Minimise Me - Weight Loss Weekly #3

I was left feeling a little disappointed after last Monday's weigh in, where my weight reduced a tiny bit but not enough to register as a pound, so I decided to try a lot harder. 

Lesson learnt; Popping to the pub needs to be avoided at all costs!!

I've been eating so much healthier and my Coca-Cola cravings seem to have stopped. I can't hear the fridge calling me to raid it like Pac-Man anymore which really helps too. Some days I've even gone to bed a few hundred calories under my daily allowance which for me, is incredible and I'm so pleased with my progress. 

Again this week I've been drinking more water, eating more fruit and veg and trying to get more sleep. My goal for the week ahead is to get three hour long sessions of exercise in, which is easily doable. I'm scheduling these in for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and I will take some pics of my Polar monitor to share the calories burnt and time completed.

Week 3 =

Discovering the Best Super Foods for Your Pet and You

Many people have favourite pet food brands and they will argue that their choice is the best. The discussion about which pet foods are healthiest can be as detailed as what the best fence for dogs is and whether the pet stop invisible fence is at the top of the list. It sounds silly to non-pet people, but those of us who believe our pets are family members are passionate about finding the safest, healthiest products for them.

While the proper containment for your pet is definitely important, even more so is what you feed them. Even buying pet food that is labelled organic or natural may not be the best choice, as government regulations are not that strict about what can be in pet foods that are labelled organic. The only way to be sure your pet is getting the safe, healthy food they deserve is to make it yourself. With the following list of super foods, it will be a snap for you!

Meal Planning and Motivation

The past few weeks have been hard. Problems with my eye, another upper respiratory infection and sinusitis have meant I've not been exercising or watching my weight so much- eek. However, now that I'm feeling better and November has arrived I've decided to sort myself out with daily Zumba sessions and calorie counting.
I'm still going to make the most of the slow cooker with some hearty winter foods but I shall be controlling my portion sizes and thinking about a pretty dress I want to fit into for the fast approaching party season!

This weeks menu

Slow cooked lamb stew and dumplings
Slow cooked chicken korma and rice
BBQ Pulled pork with potato wedges and salad
Spaghetti bolognese with garlic bread

Friday we are eating out with friends at our local Indian restaurant and Saturday my mum is cooking for the entire family.

My weight loss motivation for the week is...

Will your slow cooker be making an appearance this week? 
What motivates you?

Have a great week!

Weigh in #3

I had some really bad headaches last week, possibly caffeine deprivation, so the majority of my exercise was simply walking the dog - although this was in deep snow at times. I did however eat reasonably well and when I weighed myself on Friday I had lost 1lb just since the Monday which I was really pleased with!

I haven't weighed myself today, my official weigh in day, as the kids are off school due to the snow and I had already eaten my breakfast before realising so I shall just carry on through until next Monday.

How have you done this week?

Back on the weight loss wagon

When I look back at pictures of myself in my late teens I was unbelievably slim but since having the Mini Mes I've let myself go and just about managed to eat everything in site gaining several stone in the process. I assumed that the weight would just fall off after pregnancy but it didn't. I then fell pregnant again when Minxy was 15 months old and put even more weight on. Ever since then my weight has gone up and down like a yo-yo which really isn't wise.

My enthusiasm levels for exercise are either superb or non-existent, there doesn't seem to be a middle ground. I have calorie counted and lost weight before but it's the keeping it off afterwards where I really struggle.

I've decided to give Jenny Craig, a weight loss and diet meals plan, a shot to hopefully drop a few dress sizes (or just the one would do nicely) in time for Christmas. Wearing something smaller for the seasonal celebrations and to welcome in the new year would really give me the confidence boost I need.

Food for a fortnight.

Being provided with their breakfast, lunches, dinners and snacks combined with a daily eating program and weekly phone consultations I think that I will have the support and everything necessary to actually stick with it this time.

My hamper of food and all the information required to do the plan arrived Friday and I've decided to begin the plan today at the beginning of a new week. I was pleasantly surprised that the meals are actually proper food rather than powder or milkshakes that alternative companies provide and I don't need to worry about feeling hungry! I just have to add in fruit, veg and dairy.

Day ones food looks like this....

As well as the above today I shall be having fruit, milk, a yogurt, salad, cheese, crispbreads and dressing. I am on a 1500 calorie plan.

I received my first call from my consultant, Rebecca, on Saturday morning as scheduled and she was really helpful and informative. I felt that she actually cared about me as a person and wanted to help me achieve my goal!

Here's to me getting back on the weight loss wagon and sticking with it!

Day 1...