my parents today and it was chicken & chips yummy! Had a few glasses of wine tonight with the hubby.

Saturday: Went to the gym today walked 3.5km, cycled 4km and done 20 mins on the power-plate. Dinner was pan fried sea bass with salad and potatoes.

Sunday: Went out to see the last of the tall ships in Dublin docks today with my Mam. Ate fish and chips drank rose and had a lovely day!

The Bad
- Didn't do much exercise this week
- Had two naughty days!
- I think I have hit a bit of a wall the past couple of weeks and my motivation is gone

The Good
+ The new exercise machine I got this week
+ I am still getting much fitter every week
+ Getting a lot of lovely fresh air!

This week again wasn't a great week I think I have hit a wall. My motivation is gone and I still don't seem to be losing much weight. Next week I start a new job and will be doing a lot more walking. Hopefully next week will be a better week!

Battle of the Bulge - Week 8

After a week break my battle of the bulge plan is back and it hasn't been a great week!

Week 8:

Monday: Well after a week of not doing my battle of the bulge plan eating what I wanted when I wanted and no exercise I felt very squishy around the edges!! I walked over 5.5km today, dinner was chicken enchiladas yummy!!!

Tuesday: After walking the legs off myself yesterday I was so achy and stiff today =( A case of doing to much to soon me thinks! I only managed to do 30 minutes of exercise at home today! Dinner was steak, potatoes, leeks and sweetcorn.

Wednesday: Today I done four hours of house work (place hasn't been cleaned in over a week!) and 30 minutes of house work. Dinner was chicken & gnocchi.

Thursday: Today I done 30 minutes of exercise....no motivation at all today =/ Paul was working late tonight so dinner for me was just a ham salad. Oh and a huge bar of chocolate!

Friday: I walked 4.5km today after not doing much yesterday I thought I better get off my bum and start doing some exercise! Dinner was pork chops, peas and chips.

Saturday: We walked 3km today today was my naught day so dinner was chicken thai curry with chips. We went to a get together in my parents tonight so we polished off a couple of bottles of wine!

Sunday: No exercise was done today. Dinner was in my parents-in law's it was a lovely Sunday roast with all the trimmings plus a couple of glasses of red wine.

The Bad
-I didn't go to the gym at all this week =/
- Felt bolated and squishy all week
- Lack of motivation to do much this week

The Good
+ I did do a good bit of walking this week
+ Ate alot of fruit this week
+ Lost half a pound this week =)

It took a while to get back into exercising this week after not doing any last week, and when I did of course I over do it on Monday and then that set the tone for the rest of the week. Midway through the week I lost motivation and didn't want to do anything! So my goal for next week is to get back to the gym at least once next week and to go swimming.

Battle of the Bulge - Week 7

Week 7:

Monday: Today we walked 3.5km and we went to the gym I done 20 minutes on the power-plate, 20 minutes doing weights and cycled 5km. Dinner was mustard pork chops, carrots and gnocchi....yummy!

Tuesday: My ankle was swollen and sore when I woke up today...so no gym or walking today. I put ice on it and rested my foot today, later on I did do 30 minutes of light exercise. Dinner was spaghetti bolognese my favourite!

Wednesday: Still out of action today, my ankle still slightly swollen today so on the advise of the hubby didn't go to the gym today. I did do 2 hours of house work and manged to do 30 minutes of light exercise. Hubby was working late tonight so dinner for me was a chicken salad.

Thursday: My foot & ankle was feeling a little better today so Paul & I walked 3.5km later on I walked another 1.5km. Dinner was pasta bake.

Friday: My foot was swollen again today so I only done 30 minutes exercise =( Its so frustrating as I want to go to the gym. Dinner was pan fried sea bass with gnocchi and broccoli.

Saturday: Today my foot was well enough to go for a swim...Paul gave me another swimming lesson! Today was my naughty day so we had a takeout and drank wine!

Sunday: I walked 2km today and dinner was roast pork, mash potatoes and leeks with onion gravy and red wine....lovely!!

The Bad

- My foot & ankle getting really sore & swollen

- The lack of exercise done because of sore foot

The Good

+ I have lost 2lbs

+ I have cut right back on snacking

This week was really frustrating I started off really well but overnight my foot swelled up to the size of a balloon and I had to rest it for most of the week but I did manage to lose 2lbs!! If you have been following my weight lose journey through the weeks you will know due to my pcos I am finding it hard to lose the extra weight and have only lost a total of 5.5lbs but my hubby who has be on this journey with me has lost a stone in weight since we started which is amazing I am so proud of him.

Battle of the Bulge will be taking a break for next week as the hubby has a week off work and we will be doing tourist things around Dublin which I will blog about next week.

Battle of the Bulge - Week 6

This week I only lost a 1 pound boo hoo!!! =( I have been talking to my trainer in the gym and he thinks that I have gained muscle which is a good thing....I think!!

Week 6:

Monday Today we walked 3km and went to the gym I cycled 6km, walked 1.5km done some weights and went on the power-plate for 10 minutes. Dinner was honey mustard chicken with, carrots, onion, garlic and sweet potatoes.

Tuesday Today we walked another 3km and went to the gym I cycled 8km, done the power plate for 15 mins, done some weights and treadmill for 1.5km. Dinner was Chili Con Carne with rice....yummy!!

Wednesday I walked for 2.5km today and done 30mins of exercise at home. Dinner was pork stir fry with black bean sauce.

Thursday Today was my naughty day but we did go to the gym we walked 2.5km and in the gym I cycled 6km, done the treadmill for 2km and my new favourite the power plate for 20mins and done some weights too. We went to the cinema to see The Dark Night Rises and ate our own weight in ice cream and when we got home we had bun burgers and chips with a bottle of wine!!!!

Friday It took Paul nagging at me to finally make it to the gym today I was shattered and had no motivation today. We walked 2.5km and when I got to the gym I cycled 6km, done 25mins on the power-plated and some weights. Dinner was in my parents and it was beef with carrots, cabbage and potatoes.

Saturday  Today I done 3 hours of hour work which any woman or man will tell you is a work out! I also done 30 minutes of exercise at home. Dinner was steak, potatoes and pepper sauce.

Sunday Today I done 30 minutes exercise. Dinner was tray baked chicken Jamie Oliver style!!

The Bad
- I am more or less the same size since when I start 6 weeks ago =(
- Feeling really tired over the weekend so not much exercise was done.

The Good
+ I done four days in the gym my first time ever!
+ Doing well on the cycling I really like it =)

I am starting to really enjoy going to the gym the feeling I get after a workout is really good. I am really enjoying the cycling and I am a little proud that I even pushed myself on Friday. The one thing that is getting my down is due to my PCOS I am more or less the same weight since I started. I have only lost 3.2lbs since I started but at least I know myself I am lot fitter than when I started so that must count for something!



Battle of the Bulge - Week 5

Week 5:

Monday: Paul & I walked 3km today and I done my 2 hour housework work out!!! Dinner was beef stir fry with wok noodles and black bean sauce..lovely.

Tuesday: Paul & I walked 3km and went to the gym. I cycled 8km, rowed 500m, done the treadmill 2km, done some weights and the cross trainer 1km. Oh and my new favourite thing the power-plate for 5 mins. The cross trainer is still the hardest I do be shattered after 5 minutes on it! Dinner was beef hash (God bless Jamie Oliver and his 30 min meals!) with jacket potatoes and corn on the cob..mmmm...

Wednesday: Paul & I went swimming this morning....well Paul tried to teach me for an hour! I also walked 3km. It was great exercise and I felt lovely and fresh after it. I done 2 hours house work this afternoon and dinner was chorizo and sweetcorn pasta bake. Paul was in work till late so it done for his lunch/supper too.

Thursday: I walked 4.5km today we went to the gym I cycled 5km, rowed 500m and went on the power- plate for 5 minutes. Paul was in work till late so I just had a left over pasta bake for dinner.

Friday: Today was my naughty day we went to see Phantom of the Opera today. So we met my parents in town and went for dinner I had roast chicken, fresh veg with potatoes I also has dessert it was Eton Mess my favourite! After the show we went for a few drinks it was a lovely day.

Saturday: Paul & I walked 2km today we had a family get together in my parents so dinner was finger food!!

Sunday: I only walked 1.5km today and dinner was roast beef with all the trimmings with a couple of glasses of red wine.

The Bad

- The lack of exercise I done over the weekend

- I am getting a bit down about the fact I'm not loosing much weight

- The weather at the start of the week was not giving me much motivation

The Good

+ I done alot of exercise this week

+ The power-plate love it

+ My legs are starting to look a little toned from all the walking

After the lack of doing anything last week, I had much more motivation this week. This week I walked over 17km in total over the week which is really good for me. I am really enjoying the cycling I also find it relaxing. The power-plate is my new favourite but the cross-trainer is still my enemy at the moment!! The weekend I felt bloated and fat again when I was looking in my wardrobe for something to wear for the show on Friday! My goal for next week is go the gym more and cut down on snacking.

One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress

With my Battle of the Bulge plan going well (apart from last week) I am aiming to try get into two of my favourite dresses. A blue strapless prom dress I bought in the States and a cream lace dress I bought in Penny's (Primark). I am hoping to fit back into at least one of them in September for our first wedding anniversary.

Do you have a favourite dress or outfit that you hoping to fit back into?

Battle of the Bulge - Week 4

This week has been my worst week so far....ate lots of chocolate and lacked motivation to do much exercise.

Week 4:

Monday: I done 2 hours house work and walked 2km today. Dinner was peppered steaks, sweetcorn and roast potatoes.

Tuesday: I walked 2km today and done 30mins exercise at home today. Dinner was breaded chicken, peas and baby potatoes.

Wednesday: I walked 3km today in which I was caught in three rain showers!!! Went to my parents for dinner it was steak, carrots, peas and potatoes it was lovely I also had a few glasses of wine with my parents.

Thursday: I walked 3km today. Dinner was a quick pasta bake and I ate half a huge bar of chocolate! =/

Friday: I walked 1.5km today. Dinner was baked sea bass with salad.

Saturday: Had a bit more motivation today. We walked 3km, we bought a badminton set today in aldi so we played badminton today for an hour and half. It was good fun. Today was my naughty day never mind naughty day I have been bad with my diet all week!! Paul made a lovely Thai green chicken curry with rice and poppadoms washed down with some white wine!

Sunday: We played badminton for an hour today...stupid rain made us stop!! Dinner was bangers and mash with onion gravy with a glass of red wine!

The Bad

- The lack of exercise & motivation I had all week
- The huge amount of chocolate I ate this week!!
- I ate a serious amount of carbs & comfort food this week
- The weather...half an hour walk & getting caught in 3 rain downpours!

The Good
+ The fact that I actually did any exercise this week..is an achievement
+ I found a sport I like Badminton its great fun!
+ Still walking and enjoying the fresh air
+ The new healthy recipes I found can't wait to try them next week

So this week was a bit of a waste I lacked motivation to do anything this week, so I spent most of it eating chocolate, drinking tea, reading and feeling sorry for myself! The weekend was a little better we bought a badminton set for aldi and enjoyed a few hours over the weekend playing it in the park across from our apartment. My aim for next week is to get back to the gym and swimming pool walk more, to try out the new recipes I found and to hopefully lose a couple of pounds.

Battle of The Bulge - Week 3

This week I lost 1.5 pounds. I can now fit into two pairs of jeans that two weeks ago wouldn't even close on me!!!

Week 3:

Monday: I done my 2 hour house work session (which I am still counting as exercise) and I walked 2.5km in the rain! Dinner was beef taco's with mixed peppers & onion..it was lovely!

Tuesday: I walked 2.5km today and went to the gym with Paul. I cycled 6km, walked 1km, rowed 600m and done 100m on the crosstrainer. The crosstrainer is the hardest I am trying my best on it but my legs are like jelly after 3mins on it! Dinner was spaghetti bolognese.

Wednesday: I walked 2.5km today getting used to all this walking!! I also went to water aerboics today really enjoyed it. Dinner was a quick pasta bake....Paul was in work late tonight so I made enough for his lunch too!

Thursday: Paul & I walked 2.5km today. Paul's hurly feile started today so dinner was quick homemade cheats pizza Jamie Oliver style!!!

Friday: I walked 1.5km today in the terrible rain.Dinner was mustard pork chops with potatoes and cauliflower cheese I needed comfort food after a rotten day weather wise! After getting soaked in the rain waiting for a bus we got a bottle of rose wine and got all cosy drinking it tonight!!

Saturday: Today was my naught day! Done no exericse!!!! Dinner was homemade fish & chips yummy washed down with some lovely cider!

Sunday: We went for a little walk today...well it is Sunday!! Dinner was chicken & chorizo. Nigella Lawson recipe really tasty and quick. We also had a bottle of wine while watching the Wimbledon Men's final (hard luck Murray)

The Bad
- I ate alot of carbs this week.
- Walking in the horrible rain!
- The comfort bottle of wine I had on Friday & Sunday!

The Good
+ I lost another 1.5 lbs
+ Two pairs of jeans I couldnt even button up two weeks ago fit me!!
+ Lots of fresh air I am getting from all the walking!

I feel good about this week but looking bad over the week I did eat alot of carbs...must check myself next week when making dinner!! The weather has been terrible so walking was a bit of an effort but do feel great after a long walk. My aim for next week is to go to the gym more and to hopefully lose another pound.

Battle of The Bulge - Week 2!

I start of this post with some good news I have lost 2.3 pounds since last week which is great. Its a good start but I have a long way to got yet.

Week 2:

Monday: I done four hours of house work today while boping around to Kate Bush and beleive me it was a workout in its-self!!! Dinner was breaded chicken, sweetcorn and baby potatoes..exicting I know!!

Tuesday: I walked 2.5km today and I went to the gym with my sis in law. I cycled 5km, rowed 1km and done 500m on the cross trainer. I made a homemade beef and onion pie for dinner with chips it was yummy!! Must blog the recipe.

Wednesday: I was at a funeral today...for my wonderful great-auntie she was a lady. So I didnt do exercise today but I did walk 1.5km and dinner was a cavery roast beef.

Thursday: Today was my naughty day but I did walk 4km! My parents came up to ours for dinner and it was roast pork with carrots, peas, mash & roast potatoes. I also had a bottle of white wine and lots of fun was had =)

Friday: Paul & I walked 2.5km today. Dinner was chicken fajitas, we also had a three vodka and cranberry each!!

Saturday: I walked 2km today and done 30 mins exercise at home today. Dinner was homemade Thai green chicken curry with rice.

Sunday: I done 30 mins exercise at home today. Dinner was roast beef with green peas and mash potatoes. I had two vodka & cranberry while watching the Euro final =/

The Bad:

- The few extra vodka I had on Friday & Sunday!

- The lack of exercise I done on Wednesday.

- Still walking in the rain....and now the wind too!

The Good:

+ Hitting the gym....felt really good afterwards

+ Cutting down on portion sizes

+ Feeling the benfit of walking

This week was a bit of a stop start week we had a bereavement in the family so my head has been a bit all over the place. I tried to do as much exercise as I could. I did cut down on my portion sizes and have been feeling the difference. Still feeling the benfits of walking and fresh air. Hopefully I can keep up the weight loss for next week.

Battle of The Bulge - Week 1!

I have being trying to decide for the past couple of days should I share my problems with weight gain on this blog....I have decide I will as it will help me record how I am doing.
Due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) my body shape has changed alot. One of the many symptoms of PCOS is weight gain with extra weight around the waist. So as a result of that I have gained a stone in weight over the past five/six months....I have gone up almost two dress sizes from a size 10 to a size 14!! Over the weekend I weighted myself and decide that I have to do something about this weight gain, because of the fertility treatments I am starting soon I can't use any slimming products so I will have to do it the old fashioned way diet & exercise!
I will record how I do each week in a weekly post....i.e. what exercise I done, what I ate, the good things and my downfalls of each week. I am going to allow myself one naughty day a week were I can ate what I want, and maybe have a few drinks!
My goal is to lose 10 pounds & be a toned size 12 by September. I have bought myself a killer pair of jeans and would love to fit into them by September! Wish me luck!!

Week 1:

Monday I done two hours of housework that's exercise right? Had a mini BBQ for dinner with one baked potato.
Tuesday: I walked 2km and done 30 minutes exercise at home. Dinner was baked sea bass with baby potatoes, salad and courgettes.
Wednesday: Done water aerobics today...great fun even if I was one of the youngest women there. I also went shopping so covered some ground today...at a guess I walked about 2.5km. Dinner was home-made chicken tikka masala with rice.
Thursday: Paul & I walked 2km and dinner was quick pasta carbonara. I also had a sneaky bottle of cider & a huge piece of chocolate cake! =/
Friday: I walked 2.5km today and done 30 minutes exercise at home. Dinner was pork chops, baby potatoes, courgettes and salad.
Saturday: Today was my naughty day!!! So dinner was steak, homemade chips, onion rings and pepper sauce washed down with a glass of red wine! We went to an engagement party tonight so a few vodka and cranberry was had...maybe a few too many =) No exercise was done..unless you call drunk dancing exercise!
Sunday: Was in a bit of a bad state today...the morning after the night before!! Paul & I walked 2.5km today and dinner was tray baked chicken...(Jamie Oliver style) and potatoes.

The Bad:
- The bottle of cider I had on Thursday!
- The huge piece of chocolate cake I had on Thursday =/
- Ate a lot of carbs this week.
- My legs and feet are aching!
- Walking in the rain =(

The Good:
+ Feeling the benefits of walking already.
+ Not being out of breath when taking the stairs in our apartment!
+ My legs are aching..surely that's a good sign!
+ Getting lots of fresh air...even if its wet air!

Overall I feel good after this week my body is starting to get use to the walking and exercise...hopefully I can keep it up!!!