Helen's quest for good health!

[pjallen1982]

Hi Helen


Liking the sound of your fishy day. Maybe 2012 wasn't the best in weight loss for you but that's behind you now. Nothing you can do, so focus on this year because you have the ability, I know you do. I like the idea of setting yourself a stone target and then you can have that perfume.

You are great at planning food so cook up lots of yummy batch food and then make sure you can take one of those with you when at work. Maybe if you are going out or a boozy night save some of your Syns up from the week an try fit some exercise in that week too

It's easier said than done though... I need to work on this too!!

We can keep each other on track and make sure we are losers this year!!
X

 

[HPSaucy]

Have a lovely Saturday Helen... xx

Thanks, just been preparing food for work, going to Jake's party and then start work at 4.30 so another busy day but at least I'm organised food wise x

 

[HPSaucy]

Hi Helen

Liking the sound of your fishy day. Maybe 2012 wasn't the best in weight loss for you but that's behind you now. Nothing you can do, so focus on this year because you have the ability, I know you do. I like the idea of setting yourself a stone target and then you can have that perfume.

You are great at planning food so cook up lots of yummy batch food and then make sure you can take one of those with you when at work. Maybe if you are going out or a boozy night save some of your Syns up from the week an try fit some exercise in that week too

It's easier said than done though... I need to work on this too!!

We can keep each other on track and make sure we are losers this year!!
X

Yep we can be big losers this year!!

I always have to take food with me as we have no canteen at weekends or Late shifts so I'm always good there.. my big fall was the holidays this year and not being able to get the weight off afterwards, and too much alcohol!!

I've marinated and cooked some chicken as hoping if I feel peckish I'll just grab some of that this week and try not to feel guilty as usually eat my meals, try not to pick in between but it goes wrong and I get so hungry I pick the wrong things, also bought some crabsticks and pre washed my fruit so I can just grab it if I need it.

Also planned different things to have for breakfasts so I don't get stuck in a rut x

 

[Mumma K]

Afternoon Helen

Sounding like you've now firmly got the bull by the horns
and are back and on track for a fab weight loss 2013 and well done
for getting on them scales and at the end of the day 2st loss is still
Fabulous stuff

 

[Mumma K]

Yep we can be big losers this year!!

I always have to take food with me as we have no canteen at weekends or Late shifts so I'm always good there.. my big fall was the holidays this year and not being able to get the weight off afterwards, and too much alcohol!!

I've marinated and cooked some chicken as hoping if I feel peckish I'll just grab some of that this week and try not to feel guilty as usually eat my meals, try not to pick in between but it goes wrong and I get so hungry I pick the wrong things, also bought some crabsticks and pre washed my fruit so I can just grab it if I need it.

Also planned different things to have for breakfasts so I don't get stuck in a rut x

Sounding very organised there Helen
I loves a crab stick me

 

[DopeyAngel]

Sounding very organised there Helen
I loves a crab stick me

Me too! And they're very good for 'I need food now' snack when getting in from work (I'm at my worst just when I've got in and I'm cooking my tea!)

 

[HPSaucy]

Well yesterday was a good test, at Jake's party there was crisps, pizza slices, tikka bites, sausages, biscuits, cakes etc and I didn't let one thing pass my lips.. won't say I wasn't tempted though!

Went to work after which was fairly stressful yesterday, I say stressful.. I was laughing at it surprise surprise but just made my job a tad harder so when I got home even though it was 1.30am I still picked on the chicken, what I don't know is whether I had it because it was there or would I have just grabbed anything anyway? It's a bad habit picking after work but one I find almost impossible to break, been doing it for so long, figure if I'm going to do it anyway it might as well be something healthy.

Back to work for more this afternoon, hopefully the operation will run smoothly today!

Saturday 5th January - Extra Easy (LL)

Breakfast: bacon, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, 1 tbsp bbq sauce (1.0)

Lunch: speed soup

Dinner: campfire stew (2.0), jacket potato, green beans

Snacks: cheese (HEA) & onion chutney sandwich (HEB + 4.0 as 800g loaf)
Grapes
Mandarins
Chicken
Mint (1.0)

Drinks: squash

Total syns: 8.0

 

[GothGoddess]

It doesn't matter if you pick so long as its on plan... I use mugshots for when I have one of those just finished a late need something now... Not ideal but saves launching into the biscuit tin...xx

 

[HPSaucy]

It doesn't matter if you pick so long as its on plan... I use mugshots for when I have one of those just finished a late need something now... Not ideal but saves launching into the biscuit tin...xx

I suppose I need to get my head around the fact it's okay to pick something rather than feel guilty about it and make the wrong choice, although Mark's usually really good he does often say "do you really need to eat at this time of night?!" We'll yes I do lol!!

 

[DopeyAngel]

I suppose I need to get my head around the fact it's okay to pick something rather than feel guilty about it and make the wrong choice, although Mark's usually really good he does often say "do you really need to eat at this time of night?!" We'll yes I do lol!!

I find I'm like that because I've had to resist other things and it's like a relief to have made it home. I dunno if it's the same for you? I then frequently self sabotage when I get in so I'm all for having healthy stuff ready. You inspired me to get some crabsticks x x

 

[HPSaucy]

I find I'm like that because I've had to resist other things and it's like a relief to have made it home. I dunno if it's the same for you? I then frequently self sabotage when I get in so I'm all for having healthy stuff ready. You inspired me to get some crabsticks x x

That's exactly like me, can be completely be good the whole day and walk in door and blow it x

 

[HPSaucy]

I am so totally focused at the moment, I'm doing everything by the book, no having 2 slices of bread from an 800g loaf, more superfree, I so want a loss this week.

Also although I always write down my meals I haven't been dissecting them so am filling in the food diary I got in the pack and had realised I had been very lax on the superfree so have upped that.

Also trying to vary what I eat for breakfast and not get stuck in a rut.

Sunday 6th January - Extra Easy (L2)

Breakfast: mackerel on toast (HEB), banana

Lunch: jacket potato, baked beans, 50g rf cheddar (HEA + 1.5), green beans

Dinner: cottage pie

Snacks: chicken, lychees, grapes, blueberries, pineapple, 35g 70% dark chocolate (6.5)

Drinks: water, squash

Total syns: 8.0

 

[shenzi]

Looking fab Helen

 

[DopeyAngel]

Well done Helen, I was only saying the other day that it is much harder getting back on than when you first start so using the planner is a great idea to iron out any complacency!

 

[pjallen1982]

Well done Helen, I was only saying the other day that it is much harder getting back on than when you first start so using the planner is a great idea to iron out any complacency!

Totally agree!

Food looking fab Helen. You're right that its all about mixing things up so you don't feel bored with the same old foods or your body gets stuck in a rut because you have been eating the same foods. Easier said than done and I find breakfast when working. Pretty much always cereal but will try have egg and some thing different at weekends

Hope you have a good day x

 

[Mumma K]

Morning Helen

Thanks for worrying about me chook
I am okay..... just busy

sounds like youve got it all sorted food wise
and sounding yummy
I could really do with a nice cottage pie

 

[ginlin]

Loving the focused Helen!

And food is looking good too!

 

[HPSaucy]

Yay managed to get on here, been busy at work and did Lates to Earlies last night/this morning so not had a chance, but... I have been totally on plan and still really focused, still having different breakfasts and dinners each day but have had a lot of speed soup for lunch, not because its speed just because it was in freezer and easy to grab!

Went over by 1 syn today but don't feel bad as was under the rest of the week.

Not sure ill get a chance to catch up on diaries tonight as up for work at 3.30 so need to sort out breakfast/lunch for tomorrow and haven't got a clue what to wear!

Monday 7th January - Extra Easy (L1)

Breakfast: BLT (HEB + 4.5 - (800g loaf slice and mayo)

Lunch: speed soup

Dinner: sausage & tomato stew (5.0), mash potato, green beans

Snacks: 30g cheddar (HEA), grapes, blueberries, lychees

Drinks: squash, black coffee

Total syns; 9.5

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Tuesday 8th January - Extra Easy (L1)

Breakfast: beans and cheese on toast (HEB + 2.5), banana

Lunch: speed soup

Dinner: chicken wrapped in Parma ham stuffed with whole grain mustard, chilli and cheese (HEA + 1.0), roasted vegetables

Snacks: crabsticks, mint (0.5)

Drinks: squash

Total syns: 4.0

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Wednesday 9th January - Extra Easy (E2)

Breakfast: 30g all bran golden crunch (HEB), banana, ff vanilla yogurt

Lunch: speed soup

Dinner: toad in the hole (1/2 HEA + 9.5) with onion gravy, mash potato, green beans

Snacks: crabsticks, banana, 15g cheddar (1/2 HEA), rolo square (2.5), chilli chocolate (4.0)

Drinks: black coffee, squash

Total syns: 16.0

 

[lsf666]

You are in the zone!!!

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[GothGoddess]

Morning Helen... It is a pleasure to hear you upbeat and focused... I must admit I feel totally re challenged and focused too, it is almost like detective work finding my "trigger" food... Let's hope this is our year babe... X