IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, try try try again and again (and again...)

[Maintainer]

Actually perhaps "caramelise" isn't the word in this instance (although I do indeed caramelise my onions a little with some sweetener). I got my wok really hot, and the garlic/ginger/turkey mixture spitting in it gave a lovely sweetness...

(I bought a kilo of turkey, and used the other 500g to make turkey mince, and another meat loaf - different spices, but can't change the texture, so that'll be my last... too "dry" for words!)

 

[jaqys]

Did you put from frais in your meatloaf?
I dont find it dry but maybe I dont mind drier stuff.

Sounds a good weekend. The noodle meal sounds good.

 

[Maintainer]

err no I never have. Am I meant to???!! ooooh!

I love the 5% fat mince made into meatloaf - also without fromage blanc(!) - but the turkey? aaaaah!

Don't want to go back to having cottage cheese with it to "moisten" it!

How are YOU doing Jaqys???

 

[LVLLM]

Morning brilliant on yet another good weekend
glad you love the car too. x

 

[jaqys]

If you like the beef one no need to persevere with the one you dont, but yes I put from frais in it, mmm.

I'm doing terribly weight wise, up almost a stone. Coming back to the dukan fold I think, though this week is difficult, 2 nights out straight from work.

So nice to see so many of you closing in on conso (however terrifying you may find the prospect).

 

[Emmma]

I put quark in my meatloaf and I definitely think it helps keep it moist. I forgot it once and it did seem more dry that time

 

[Maintainer]

In my quest to not go over into the red meat camp too often, I will try once more with fromage blanc when I run out...

I'm sorry to hear that Jacq but it's so hard when the momentum has been broken to get back on the horse, as well most of us know. If you've two things this week, definitely postpone a restart... perhaps cook up some little packages to freeze - and, if you're smart, you'll even label them! (I'm learning!)

 

[anjuschka]

You're absolutely right Anja - and part of me would like to come to England, avoid my favourite foods and all invitations, and return here at the weight I left at (gosh - just typing that increased my stress levels for the morning), but in reality...

Yes, I know, I'm looking at Easter with trepidation too, and I need to get there in one piece first. This past Saturday's lunch was definitely off the scale, one of my choir friends makes brownies to die for - you could feel the calories settling straight on the hips with every bite . But how enjoyable, there's no point in denying that I still like what's not good for me.
Obviously I have been very strict (Conso-style) since then, so we shall see!!

Yes of course Easter is like Christmas so we need to approach it just like we did it then - a bit of planning, with lean days interspersed with free ones otherwise what's the point in socialising!

 

[Maintainer]

I like to think that this Easter is completely different for me this year as it's a trip home. I don't care two hoots about Easter eggs incidentally. In my current totally zen place, I'm not bothered at all. But it's also my birthday... Royal Wedding... I'm seeing all sorts of friends and family I see once or twice a year, and everything revolves seemingly around food and drink. And the only way to eat remotely healthily (without evening thinking Dukan) - and I've tried this before and sent more than one person insane - is to shop and cook for myself... and not eat anywhere else ever!

Been there, done it.

 

[LVLLM]

what are you going to do then Jo? re easter?

I don't care two hoots about Easter eggs incidentally.

cadburys creme eggs??? xxxx

 

[Maintainer]

I have six in my stash already... not bothered... here, in my comfort zone, I can avoid everything.

Back home, with my friends, family etc., can I? Do I want to? Because there's not one lunch or dinner I could attend...

Anyway, 'nuff said. It stresses me, as I've said, and I'm sure part of my BAD BAD behaviour in the UK comes from this overthinking in advance. I have been known to start on the boat over!

_______________________<--- line drawn

 

[LVLLM]

good for you xxxx

 

[LVLLM]

hey Jo x

 

[Maintainer]

Hey Vicks... not a great deal to say for myself today. Leastwise not in my diary. +300g but doubtlessly too much veg last night (if one can have too much!).

Wearing size 10 BHS trews today. They must have been having a laff when they made them (ok they're snug but still... given that most of my 12s don't fit yet...!

 

[Maintainer]

Another day. Yesterday was a head HUNGER day. I don't really have an outlet now for when I'm tense, fed up and just want to scream. (Cigarettes are no longer my friend. Food never was.) Yesterday I could have climbed walls, metaphorically speaking. Fortunately I got through it relatively intact (extra spoonful jelly, 1 crabstick) but whether it be the discussion ref food behaviour during my UK April holiday, or other sh1t life is throwing at me at the moment, "the voices" were chattering yesterday...

Weight still up on last Fri but I can see I'm looking slimmer in clothes which helps.

Thankfully it's not raining so I can go and take out some aggression on those pavements.

Onward and offward...

 

[robinhood]

Sounds tough, Jo. Hope you're OK.

Well done for resisting though - and walking helps me lots too. Take care.

Edited to add - how about a non-food treat? Take yourself window shopping, read a new book, have a facial...whatever you fancy.

 

[LVLLM]

Jo {{{hugs}}} i know how hard it is when stressed etc to want something (for me you know its cigarettes) OR food. carbs to be honest.
You will be fine in April you know. You CAN go out for lunch.dinner and have low carb options, if not strictly dukan you can have low carb. Your bithday can be a treat day and then back on the wagon. Trust me if I can do this (major nights out and dates out) and stay legal then you can.
And brilliant on looking slimmer Jo. really fab xxxx

 

[anjuschka]

Hi Jo,

well done yesterday - hope you have a better day today. how about a treat for getting below 70? I've been buying myself nice silver jewellery recently (ok this was after a minuscule pay rise...)

 

[LVLLM]

Oh yes great idea anja, or Jo arrange to come to the UK when I can actually come and meet you

 

[jaqys]

Maybe you should get yourself a games console and a boxing game