Running Slim

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-27T08:56:00.002Z

Day 27

Friday - Extra Easy

B: Raspberry Porridge (HEB 3)
D: Fritata with ham, cheese (3), onion, peppers, tomatos and potato followed by a yoghurt and some grapes
T: Pork, chorizo (4.5) and borlotti bean concoction with rice followed by a yogurt and some cherries
D: Tea (HEA)

Syns: 10.5

Feel Awesome Week 4 Run 2

2012-01-26T12:54:00.002Z

Stats
Distance: 5k
Time: 28:24
Mile/min: 9:09
Cals:260
Average HR: 156
In the zone: 23:17

Another great run!! It felt similar to Tuesday so i decided to push it more than i did then and managed to knock 50 seconds off which isn't bad. I felt strong and not breathless although i didn't stride out much. I'm really pleased with how my return to running has been going. :)

Body Magic Round up - Week 1

2012-01-26T08:43:00.002Z

Thursday - 5k run (30 mins)
Friday - 5k run (30 mins)
Saturday - Dog Walk (60 mins)
Sunday - 4.2 mile run (40 mins)
Monday - rest day
Tuesday - 5k run (30 mins)
Wednesday - 2 mile walk to club (40 mins)

Total - 230 (aim: 150 mins)

2012 Goals - Revisited

2012-01-26T08:35:00.002Z

1. Get back to target weight

2. Get back to running and aim to run a 10k race - Bristol 10k is May 20th and Sports Relief is March 25th

3. Train the dog - help Tandy learn to love other dogs

4. Re-enforce relationships with the awesome people in my life

5. Conversely, loose the people in my life who get me down

6. Get my finances in a better state - This should improve in the autumn

7. Take Tandy camping

8. Re-decorate the study and buy a single mattress

9. Landscape the garden - this one might be a tad optimistic!!

10. Tidy up the front of the house - wash and repaint, build wall and plant some shrubs, tidy wall at the front.

11. Hang the extractor fan in the kitchen

12. Install a new shelf in the wardrobe

13. Get my Slimming World Body Magic GOLD award

14. Collect some pictures to eventually frame and hang up the stairs like Dom and Jannike

15. Re-tile some of the kitchen where the tiles have come loose

16. Sort out the splashback in the kitchen

17. Make sure we take some proper time off work to relax

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-26T08:31:00.002Z

Day 26

Thursday - Green

B: Banana Porridge (HEB 3)
D: Jacket potato with beans and cheese (6) with an apple and yoghurt
T: Carbonara (HEB and HEA) followed by a yogurt
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 9

Weigh-in Results

2012-01-26T08:19:00.003Z

-1. I'm now 11s2.5

Yay! a loss, but i'm struggling to be happy about it. I worked really hard and feel a bit deflated by a pound. I know a loss is a loss. I know it will probably catch up and i know that it's better then a gain. But, i still feel so muted about it.

I need to pick my self up and remember i'm feeling good, sleeping well, my tummy is looking flatter and I'm feeling all the benefits of being on plan and getting some exercise. It's not about the numbers, it's about feeling awesome.

Last night's image therapy was all about body magic. I've got my bronze and silver body magic awards already, but last night inspired me to add getting Gold to my 2012 goals. I have to do 5 x 30 mins per week for 8 weeks. I reckon this has come just at the right time to help me stay on track. I might add a Body Magic round up to my WIW post.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2012-01-25T08:11:00.003Z

So how has the last week been?

Excellent! I'm really pleased with how it's gone this week. No tweaking the plan or cheating or anything. I've been out for 4 runs - a total of 13.5 miles and I've come in on plan with my syns. A total of 58 for Thursday - Tuesday. I've got 47 to play with tonight to reach 105 for the week - I'm thinking of a treat meal of butternut squash bakes and potato gratin - yummers!

I'm so chuffed with how I've pulled it back this week, after my meltdown last Wednesday. I'm feeling good and inspired.

Actually, I'm feeling AWESOME :D

What are your feelings for weigh in?

Obviously I'd love a loss for the work I've put in this week. The scales at home aren't sure, but fingers crossed!

What are your plans for next week?

1. To keep going, especially with drinking lots of water
2. Think of some meals I'd like to try next week and get a food shop in on the weekend to make it possible
3. Do 5k at the gym Thursday and Friday
4. Do 50 mins on the cycle path at the weekend.

Feel Awesome Week 4 Run 1

2012-01-24T08:54:00.002Z

Stats
Distance: 5k
Time: 29:15
Mile/min: 9:26
Cals:250
Average HR: 149!!!
In the zone: 17:11

what a great run. I went to the small gym and didn't expect much, but I'm suprised! A good time and a shockingly low heart rate. I felt at the time I could have pushed harder but didn't as I was on track for a "normal" run and did 't want to push to fail. Pleased with that. Hope the scales reflect the effort this week.

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-24T08:48:00.001Z

Day 24

Tuesday - Extra Easy

B: Banana Porridge (HEB 3)
D: Ham, onion and tomato omelette with cheese (3) and a yoghurt and grapes
T: Chicken fried rice (1) with broccoli, onions, peppers and egg followed by a yogurt
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 6

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-23T08:59:00.002Z

Day 21

Saturday - Extra Easy

B: Banana Porridge (HEB) and a yogurt
D: Ham, onion and tomato omelette with cheese (3)
T: Chicken risotto with carrot, onion and celery topped with cheese (3) followed by two kiwis and a yogurt
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 6

Day 22

Sunday - Extra Easy

B: Banana on toast (HEB) with butter (2) and honey (2)
D: Ham, onion and tomato omelette with cheese (3) with grapes and a yogurt
T: Roast Pork dinner with SW roast potatoes, swede and carrot mash, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage with bacon, stuffing (8) and gravy (4) followed by a yogurt
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 19

Day 23

Monday - Green

B: scrambled egg, followed by banana with yogurt topped with a weetabix (3)
D: egg mayo (1) sandwich (2xHEB) with cress followed by a yogurt and apple
T: Cauli 'n' mac cheese (HEA, 6) topped with truffle oil (2)
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 12

I'm really pleased - I stayed on plan all weekend. It really helped not having many other plans so i didn't have to worry about moving away from what I'd planned. We had a great weekend. Got out for two dog walks and also a 4.2 mile run in my new trainers. Result!!

feel awesome week 3 run 3

2012-01-22T12:14:00.002Z

we went out on the cycle path and did 20 mins in each direction. I tried out my new shoes: mizuno wave inspire 8. Pretty much the same as my last pair which were mizuno wave inspire 6. They felt much more supportive and firm which proved my last pair were on the way out after 2 years.

stats
distance: 4.2 miles
time: 40:22
mile/min: 9:36
cals:425
average hr: 166
in the zone: 39:43

a massive time to be in the zone. Very pleased with this run especially the 9:36 miles.

feel awesome week 3 run 2

2012-01-20T16:24:00.002Z

hell yeah! Second 5k in as many days. It was harder work and seemed to drag a bit. But, I did it and got to the end. So pleased with myself.

stats:

distance: 3.1m
time: 30:44
mile/min: 9:54
cals: 304
average hr: 160
in the zone: 27:53

excellent, sub 10 min mile pace.

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-20T09:03:00.002Z

Day 20

Friday - Green

B: Banana Porridge (HEB 3)
D: Jacket Potato with cheese (HEA + HEB) and beans with yoghurt and kiwis
T: Egg, Chips and beans
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 3

Feel awesome week 3 run 1

2012-01-20T08:59:00.002Z

After a long break and not being able to find my HRM. Things changed this week. I found my HRM and decided that my funk could not continue. I needed to feel better and lose the incessant appetite and the only way i know how to do that is to run.

So we went to the gym last night and knocked out a 5k on the treadmill.

Stats:

Distance: 3.1
Time: 32:36
Min/mile: 10:30
Cals: 340
Average HR: 162
In the zone: 31:48

Not quick, but happy as i haven't run a 5k in a long time...but, i feel so much better.

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-19T08:21:00.002Z

Day 19

Thursday - Extra Easy

B: Porridge (HEB 3)
D: SW Quiche (2) with yoghurt and kiwis
T: Fish Pie (7) (I will actually eat it tonight instead of planning to eat it and then ignoring it!)
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 12

Weigh-in Results

2012-01-19T08:18:00.002Z

+0.5. I'm now 11s3.5.

Not good. I really got punished for having a meltdown from Friday night onwards.

I don't even have an excuse other than i let it happen.

I deserved that half a pound and then some.

So, how am i going to fix it?

I spent last night planning seven daily menus. All i have to do is pick one each day to follow. Simple right? We'll see.

Feeling awesome is not happening just yet. Time to turn it around.

feel awesome food diary

2012-01-17T21:20:00.003Z

day 18

wednesday - extra easy

b: porridge (HEB 3) with banana
d: sw quiche (2) with ham, broccoli, onion and tomato with a apple and yogurt
t: fish pie (6) with broccoli and kiwi and a yogurt
d: tea (HEA)
syns: 11

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-16T08:49:00.003Z

Well, days 13 - 15 went downhill. Didn't take me long to fall off the plan. Friday night was our fault as we were out and about doing jobs at tea time which is fatal. We ended up sharing a burger to tide us over until we went home and cooked crispy duck which was bought at the Chinese supermarket on a whim while browsing whilst hungry.

Saturday was my mum's birthday so i ate what i had cooked for her present - lasagna, carrot cake and red velvet cupcakes.

Sunday was meant to be on plan and started well with a SW breakfast but quickly descended into cake and more lasagna (we defrosted some to make up the numbers, then it wasn't eaten so needed eating or throwing out. I can't throw out good food.).

So today is back on plan to hope that the three days of eating carnage don't affect my weigh-in.

Day 16

Monday - Extra Easy

B: Scrambled egg with toast (HEB 2)
D: Butternut and sweet potato soup with grapes, kiwi fruit and a yogurt
T: fish pie (1) with a yogurt
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 9

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-13T08:50:00.001Z

Day 13

Friday - Green

B: Porridge (HEB 3) with cherries
D: scrambled egg on toast (HEB 2) with grapes, kiwi fruit and a yogurt
T: cauli Mac 'n' Cheese (HEA + 6) with a drizzle of truffle oil (2)
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 13

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-12T08:36:00.003Z

Day 12

Thursday - Green

B: scrambled egg followed by cherries, raspberries, kiwi, yogurt and a crumbled weetabix (3)
D: egg mayo (1) and lettuce sandwich (HEB x2) with kiwi fruit and a yogurt
T: cheese (HEA) burger (1), chips and beans
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 7

Weigh-in Results

2012-01-12T08:25:00.002Z

-1.5. I'm now 11s3.

A good result, but not a great result for 10 days on plan.

However, I *think* I'm due on. Well, was due on, on Monday. So maybe it will be over the weekend. So, if most people gain just before they are due on then maybe 1.5 off is a great result in disguise.

I'm feeling good about the plan at the moment, there's still food in the cupboard and I've got ideas I'd like to try.

I've got a new food diary started today and we've been talking about running on the weekend now we're both nearly shot of our colds/viruses.

My mini-goal this week is to drink more water.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2012-01-11T09:44:00.002Z

So how has the last week been?

Good. Ten days on plan and going strong. I'm enjoying it and not feeling deprived. I've had a few week moments with the odd chocolate here and fizzy sweet there but i haven't cracked open a whole bar or eaten a whole bag.

I haven't done any exercise though as i've been poorly and my lungs would not have coped. I'm hoping to change this once i feel 100% again.

What are your feelings for weigh in?

A loss even though i think i'm due on.

What are your plans for next week?

To keep up with the eating, but to try and get back out running. I've found my heart rate monitor strap so i'm wanting to get back out.

Feel Awesome Food Diary

2012-01-10T09:09:00.001Z

Day 7

Saturday - Green

B: boiled egg with toast (HEB 2), a banana and a yogurt
D: Spanish chicken (with chorizo (5) and butter beans) and brown rice
T: egg, chips and beans
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 7

Feel awesome food diary

2012-01-09T13:41:00.002Z

Day 7

Saturday - Green

B: scrambled egg (2) on toast (HEB 2), a banana and a yogurt
D: Crepe (5) with ham (3) and cheese (HEA & HEB) with cinnamon bun (15)
T: Red Dragon pie topped with cheesy (6) mash (2) with fruit and yogurt
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 35

Day 8

Sunday - Green

B: Scrambled egg (2) with potatoes and baked beans
D: BLT sandwich (9 + HEB x2) with fruit and yogurt
T: SW chips and dips (4)
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 15

Day 9

Monday - Extra Easy

B: Egg on toast (HEB 2)
D: Red Dragon pie topped with cheesy (6) mash (2) with fruit and yogurt
T: Spanish chicken (with chorizo (5) and butter beans) and brown rice
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 15

Feel awesome food diary

2012-01-06T10:30:00.001Z

Day 6

Friday - extra easy

B: 50g Porridge (HEB+2) with raspberries, a banana and a yogurt
D: Red Dragon pie topped with cheesy (6) mash (2) with fruit and yoghurt
T: Thai chicken curry (5) with rice and jelly mousse (2)
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 17

Feel awesome food diary

2012-01-05T08:23:00.001Z

Day 5

Thursday - green

B: Boiled egg with toast (HEB), bovril and flora (2)
D: chicken (6) salad pitta (HEB) with mayo (1) with fruit and yoghurt
T: Red Dragon pie topped with cheesy (HEA) mash (2) and jelly mousse (2)
D: tea (HEA)

Syns: 13

Weigh-in Results

2012-01-05T08:21:00.002Z

+1.5. I'm now 11s4.5 and the heaviest i've been since June 2010.

But, it was much better than i was expecting and could have been so much worse. Think how bad it would have been if it didn't work hard for the few days before.

I got a new book at group tonight and i've decided i'm going to use it going forward. I'm still going to transfer my results to my old book which has all the stickers but i feel like looking over the history is kinda depressing.

Got a food diary started for the day and a run planned later. Let's go. I want a loss this week.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2012-01-04T08:12:00.003Z

To weigh or not to weigh??

I've been pondering this for a few days. I know I've been BAD the last few weeks. I know how bad I've been, but I've acknowledged it and I'm now doing something about it and trying to get back to feeling awesome. Three days on plan completed and it feels OK and I'm happy to keep going.

My Dilemma

Weigh tonight and see a gain make me feel rubbish and potentially lead to binging, however the following week i might see a loss.

Or skip weigh-in tonight and then potentially gain the following week even when I've been on plan as i might not have recovered the gain.

Maybe i need to find out where i am so that i have a goal.
However, this has not helped in the past as I've got fixated on the numbers and their reluctance to move...

Might sit on it a little longer - i think i know what I'm going to do, which is for once follow the advice I'd dish out to others - face the music, know where you stand and do something about it.

Feel awesome food diary

2012-01-03T18:16:00.001Z

Day 4

Wednesday - extra easy

B: scrambled egg with ham, onions and tomatoes
D: chicken salad pitta (HEB) with mayo (1) with fruit and yoghurt
T: lamb meatballs with mash (4), veg and mint gravy (5) with jelly mousse (2)
D: tea (HEA)

2012 Goals

2012-01-03T11:50:00.004Z

Get back to target weight

Get back to running and aim to run a 10k race - Bristol 10k is May 20th

Train the dog - help Tandy learn to love other dogs

Re-enforce relationships with the awesome people in my life

Conversely, loose the people in my life who get me down

Get my finances in a better state - This should improve in the autumn

Take Tandy camping

Re-decorate the study

Landscape the garden - this one might be a tad optimistic!!

Tidy up the front of the house - wash and repaint.

Feel awesome food diary

2012-01-02T19:57:00.004Z

Day 3.

Tuesday - extra easy

B: scrambled egg with ham and tomatoes on toast (HEB 2)
D: turkey pasta bake (6) with yogurt and fruit
T: salmon with roasted new potatoes and veg with flavoured butter (4) with jelly mousse (2)
D: tea (HEA)

Feel awesome week 1 run 1

2012-01-01T19:59:00.003Z

Stats:

Distance: 2.13
Time: 21:22
Min/mile: 10:01
Cals: n/k
Max HR: n/k
In the zone: n/k

I'm not sure of the rest of the stats. I've lost the transmitter and strap for my hrm. :-(

However, not bad for a first run of the year. Something to improve on.

Feel awesome food diary

2012-01-01T19:54:00.004Z

Day 2.

Monday - Green

B: weetabix (HEB + 6) and a banana, cherries and raspberries
D: leftover turkey (HEA +HEB)
T: burger (1), chips and beans and jelly mousse (2)
D: tea (HEA)

Feel awesome food diary

2012-01-01T19:24:00.002Z

Day 1.

Sunday - Green

B: egg
D: jacket w/beans and cheese (HEA)
T: turkey (HEB) pasta bake with onions, peppers topped with cheese (HEB) and green beans with jelly mousse (2)
D: tea (HEA)
S: chocolate (6)

New year, fresh start

2012-01-01T19:14:00.002Z

as you can tell, I've had a bit of a break from running and eating well. It's now caught up with me and I'm feeling rather sick, bloated and fat. I want to get back to feeling fit and fab. So first day of the first month of a new year seems a good time to start so here goes.

my aims are to get back to eating right and running.

I reckon I've got over half a stone to loose and I've pledged to get back on plan for a month. Meal planning and food diaries will be resumed.
I also want to get back to running 10k, so back to 3 runs a week with a long run on the weekend.

other than these aims, I want to feel better in myself. I've been getting back into looking after myself starting with my nails - this always makes me feel good. I want to continue with my hair and skin.

so, welcome to the feel awesome journey.

Food Diary

2011-11-24T08:37:00.002Z

Thursday - Green

B: Scrambled egg on toast (HEB 3)
D: Cauliflower and broccoli soup with a yoghurt
T: Thai fish cake (9) and veg
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk and a run

Still got an A and B left to eat.

Weigh-in results

2011-11-24T08:32:00.003Z

+2. I now weigh 10s13.

Hhahahahaha, after a surprise loss last week, 2 of them pounds have gone back on. However, i was wearing jeans and i weighed then when i got home and they were 1.5 pounds so i don't feel too bad!

It was a bit of a wake up call actually, and i have decided to try and ditch the chocolate this week, but keep everything the same.

1. Keep tracking
2. Keep drinking
3. Keep running
4. No chocolate.

Easy.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-11-23T08:58:00.003Z

So how has the last week been?

Well, I've tracked, done a run and tried to keep my water intake up. However, I've not exercised enough and eaten far too much chocolate. I'm not normally fussed about chocolate but i seem to be addicted at the moment. This needs to stop.

My food diary reads really well apart from the wasted syns on chocolate every day. It's stupid.

What are your feelings for weigh in?

Not sure really - maybe a STS after last weeks surprise loss.

What are your plans for next week?

To keep tracking, exercising and drinking the water. My one thing to change next week is to stay away from the chocolate.

Food Diary

2011-11-22T07:57:00.003Z

Tuesday - Green

B: Weetabix and a banana (HEB 6)
D: Egg on toast (HEB 2) + yogurt
T: Cheese (HEA) topped Red Dragon Pie with broccoli + jellymousse (2)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 2

We had mackerel last night with roasted skin on potatoes and green beans. It was lovely. I seem to like mackerel more and more and we've got another meal planned for later in the week with cider and apple.

Week 41 Session 1 RunningSlim 2011

2011-11-22T07:55:00.001Z

We ran home again and knocked 6 seconds off our time. It's good to beat the time again, but i'm not sure we'll manage any more. It felt good to be back out and i'm itching to get out again and start building the distance back up.

Stats:
Distance: 2.23
Time: 20:55
Min/Mile: 9:22
Cals: 190
Average HR: 156
In the zone:16:38

Food Diary

2011-11-21T10:12:00.002Z

Saturday
B: Bacon, sausage (5.5), waffles (5), egg and beans
D: Roast Beef dinner followed by sticky toffee pudding and ice cream (LOTS!)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Sunday
B: Banana on toast (HEB 4)
D: Leftover enchilada (6) with rice. Banana and custard (5)
T: Ham, egg and chips
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 1

Monday
B: Weetabix and a banana (HEB 6)
D: Broccoli and Cauliflower soup
T: Mackerel with roast potatoes and green beans
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 2 and a run!

Food Diary

2011-11-18T11:59:00.000Z

B: Scrambled eggs and toast (HEB 2)
D: Quornball pasta bake topped with cheese (HEA) with a yoghurt and a banana
T: veggie burger (HEB 1) with SW chips and beans with a yoghurt
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 2

Food Diary

2011-11-17T10:54:00.003Z

Thursday - Extra Easy

B: Scrambled egg on toast (HEB 4)
D: Quornball pasta bake topped with cheese (6)
T: Turkey Enchiladas (6 for the cheese) with rice with a yoghurt
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk

Weigh-in results

2011-11-16T20:49:00.002Z

-3. Not quite sure how! I now weigh 10s11.

we held a class miss slinky tonight and I won! It's the second year in a row I've won in our class. I've asked been asked to enter the national competition. I'm going to have a go at it, if only to re enforce why I'm doing this.

this week I'm going to continue with my plan of tracking, drinking water and trying to fit some runs in.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-11-16T10:13:00.002Z

So how has the last week been?

Not horrendous actually. I've tracked all week which is a first for a while. What it's pointed out to me is that my food has actually been not bad. It's the sneaky bits of chocolate which are catching me out. I counted all my syns for this week and it's come in at 170. From that i think that 98 of those syns were junk and could have been saved. They got spent on ice-cream, chocolate and pie.

We did get out for two runs which is much better than we had been, however as we're on respite this week we've not been able to build on this.

I still don't think I'm drinking enough water and this needs work. I've noticed i don't drink anything but tea if I'm not in work. I need to address this.

What are your feelings for weigh in?

Really not sure. I think another gain based on catch-up and syns this week.

What are your plans for next week?

To continue tracking and try and cut out some of the unnecessary syns. Also get back to exercising from next Monday. It won't make a huge dent but should get us back to exercising. Also, I'm going to try and drink more.

Food Diary

2011-11-15T10:46:00.001Z

Tuesday - Extra Easy

B: Scrambled egg on toast (HEB 2)
D: Quornball pasta bake topped with cheese (6)
T: Prawn and Corizo (5) spicy rice
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 2

Food Diary

2011-11-14T09:17:00.002Z

Monday - Green

B: Weetabix (HEB 6) with a banana
D: Scrambled egg on toast (HEB 2)
T: Quornball pasta bake topped with cheese (HEA)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 2

Food Diary

2011-11-14T09:09:00.003Z

The weekend is always difficult for me.

Saturday - Red

B: Weetabix (HEB) and milk (6)
D: Bacon and egg sandwich (HEB 6, 2, 2)
T: Hunters Chicken (HEA for cheese) with veg
S: Malibu (2.5) and diet coke and an ice cream (15) - at the theatre.
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 2

Sunday - Green

B: Scrambled eggs and toast (HEB 2)
D: Leftover risotto topped with cheese (HEA 2) and a yoghurt
T: veggie burger (1) with SW chips and beans with a yoghurt
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 2

Week 40 Session 2 RunningSlim 2011

2011-11-14T09:03:00.004Z

We ran home again on Friday afternoon. We knocked 50 seconds off our time which was excellent. We hoping to resume this once we've finished respite.

Stats:
Distance: 2.23
Time: 21:01
Min/Mile: 9:25
Cals: 190
Average HR: 155
In the zone:17:33

Food Diary

2011-11-11T10:18:00.002Z

I stuck to the plan on Thursday. I'm having a flexi day today with a return to plan planned for tomorrow.

Friday - Green

B: Scrambled egg (2)
D: Wrap (HEB) with bacon (HEB) and brie (HEA) and some quince paste (2)
T: Coquina squash risotto topped with cheese (6) and truffle oil (2) followed by the last of my birthday peanut butter cheesecake (25)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 2 plus run home

Week 40 Session 1 RunningSlim 2011

2011-11-11T10:10:00.002Z

Wow! We haven't been out in 6 weeks. And we felt it.

I decided the hiatus couldn't go on, so worked out how to get back running with all our new commitments. The plan is at the moment, to run home on Thursdays, Fridays and Mondays and then walk back to work to collect the car with Tandy. It worked last night and it was good to get back out there. Although we were slower than a few weeks ago, we kept going and managed a 20 minute run home.

Stats:
Distance: 2.23
Time: 21:50
Min/Mile: 9:47
Cals: 200
Average HR: 156
In the zone: 18:10

Food Diary

2011-11-10T08:16:00.002Z

Thursday - Green

B: Scrambled egg
D: Wrap (HEB) with tomato puree (2) and cheese (HEA)
T: 1/4 burger (1) with cheese (HEB), chips and beans and a yoghurt
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash
E: Dog walk x 3 plus run home

Weigh-in Results

2011-11-10T07:51:00.002Z

+1.5 I'm now 11s. :(

Again totally deserved. I've given myself THE biggest kick up the arse. I don't want this to continue. I want to get back running. I want to eat better. I want to feel better. I want to look better.

How?

Here's my plan!

1. Get back to logging my food.
2. Get out for some runs.
3. Drink more water.

I going to try and start up my food diaries and also go back to including the exercise in them.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-11-09T09:55:00.002Z

So how has the last week been?

A blur if I'm honest. It's flown by. I had a great birthday and have now decided that day-time parties rock and you should invite who you want to invite and not be influenced by others. I felt really honoured all day that people turned up and it felt so much more chilled doing something low-key in the day instead of people using your birthday as an excuse to get mullered. I loved it.

Food and exercise however, not so great. I'm starting to miss running and eating well. So, i must take the hint and try and work it out - perhaps a run home three night a week?

What are your feelings for weigh in?

Gain, gain, gain. Totally deserved and i must take it as a hint to stop now before 2 gains on the trot turns into 5 and suddenly my clothes don't fit. I was only saying last night how good it felt to be healthy and i felt like a hypocrite as i don't feel like that at the moment. I also told of the good food = healthy spiral and how it can turn negative. If you eat crap, you feel crap and can't be bothered so you eat more crap and then feel worse. This is happening now to me.

What are your plans for next week?

We start respite for a week and a bit on the weekend, so it's going to be difficult to really make a big dent. It always happens, you decide on a course of action and then can't quite execute it as something else is happening.

Initial thoughts on what is achievable.

Thursday - eat on plan, run home from work, dog walk back to work to collect car
Friday - eat on plan, run home from work, dog walk back to work to collect car
Saturday - Respite - eat on plan, long dog walk
Sunday - Respite - eat on plan, long dog walk
Monday - Respite - eat on plan, cycle to work, dog walk
Tuesday - Respite - eat on plan, cycle to work, dog training
Wednesday - Respite - eat on plan, cycle to work, dog walk before fat club or Neal can take Tandy horse riding.

Weigh-in Results

2011-11-03T07:47:00.003Z

+1.5 I'm now 10s12.5.

Totally and utterly justified.

This would have been the pre-birthday weigh in for my 20 week challenge. Which i failed. Horribly.

I just don't have the motivation to get down to 10s7. I'm not in the right place to do it.
On the 3rd November 2010 I weighed 10s13. I think you would call that maintaining.

Change one thing this week: get something out of the freezer every day.

Tonight it's salmon.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-11-02T09:04:00.003Z

Hello Blog, how i have neglected you.

So how has the last two weeks been?

Busy, busy, busy. Work has been crazy and was the reason i didn't weigh in last week. This week, although calmer in work has still been busy as I'm preparing for my 30th birthday on the weekend. I will hold my hands up and say I've not been tracking, I've not been planning and I've not been exercising (apart from the odd dog walk).

What are your feelings for weigh in?

Not sure at all. Based on the food, lack of exercise and planning i deserve to gain.

What are your plans for next week?

I don't really know how to get my mojo back. I seem to have stopped really looking after myself. A sign for me is my nails. If they aren't looking good then I'm not looking after myself. They are looking pretty bad.

I'm not really sure what Neal and I are eating at the moment. We still have a freezer full of food which we seem to not be touching. We can't decide what to take out of the freezer to cook, so when we get home nothing is defrosted.

Perhaps my aim for next week is to get something out of the freezer each night/morning and go from there. I'm not ready to throw myself back into full planning mode as it's just not happening. Just a bit too much at the moment.

Weigh-in Results

2011-10-20T08:50:00.003+01:00

-0.5 I'm now 10s11.

So, AF bloat gain was 3.5 and I've now shifted that and i am another pound down. Just think how much i could have been down if i was trying. Next week or the week after the scales will shoot up again so it's a good plan to get back on track this week to try and minimise that gain.

I've really not had my head in the game recently and last night we were talking about the effects of changing just one thing. My change for this week is to write it down again. Get back into planning and documenting. We bought a freezer full of food at the start of the month and most of it is still in there so i'm not sure what we've been actually eating, but i know it's not been the healthy good food in my freezer!!

Starting today.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-10-19T08:58:00.003+01:00

So how has the last week been?
Still tough. I've really had no appetite and really struggled for inspiration of what to eat. Nothing is ticking any boxes and as a consequence i have eaten some bad things. I don't feel like I've overindulged, but i know I've not been good. I've certainly not been on plan.

Tandy has been with us just over a week now. He's relaxing and so are we however when you're up and about pottering around, he won't sit down and is constantly at your feet. This makes me feel rather stressed as it doesn't feel relaxed. The only time he'll switch off is if you sit down but the minute you move he's off. He's such a lovely little fur ball though and we're out walking him a lot. I've not run in so long now and i can't see that changing in the near future. Maybe when Tandy is more relaxed we'll be able to leave him to go for a run but with the cold dark nights i don't really want to leave him and I'm much happier on the sofa being cuddled and kept warm by him.

What are your feelings for weigh in?
Not sure really. I don't feel like I've gained but in reality with the last few weeks i should.

What are your plans for next week?
We have a birthday meal to attend on Thursday then a chilled weekend at home. My niece may be coming to stay over the weekend and if she does that will mean eating out and larking about. However with Tandy living with it we might be able to persuade her out of bed to walk him. Early next week is quiet to get back on track.

Weigh-in Results

2011-10-13T09:46:00.003+01:00

-1.5 I'm now 10s11.5.

That's the AF gain gone now and another 0.5 to boot. Which is great. I swear it's all because I've been so anxious and nervous though which is not so good. I think i need to slow down tonight and take it steady. Spend time with Neal and Tandy in the kitchen, maybe play a game and slow cook a dinner. I'm actually inspired by Gina's post - http://fitnessista.com/2011/10/black-bean-quinoa-burgers/ and so I'm maybe thinking bean burgers for tea tonight with spiced up fries..

Our brief last night at club was to try and get re-enthused about slimming, bust out some old recipes or research some new ones.

Inspiration has been thin on the ground lately. My mind has been pre-occupied with Tandy. I need to relax with him and slow down. Physically chill out. He's such a little livewire I'm feeling pent up in trying to keep up and make sure i don't let him down. He's had such a bum deal in life and I'm trying to make it right. I think this might be wearing me out a bit quick....

My one thing to do this week is to chill out.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-10-12T09:04:00.003+01:00

So how has the last week been?

Exciting, exhausting, anxious, happy and nervous. All because this little guy has come into our lives.

It has made eating and exercise a whole lot different. I've not been running at all, but been on a few walks. Not been eating well at breakfast as i can't face it. Not been meal planning as I've been pre-occupied and just eating what i can conjure up. I have also indulged in far too much homemade apple crumble. I've eaten my way through 180 syns this week. More than double where i should be and i haven't done the exercise to counter-act it.

What are your feelings for weigh in?

Based on the syn intake, a gain should be on the cards. However, I've felt weirdly not hungry as i think nerves have been playing a part.

What are your plans for next week?

To try and feel more settled. Once i feel less anxious then i should be able to start meal planning again. At the moment, Neal and I don't really know much about our new little boy and as time goes on we should learn more about him and they way he works

Slim at 30 - Week 17 Food Diary

2011-10-07T10:34:00.001+01:00

Thursday - Extra Easy

B: Scrambled egg with toast (HEB 2)
T: Spaghetti Bolognese (1) topped with cheese (6) and an apple
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Friday - Extra Easy

B: Weetabix (HEB + 3) with a banana
S: Banana
L: Spaghetti Bolognese (1) with some grapes
T: Pork Chop with mash and veg
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Weigh-in Results

2011-10-06T10:42:00.001+01:00

-2.5 so not all last weeks gain. I'm now 10s13.

I can't seem to get my head right at the moment. Too many other things swimming around. Maybe as i'm at home today i'll try and plan some tea. That would help.

We've got an important meeting later today, hopefully I'll be able to share the outcome if it's good.

Fingers Crossed!

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-10-05T09:42:00.003+01:00

So how has the last week been?

Not great. Although I've got back out running I've been eating too much rubbish; cake and Chinese springs to mind. I've not been tracking as I've been a bit all over the shop and not really sure what the plans been for the day. Need to try and regain some control over my life!

What are your feelings for weigh in?

I'm thinking a loss or maybe a stay the same purely based on the release of water retention. Not in anyway related to my food intake!

What are your plans for next week?

The only real plan is to meet up with some friends on Saturday, however we've both already committed to making it SW friendly. We *might* be getting a new addition to the family this week so it might need a bit more upset around eating plans but it should need more activity. I've got a whole list of meals planned but no dinners really. I think i need to bump up a meal which would be suitable for leftovers to get some dinners planned.

Next week, i'm aiming to regain some control.

Week 34 Session 3 RunningSlim 2011

2011-10-04T14:44:00.002+01:00

"Normal" route. A lot cooler with a good breeze. I enjoyed this a lot more but it did seem to take ages to get into the groove. Maybe this is because we've done a few longer runs now. Not sure. It felt good to break 10 min miles again though as they were starting to elude us!

Stats:
Distance: 2.64
Time: 24:57
Min/Mile: 9:27
Cals: 230
Average HR: 155
In the zone: 18:00

Week 34 Session 2 RunningSlim 2011

2011-10-03T13:24:00.000+01:00

BT tower run. Bit more of a breeze than last week, but still far too hot.

Stats:
Distance: 3.27
Time: 32:51
Min/Mile: 10:02
Cals: 300
Average HR: 156
In the zone: 25:18

Slim at 30 - Week 16 Food Diary

2011-09-30T08:21:00.002+01:00

Friday - Extra Easy

B: Banana on toast (HEB 4)
S: Banana
L: Curried cauliflower soup with a poppodum (1.5) with a yoghurt and 2 peaches
T: Thai green chicken curry (6)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Slim at 30 - Week 16 Food Diary

2011-09-29T13:34:00.002+01:00

Thursday - Green

B: Weetabix with 2 peaches
S: Banana
L: Cauldron sausage (2) pasta bake topped with cheese (HEA) with an apple and a yogurt
T: Pasta Fiorentina (on this blog) with the addition of some olives (cheese, olives and ham 6 + HEB)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Week 34 Session 1 RunningSlim 2011

2011-09-29T13:32:00.001+01:00

BT tower run. OMG that was hot. So so slow and cumbersome. Dripping with sweat now.

Stats:
Distance: 3.27
Time: 32:57
Min/Mile: 10:04
Cals: 300
Average HR: 157
In the zone: 28:27

Weigh-in Results

2011-09-29T08:13:00.002+01:00

+3.5, to be expected. I'm now 11s 1.5

Now to work it off.

I started this challenge at 11s2. I seem to be maintaining excellently! Not the plan.

Today is the start of week 16. I've got a month to go.

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-09-28T08:34:00.002+01:00

So how has the last two weeks been?

Full of chocolate and booze. I went to the convention with the best intentions, but i turned into a chocolate monster and i have no idea why. It was like, it's there it must be eaten so i ate it. All of it. I did manage to keep my drink intake to sensible levels but i did eat quite badly to counteract it

What are your feelings for weigh in?

I think AF is on the way as my boobs are sore. So i think that coupled with the deviation off plan for a couple of weeks will put me a few pounds up.

What are your plans for next week?

To shift the pounds. We've been shopping. Cupboard is stocked. Now to plan and eat well. I would like a 70 syns and under week as that did wonders last time.

Mexican bean burgers

2011-09-27T18:53:00.002+01:00

2 x cans of kidney beans
57g breadcrumbs
smoked paprika
ground cumin
lime juice
coriander
beaten egg
seasoning

crush beans, then mix in everything else. Make into burgers and grill.

Veggie Sausage and Pinto Bean Pasta

2011-09-27T15:05:00.003+01:00

I made this last night to use up some reduced cauldron sausages. I don't normally like veggie sausages unless they are hidden in something. This was perfect.

400g Pasta Shapes
6 Veggie Sausages (6 syns)
2 tins of tomatos
a squeeze of tomato puree
a squeeze of chipotle sauce
a tin of pinto beans
bit of garlic
some mixed herbs
168g cheese to top (6 x HEAs or 4 if using reduced fat cheese)
Sprinkle of paprika on top of cheese.

Cook pasta
Fry off sausages, add tins, herbs and spices.
Combine all together in oven proof dish and top with cheese
Bake for 20mins.

1 HEA and 1 syns a portion - should be able to get 6 portions out of it.

Week 33 Session 1 RunningSlim 2011

2011-09-27T14:59:00.004+01:00

We went out on a "normal" run however we both struggled so much that we ended up taking a walking break just after a mile and then only doing a couple of miles. Made me a bit sad as I'd been looking forward to getting out again. I know i wasn't in the best shape before the run as I've been feeling a little off colour and i hadn't had any water all morning before running and i know that affects me loads. Fingers crossed tomorrow is better as i would love a good run.

Stats:
Distance: 1.96
Time: 21:04
Min/Mile: 10:44
Cals: 180
Average HR: 149
In the zone: 13:24

Slim at 30 - Week 15 Food Diary

2011-09-27T09:19:00.002+01:00

Still ended up eating a brownie yesterday, but it was homemade with no fat or sugar so I'm letting myself off a bit

Tuesday - Green

B: Porridge (2 x HEB) with raisins (4) and cinnamon
S: Banana
L: Cauldron sausage (2) pasta bake topped with cheese (HEA) with an apple and a yogurt
T: Eggs, chips and beans
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Slim at 30 - Week 15 Food Diary

2011-09-26T10:49:00.002+01:00

So, after a week of booze, chocolate and other bad things it's back to it. I really ate too much at the convention and it was mainly chocolate. I'm not normally fussed about chocolate but there was masses at the convention and it all shouted at me to eat it. A side effect of being a bit sqiffy.

Monday - Green

B: Scrambled eggs
L: Curried cauliflower soup with a pitta (HEB) and some houmous (HEB) with an apple and a yoghurt (2)
T: Caludron sausage (2) pasta bake topped with cheese (HEA)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Week 32 Session 1 RunningSlim 2011

2011-09-15T12:46:00.002+01:00

I went out on the "normal" route today on my own. Similar conditions to yesterday but not as much wind which meant i'm a lot sweatier when i write this!

Stats:
Distance: 2.68
Time: 25:27
Min/Mile: 9:29
Cals: 250
Average HR: 162
In the zone: 22:32

I felt quite fast and was pleased at how strong i felt on the way round. I expected this to be in the low 9's so was a little dishearted to see 9:29. I know its still a cracking time, i just wish that the times reflected the enjoyment of the run sometimes.

Weigh-in Results

2011-09-15T08:14:00.002+01:00

I STS which is great, i expected to put on.

So, i managed to keep off last weeks amazing loss to stay at 10s12.

Still healthy.

So, I'm starting Week 14 and I'm not sure how to play it. We're off camping on Sunday for a week and i don't want to blow it. But, being in a cold damp field for a week suffering from boredom it's going to be hard not to eat too much to stay warm and waste time.

There's two triggers right there. Being cold and bored.

1. Cold - maybe try hot lemon and sweetener when the temperature dips as this won't up my milk allowance. Also won't pump me full of caffeine which will affect my sleeping.

2. Boredom - not a lot i can do about this one. The whole week is centred around having some time off and actually not doing anything.

I've got some books out of the library to read, I've packed the scrabble board and the backgammon board. But i don't think this is going to keep me amused for long enough.

So, I'm going to spend some of today thinking about something I've always wanted to do/learn about/teach myself/enjoy which i could make a good dent in over a week and try and put it into action...

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-09-14T15:02:00.002+01:00

So how has the last week been?

Rubbish. Work has been crap, I've not been running, eating rubbish and binging on the weekend. Don't know what it is, whether it's the weather changing. Part of it i think is getting in a bit of a crap cycle. Letting one day off spiral by thinking you feel crap so can't go out/eat well but you feel crap cos you haven't been eating good and running...

What are your feelings for weigh in?

Not good, especially after the weekend binge. I deserve to gain this week as i haven't been putting the work in and i know it.

What are your plans for next week?

I'm off to a field for a week on Sunday. So just not to go mad and drink too much and give in to eating crap all the time...

I think the aim is to show some restraint. Any restraint would be good!

Week 31 Session 1 RunningSlim 2011

2011-09-14T14:54:00.002+01:00

We went on a little loop to Dower House and back today to show Pip the "yellow brick road". It was gentle, fun and the weather was great. Just what i needed to get back into it.

Stats:
Distance: 2.89
Time: 29:18
Min/Mile: 10:08
Cals: 250
Average HR: 152
In the zone: 14:00

Pip is getting faster and faster!

Slim at 30 - Week 13 Food Diary

2011-09-13T08:59:00.002+01:00

Tuesday - Green

B: Porridge (HEB 6) and chopped banana
L: Jambalaya (with chicken, chorizo (2), ham and prawns) with a yogurt (2) and apple
T: Egg, chips and beans orPasta and tomato sauce (dependant on whether we stop and get some potatos)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Slim at 30 - Week 13 Food Diary

2011-09-12T10:00:00.002+01:00

Monday - Green

B: 2 x scrambled eggs with bovrilled toast (HEB 2)
L: Jambalaya (with chicken, chorizo (2), ham and prawns) with a yogurt (2) and apple
T: Beef Stew (0.5)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

I had a bad weekend food and exercise wise. No runs for over a week now and i gave in to binge eating on the weekend. I know why it happened and i was weak in giving in to it, especially as it was not needed. But, it's done now and i need to get back on top. Starting today.

Slim at 30 - Week 13 Food Diary

2011-09-09T08:59:00.002+01:00

Friday - Green

B: 2 x scrambled eggs with ketchuped toast (HEB 3)
L: Tuna Pasta (HEB) topped with cheese (HEA 0.5) with a yogurt (2) and apple
T: Veggie burger (1) with SW chips and beans
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Slim at 30 - Week 13 Food Diary

2011-09-08T09:12:00.003+01:00

Thursday - Green

B: 2 x boiled eggs with bovriled toast (HEB 2)
L: None - too busy...really bad.
T: Pasta with tomato and black olive (1.5) sauce topped with cheese (HEA) followed by yoghurt (2) and peach
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Weigh-in Results

2011-09-08T08:32:00.002+01:00

-4! wow! -4! I'm now 10s12 and back into "healthy"...

So so pleased and so chuffed the effort I've been putting in has paid off. I also got slimmer of the week which was very unexpected and a new sticker. I haven't had a sticker since Christmas last year...

Now, to keep it off as 4 lbs is a massive amount to loose in one week and i don't want it to go back on...

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-09-07T08:52:00.002+01:00

So how has the last week been?

Really good food wise. I've come in at 67 syns for the week, including weigh-in Wednesday evening meal (which i never really count normally). So really pleased. I also completed another 10k on the weekend so I'm feeling motivated and on track. It's a good feeling and one I've not had in a while.

My head has been in the right place and food hasn't been the main focus - I've been eating enough but not needing to binge or eat junk to feel better. It hasn't been at the centre of my thoughts at all times, so i really feel like I'm eating as a normal person would. It's helped having no money, as I've told myself we had to eat what we've got as we can't afford to buy anything else. We've also been back doing a few DIY jobs which has felt really good. We've built some shelves in the kitchen, worked out what other unit we need in there and starting trying to work out how to buy it. We've painted the extension outside so it's a lovely shade of lemon-y yellow now to match the rest of the house and we went bargain hunting at Ikea during the week and found the wardrobe we want for more than half price.

I've been planning out what else we need and i think I'm going to be asking for Ikea things for my birthday. Neal was saying i shouldn't give up my 30th birthday on furniture but sod it, i want it for the house and we can't afford it any other way so I'm OK with that. The shoes though, might be out the window again.

What are your feelings for weigh in?

A loss and a good one i hope. My scales at home have been showing a possible loss of 3 lbs. Fingers crossed!

What are your plans for next week?

We have another unplanned weekend so i get another week to crack on and try and loose some more. We also have space for another long run which would be good and if the weather is nice we'll be out painting some more of the house and maybe pressure washing the front of the house. I will spend some time meal planning tonight to get ready for the week ahead. This week has been mainly green to allow for my cheese topped pasta tuna bake. Next week i can feel it being more extra easy...

Slim at 30 - Week 12 Food Diary

2011-09-07T08:50:00.001+01:00

Wednesday - Green

B: Banana, peach, yoghurt and weetabix (HEB)
S: Banana
L: Tuna (HEB) pasta bake (HEA 0.5) and yogurt (2)
S: Apple
T: Fishcake (9), mash (2) and veg
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Slim at 30 - Week 12 Food Diary

2011-09-06T09:11:00.002+01:00

Tuesday - Green

B: 2 x boiled eggs with bovriled toast (HEB 2)
S: Banana
L: Tuna (HEB) pasta bake (HEA 0.5) and yogurt (2)
S: Apple
T: Eggs with chips and beans
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

So far, I'm on track this week and doing really well. If i complete the week as planned I'll come in at 67 syns. Bang on target which is great. I hopped on the scales this morning and they were positive.

I feel good at the moment, on track and enjoying myself. Just got to keep going...

I wanted to go out for a run yesterday but the weather was horrid. and it doesn't look any better today. Maybe go to the gym as that would mean i come in at 4 x 30 mins runs this week.

Slim at 30 - Week 12 Food Diary

2011-09-05T09:22:00.002+01:00

Monday - Green

B: 2 x boiled eggs with bovriled toast (HEB 2)
S: Banana
L: Tuna (HEB) pasta bake (HEA 0.5) and yogurt (2)
S: Apple
T: Burger (1) with chips and beans and a peach
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Week 30 Session 2 RunningSlim 2011

2011-09-05T09:19:00.003+01:00

We went for another 10k. We parked the car at Bitton station and ran towards Bath. We ran for half an hour and then turned and ran back. It was good as we talked through how we were feeling on the run and tried to pull ourselves through the lows and enjoy the highs.

Stats:
Distance: 6.48
Time: 1:00:00
Min/Mile: 9.15
Cals: 560
Average HR: 157
In the zone: 52:01

Slim at 30 - Week 12 Food Diary

2011-09-05T09:09:00.003+01:00

Saturday - Green

B: Banana on toast (HEB 4)
L: Veg Curry (2) with a poppadom (1.5) and yogurt (2)
S: Apple
T: Carbonara (HEB) topped with cheese (HEA)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Sunday - Green

B: 2 x scrambled eggs with bovriled toast (HEB 3)
S: Banana
L: Quiche (20.5) with chips and veg
S: Apple, peach
T: Tuna (HEB) pasta bake (0.5) topped with cheese (HEA) and a yogurt (2)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Sunday was very high syns, however the quiche needed eating this month. I've limited the damage by eating sensibly either side and I'm within my syns for the week.

Slim at 30 - Week 12 Food Diary

2011-09-02T09:11:00.003+01:00

Friday - Green

B: 2 x boiled eggs with bovriled toast (HEB 2)
S: Banana
L: Veg Curry (2) and yogurt
S: Apple
T: Chicken (HEB) risotto with veg (leeks, onions, peas) topped with cheese (HEA)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

I signed up with my fitness pal for a gander and it seems I'm eating ok at the moment. I might keep checking in there every so often for a portion control check.

I did highlight to me that i need to keep up the exercise especially on non-run days. Just the walk to work and a lunchtime walk about should do it, just need to keep it up. I can't eat like i eat and expect to loose weight without the additional bit of exercise.

Week 30 Session 1 RunningSlim 2011

2011-09-01T13:19:00.004+01:00

As we didn't walk to work this morning we got out while the weather was nice on a BT tower route. It was hot, i didn't feel properly fuelled and found it quite tough. My mind wanted to go quicker and push harder but i couldn't get my body to play ball. I missed by 11am banana this morning from just having no fruit in the house.

Stats:
Distance: 3.3
Time: 31:04
Min/Mile: 9.24
Cals: 300
Average HR: 161
In the zone: 27:47

Going to have a walk to Lidl to stock up on fruit later in lieu of walking to work this morning.

Slim at 30 - Week 12 Food Diary

2011-09-01T09:26:00.002+01:00

Day 1 of Week 12. Lets make it a good one...

Thursday - Extra Easy

B: 2 x boiled eggs with bovriled toast (HEB 2)
L: Veg Curry (2) and brown rice and yogurt
S: Apple
T: Chicken Foo Young (Chinese Chicken Omelette) with sweet potatoes (don't go but in the fridge and need eating) with stir fried broccoli and garlic followed by yogurt
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Weigh-in Results

2011-09-01T09:18:00.003+01:00

-1 I'm now 11s2.

I'm pleased with that. I've had a good week this week as well so i feel like I'm on a bit of a roll so i want to continue. Another pound off next week would be great.

It really helped this week to have lots of food diary's with "kick-ass" motivations and the boobs analogy really helped!

Being brave and not conforming to the masses helped as well. In the respect of not eating pizza and cooking for guests rather than takeaway. I want to continue and keep the weight loss going.

I've done meal planning up until payday and I've looked at it as a challenge. I can't really go off course with my eating as we don't have any money to buy any food! I want to make it to payday using what we have although i will have to buy things like milk and eggs i want the purchases to be minimal.

I like a challenge. We're off to Lidl tonight to investigate cut price fruit, as i don't want to end up eating crap and using the lack of money as an excuse to eat rubbish...

Week 29 Session 2 RunningSlim 2011

2011-08-31T14:22:00.002+01:00

Out with my friend from work so did the normal route. It's very slow going, but she did manage to get me out which had she not i doubt i would have got out there as work was quite busy.

Stats:
Distance: 2.66
Time: 26:55
Min/Mile: 10.07
Cals: 230
Average HR: 149
In the zone: 11:10

Very odd, quicker than last time but lower heart rate and less time "in the zone". Maybe becuase it was cooler

Slim at 30 - Week 11 Food Diary

2011-08-31T09:18:00.002+01:00

Wednesday - Extra Easy

B: 2 x boiled eggs with bovriled toast (HEB 2)
L: Veg Curry (2) with tandoori chicken (2) and brown rice and yogurt
S: Apple
T: Chinese chicken curry with onions and peas takeaway stylee (10 - no nutritional information available anywhere so I'm guessing although it does worry me what's in the stuff) with SW chips
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Weigh-in Wednesday

2011-08-31T08:40:00.003+01:00

So how has the last week been?

Good, really good. I've been on plan all week. Although my syns have been quite high I've actually come in at 91 syns for the week, including tonight's dinner. I'm really pleased with this as I've been in quite a few tempting situations and I've handled them well.

The first challenge i had was a homemade steak and venison pie, and i countered by only having a little bit of pastry which brought the syns right down.

Saturday night was a challenge as it was a bit out of my control, however i regained focus and bought my own tea from tescos and cooked it alongside the pizzas everyone had. Sunday morning, again i helped cooked the breakfast so i could control what went into it.

Sunday evening i cooked lasagna and i left out the wine which bought the syn value down, i also only had a quarter rather than a third.

Monday night with friends was great as i made the decision to cook. Veg curry, brown rice and poppadoms and pickles. I did do pudding which was chocolate brownie and rather than miss out i had the smallest portion i could and then busied myself making coffee etc. so i didn't feel busted for not joining in.

Overall I'm really pleased with my food intake.

Exercise wise, I'm really pleased at my progress but not at the frequency. I've only done one run this week so far but it was a stonker. 6.35 miles! I'm so chuffed to have completed my first 10k. However, I've not got out since. But, because my food has been good i feel OK about it.

What are your feelings for weigh in?

Neutral at the moment. AF hasn't arrived yet so there's every chance i could still put more on more this week. I'd like a loss though as i did put on 2 pounds last week and I was hoping that was water retention and holiday bloat.

What are your plans for next week?

Clear week, no plans. Must go for it as there are no excuses. All meals for the week have already been planned as we have run out of money so it's eat the freezer time. I had to find 21 meals yesterday out of what we had. I've done it with some extras to cover dinner times on the weekends!

1 Chinese chicken curry
2 chicken foo young
3 risotto with leeks and chicken
4 bns tarts
5 chicken curry
6 fish cakes
7 quiche and chips
8 salmon encroute
9 cauli mac
10 chicken/pearl barley stew
11 pasta with 1/2 tomato sauce/cheese
12 pizza w/ t1/2 tom, spinach and egg
13 carbonara
14 veggie sausages with leeks/butter beans/chilli
15 fish pie w/ prawns
16 eggs, chips and beans
17 jerk chicken w/ rice and peas
18 veggie curry / chickpeas
19 thai green curry
20 pasta n sauce
21 prawn/chorizo spicy rice
22 veggie burgers/chips/beans
23 veggie burgers/pasta/tomato sauce
24 tuna pasta bake
25 jacket w/ beans and cheese

As you can see, not all of the food is diet friendly but I'm just going to have to make it work.

I also need to get out for a run soon as i can feel my motivation slipping. I've been tired/cold recently and it's not helping my desire to run one bit.

Slim at 30 - Week 11 Food Diary

2011-08-30T09:13:00.004+01:00

Saturday - Extra Easy
B: Banana, yogurt and weetabix (HEB)
L: Pasta 'n' sauce with broccoli (1)
S: Scrambled egg, turkey breast
T: Chicken wrapped in bacon topped with cheese and BBQ sauce (4), veg followed by blueberries, strawberries and raspberries in yogurt
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Sunday - Extra Easy
B: Strawberries, scrambled egg with ham and tomato with buttered toast (HEB 3.5)
T: Lasagna (10) and broccoli followed by a yogurt and blueberries
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Monday - Extra Easy
B: Blueberries, strawberries, yogurt and porridge (HEB)
L: Tandoori chicken (1), 4 x sausages (4) with salad. Strawberries and a banana
T: Tandoori chicken (1), Veg curry (2) with brown rice and poppadom (1.5) plus pickles (2) followed by brownie and ice cream (10)
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Tuesday - Extra Easy
B: Scrambled egg on toast (2 x HEB + 2)
S: Apple
L: Veg Curry (2) with rice, yogurt
T: Bean burger (3) with sweet potato chips and corn on the cob
D: Tea (HEA) and SF squash

Week 29 Session 1 RunningSlim 2011

2011-08-30T08:25:00.002+01:00

Can't remember now why i didn't get out earlier in the week, however we did get out for a long run on Saturday. Our first 10k. Wooo-hooo!

We were so close on holiday so we decided to try again. We ran along the cycle path towards Bitton and did 30 mins in one direction then turned around and ran back. It was ok, we kept a good pace and although we were tiring towards the end we both finished well without over doing it.

Stats:
Distance: 6.35 (over a 10k)
Time: 1:00:30
Min/Mile: 9:31
Cals: 580
Average HR: 159
In the zone: 55:50

Sometime i suprise myself.

:D

Chorizo, potato and egg hash

2011-08-26T09:20:00.001+01:00

Inspired by this: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/10463/chorizo-hash-with-poached-egg

But with added onions, peppers and green beans and with scrambled egg stirred in instead of fried egg. I also added smoked paprika and oregano

Good.