donnajt's "determined this will be my last ever diet!"
- Thread starter donnajt
- Start date
donnajt
Addicted to Minimins!
Saturday 10 July, Day 5, Extra Easy
B: Nat yogurt, honey (1), banana
L: NASTY Pasta n Sauce - Mac Cheese (never again!)
D: Hungry Horse Pub - Chicken & Bacon (didn't eat bacon as it was really fatty and I hate fatty bacon!) on a green salad with toms, cucumber and red onion and a low fat dressing (am gonna estimate 9 syns but it was probably nearly 3-4)
HEA Milk
HEB
SYNS: Honey (1), Low fat dressing (9) = 10 syns
Exercise: 45 min walk - should have been 20 mins but there was a gas leak and my little walk home ended up an epic drag around the houses!
So jars of pickle onions eaten to date: 7
B: Nat yogurt, honey (1), banana
L: NASTY Pasta n Sauce - Mac Cheese (never again!)
D: Hungry Horse Pub - Chicken & Bacon (didn't eat bacon as it was really fatty and I hate fatty bacon!) on a green salad with toms, cucumber and red onion and a low fat dressing (am gonna estimate 9 syns but it was probably nearly 3-4)
HEA Milk
HEB
SYNS: Honey (1), Low fat dressing (9) = 10 syns
Exercise: 45 min walk - should have been 20 mins but there was a gas leak and my little walk home ended up an epic drag around the houses!
So jars of pickle onions eaten to date: 7
Last edited:
craftylucyloo
Gold Member
Hi Donna, jsut checking out your diary. Some great recipes there. I like the look of the parmesan chicken - must try that one. I used to make Thai curry last time i was on the plan and i used to use light coconut milk and only a few tablespoons and it worked really well and not many syns. I'd have to go digging to find the recipe but if you want it let me know. If you don't mind me saying, you don't seem to have very many syns. Do you know that it won't make any difference if you skip your syns - it'll only make you feel deprived. I tried it and tested it and I lost no more weight when I missed syns than when I did. I used to have a crunchie every day (10syns) and I lost the weight. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it. I'll be back! x
donnajt
Addicted to Minimins!
I don't mean to skip my HEB and syns I just can't physically fit it all in, I'm not that keen on salad cream or mayo and only like ketchup on chips (and not even on the SW ones!), I am slowly trying to rework all my familys favourite recipes into SW versions and I hope to incorporate my syns in. I don't want to get into the habit of having a "treat" at night cos this was my danger time- any tips on using syns and HEB I;d be most grateful!
Millie - had a lovely time at the pub - went with my brother in law and his wife, there was a big bouncy castle for our kids and they went into the indoor play area - was v good only had salad (which I really enjoyed) whilst the other 3 munched on onion rings, chips, potato wedges etc
My Paul has fallen off the diet BIGTIME and is now saying he is going to book holiday off this week ha ha!
Millie - had a lovely time at the pub - went with my brother in law and his wife, there was a big bouncy castle for our kids and they went into the indoor play area - was v good only had salad (which I really enjoyed) whilst the other 3 munched on onion rings, chips, potato wedges etc
My Paul has fallen off the diet BIGTIME and is now saying he is going to book holiday off this week ha ha!
donnajt
Addicted to Minimins!
Sunday 11 July, Day 6, Extra Easy
B: Woke up late - took to work, so busy I put it in fridge (yog and banana for tomorrow)
L: Thai red curry, mushrooms, sweetcorn, onion, peppers (really didn't enjoy this!) (3 syns)
D: Tuna pate and Ryvita minis
HEA Milk
HEB Ryvita Minis
SYNS: Thai red curry paste (3) = 3 syns
Exercise: zilch!
So jars of pickle onions eaten to date: 7
B: Woke up late - took to work, so busy I put it in fridge (yog and banana for tomorrow)
L: Thai red curry, mushrooms, sweetcorn, onion, peppers (really didn't enjoy this!) (3 syns)
D: Tuna pate and Ryvita minis
HEA Milk
HEB Ryvita Minis
SYNS: Thai red curry paste (3) = 3 syns
Exercise: zilch!
So jars of pickle onions eaten to date: 7
craftylucyloo
Gold Member
How about using a bit more oil in cooking or butter on toast as your syns? You have to have some pleasures lol! How do you make your tuna pate? I tried one out of the mag but it was just a horrid runny mess and nothing like it looked in the mag.
donnajt
Addicted to Minimins!
Well - I made a smoked salmon one which was lovely (100g smoked salmon blended with dill, lemon juice, salt &pepper and tub of quark) completely free and delicious
The tuna one is new - I used 2 tins of tuna, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper, tub of quark, it isn't runny but I have put in fridge to mature, I think it will taste a bit better tomorrow (bit like the SW hummus)
The problem with the oil is hubby is doing SW too, and he has no trouble using his syns and HEB, so if I increase for my dinner I've either got to cook two pans or make him reduce his syns, I will sort it out - thanks for your suggestins, donna x
The tuna one is new - I used 2 tins of tuna, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper, tub of quark, it isn't runny but I have put in fridge to mature, I think it will taste a bit better tomorrow (bit like the SW hummus)
The problem with the oil is hubby is doing SW too, and he has no trouble using his syns and HEB, so if I increase for my dinner I've either got to cook two pans or make him reduce his syns, I will sort it out - thanks for your suggestins, donna x
craftylucyloo
Gold Member
Will give the tuna and salmon one a try. Thanks!
craftylucyloo
Gold Member
Mmmmmmm that parmesan chicken was gorgeous! Kids and hubby both enjoyed it too. Def do it again. Thank you. x
donnajt
Addicted to Minimins!
WI tomorrow!
Monday 12 July, Day 7, Extra Easy
B: Natural yog, honey, banna (1 syn)
L: Big tub of carrots, tub of grapes (wasn't the plan but late leaving work, late collecting Noah got home 4pm, so had early dinner)
D: Macaroni Cheese (yum yum!) carrots, cucumber, WW Yog
HEA 6x Extra Light Laughing Cow
HEB Alpen light
SYNS: Honey (1), Parmesan (1.5), 1xTesco Mallow Teacakes (4.5), Milk for tea & Mac Cheese (2) = 9 syns
Exercise: 60mins walking!
Monday 12 July, Day 7, Extra Easy
B: Natural yog, honey, banna (1 syn)
L: Big tub of carrots, tub of grapes (wasn't the plan but late leaving work, late collecting Noah got home 4pm, so had early dinner)
D: Macaroni Cheese (yum yum!) carrots, cucumber, WW Yog
HEA 6x Extra Light Laughing Cow
HEB Alpen light
SYNS: Honey (1), Parmesan (1.5), 1xTesco Mallow Teacakes (4.5), Milk for tea & Mac Cheese (2) = 9 syns
Exercise: 60mins walking!
Last edited:
donnajt
Addicted to Minimins!
Macaroni Cheese!
Tonight's tea
1/4 pack Tesco Macaroni
Handful plum toms, sliced
1x Red onion
2x rasher back bacon (fat removed)
6x Extra Light 17.5g Laughing Cow Triangles
Splash Milk (1 syn)
1 tbsp Parmesan grated (1.5 syns)
Cook macaroni
In separate frying pan frylite onion, remove from pan
Add more frylite, cut bacon into strips and cook until crispy
Melt cheese triangles with splash milk
Drain macaroni (don't worry if there is a little bit of water left will make cheese sauce go further)
Mix cheese sauce, macaroni, toms, bacon and onions well, place in ovenproof dish, sprinkle parmesan on top to give it a crisp topping, grill for about 5-10 mins
Tonight's tea
1/4 pack Tesco Macaroni
Handful plum toms, sliced
1x Red onion
2x rasher back bacon (fat removed)
6x Extra Light 17.5g Laughing Cow Triangles
Splash Milk (1 syn)
1 tbsp Parmesan grated (1.5 syns)
Cook macaroni
In separate frying pan frylite onion, remove from pan
Add more frylite, cut bacon into strips and cook until crispy
Melt cheese triangles with splash milk
Drain macaroni (don't worry if there is a little bit of water left will make cheese sauce go further)
Mix cheese sauce, macaroni, toms, bacon and onions well, place in ovenproof dish, sprinkle parmesan on top to give it a crisp topping, grill for about 5-10 mins
Good luck for tomorrow 
sure you'll get a loss!xx
sure you'll get a loss!xx
emma-louise
Silver Member
donna that macaroni cheese looks gorgeous deffo going to give it a try! and the salmon pate! you have been busy while ive been away hehe good luck for tomorrow xx
good luck for tomorrow xxmrsiwannabefree
Full Member
Hi Donna
Been enjoying reading your food diary, you've made some lovely meals and i'll def be pinching some of your ideas lol
Thanks for the messages you left for me and the hugs x
Not long joined this site but have found everyone to be so friendly and this site is soo helpful. I always seem to be short on time though and can't come on as often as i'd like!
Your weightloss is great, you've inspired me to get my big ars* into gear to get more organised!
Leigh xx
Been enjoying reading your food diary, you've made some lovely meals and i'll def be pinching some of your ideas lol
Thanks for the messages you left for me and the hugs x
Not long joined this site but have found everyone to be so friendly and this site is soo helpful. I always seem to be short on time though and can't come on as often as i'd like!
Your weightloss is great, you've inspired me to get my big ars* into gear to get more organised!
Leigh xx
