Motivational and Meal Planning Monday

I've finally lost a stone! 14 whole pounds. I'm feeling quite proud of myself although the journey still continues. I feel a lot fitter already and my confidence has increased which is what I had hoped for.

Zumba and walking more regularly have really helped... and thinking about a bikini body that I long for!

My motivation for the week...

This weeks menu...

Quorn fajitas (with sweet chilli wraps)

Lasagne, salad and garlic ciabatta
Glazed Hoisin Duck with new potatoes and vegetables
Shepherds pie
Buffet night (hot nibbles including pizza, chicken, and chips) followed by fondue

I'm still eating the above despite trying to lose weight. I calorie count to 1300 a day and weigh/measure portions if necessary. 

What is your motivation this week?
What's on your menu?


Have a great week!

Motivational and Meal Planning Monday

My scales need new batteries so I couldn't weigh in as usual but I shall continue how I began with calorie counting and extra exercise. I'm feeling fitter and my clothing feels a little looser so I must be doing something right anyway!

My motivation for the week...

This weeks menu...

Pizza and garlic bread
Sausage stuffed pasta with mascapone sauce
Chicken tikka masala with rice
Carbonara

We are away camping this week so all of the above will be cooked on the camping stove in the middle of a field! At the weekend we are child free and heading to Brighton so we will be eating out there.

What motivates you to exercise?
What's on your menu?


Have a great week!

Meal Planning Monday

Another beautiful weekend of sunshine! We enjoyed pulled pork, a hog roast and lots of salad at a local festival and sat in the garden. With more sun due I've opted for lighter meals this week - with the heat we all tend to lack an appetite!

 

This weeks menu

Pizza with salad
Chicken, new potatoes and salad
Jacket potatoes with tuna and salad
Spaghetti bolognese with garlic flat breads
Cheese and bacon kievs with chips and salad

...Did I mention salad?

I managed to lose 2lb this week which I'm really pleased with, especially as my week included my first ever Nando's and a sneaky Buddies dinner. I've done very well with exercise and was even working out last night on the cross trainer when it was about 25 degrees!

No pain, no gain....

 

 

What's on your menu this week?

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Meal Planning Monday

 

This weeks menu...

Chinese style slow cooked beef with cous cous
Mustard stuffed chicken with new potatoes and salad
Spaghetti bolognese with garlic flatbreads
BBQ pulled pork baguettes with salad
Quorn fajitas


We had a lovely weekend seeing World War Z, catching up with family and enjoying a buffet style dinner prepared by my sister. Chilli was on the menu with some great nibbles like spinach and ricotta parcels and samosas.

This weekend coming we will probably be out and about with the Mini Mes so I'll plan those dinners a little nearer the time.
 

 

What's on your menu this week?

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Meal Planning Monday

So far I am in love with May! The sun has been shining and it has been a truly great week. The rain and snow seems like a distant memory all of a sudden!

This weeks menu...

Sweet and sour chicken with noodles
Haddock, mash and veg
Jacket potatoes with chilli and salad
Toad in the hole
BBQ

We haven't made plans for the weekend as yet but if the weather stays as beautiful the Mr and I shall go camping (the mini mes are with their dad) and enjoy our meals alfresco.
I'm very much looking forward to nights in the garden, sat on the patio with drinks and nibbles now that the better weather has finally arrived.
 

What's on your menu this week?

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Meal Planning Monday

The year seems to be flying by so quickly doesn't it, it feels like only yesterday I was planning last weeks meals! I can't believe it is nearly March - where does the time go?!

This weeks planner...
Carbonara and garlic ciabatta
A meal out at Red Hot
Meatball bolognese
Steak, wedges, onion rings, peas and peppercorn sauce

We are child free Friday evening until Sunday and away in Liverpool helping family move so we will eat out while there I imagine. I quite enjoy a night, or a few, a week without cooking although the calories tend to add up quite fast. I'll be giving Josie Gibson's 30 second slim workout a go this week 4/5 times to help with the ongoing weight loss! Interval training is apparently the quickest way to shift the pounds so fingers crossed.

What's on your menu this week?

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Meal Planning Monday

It would appear that spring has arrived with the daffodils blooming along the pathway and sunshine glaring through the windows warming up the lounge this morning. With this comes fresh salad and pasta, my favourites, for lunch and hopefully some weight loss in the process.

We have quite a few celebrations this week and we will therefore be eating out tonight and Wednesday so that's another 2 evenings I won't need to cook.... yes!

This weeks planner...
Eating out for my dad's birthday
Sweet and sour chicken with noodles
Eating out for my brother leaving (Italian)
Chicken and ham pie with veg
Pizza and garlic bread


Saturday Jamster is going to a party which involves eating out too so I'm not sure what the rest of us will have that evening, possibly jacket potatoes. Sunday we will probably be out for the day but I still plan on doing a roast in the evening.

What's on your menu this week?

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Meal Planning Monday

We are completely back to normality this week with the return of school and work, unfortunately *sigh*. Although the routine is appreciated I'll miss the lazy mornings and trip out with the Mini Mes but we have had a lovely break - Bring on half term!

This weeks planner...

Toad in the hole
Lasagne
Lamb stew and dumplings
Pizza, salad and garlic bread
Salmon and gnocchi bake

At the weekend we will be heading out for some family fun but as I'm trying to lose some weight there will be no take-away or eating out on the agenda.

What's on your menu?

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Meal Planning Monday

In a slightly hungover state we completed the food shopping Sunday afternoon and decided what to eat while pushing the trolley around. Who said you need to have a list and be organised!

This weeks menu looks a little like this...

Fajitas
Toad in the hole
Salmon and gnocchi bake
Pizza
Lasagne

The weekend we will leave free as no doubt we will be out and about with the Mini Mes and we will also be putting up the Christmas tree!! I can't wait.

What's on your menu?

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Meal Planning Monday

Week 1 of Jenny Craig down and I'm 4lb lighter!! I also seem to have a lot more energy and feel a lot happier which could be a combination of losing weight and eating better. I have never dieted and eaten so much, it's great. I have no urge to eat junk at the moment as my meals are filling - I'm looking forward to week two already and I'm picturing my work party outfit.

At the weekend we baked this delicious Sticky Syrup Sponge pudding which went down a treat!

This week on the menu for the Mr and the Mini Mes is...

Spaghetti bolognese

Sweet and sour stir fry

Tuna pasta bake

Pizza

Toad in the hole

What's on your menu?

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Meal Planning Monday

Half term seemed to whiz by, where did the time go?! We had a lovely Halloween, baking and craft fun and a trip to Warwick Castle and Ice Age Live last week which we all enjoyed. It just flew by too fast.

The Mr chose all of the meals this week. Despite having a good break from work and school I've still been suffering with a bad chest and I was really quite rough yesterday, barely moving from the sofa all day. Here is what he selected...

Turkey curry

Pasta bake

Salmon and gnocchi bake

Fajitas

Friday and the weekend have been left free for now. We are child free as the Mini Mes are off to their dads home and we don't yet have any plans. I'm hoping an Indian takeaway will be on agenda or a trip to The Harvester for a juicy steak - mmmm!

What's on your menu this week?

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Meal Planning Monday

Isn't it cold, brrrrr! However, as it's half term and we have lots of lovely things planned I'm not going to let the weather bother us, instead I shall be cooking up some filling, warming foods for dinner to keep us all snug...

Meatball bolognaise

Slow cooked lamb stew and dumplings

Halloween themed hot buffet dinner

Slow cooked sausage and chorizo one pot

Bacon carbonara

At the weekend we are off to London to see Ice Age Live so we will probably have dinner out or pick something up while at the bonfire event in the evening. Sunday will be roast lamb with roast potatoes, veg, stuffing and gravy.

What's on your menu this week?

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Meal Planning Monday

We really enjoyed some warming wintry meals last week and the slow cooked chilli was delicious with the Heinz FIVE Beanz in it! After looking at the forecast this week we have another wet and windy one ahead so I've decided to use the slow cooker even more so... every day, with some new dishes I've not attempted before!

I'll add the recipes over the next few Sundays if anyone sees something they fancy.

Lamb stew and dumplings

One-pot chicken couscous

Prawn Pilau

Sausage and tomato pasta bake

Spaghetti bolognese

Sweet potato and spinach bake

Sausage and bean one-pot

Have you cooked anything nice in the slow cooker recently?

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Meal Planning Monday

I'm still plodding along with my meal replacement "paks" for breakfast and lunch (I weighed myself Saturday and had lost 3lb yay) but I'm joining in with the evening meals now. I was having bad migraines and I couldn't concentrate properly which isn't wise with two children and work to think about!

So here is this weeks planner...

Monday - Sausage pasta bake (I will have sausages with salad though to avoid carbs)

Tuesday - Mozzarella and tomato kievs with vegetables

Wednesday - Peppered steak with chips and salad

Thursday - Slow cooked curry 

Friday - Undecided, will choose on the day.

Saturday - Out for a meal for the Mr's dads birthday

Sunday - Salmon and gnocchi bake

I'm going to be baking some yummy treats too for lunch boxes!

What's on your menu this week?

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