Not the best of weeks!

It was one of those holiday season weeks last week. I had a work break up to go to which was an overnight stay where dinner and breakfast were supplied. And while I tried to be good, bacon is my weakness!! It wasn't too bad. I still lost. It may have only been 200g, but any loss is a good loss!!

Moving on and I'm back on track this week. Here is last nights meal. A very yummy chicken black bean and garlic stir fry. All for only 325 calories. Way better than Chinese take away and very quick and easy to cook.

Now I'm off to decided what's on the menu tonight.

Cheers,

shell xoxo

The perils of the holiday season...

I've just come back from a walk, 2.8kms in just under 30 minutes :) Feeling good, my knee is still a bit dodgy but it felt much better this morning. Think I might need to look at seeing a physio just to make sure it is only muscular.

I've got the salon christmas do tonight. We're off to the Werribee Zoo for an overnight stay which includes dinner and breakfast. I have no idea what to expect food wise. I've been told to expect a BBQ for both meals with pancakes and eggs and bacon being the menu for breakfast. An egg on toast will be a good option I think, and as long as they have salads at dinner I'll be fine :) I am going to take some Tokay though. I'm only going to have a small glass or 2. I don't want to totally deprive myself. It's when I've done that that evryhitng seemed to come undone for me.

If it wasn't going to be 35o today I'd try and fit in another walk to help offset tonight. It's good to feel in control and have a plan for times like this.

Bring on Monday for another weigh in :)

Cheers,

shell xoxo

Weigh In day again :)

111.2kgs!! TADA!!! Another 1.5kgs bites the dust!!

Apart from my knee I'm feeling pretty damn good. Just wish I could walk more but until the knee gets better it'll be only little walks for me. I have bought a stability ball though. It came with 2 work out DVD's so Im going to give them a try and see how I go.

Will keep you updated of course :)

Cheers,

Shell xoxo

It's a nasty rumour!!

All fat people are unhappy.

SOOOOO NOT TRUE!!!

We've all seen the diet ads on TV and read the weightloss success stories where each person has stated how unhappy they were being over weight. It's a dangerous over generalisation to be making. I'm here to categorically state that not every fat person is unhappy. At least no more than our skinny or normal weight conterparts.

Even at my heaviest I was a happy person. My life was (and still is) wonderful. I have 2 healthy sons, a very happy marriage to my best friend who loves me and supports me unconditionally. Did I have down days? Yes. Did I moan about not being to fit into a pair of jeans or a dress? Yes. Did I think my bum or my tummy was too fat? Yes. Was I an unhappy class clown who hated herself and got lost in a fog of depression about her weight? NO!

So for the record, not all fat people are unhappy and putting on a fake smile to get through their days. We have good and bad days, insecurities about our bodies and days when it's all just too hard. Much like the rest of the population. I'm not saying this is true for every single fat person out there. But it's certainly true for me.

As humans we play a dangerous game when we judge people by a stereotype. Acceptance of individuals as individuals, whether fat, skinny, short, tall young or old might just help us all become better people within oursleves. It might also just allow us to accept ourselves as we are, human.

OK. Rant over :)

Shell xoxo

Main meal under 400 calories!!

Can you believe this meal comes in at under 400 calories!! Including the tzatziki!!

Roast potatoe & carrots, cauloflower, broccoli and spinach with a moroccan chicken breast and tzatziki. 356 calories thank you very much!

I'm no longer dieting. I'm just eating as cleanly and as healthily as I can. Now that I've removed the word diet from my vocab no food is off limits as long as it's in moderation and fits within my goals, both daily and long term. It's good feeling being in control.

Cheers,

shell xoxo

Guilt free Pinã Colada Mousse!

What does a tin of Carnation Evaporated Coconut Milk plus a packet of diet Aeroplane Pineapple Jelly make??

The most decadent Pinã Colada Mousse EVER!!!!

Simply take whole packet (2 sachets) of aeroplane pineapple diet jelly and mix with 2/3 of a cup of boiling water and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool. In the meantime take a VERY, VERY cold can of Carnation Evaporated Coconut milk (I freeze mine for 2-3 hours or leave it in the fridge overnight) and beat it with an electric mixer until thick and foamy. Please note that the milk MUST be SUPER COLD to beat properly. Once the milk is thick and foamy, slowly add the cooled jelly mix bit by bit to the milk while still whipping. Pour into 8, 1 cup capacity glasses and chill for 2-3 hours. YUM!!!!!

A totally guilt free dessert that comes in at only 60 calories per 1 cup serve YEP, you read right, 60 calories!!!

Try this served with some fresh fruit salad stirred through before pouring into cups, and a sprinkling of toasted coconut on top.

Enjoy!

Shell xoxox

Weigh In day..

WOOT!!! Down 2.2kgs this week!! Could have been more but I had some Lindt Chocolates that a friend gave me for my birthday last night. Don't stress, I only had 3, but that was 2 too many. I felt a little queasy after I had them and my mouth felt all grainy and greasy. Somehow I don't think chocolate is my nemesis anymore :D Plus this was only a 6 day week for weighing in so it's all good! I am now 112.7kgs. A total loss of 7.1 !! WOOT!!

Just got back from a 30 minute walk. I felt really good this morning so pushed harder and went further than normal. I love the "Map My Walk" app on my phone. Shows me where I've walked, how far and how fast. I actually burned off all my breakfast calories with my walk and I am feeling awesome today!

It's good to be alive :)

Cheers,

Shell xoxo

One of my favorite meals right now.

Here is one of my favorite meals right now. Crunchy Asian Noodle Salad with Japanese BBQ Salmon.

As you can see this is a full meal. It's incredibly filling, amazingly good for you and comes in at only 457 calories!!

I call this my Clayton's Take Away meal. You know, the Take Away you have when you're not having a Take Away!

All items are bought pre prepared from Safeway and then you just cook the salmon, whack the salad on your plate and you're good to go. Easy, healthy, tasty and very satisfying.

Cheers,

Shell xoxo

42 years young and starting to get it!!

Here's another sporadic post and update!

Yesterday was my birthday. I was 42 years young and for the first time in my entire life I left food on my birthday dinner plate. All of the excuses I've used in the past - It's my birthday I can eat what I want - I can't leave food that I've paid money for, what a waste - I don't eat out often so I'm eating everything while I can - held absolutely no 'weight' last night. The menu was very ordinary so I went with a chicken parma that only came with salad and chips. 1/2 a parma, a dozen chips and 2 slices of garlic bread later I was full. AND I DIDN'T KEEP EATING!! I pushed my plate away and even passed on the cheese platter for dessert!!! And you know what?? I didn't feel one pang of angst that I had left food behind or not taken up the opportunity to have cheese. I felt in control. I'm not going to starve, I'm not never going to taste a good blue again. I will get the opportunity to have another parma. It was the biggest lightbulb moment I've had so far. I was kinda expecting a huge fanfare with each of my lightbulb moments, you know, streamers and confetti falling from the ceiling and a brass band playing, but the quiet, personal acknowledgement is all the fanfare I need. I'm getting it, finally :)

Tomorrow is weigh in day, stay tuned :)

shell xoxo