Donnajt's 2012 Diary...yes I'm back!

[donnajt]

At last...finally learnt how to reply properly instead of quick replies!

Hi Donna hope u have a lovely weekend. X
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Thanks Val - you too xxx

Hi donna don't be hard on urself Uve done really well so far It's really hard to stay on plan sometimes just stick with it xx
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Val - its was so idiotic - I know my husband he did it so he could sink 8 cans of stella!

Congrats on your losses Hun - remember they are still losses no matter how small.
Photos tucking scrummy where can I find the recipe for the chicken, and the salmon mousse?

Hi Sarah - I'm just annoyed at myself for getting to drunk and out of control - I really let Paul sabotage my diet last week and then spent the week trying to catch up and going without trying to cut corners - really silly and hopefully a lesson learnt!

Such a beautifully illustrated post too! Now don't feel too bad and 1/2lb is better than nothing at all and don't be mean to yourself. (Men always lose quicker they are jammy b**ger! Fact!)

I really don't want you to feel horrible, so be nice to yourself and just be good this week. You jacket potatoes look gorgeous.

Any plans this weekend? I'm doing nothing I've just done a big shop (as Peter Kay would say) it was sooooooo expensive all the fruit and veg and then stuff for the kids etc . I'm going to have to spend far, far less in the coming weeks when I don't have work or money. I have to make 2 cards for someone for next week so I'll get on with those tonight.

Anyway Donna, atback::grouphugg:big squeezy hug for you and well done for your loss, after all a loss is a loss. xxx

Thanks Red - I love including the pics cos when I look back (which I do if I want to cheat), I feel motivated and inspired by how gorgeous and colourful and healthy my meals are and also how happy I am writing about them.

The shopping bills are ridiculous aren't they - I spent £70 in Tesco last Sunday £60 in Asda on Tuesday and another £57 in Asda yesterday and still need bits I couldn't get in Tesco today!

I can't see how else to reduce the shopping list - can you? Saying that we have a farm shop that sells fruit and veg at Delboy prices - you get 20kg of jacket spud size potatoes for £3 and big big rosy apples 6 in a bag for £1 - and they sell groceries at pennies also - next time I go I will post a picture you will be sick with envy!

I tell you one thing that has saved me a few pound this week - i was making a big salad up and then it was going soggy in the fridge so I'd throw it away - instead of buying all the salad, now I just serve what veg i want on the plate (it makes the plate look so much more colourful and exciting). Rather than taking pots of salad I just have carrot sticks - a bag of carrots are really cheap in tesco, 2/3 made into sticks if a really easy way to get your 1/3 on each plate - don't forget pickles - value pickle onions (I love a pickled onion) are pennies a jar

Carrot sticks are really good with the salmon pate - so is celery with the pate spread down the middle big...cant't believe I get so excited now about veg

Red - you are truly lovely and its the support I get from all my lovely friends (you included) that make me feel special and part of something - I love the fact that we all acknowledge our weight problems - so many times I will say to friends and family and not in a pitiful way "I'm just a greedy cow who can't say no" and they will reply "you're not fat" and I just laugh and say "I know you love me but you can't be that blind" lol. I have actually told my Mum (who's nickname for me is Prada and not after the designer ... Prada as in Prader Willi (Prader–Willi syndrome is also frequently associated with an extreme and insatiable appetite, often resulting in morbid obesity, Wikipedia) ) that once I have lost weight she must tell me I am getting fat again...simple as that....she needs to put her grandkids first and not worry about hurting the feelings of her overgrown-41 year old daughter

Hey Donna

Thanks - I think Mick and I have something really special - I mean he totally gets on my tits sometimes - he is messy and just doesnt think, but what man does. Sometimes I wish he was stronger with me, like when I fall off the wagon, he doesn't say anything - but then I would hate it if he did I suppose. I am a very weak person. Yes I am 35, 36 in July - but I dont feel it, not at all - I am very immature - you do not look 41 either! How old is that photo on your profile of your wedding day? You look so happy!

Its nice to hear your story of making another baby after 7 years - I love these stories, although it must have been really hard for you at the time trying and not getting any luck - but fortune prevails and you were blessed with another healthy child - you cant ask for more really can you? I am sure if an accident happened, we would embrace the challenge, but we are hopeful that that wont happen! Not yet anyway - I am so aware of my age, I know babies can come at any time and any age - but I still feel too young inside for a child. So not ready! My problem was I wasted most of my twenties away and I missed out on the 20's, I am living my 20's in my 30's - so really inside I am only 25!!

You are so right in what you say, most women do suffer with weight issues. My mum has done every single diet known to man over the years, so I grew up knowing what is and isn't good for you - I also grew up knowing that I was fat because the rest of my family wasnt and my mum was always telling me I needed to lose weight. Sometimes I think my self-sabotaging stems from my youth when I used to sneak food upstairs or buy things from the garage over the road with my pennies from my penny jar and eat them in secret behind my house. If my dad watched me butter my sandwich, he would tut if I buttered both sides, so I would put twice as much butter in there, just to spite him. Its a form of defiance in a way I suppose, something which I must have bought into adulthood, but instead of defying my parents, I am defying myself - man thats a bit weird, I have actually never thought of my sabotaging ways like that. Christ! I think I need help! Thats so weird, why did I never put two and two together like that....
Hmm I need to consider this a little more...

Anyhow..Thank you for what you said about me, I feel the same - its so weird getting to know you over this forum, without actually knowing you. I am trying to make things click. You seem to pretty much have it sorted. I guess it helps that Paul is doing it with you, does it? Or do you find it hard?

BIG HUGS BACK TO YOU!!!!

Good for you for losing again this week, I know its not what you wanted or hoped for - it doesn't seem fair only being a bit naughty last Saturday and then picking yourself up and carrying on the next day - you should be commended for that - my splurges go on for days, and least you nipped your in the bud - but there's one thing about them bloody scales, they are like an elephant they never forget do they?! They are so bloody unforgiving! Take the week before last for example, I had an ok week, I tried hard most days, and when I got choccies from work, I gave them away - GAVE THEM AWAY - did you scale nazis hear me? I gave them away, I felt so saintly and rightous, surely that meant an instant pound or two off didn't it? No. I stayed the same. So unfair.

What I love about you is that you are keeping on going - good for you - I would have let that get to me and I would have had the "oh f**K it" moment and made things worse. You remember why you are doing this - its for an amazing cause, actually its for more than the charity, its for you to be happy on your holiday in July - you will feel so much better having lost weight. I am giving myself a challenge on the back of yours - I am going to Amsterdam for my birthday in July and I want to lose a stone by 12th July which is my birthday and when we fly (from Southend Airport by the way - well excited!). How about it, do you fancy going for it? My holiday is roughly 10 weeks away, 14lbs in 10 weeks is totally doable. When is your holiday? I will need to hit the gym I think, I am not going to get this done on food alone - are you up for it Miss Donna???

xxxxxxx

Charley- that's a lovely message and I think I have learnt a few home truths about myself also - Mick doesn't tell you because he doesn't see a weight issue with you - Paul is the same - however, now I am losing weight he says "OMG your bum is looking so good" which makes me laugh cos I don't think my bum would ever look good even if it was a size 12. Why don't you have a word with him and tell him you need him to be a bit harder on your until your birthday? Re your birthday I reckon we should set a 21lbs target - its only 2lbs a week, we are away I think 28th July - and I am determined to be 2stone lighter...so Miss Charley - are you in or out?

I have always wanted to visit Amsterdam - I keep saying to Paul when we are rich (or kid free) that is where I want to have our first weekend away - I reckon we would make a right picture two older people stoned on rock cakes - I want to see the ping pong lady!!! and of course all the lovely tulips....

Charley - you are a very very very funny lady - have you ever thought of re-writing your posts / weight loss experiences in a book??? it would make a best seller

What you up to today? it was supposed to be a dry day with chance of light showers - don't know about you but its grey and wet in Basildon

 

[donnajt]

Yummy Mummy Sarah - recipes as requested

Salmon Pate
1 tub of quark, lemon juice, fresh dill (chopped), smoked salmon (as much as you like), in a food processor or with a hand blender, pulse the whole lot until its smooth and eat - is divine

Mama-Mia's Southern Non-Fried Chicken
This works best with the juicy thigh meat (have made with breast and its just not as delish)
http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/245056-mamas-meals.html
I made it a bit easier (lazy moo that I am), I mixed the flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne (I did the kids in this then added extra cayenne pepper and did ours so it was hot and spicy), I just dipped thighs in chicken and then coated in the flour
Sprayed with frylight and cooked in a hot oven for about 20 mins.

Although it calls for a lot of flour - it is mostly wastage - I would say 2 syns max - but I have asked Mama_mia to clarify

Charley - have you made these? what did you syn them as?

 

[donnajt]

Week 4: Day 2

Day 2: Saturday 05 May 2012
Breakfast: Banana
Lunch: Salmon Mousse, Ryvita Original (HEB), Crabsticks, pickle onions, sweetcorn, plum tomatoes, carrot, grapes
Dinner: Mama_Mia's Southern Non-Fried Chicken, chips, corn on cob, salad (pic below)
HEA: Milk
HEB: Ryvita
Syns: Mayonnaise 2, Curly Wurly 3, Chicken 4, Couple of Noah's Crisps (2) = 11/15

 

[donnajt]

Can't remember if I posted these, so apologies if they appear twice:

Saturday Lunch: Salmon Mousse (Free), HEB Ryvita Original, Crabstix, grapes and salad

M
Mama_Mia non-fried southern chicken, sw chips, corn on cob, salad

 

[Charleybarley]

Mama-Mia's Southern Non-Fried Chicken
This works best with the juicy thigh meat (have made with breast and its just not as delish)
http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/245056-mamas-meals.html
I made it a bit easier (lazy moo that I am), I mixed the flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne (I did the kids in this then added extra cayenne pepper and did ours so it was hot and spicy), I just dipped thighs in chicken and then coated in the flour
Sprayed with frylight and cooked in a hot oven for about 20 mins.

Although it calls for a lot of flour - it is mostly wastage - I would say 2 syns max - but I have asked Mama_mia to clarify

Charley - have you made these? what did you syn them as?[/QUOTE]

You are right Donna, most of the flour comes off, plus I have learnt through making them previously, you want to shake as much of that flour off as it doesnt cook, it just stays all floury on top of the chicken and you end up needing to wipe it all off, so if I was to an actual number on them I would probably say 1 syn for a thigh and 2 syns for a drumstick - 3 for a chicken leg quarter (which I prefer). What I usually do when I am more guessing the synnage is I would only have 5 syns throughout the day and then leave the rest for my evening meal, that way you cover yourself.

 

[Charleybarley]

I can't see how else to reduce the shopping list - can you? Saying that we have a farm shop that sells fruit and veg at Delboy prices - you get 20kg of jacket spud size potatoes for £3 and big big rosy apples 6 in a bag for £1 - and they sell groceries at pennies also - next time I go I will post a picture you will be sick with envy!

Hey Donna, where is this farm shop you speak of? I dont know anywhere round here where they sell fresh produce. I was thinking of finding myself a farmers market, I know there is a website somewhere listing them.

Charley- that's a lovely message and I think I have learnt a few home truths about myself also - Mick doesn't tell you because he doesn't see a weight issue with you - Paul is the same - however, now I am losing weight he says "OMG your bum is looking so good" which makes me laugh cos I don't think my bum would ever look good even if it was a size 12. Why don't you have a word with him and tell him you need him to be a bit harder on your until your birthday? Re your birthday I reckon we should set a 21lbs target - its only 2lbs a week, we are away I think 28th July - and I am determined to be 2stone lighter...so Miss Charley - are you in or out?

I have always wanted to visit Amsterdam - I keep saying to Paul when we are rich (or kid free) that is where I want to have our first weekend away - I reckon we would make a right picture two older people stoned on rock cakes - I want to see the ping pong lady!!! and of course all the lovely tulips....

Charley - you are a very very very funny lady - have you ever thought of re-writing your posts / weight loss experiences in a book??? it would make a best seller

What you up to today? it was supposed to be a dry day with chance of light showers - don't know about you but its grey and wet in Basildon[/QUOTE]

Hey Hun - its so nice that Paul compliments you, Mick is a man of few words when it comes to compliments and how he feels, it would be nice to hear itevery now and again, but I know how he feels. He might not say much but he cant walk out of the same room as me without touching me in some way, not pervy or anything(!) but just a brush of my arm or back or he might chuck my chin or stroke my hair, its his way of telling me he loves me i think - i hope!!!! I would like a little "cor you look gorgeous" every now and then.

21lbs!!!! Thats a scary figure Donna but ok, lets go for it! I know if I stuck to the plan 100% the weight would fall off because I am so heavy for my height, so why not, lets do it!

Do you do any exercise Donna? Its so hard to when you work full time isn't it? It must be doubley hard for you as you have the children as well.

Yes, really looking forward to Amsterdam, I have wanted to go for years when I was a weed smoking young pup - now I am older, I am looking forward to walking around and seeing lots of sights - I am pretty sure I will be seeing the insides of the cafes too though! When in Rome eh?! I think our hotel is right by the sex museum too, I am really looking forward to seeing the Red Light District too - I am such a perv - I think its just pure curiosity really. Of course we will be taking in some culture - Anne Frank and the Van Gogh museums - but mainly, yeah, sex and weed....alright just the weed!!!!

Thanks for saying that about my writing, I would love to write a book or something but I wouldn't have a clue what to write about - I can't imagine anyone being interested in what I have to say about my dieting and life, although I do love writing down my thoughts - my musings as I like to call them.

Today I have nothing planned, it is pretty crappy here too - Mick is going to football today so I have the flat to myself - I was going to take a walk and then come back and rustle up some delights in the kitchen, maybe Ermintrude's lentil shepherds pie - which is delish - and perhaps some of her hummous too, have you read her diary? She is a massive inspiration, she has done so well and has some fantastic recipe ideas. She has lost 9 stone in 15 months or something like that - amazing lady.

HAVE A LOVELY DAY DONNA WHATEVER YOU DO!

xxx

 

[Charleybarley]

Right, I have edited my siggy and I am ready for the challenge. Bring it on - what day is your weigh in?

 

[Red Riding Hood]

I love Amsterdam - its so gorgeous.

Love, love, LOVE Van Gough - my first visit to the gallery was so exciting for me. Last time I went was before I had the kids with OH and we stayed in the Red Light District - don't mind it there although it can get a little freaky at night. Don't really like the ladies in the windows, that kind of bugs me. I think I just know too much on that kind of thing because it was part of my field when I lectured. It's such a lovely place though. I really want to go back when the kids are older. I hope you have an amazing time Charley.

How are you Donna?

How old are your kids? I think the support at Minimins is really helpful especially since I am doing it at home on my own. It helps to have people to speak to about everything.
Hope you have a brilliant Sunday xxx

 

[donnajt]

breakfast: quorn sausages (2) beans nushrooms egg and plum tomatoes

 

[donnajt]

One to try: Charley's Chinese Rice

[h=2]One to try: Charley's Chinese Rice[/h]

Cooked chicken - I used leftovers from Sunday.
Cooked rice.
Chopped garlic and chilli and ginger (I only had powder but fresh is best) and Chinese five spice, all of this was to my taste, I rarely measured herbs and spices.
A bag of stir fry
Soy sauce
1/2 eggs (I only used one as I had two for brekkie and thought 4 eggs in one day would be too much for the old tum tum to take!

Fry off the cooked rice, ginger garlic chilli and five spice for a few mins until the aromas hit and are well abs truly mixed, add the chicken which I chopped into little pieces (71g) doesnt go very far does it?!? Defo do this on EE day as you can add more chicken. Then add the stir fry mix, a mix that up then shake as much soy sauce in as you wish - then one this is all cooked and ready make a hole in the centre of the pan or wok and break an egg or two. Let it settle for 10/20 seconds and then scramble it around the rest of the dish - et voila - at this point I added some chilli sauce but 1 tbsp didn't go far and I couldn't really taste it. It was nice and it was a massive portion which took ages to eat (I lurve meals like that!) but it felt so saintly because of all the veg. Try it Ang, it really is easy. I have a thread going on the recipe section called foods of the world .. Where we are trying out different foods of a specific country, May is France and I am cooking up a real treat on Friday to post. Come and join, there arent many of us, come and support us. Xx​

 

[donnajt]

Mama-Mia's Southern Non-Fried Chicken
This works best with the juicy thigh meat (have made with breast and its just not as delish)
http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/245056-mamas-meals.html
I made it a bit easier (lazy moo that I am), I mixed the flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne (I did the kids in this then added extra cayenne pepper and did ours so it was hot and spicy), I just dipped thighs in chicken and then coated in the flour
Sprayed with frylight and cooked in a hot oven for about 20 mins.

Although it calls for a lot of flour - it is mostly wastage - I would say 2 syns max - but I have asked Mama_mia to clarify

Charley - have you made these? what did you syn them as?

You are right Donna, most of the flour comes off, plus I have learnt through making them previously, you want to shake as much of that flour off as it doesnt cook, it just stays all floury on top of the chicken and you end up needing to wipe it all off, so if I was to an actual number on them I would probably say 1 syn for a thigh and 2 syns for a drumstick - 3 for a chicken leg quarter (which I prefer). What I usually do when I am more guessing the synnage is I would only have 5 syns throughout the day and then leave the rest for my evening meal, that way you cover yourself.[/QUOTE]
Great - cos I synned them as 2 so glad you agree xxx

Hey Donna, where is this farm shop you speak of? I dont know anywhere round here where they sell fresh produce. I was thinking of finding myself a farmers market, I know there is a website somewhere listing them.

Charley- that's a lovely message and I think I have learnt a few home truths about myself also - Mick doesn't tell you because he doesn't see a weight issue with you - Paul is the same - however, now I am losing weight he says "OMG your bum is looking so good" which makes me laugh cos I don't think my bum would ever look good even if it was a size 12. Why don't you have a word with him and tell him you need him to be a bit harder on your until your birthday? Re your birthday I reckon we should set a 21lbs target - its only 2lbs a week, we are away I think 28th July - and I am determined to be 2stone lighter...so Miss Charley - are you in or out?

I have always wanted to visit Amsterdam - I keep saying to Paul when we are rich (or kid free) that is where I want to have our first weekend away - I reckon we would make a right picture two older people stoned on rock cakes - I want to see the ping pong lady!!! and of course all the lovely tulips....

Charley - you are a very very very funny lady - have you ever thought of re-writing your posts / weight loss experiences in a book??? it would make a best seller

What you up to today? it was supposed to be a dry day with chance of light showers - don't know about you but its grey and wet in Basildon

Hey Hun - its so nice that Paul compliments you, Mick is a man of few words when it comes to compliments and how he feels, it would be nice to hear itevery now and again, but I know how he feels. He might not say much but he cant walk out of the same room as me without touching me in some way, not pervy or anything(!) but just a brush of my arm or back or he might chuck my chin or stroke my hair, its his way of telling me he loves me i think - i hope!!!! I would like a little "cor you look gorgeous" every now and then.

21lbs!!!! Thats a scary figure Donna but ok, lets go for it! I know if I stuck to the plan 100% the weight would fall off because I am so heavy for my height, so why not, lets do it!

Do you do any exercise Donna? Its so hard to when you work full time isn't it? It must be doubley hard for you as you have the children as well.

Yes, really looking forward to Amsterdam, I have wanted to go for years when I was a weed smoking young pup - now I am older, I am looking forward to walking around and seeing lots of sights - I am pretty sure I will be seeing the insides of the cafes too though! When in Rome eh?! I think our hotel is right by the sex museum too, I am really looking forward to seeing the Red Light District too - I am such a perv - I think its just pure curiosity really. Of course we will be taking in some culture - Anne Frank and the Van Gogh museums - but mainly, yeah, sex and weed....alright just the weed!!!!

Thanks for saying that about my writing, I would love to write a book or something but I wouldn't have a clue what to write about - I can't imagine anyone being interested in what I have to say about my dieting and life, although I do love writing down my thoughts - my musings as I like to call them.

Today I have nothing planned, it is pretty crappy here too - Mick is going to football today so I have the flat to myself - I was going to take a walk and then come back and rustle up some delights in the kitchen, maybe Ermintrude's lentil shepherds pie - which is delish - and perhaps some of her hummous too, have you read her diary? She is a massive inspiration, she has done so well and has some fantastic recipe ideas. She has lost 9 stone in 15 months or something like that - amazing lady.

HAVE A LOVELY DAY DONNA WHATEVER YOU DO!

xxx[/QUOTE]
Barleylands Farm Shop - are you on facebook? if so, search and you can add them as a friend
Home -
Pop in for a cuppa if you go x

Right, I have edited my siggy and I am ready for the challenge. Bring it on - what day is your weigh in?

LOVING IT - :wow:bring it on!!

I love Amsterdam - its so gorgeous.
Love, love, LOVE Van Gough - my first visit to the gallery was so exciting for me. Last time I went was before I had the kids with OH and we stayed in the Red Light District - don't mind it there although it can get a little freaky at night. Don't really like the ladies in the windows, that kind of bugs me. I think I just know too much on that kind of thing because it was part of my field when I lectured. It's such a lovely place though. I really want to go back when the kids are older. I hope you have an amazing time Charley.

How are you Donna?

How old are your kids? I think the support at Minimins is really helpful especially since I am doing it at home on my own. It helps to have people to speak to about everything.
Hope you have a brilliant Sunday xxx

Oh Red - you sound just like me, I'd be freaked out as well lol! but I do want to see the ping pong woman I was reading an article about her in a magazine recently and she is training her daughter to take over from her - I nearly wet myself with laughter what a career to hand down to your daughter

My Megan is just 12 and Noah will be 3 in August - you have two boys - I assume they are youngish as you read with them so I am going to guess 5 and 7?

I'm really happy today Red thank you - how are you?

 

[donnajt]

Mama-Mia's Southern Non-Fried Chicken
This works best with the juicy thigh meat (have made with breast and its just not as delish)
http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/245056-mamas-meals.html
I made it a bit easier (lazy moo that I am), I mixed the flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne (I did the kids in this then added extra cayenne pepper and did ours so it was hot and spicy), I just dipped thighs in chicken and then coated in the flour
Sprayed with frylight and cooked in a hot oven for about 20 mins.

Although it calls for a lot of flour - it is mostly wastage - I would say 2 syns max - but I have asked Mama_mia to clarify

Charley - have you made these? what did you syn them as?

You are right Donna, most of the flour comes off, plus I have learnt through making them previously, you want to shake as much of that flour off as it doesnt cook, it just stays all floury on top of the chicken and you end up needing to wipe it all off, so if I was to an actual number on them I would probably say 1 syn for a thigh and 2 syns for a drumstick - 3 for a chicken leg quarter (which I prefer). What I usually do when I am more guessing the synnage is I would only have 5 syns throughout the day and then leave the rest for my evening meal, that way you cover yourself.[/QUOTE]
Great - cos I synned them as 2 so glad you agree xxx

Hey Donna, where is this farm shop you speak of? I dont know anywhere round here where they sell fresh produce. I was thinking of finding myself a farmers market, I know there is a website somewhere listing them.

Hey Hun - its so nice that Paul compliments you, Mick is a man of few words when it comes to compliments and how he feels, it would be nice to hear itevery now and again, but I know how he feels. He might not say much but he cant walk out of the same room as me without touching me in some way, not pervy or anything(!) but just a brush of my arm or back or he might chuck my chin or stroke my hair, its his way of telling me he loves me i think - i hope!!!! I would like a little "cor you look gorgeous" every now and then.

21lbs!!!! Thats a scary figure Donna but ok, lets go for it! I know if I stuck to the plan 100% the weight would fall off because I am so heavy for my height, so why not, lets do it!

Do you do any exercise Donna? Its so hard to when you work full time isn't it? It must be doubley hard for you as you have the children as well.

Yes, really looking forward to Amsterdam, I have wanted to go for years when I was a weed smoking young pup - now I am older, I am looking forward to walking around and seeing lots of sights - I am pretty sure I will be seeing the insides of the cafes too though! When in Rome eh?! I think our hotel is right by the sex museum too, I am really looking forward to seeing the Red Light District too - I am such a perv - I think its just pure curiosity really. Of course we will be taking in some culture - Anne Frank and the Van Gogh museums - but mainly, yeah, sex and weed....alright just the weed!!!!

Thanks for saying that about my writing, I would love to write a book or something but I wouldn't have a clue what to write about - I can't imagine anyone being interested in what I have to say about my dieting and life, although I do love writing down my thoughts - my musings as I like to call them.

Today I have nothing planned, it is pretty crappy here too - Mick is going to football today so I have the flat to myself - I was going to take a walk and then come back and rustle up some delights in the kitchen, maybe Ermintrude's lentil shepherds pie - which is delish - and perhaps some of her hummous too, have you read her diary? She is a massive inspiration, she has done so well and has some fantastic recipe ideas. She has lost 9 stone in 15 months or something like that - amazing lady.

HAVE A LOVELY DAY DONNA WHATEVER YOU DO!

xxx

Barleylands Farm Shop - are you on facebook? if so, search and you can add them as a friend
Home -
Pop in for a cuppa if you go x

Oh your Mick sounds gorgeous - I remember those days when wherever we went Paul would find me and put at arm round me ahh oh to be younger and in love

Charley - you can do anything - start writing your diary up in the style of bridget jones - just put your mind to it - you don't have to show anybody but you'll love reading it back when you have "hard" times and your body is wanting something naughty...dieting is big bucks I reckon 70% of women would buy it - do it do it do it do it!!!

I am going to have to find Ermintrude - does she have her diary - do you like lentils? I can't imagine what a lentil shepherds pie might taste like??

Smoking weed - whatever do you mean lol!

Right, I have edited my siggy and I am ready for the challenge. Bring it on - what day is your weigh in?

LOVING IT - :wow:bring it on!!

I love Amsterdam - its so gorgeous.
Love, love, LOVE Van Gough - my first visit to the gallery was so exciting for me. Last time I went was before I had the kids with OH and we stayed in the Red Light District - don't mind it there although it can get a little freaky at night. Don't really like the ladies in the windows, that kind of bugs me. I think I just know too much on that kind of thing because it was part of my field when I lectured. It's such a lovely place though. I really want to go back when the kids are older. I hope you have an amazing time Charley.

How are you Donna?

How old are your kids? I think the support at Minimins is really helpful especially since I am doing it at home on my own. It helps to have people to speak to about everything.
Hope you have a brilliant Sunday xxx

Oh Red - you sound just like me, I'd be freaked out as well lol! but I do want to see the ping pong woman I was reading an article about her in a magazine recently and she is training her daughter to take over from her - I nearly wet myself with laughter what a career to hand down to your daughter

My Megan is just 12 and Noah will be 3 in August - you have two boys - I assume they are youngish as you read with them so I am going to guess 5 and 7?

I'm really happy today Red thank you - how are you?

In fact I have been really happy since I went back to SW, its def the healthy diet Paul and I haven't had a cross word in almost 4 weeks, I bet I have jinxed us - bugger we'll probably have a massive row now

 

[donnajt]

Charley - I want to come to Amsterdam with you - leave Mick at home and we'll pack Red in our suitcase!

:family2:

We have been for a two hour walk over at Thorndon Nature Reserve it was lovely dragged mum along can't believe how much easier it was to walk today, no sore joints, no breathlessness ... and that's only after 10lbs loss - :wow:

Right after much deliberation...

I am going Pizza Hut for dinner....
*Stroppy fellow pastaw
*Warburton square pizzas
*lots of salad

 

[sarah83]

Talking about shopping bills, we went to aldi today, spent £40 but got tons! Bought loads of different veggies so the fridge is well stocked. I find it much cheaper than tesco

 

[donnajt]

My Aldi's is miles away and Paul always moans because we can't get everything we need!!

 

[donnajt]

SW Pizza Hut

OMG this was so good but I cannot move and I didn't even eat my pizza!

Warburtons Square Pizza (only used 1/4) = 2syns/+1/2 HEA
Stroppy Fellow Pizza (Red Pesto 6 syns divide by 6 portions) = 1 syn per portion
Pizza - free


We will be eating the pasta for days - amazing isn't it - we used to eat the Stroppy Fellow Pasta in one sitting 2 adults, 1 child, 1 toddler and an adult sized portion for Paul for lunch and it would be gone - there is over 2/3 of it left!!

 

[donnajt]

Week 4: Day 3

Day 3: Sunday 06 May 2012
Breakfast:
Brunch: 2x Quorn Sausages, Baked Beans, Plum Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Egg
Dinner: SW Pizza Hut..1/4 Warburton Square Wrap, Stroppy Fellow Pasta, Salad
HEA: 1/2 Cheese / 1/2 Milk
HEB: Alpen Light x2
Syns: Sausages 2, Pizza 2, Pesto 3, = 7/15

Couldn't fit Muller Lite or Curly Wurly in

 

[donnajt]

OMG!

Flippin heck - I can see something really odd...the sky is turning blue

:clap::clap::happy036::bliss::bliss::wow:arty0019:

 

[donnajt]

Remember:

When friends tell you how awesome you look, drop the "I still have more to go" crap. You worked hard and you deserve the compliment!
Jillian Michaels

 

[Loundy]

OMG this was so good but I cannot move and I didn't even eat my pizza!

Warburtons Square Pizza (only used 1/4) = 2syns/+1/2 HEA
Stroppy Fellow Pizza (Red Pesto 6 syns divide by 6 portions) = 1 syn per portion
Pizza - free
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We will be eating the pasta for days - amazing isn't it - we used to eat the Stroppy Fellow Pasta in one sitting 2 adults, 1 child, 1 toddler and an adult sized portion for Paul for lunch and it would be gone - there is over 2/3 of it left!!

Hi Donnajt, I'm a bit of a lurker on minimins but stumbled across your diary the other day and have now subscribed will eventually read it through but wondered if you had a recipe for your stroppy fellow pasta please? It looks yummy!! Xx