JessyG's food diary - positive and determined to shift the bulge

[OpalLilyEats]

I can play a damn good chopsticks!!!!! Just like everyone else...

I used to play as a kid but I literally have the smallest hands ever! I'm like a dwarf! So struggled to pick up the skills at a decent pace good for you though Jessy, I really admire people who take up hobbies like that. You're such a wee babe!x

 

[gingaling]

I started learning about a year ago! I've always said I wanted to learn so I could teach my children so James encouraged me to go for it I'm okay but don't practice enough! I used to play the trumpet and I sing but again don't practice them enough anymore! It was delicious xxxx

Hehe the only thing I can play now is half the full version of 'my heart will go on' from titanic!
Totally love this though jessy! So so cute! And talk about forward planning! you're going to have some seriously talented kids! Xxx

 

[JessyG24]

Hehe the only thing I can play now is half the full version of 'my heart will go on' from titanic! Totally love this though jessy! So so cute! And talk about forward planning! you're going to have some seriously talented kids! Xxx

Omg that's my fave - I'll be a happy bunny when I can play that! Hehe

Lol if they don't want to learn they don't have to but will still give them some opportunities

xxxx

 

[JessyG24]

Good morning woop it's Thursday!

Eats for today:
B: Banana, Grapes, Protein shake
L: Tuna pasta bake (wholemeal pasta, onion, garlic, mushroom, peppers, tuna, passata and spices) Syn free!
S: Pineapple, Nuts and Raisins, Nakd bar
D: Mexican chicken (chicken, broad beans, onion, garlic, mushrooms, peppers, spices, chopped tomatoes, passata) An adapted version of a good food recipe which is syn free!

I think there will be enough of dinner left to freeze which will be handy for a quick tea next Monday night after gym and the shopping!

xxxx

 

[JessyG24]

I can play a damn good chopsticks!!!!! Just like everyone else... I used to play as a kid but I literally have the smallest hands ever! I'm like a dwarf! So struggled to pick up the skills at a decent pace good for you though Jessy, I really admire people who take up hobbies like that. You're such a wee babe!x

Aw thanks darling! It's taking me a while to be any good, I've done lots of theory as better at that so going for grade 5 theory hopefully later in year if not early next year. The practical side I think can be hard when you're older? But I love it xxxx

 

[JessyG24]

I feel SO much better having had pasta for lunch rather than salad. I'm eating my snacks but I am not craving anything. Good times

A bit distracted today looking at engagement party and wedding things! IT'S ALL SO EXCITING! xxxx

 

[xsugarfairyx]

Sounds a good thing to be distracted by tho xx

 

[NotsofattyPatty]

I'm surprised you can focus on anything other than wedding and engagement matters!

I loved playing the piano. It broke my heart when we moved to a smaller place and there was nowhere for the piano to go. However, I can't hear well now, so I probably wouldn't play even if I did have a piano. I like to think I could enjoy the physicality of playing though!

 

[JessyG24]

Sounds a good thing to be distracted by tho xx

Yep xxxx

 

[JessyG24]

I'm surprised you can focus on anything other than wedding and engagement matters! I loved playing the piano. It broke my heart when we moved to a smaller place and there was nowhere for the piano to go. However, I can't hear well now, so I probably wouldn't play even if I did have a piano. I like to think I could enjoy the physicality of playing though!

Haha I can't I can focus on food and gym again because I'm thinking of my dress

Aww were you really good? I'd love a piano to practice on at home but won't be able to get or until we buy a house (2016!) XxxX

 

[JessyG24]

Lil that Mexican chicken was amazing! And there is LOADS left so going to freeze some portions thank you babe xxxx

 

[OpalLilyEats]

Lil that Mexican chicken was amazing! And there is LOADS left so going to freeze some portions thank you babe xxxx

Don't thank me, thanks BBC GF, best website EVER!! Did you use the thighs? They're so delicious in the slow cooker xx

 

[JessyG24]

Don't thank me, thanks BBC GF, best website EVER!! Did you use the thighs? They're so delicious in the slow cooker xx

Nope used breast as I had a crown in so just cut the meat off it. But it naturally shredded and was delicious. Gonna get some thighs though as I bet they melt!

 

[gingaling]

Woo for pasta and the Mexican chicken!
Sounds like a good food day all round!!
Tell us more about engagement and wedding plans!!! Xxx

 

[JessyG24]

Morning ladies! Woohoo happy Friday! Anyone got any good weekend plans?

Eats for today:
B: Grapes, Banana, Protein shake
L: Tuna pasta bake
S: Nuts and raisins, Nakd bar, Pineapple, Orange
D: TBC! Probably something synalicious!

Going out after work tonight with friends for food and cocktails. Nothing on the menu looks sw friendly or nutrition plan friendly! So just going to choose as sensibly as I can. Not sure about drink yet. Id like to say i would choose slimline drinks but it may well be wine.

The weekend is a challenge tbh. Going shopping tomorrow with the boy to try on things got our engagement party! Going to grab some lunch whilst there but I can probably pick something okay. Then staying at James' brother's tomorrow night. Think we are having a BBQ so that should be easy enough to stay good with. Then will probs be wine! Then Sunday I'm meeting my best friend in Donny for the day. Last time we ate crap and got hammered but I'm thinking a nice lunch somewhere followed by coffee and maybe a drink.

The problem is I had a step on scales this morning and they've gone up 1lb - no idea why. I think it must be water retention from the gym but still! But ultimately time with friends and family needs to happen so I'll just do what I can .

xxxx

 

[JessyG24]

Woo for pasta and the Mexican chicken! Sounds like a good food day all round!! Tell us more about engagement and wedding plans!!! Xxx

It was!

Eek! Well engagement wise: We are having our party on bank holiday weekend (3rd May) jut for family, wedding party, and very close friends. This is partly due to finances but also because we only want to invite people that we can definitely have there in the day, and currently we don't know our maximum day numbers. We are having it in a lovely pub where we also get some of the outdoor area reserved for us! We are putting on a BBQ too Not sorted many details out yet but going to start thinking about them next week.

Wedding wise: I found out on Tuesday that we are eligible to get married at the church I wanted to so I was very emotional. We get the bells ringing when I get there and obviously when we leave as a married couple :') makes me emotional just typing it haha. Haven't 100% decided on a venue yet but will probably be the farm/brewery we saw.

xxxx

 

[asmallertasha]

Aw Jessy, that is way too amazing. A church wedding wouldn't be for me but I think it must be very very special to get that news. So happy for you. The party is going to creep up so fast! I think that's a very sensible approach to the guest list for sure! Xx

 

[gingaling]

Aww jessy this sounds so amazing! The bells and everything with the church and the venue just sounds so gorgeous!! I'm not surprised you're getting emosh!!

And how fab is the engagement BBQ idea! Totally loving this! Perfect vibe for a bank holiday party!
I'm so excited for you!! Xxx

 

[JessyG24]

Aw Jessy, that is way too amazing. A church wedding wouldn't be for me but I think it must be very very special to get that news. So happy for you. The party is going to creep up so fast! I think that's a very sensible approach to the guest list for sure! Xx

Thanks darling. Yeah it's really important for me so I'm delighted. Sister in law to be is designing a cake for me for engagement do! Excited! xxxx

 

[JessyG24]

Aww jessy this sounds so amazing! The bells and everything with the church and the venue just sounds so gorgeous!! I'm not surprised you're getting emosh!! And how fab is the engagement BBQ idea! Totally loving this! Perfect vibe for a bank holiday party! I'm so excited for you!! Xxx

Doesn't it just! Eek! Glad you like it I thought it suits everyone and is rather diet friendly xxxx