... I'm supposed to take it easy. Rest. It's Sunday, after all. But no. So far I've made breakfast, but I plan on doing a lot more. Hubby is away to AquaVac the living room carpet since it's developed a smell. Dogs, cats and a dribbly child will do that. I have things I need to get done today so that it's all done for tomorrow:
- Make crustless quiches for hubbys snacks tomorrow
- Do some washing
- Put away dry washing
- Empty all the baskets of clean washing (and trust me there are a few...)
- Clear the hallway
- Make a start on cleaning the bathroom. There are about 101 unused bottles of crap sitting in there taking up valuable counter space. And half finished things that no one uses anymore. It's crazy.
So there is plenty to be getting on with. I also need to cook up something for lunch/supper, and lunch for hubby to take with him. I think he's sick of my favourite soup. I can't help making it. But I'll make him something else to take tomorrow.
I'm still feeling better when I'm following the plan. I had 12.5 Syns yesterday, and I wished I didn't. I had a mars bar (well, Tesco's version) and it made me crave more chocolate. So I think I'm going to build up to using Syns on things like chocolate and sugary treats. I haven't built the control yet, so I don't enjoy it.
Anyway, time to get off my fat arse and do something productive. Or watch Wallace & Gromit. Y'know, same thing.
Sunday, 15 January 2017
Saturday, 14 January 2017
The First Weekend
The first weekend on plan is usually the hardest. You have a day to spend together at home with the child. You don't want to spend time in the kitchen. You normally don't even eat proper meals. You just eat junk and keep going until one of you admits defeat. Full fry-ups, coffee with sugar, chocolate, crisps, pizza. Oh, the shame.
But not today. Being organised with healthy food in the kitchen, and being in an environment that I enjoy, I've had no problem cooking on a Saturday. I've even been shopping. I did pick up chocolate bars but there's method in the madness: they're already in a big plastic box and I will be writing the Syn values on the side so that when I have an abundance of Syns left over, I can simply grab one for a real treat. The Emergency Box, if you will. Trust me, it's probably the only way I'm going to get any Syns into my diet.
I made more of the Tomato, Lentil and Vegetable soup today. It's a proper heart-warmer and filling to boot. It gives me a great big smile everytime I put a hot spoonful in my mouth. It's just that good. No kidding. Even the kid likes it. I could tell when she was mooching off me and I gave her a taste to get rid of her. More fool me - she had half the bloody bowl gone. No wonder she's growing like a weed.
I had a craving for something sweet today too. Instead of reaching for the Emergency Box, I had a bowl of the tomato, veg and lentil soup I made the other day (not the one I made today - same stuff, but that's for tomorrow and the beginning of the week!) and then had some chilli I had left over from last night along with boiled rice. I stopped halfway through because I wasn't hungry anymore. I was satisfied. If I had finished the bowl, it would have been pure greed. That's the habit I need to break. After all that healthy, free food, I popped the kettle on, had some milk from my measured allowance - didn't even realise how much milk I take in my tea until right now - and grabbed a Chocolate & Fudge Alpen Light bar from the Healthy Extra box. Three Syns are better that 5 or 10 or whatever, so I'm still guilt free today.
I decided to start measuring my milk and putting it in a plastic bottle so I know I've had all my allowance. Just like I've measured out all the cereal I had in the house. It's all in little bags in a box. My cupboard is pretty well organised, and full to the gunnels now. (Gunnels - is that just a North East Scotland word, or does it exist outwith? Who knows?)
There's some turkey and pork in the fridge needing used up so I think I'm going to use 2 pork fillets to make my fried rice again and bulk up on the veggies, and then cook the rest with spices and keep it cold for snacking on. It's makes a change from chicken thighs. Those may be used for making curry or a roast dinner tomorrow. We will see what I can be bothered doing. Maybe a roast will be easier than I expect. Chuck everything in the oven, roast tatties as well. Loads of veg on the side and make my own gravy for 1 Syn per serving (I think? Will need to check my book!)
So far, I'm delighted with the plan but as always, the proof will be on the scales on Thurday.
But not today. Being organised with healthy food in the kitchen, and being in an environment that I enjoy, I've had no problem cooking on a Saturday. I've even been shopping. I did pick up chocolate bars but there's method in the madness: they're already in a big plastic box and I will be writing the Syn values on the side so that when I have an abundance of Syns left over, I can simply grab one for a real treat. The Emergency Box, if you will. Trust me, it's probably the only way I'm going to get any Syns into my diet.
I made more of the Tomato, Lentil and Vegetable soup today. It's a proper heart-warmer and filling to boot. It gives me a great big smile everytime I put a hot spoonful in my mouth. It's just that good. No kidding. Even the kid likes it. I could tell when she was mooching off me and I gave her a taste to get rid of her. More fool me - she had half the bloody bowl gone. No wonder she's growing like a weed.
I had a craving for something sweet today too. Instead of reaching for the Emergency Box, I had a bowl of the tomato, veg and lentil soup I made the other day (not the one I made today - same stuff, but that's for tomorrow and the beginning of the week!) and then had some chilli I had left over from last night along with boiled rice. I stopped halfway through because I wasn't hungry anymore. I was satisfied. If I had finished the bowl, it would have been pure greed. That's the habit I need to break. After all that healthy, free food, I popped the kettle on, had some milk from my measured allowance - didn't even realise how much milk I take in my tea until right now - and grabbed a Chocolate & Fudge Alpen Light bar from the Healthy Extra box. Three Syns are better that 5 or 10 or whatever, so I'm still guilt free today.
I decided to start measuring my milk and putting it in a plastic bottle so I know I've had all my allowance. Just like I've measured out all the cereal I had in the house. It's all in little bags in a box. My cupboard is pretty well organised, and full to the gunnels now. (Gunnels - is that just a North East Scotland word, or does it exist outwith? Who knows?)
There's some turkey and pork in the fridge needing used up so I think I'm going to use 2 pork fillets to make my fried rice again and bulk up on the veggies, and then cook the rest with spices and keep it cold for snacking on. It's makes a change from chicken thighs. Those may be used for making curry or a roast dinner tomorrow. We will see what I can be bothered doing. Maybe a roast will be easier than I expect. Chuck everything in the oven, roast tatties as well. Loads of veg on the side and make my own gravy for 1 Syn per serving (I think? Will need to check my book!)
So far, I'm delighted with the plan but as always, the proof will be on the scales on Thurday.
Friday, 13 January 2017
Super Speedy Fried Rice
This was supper from last night. It was amazing, quick and so filling! I will definitely be making this anytime I need a speedy Speed-Food filled meal for us.
Serves 2 hungry adults
Syn Free
2 pork sizzle steaks
2 peppers, finely sliced
6 spring onions, sliced thinly diagonally
3 large mushrooms (or 6 normal sized), halved and sliced
1/2 courgette, cut into matchsticks
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks,
3 cups cooked and cooled rice
1 egg
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic
Fry the pork in a couple skooshes of fry light.
Meanwhile, heat stir-fry pan with some fry light over medium high heat. Add all veg, reserving some spring onions. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, then cover and allow to steam stirring now and then.
Make a well in the centre. Add egg and LEAVE IT until it's almost cooked. Stir with veg, add ginger and garlic and keep moving.
Add soy sauce and mix well, then add rice. Stir until piping hot.
Slice the pork. Spoon rice mix into bowls, top with pork and spring onions.
Yummers!
Serves 2 hungry adults
Syn Free
2 pork sizzle steaks
2 peppers, finely sliced
6 spring onions, sliced thinly diagonally
3 large mushrooms (or 6 normal sized), halved and sliced
1/2 courgette, cut into matchsticks
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks,
3 cups cooked and cooled rice
1 egg
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic
Fry the pork in a couple skooshes of fry light.
Meanwhile, heat stir-fry pan with some fry light over medium high heat. Add all veg, reserving some spring onions. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, then cover and allow to steam stirring now and then.
Make a well in the centre. Add egg and LEAVE IT until it's almost cooked. Stir with veg, add ginger and garlic and keep moving.
Add soy sauce and mix well, then add rice. Stir until piping hot.
Slice the pork. Spoon rice mix into bowls, top with pork and spring onions.
Yummers!
13th January 2016
Since September, a lot has changed. I have become a better housewife. I have been dragged down by depression again. I have sought help for said depression. I'm now on top of the world. And also my housework. For the first time in... well, forever, I'm proud of my home (nearly). There are still some areas requiring attention, but my kitchen is unrecognisable and I'm still tweaking it. But I can use it, and happily do on a regular basis. MiniMe comes through every morning while I make breakfast. She has her banana and milk, I make my breakfast and other food as required and then we retire to the drawing living room with a cup of tea and an Alpen Light bar to watch some TV on the hard drive.
Since the new year is here, I decided to REALLY follow the Slimming World plan and rejoined group yesterday. I've been writing my intake of food and drinks in my new diary from my mother-in-law, and it's really helping me. I am no longer hungry during the day. I am eating more than before, but it's always healthy stuff that will benefit me. I've not had any fruit myself today yet that will change after lunch. I'm enjoying making soup every couple of days and preparing healthy meals for my family every day or so, depending how much time I know I'm going to have. Last nights quick supper was super speedy and very filling. I'll post a recipe and photo soon, if I can remember how to do that.
Right now, I have a cheeky monkey trying to write her own bit on the blog. She's cute, but not very helpful.
So, to all who are starting the new year in a similar vein as myself: Good Luck! You can do it. Be positive and prepared and you will succeed.
Since the new year is here, I decided to REALLY follow the Slimming World plan and rejoined group yesterday. I've been writing my intake of food and drinks in my new diary from my mother-in-law, and it's really helping me. I am no longer hungry during the day. I am eating more than before, but it's always healthy stuff that will benefit me. I've not had any fruit myself today yet that will change after lunch. I'm enjoying making soup every couple of days and preparing healthy meals for my family every day or so, depending how much time I know I'm going to have. Last nights quick supper was super speedy and very filling. I'll post a recipe and photo soon, if I can remember how to do that.
Right now, I have a cheeky monkey trying to write her own bit on the blog. She's cute, but not very helpful.
So, to all who are starting the new year in a similar vein as myself: Good Luck! You can do it. Be positive and prepared and you will succeed.
Wednesday, 14 September 2016
A World Without Magic
Life would be so much easier with magic. Imagine deciding to lose weight. Poof it would be gone. No struggling for years or battling cravings. No need for expensive gym memberships or to pull a muscle every time you want to run a few calories off. No need for complicated meal plans or saying no to your favourite foods (chocolate, crisps and Irn Bru). One wave of your magic want from Olivander's and your be able to graze to your heart's content. Instead, here I am, sitting on my round arse, dreaming of my next meal even though I've only just finished my breakfast. Diets really make you obsess over food. It's almost as unhealthy as the takeaways and 3 course dinners you long to devour.
This time around, I'm following Slimming World and making an effort to document everything that passes my lips, in the hope that I can monitor how much goodness I'm really getting from my food.
While I'm healthy eating, I need to think about why I'm doing it, attempting to improve myself. I'm doing it for our daughter. The cute little bundle of joy that graced us with her presence in May. She is nearly on to eating solid foods so I figured it would be good if I can make good wholesome food that we can both eat. What better motivation do I need?
If only the munchies would subside...
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