Unfinished diary

[Purple Patsy]

Tis Lily's fault. She's not here! Galivanting when we need her.

You see Lily sent me the bluh a bit ago, online membership mentions zilch about SE and I'm getting the impression that 'free foods' are only those that are free on both plans (green and red) like eggs, some dairy, veg protein.

But then it gives you a sample menu and it speaks of tuna and jacket potato.
It doesn't explain if they're HXBing the potato and the tuna.

Lily will know.

I can't eat all whats on my menu.
I've had the brekkies and a banana with crumble yogurt and didn't want the readybrek later.

Think I'm going to have a shifty round as I fancy jacket with sausage casserole. I'll work the syns out and see if it will 'fit.'

Be back when I've number crunched.

Do you still have what Lily sent you?

Super free are those F & V that are free on both plans so out goes as my C says 4 P's, Pots parsnips pulses & Sweetcorn. I guess she has issues with spelling. But I thought the other 1/3rd had to be free on R or G too. I'll check and let you know for sure tomorrow.

The one advantage of a less than tidy house is I still have a book from 5 years ago when it was launched.

I've been really struggling to eat all I had planned too and syns have been silly things like brown sauce or chutney. Feel too full to eat any "real" syns. Must be doing me some good.

 

[Purple Patsy]

Thanks for the PM's They are a modernised version of what was in my old book. Think it might have helped if I had read it properly.

So in short its EE but 2/3 rather than 1/3 superfree. and count the highest syns. try to snack superfree and HEs can be included in eithr snack or as part of meal.

We'll get it right yet.

 

[JaneB]

Hi Crumble just catching up on your diary, hope you are ok. xx

 

[Purple Patsy]

Yep thats the way I'm reading it, too.

So potatoes, parsnips, peas and corn on cob could be eaten then as free foods within that 1/3 on the plate.

I'm definitely having to include a lot of snacking of raw veg. Love celery and raw carrots.
Been popping cherry tomatoes, too.

DH just offered me his jam doughnut but I resisted.

Just got to work out what to have tomorrow now. Need to restock on salady bits at the Tesco tomorrow.
Roll on when the garden starts producing again.
Least my tomato seeds have popped up today.

I think we've sussed it. But I need to fess up to being a bit lax with tea tonight think my ratios were off. Still 100% for normal plans and maybe if I counted my superfree grazing as part of tea it would all be OK.

Don't want to con myself as it's not really in the spirit of SE.

We can compare notes again tomorrow.

 

[Purple Patsy]

I've stuck to the 1/3 plate of free foods still but sometimes the SF foods I have won't go with the 1/3 on my plate.
ie.. sausage casserole with celery, cherry toms and blueberries.

An interesting combo certainly

Although there was plenty of veg in the casserole I just wanted some to eat fresh so had the toms and celery half hour later, but still staying within the ratio on my plate. If you're with me.

Yep completely clear, me too, not quite the letter of the law but defo keeping in the spirit.

I'm trying not to get too pedantic about it, as has been my way in the past but just 'do my best.' Otherwise I may crash and burn.
Its certainly a very healthy way to eat when you don't add the doughnuts.

obsessive to get too hung up on it and just sets you up for a fall, The jam dogs were before you started SE anyway

Be back soon with my menu - once I've made it up!

I'll look forward to nicking your ideas later then.

Have a good one,

 

[Purple Patsy]

Oh I hope the Chow Mein is OK. Rest looks good too.

 

[Purple Patsy]

Morning Crumble How are you today? I think you'll be OK from the Chow Mein I would have though that the syns measure would have been for an average serving, so the usual box full it is.

Don't know if you read my diary yesterday but I was encouraging you to check out Sharpes finer points. Well I just spotted that one of the later stories is on telly today and repeated tomorrow PMT CH 12 3pm amd 11 am on Sunday. Just thought I'd let you know. :drool:

I'm thinking of giving SE a swerve for the w/end too but then again I don't think I've been managing to do the full program anyway. Not been able to eat 3 meals and night meal not always fully per plan. Would still be 100% on normal plans though. So thats much better than I was a couple of weeks back.

Looking forward to checking out your menus later on.

 

[Purple Patsy]

Menu sound fab Have a good day out.

 

[Lily42uk]

Hey sweetie, firstly I must correct you, the average portion of Chicken Chow Mein from takeaway is 7 syns...it's the beef chow mein that's 8.5..and unless your takeaway does excessively big portions (mine comes in either a large flattish plastic sealable pot or a foil pot with lid ) then it will be just 7 syns...I personally think that's well worth 7 of anyones syns lol.
I have been rereading the SE leaflet, was doing it from memory over the last few days and I have noticed a few mistakes I have made such as snacking only on fruit etc, but I am happy with the way I have done this week, I have eaten a lot less carp and loads more superfree, done lots more exercise and drunk loads more water, so I am happy....I am naughty and did just have a sneaky peak at the scales which even after a huge brunch and dinner are showing a 3lb loss, I can't be unhappy about that now can I?
Hope you have a lovely evening and a great time with family tomorrow :hug99: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Purple Patsy]

Hi Crumble. Sounds like you had a good day with DGS.

Have a lovely night. ANd enjoy your family day tomorrow.

 

[valerie11]

Hi crumble good luck for weigh in xxx

 

[valerie11]

Hi crumble its still a loss so well done xx have a good week xxx

 

[Purple Patsy]

Hope you had a lovely day with your mum. And managed to limit the shopper treats.

That sly wee half lb will be gone next week no problem.

 

[JackieN]

:wavey: morning Mrs C I've not deserted you I am just so behind on all diaries sorry lovely.

choccie philly on a digestive or rich tea is mmmmmmmmm. Charlie dips mini bread sticks in it

Menu looks good xxxxxxxx

 

[Purple Patsy]

Your menu looks YUMM as ever. Hope you're doin good.

 

[valerie11]

Just popping by to say hi (wavey) hope ur ok xx

 

[tillymax]

I'm slowly catching up with everyone. Problem is it's taking forever

Have fun with the babysitting

 

[Purple Patsy]

Hope you enjoyed your day with DGS.

 

[valerie11]

Hi crumble had a lb gain this week not sure why as havent over eaten thought i would sts or lose 0.5 this week going back to counting pp hope ur ok xx

 

[Purple Patsy]

Oh my no Gibbs goodness you must be tired. You'll be able to catch up with on demand service.