Hey all,
I'm back! I flopped and failed horribly for a while there, I totally fell off the wagon! Hell I think I fell off the planet! As of today, with todays weight in, I'm nearly back to my starting weight before I started ww.
So I'm sadly nearly starting from scratch, which is really sad. Made my heart and soul cry! But at least I know what I need to do! It's a new year! New Beginning!
Wish me luck....I really need all the positive vibes!
Monday 2 January 2012
Saturday 17 September 2011
New week! New Motivation! New Recipe!
Right, well lets get the unplesentaries out of the way! Saturday morning is when I have my weight (wi) at home. Well this week I was up 1.6lbs. Yes its up....but comparded to recent weeks its a small gain!
A number of factors influenced the scales this week, not making excuses, but one does have to accept it is impossible to be be "perfect" 100%. This week, I think the injections I was on for the alst 4 years have finally left my system...as I think I got a very small "time of month"...like for half a day! As odd as that sounds...I'm delighted, means by body finally starting to recover and stablise! Yippp! Going to hold off till maybe Christmas to get the implanon put in. The pill just does not suit me...and the back pain I used to get during my periods was horrid! I used to be doped up on painkillers and still hunched over in pain!
Second factor this week, First week back at college! Oh I'm such an animal geek its embarressing! Love my new course! and love my timetable. I have one break a day, and its 1/2 hour long...means no bordom eating...no popping into the city for long lunch, not like last year where some days I was having two 2 hour breaks a day! Which meant lots of coffee, sandwhiches thick slice bread, full fat butter, full fat mayo, full fat milk.
This year I am trying to be more sensible financially aswell and bring packed lunch! This week I was bringing ham/chicken salad sandwhichs. Well clearly from the gain of this week, the sandwiches were not doing the intended job...of filling me up! Kinda found when i got home from college about 3pm the stomach was roaring at me.
Well today, Saturday just being trying out a ww lunchbox chicken pasta recipe from there website/cook book. and oh wow its so nice...and it even looked like the one in the picture.! The portion I made for my self was 9pp which to me with my points allowance is a very modest respectable number. And better more, it actually did fill me up! It's carbs, protein, veg! Really healthy and balanced, cheap to make too...everything you can get in aldi and lidl! No running around looking for speciality ingredients! I'm just so chuffed that I finally got off my arse and made it, it's one of these recipes I've been meaning to try for ages!
Woo! Right back to ebay! As part of getting my mo-jo back, I'm bidding on a ww pro points starter pac on ebay! I want to get all the books the meetings people have! I'm only doing it online! I think having some reading material might inspire me at little. Keep it in the nightstand for when I cant sleep!
A number of factors influenced the scales this week, not making excuses, but one does have to accept it is impossible to be be "perfect" 100%. This week, I think the injections I was on for the alst 4 years have finally left my system...as I think I got a very small "time of month"...like for half a day! As odd as that sounds...I'm delighted, means by body finally starting to recover and stablise! Yippp! Going to hold off till maybe Christmas to get the implanon put in. The pill just does not suit me...and the back pain I used to get during my periods was horrid! I used to be doped up on painkillers and still hunched over in pain!
Second factor this week, First week back at college! Oh I'm such an animal geek its embarressing! Love my new course! and love my timetable. I have one break a day, and its 1/2 hour long...means no bordom eating...no popping into the city for long lunch, not like last year where some days I was having two 2 hour breaks a day! Which meant lots of coffee, sandwhiches thick slice bread, full fat butter, full fat mayo, full fat milk.
This year I am trying to be more sensible financially aswell and bring packed lunch! This week I was bringing ham/chicken salad sandwhichs. Well clearly from the gain of this week, the sandwiches were not doing the intended job...of filling me up! Kinda found when i got home from college about 3pm the stomach was roaring at me.
Well today, Saturday just being trying out a ww lunchbox chicken pasta recipe from there website/cook book. and oh wow its so nice...and it even looked like the one in the picture.! The portion I made for my self was 9pp which to me with my points allowance is a very modest respectable number. And better more, it actually did fill me up! It's carbs, protein, veg! Really healthy and balanced, cheap to make too...everything you can get in aldi and lidl! No running around looking for speciality ingredients! I'm just so chuffed that I finally got off my arse and made it, it's one of these recipes I've been meaning to try for ages!
Woo! Right back to ebay! As part of getting my mo-jo back, I'm bidding on a ww pro points starter pac on ebay! I want to get all the books the meetings people have! I'm only doing it online! I think having some reading material might inspire me at little. Keep it in the nightstand for when I cant sleep!
Sunday 11 September 2011
Hearty Dinners!
Well I'm back at college tomorrow....its raining, its cold....a salad just aint going to cut it for lunch and dinners! Times to get out the big pots and pans and slabs of meat and peel some spuds! Stew Time! There is no rule saying you cant have "dinners" for lunch....just a slightly smaller portion for lunch! I haven't tried these yet, but hmmm they sound really good....I feel wall warmed up just reading them!
Irish Beef Stew
No. of Servings: 4
Pro Points Per Serving: 6Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 160 min
Enjoy this classic beef and vegetable stew on any other wintery day when you need tasty comfort food.
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
500 g Beef, Stewing Steak, Raw, Lean, cut into chunks
1 large Onion, All Types, chopped
2 medium Carrots, Old, Raw, cut into chunks
2 medium Leek, sliced
1 1/2 cube(s) Stock Cube, Vegetable, beef, 700ml with hot water
400 g Potatoes, Old, Raw, cut into chunks
50 g Peas, Fresh or Frozen, (thawed if frozen)
2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh, chopped
1 pinch Salt, and freshly ground black pepper
Heat cooking spray in a large saucepan then add the stewing steak a little at a time, so that it sears and browns.
Add the onion, carrots, leeks and stock. Season with a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered for 2 hours. Check the level of liquid occasionally adding more stock if needed.
When the meat is tender add the potatoes and cook them until tender – about 20 minutes. Stir the peas into the stew and cook gently for another 3-4 minutes. Serve sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley
Cooking Time: 160 min
Enjoy this classic beef and vegetable stew on any other wintery day when you need tasty comfort food.
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
500 g Beef, Stewing Steak, Raw, Lean, cut into chunks
1 large Onion, All Types, chopped
2 medium Carrots, Old, Raw, cut into chunks
2 medium Leek, sliced
1 1/2 cube(s) Stock Cube, Vegetable, beef, 700ml with hot water
400 g Potatoes, Old, Raw, cut into chunks
50 g Peas, Fresh or Frozen, (thawed if frozen)
2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh, chopped
1 pinch Salt, and freshly ground black pepper
Heat cooking spray in a large saucepan then add the stewing steak a little at a time, so that it sears and browns.
Add the onion, carrots, leeks and stock. Season with a little salt and pepper. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered for 2 hours. Check the level of liquid occasionally adding more stock if needed.
When the meat is tender add the potatoes and cook them until tender – about 20 minutes. Stir the peas into the stew and cook gently for another 3-4 minutes. Serve sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley
Beef Pasta Stew
Pro Points Per Serving: 8No of Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 25 min
Cooking Time: 105 min
Try this delicious family casserole for a cosy autumnal dinner.
600 g Beef, Stewing Steak, Raw, Lean, diced
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
1 large Onion, All Types, sliced
6 clove(s) Garlic, peeled
3 teaspoons Rosemary, Fresh
12 individual Olives, in Brine, drained
400 g Tomatoes, Whole or Chopped, Canned
2 cube(s) Stock Cube, Vegetable, beef, use 2 low salt and make up to 1 litre
125 g Pasta, Plain, Fresh, Uncooked, wholemeal shapes e.g. fusilli
1/4 teaspoons (ground) Pepper, Black (Whole, Cracked or Ground)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 1/140°C/fan oven 120°C. Brown the beef in low fat cooking spray in a non stick frying pan, in 2 batches, transferring the meat to a plate as it is done.
At the same time, brown the onion in low fat cooking spray in a large flameproof casserole, adding a splash of water if needed to stop the onion sticking.
Add the whole garlic cloves, rosemary, olives and chopped tomatoes to the casserole. Pour a little of the stock into the frying pan and stir to release the meat browning juices, then add this to the casserole, along with the rest of the stock. Return the beef to the casserole and bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven to cook for 1½ hours.
Stir the pasta into the casserole, pushing it down into the liquid. Replace the lid and return the oven to cook for 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Season and serve immediately
Steak and Guinness Casserole
ProPoints® Per Serving: 5
No. of Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 120 min
A measure of Ireland's favourite brew gives this casserole depth and flavour.
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
700 g Beef, Stewing Steak, Raw, Lean, cubed
2 clove(s) Garlic, crushed
1 medium Onion, All Types, chopped
1 medium Leek, sliced
1 cube(s) Stock Cube, Vegetable, beef, dissolved in 300ml water
200 ml Guinness Original Guinness
2 tablespoons Redcurrant Jelly
225 g Mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoons Thyme, Dried, (a few sprigs)
1 pinch Salt, black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons (level) Cornflour, blended with 3-4 tablespoons cold water
Preheat oven to Gas Mark 5/190°C/375°F.
Spray a large flameproof casserole with low fat cooking spray and place over a high heat. Add stewing steak a handful at a time, so that meat seals and browns. Add garlic, onion and leek and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add stock, Guinness, redcurrant jelly, mushrooms, parsley and thyme. Bring up to the boil, then cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is very tender.
Season with salt and pepper. Stir in blended cornflour and cook on the hob until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with fresh vegetables such as carrots and cabbage.
ProPoints® Per Serving: 5
No. of Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 120 min
A measure of Ireland's favourite brew gives this casserole depth and flavour.
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
700 g Beef, Stewing Steak, Raw, Lean, cubed
2 clove(s) Garlic, crushed
1 medium Onion, All Types, chopped
1 medium Leek, sliced
1 cube(s) Stock Cube, Vegetable, beef, dissolved in 300ml water
200 ml Guinness Original Guinness
2 tablespoons Redcurrant Jelly
225 g Mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons Parsley, fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoons Thyme, Dried, (a few sprigs)
1 pinch Salt, black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons (level) Cornflour, blended with 3-4 tablespoons cold water
Preheat oven to Gas Mark 5/190°C/375°F.
Spray a large flameproof casserole with low fat cooking spray and place over a high heat. Add stewing steak a handful at a time, so that meat seals and browns. Add garlic, onion and leek and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add stock, Guinness, redcurrant jelly, mushrooms, parsley and thyme. Bring up to the boil, then cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is very tender.
Season with salt and pepper. Stir in blended cornflour and cook on the hob until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with fresh vegetables such as carrots and cabbage.
Monday 22 August 2011
Haven't been here in a while!
Quick catch up session!
ww been going so-so for me lately! Up/Down/Staying same....
well I recently went to my doctor to chage contraception, I had been on deprovera injections every 3 months for the last 4 years....I thought I was doing great...making sure I didn't get pregnant....and even had no periods..brilliant! Well my doctor wanted me to change, because there is bone density factors associalted with prolonged use of the injections...and I am only in my early 20s. So he suggested getting the implanon bar...if I wanted longterm non pill contraception. So off I went to the local family planning clinic....oh they were so nice...don't ever be afriad to go in there....they are there to advise on starting families....as well as preventing unexpected families from starting.
Well oh my god I got the shock of my life, so much so I may have cried a little in there. The FPC doctor i met, a women was furious and disgusted that I was allowed to be on the depo injections...becauses it turns out these injections, hormone based, stimulate the hunger/appitite sector of the brain (fact) and incrase the appitite by at least 20% and that young women, especially those already with significant weight to lose should run a mile from these injections. By this point I had already been off the injections about a month, and in that month my body had turned into a war zone, in about 4/5 weeks I gained like a stone! But oh my god...she said thats normal...my body was kinda detoxing off the hormones! She said it could take about 6 months for my body to totally get rid of all these hormones, and I'll know there gone when my periods return!
So here I am...I was doing great all year....then my body goes splat! It totally threw me off the wagon and the horse kept running with the wagon...been playing catch up last few weeks! Going to focus on toning and inch loss and eating right....eventually the scales will catch up....they have to....even with everything going against me...eventually excercise and healthy eating HAS to result in some weight loss....
So here I am....getting ready for 2nd year of college, also dealing with trying to conquor my fear of driving. I want to head off travelling next summer. I have boarderline thyroid...which the doctors says nothing can be done about....and my body is a hormonal mess from contraception! But you know what....at least I know it wasn't ALL MY FAULT....I did have factors working against me! I'm not giving up! I'm eating healthier these days Than I have ever been!
I'll post the courgette lasagne recipe in the next day or so!
ww been going so-so for me lately! Up/Down/Staying same....
well I recently went to my doctor to chage contraception, I had been on deprovera injections every 3 months for the last 4 years....I thought I was doing great...making sure I didn't get pregnant....and even had no periods..brilliant! Well my doctor wanted me to change, because there is bone density factors associalted with prolonged use of the injections...and I am only in my early 20s. So he suggested getting the implanon bar...if I wanted longterm non pill contraception. So off I went to the local family planning clinic....oh they were so nice...don't ever be afriad to go in there....they are there to advise on starting families....as well as preventing unexpected families from starting.
Well oh my god I got the shock of my life, so much so I may have cried a little in there. The FPC doctor i met, a women was furious and disgusted that I was allowed to be on the depo injections...becauses it turns out these injections, hormone based, stimulate the hunger/appitite sector of the brain (fact) and incrase the appitite by at least 20% and that young women, especially those already with significant weight to lose should run a mile from these injections. By this point I had already been off the injections about a month, and in that month my body had turned into a war zone, in about 4/5 weeks I gained like a stone! But oh my god...she said thats normal...my body was kinda detoxing off the hormones! She said it could take about 6 months for my body to totally get rid of all these hormones, and I'll know there gone when my periods return!
So here I am...I was doing great all year....then my body goes splat! It totally threw me off the wagon and the horse kept running with the wagon...been playing catch up last few weeks! Going to focus on toning and inch loss and eating right....eventually the scales will catch up....they have to....even with everything going against me...eventually excercise and healthy eating HAS to result in some weight loss....
So here I am....getting ready for 2nd year of college, also dealing with trying to conquor my fear of driving. I want to head off travelling next summer. I have boarderline thyroid...which the doctors says nothing can be done about....and my body is a hormonal mess from contraception! But you know what....at least I know it wasn't ALL MY FAULT....I did have factors working against me! I'm not giving up! I'm eating healthier these days Than I have ever been!
I'll post the courgette lasagne recipe in the next day or so!
Saturday 25 June 2011
There is more to life
Right, well been feel pretty crappy this week. I failed my driving theory test, which I actually had studied really hard for! I also finished up on the contraceptive jab which I have been geting every three monthes for the past 3 or 4 yearss. So at the moment until I can get the implanon bar put in, I am a hormonal mess! I have 3 years of PMS boiling inside me. I had forgotten that the PMS me is a bottom less pit hungery me! I have been eating all round me....you know the way angry at the world teenagers will drink and do drugs...well an angry at the world weight watchers will EAT!
It was only last night when I was trying to figure out why I couldn't get a grip on my self and my eating....this time last year the same thing happened. Cabin Fever! I've been stuck in this house obsessing about eating and drinking for six weeks! I finished college 12th May....I say the only time i've left the house since then is to stuff like grocery shopping and other things like that. So it's kinda taking its toll on me, mentally....and the fact i've gained like 1/2 stone over last two weeks .....clearly taking its physcial toll too, although I know some of that will be water retention from hormones going gaga!
So yeah....as the title says....I need to find my life and start freaking living it! But first gotta sort out this implanon thing...find someone that will put it in! :)
Feeling better now! After I had my little breakthrough last night I got the BEST nights sleep....was just what I needed! Ready to take on the day!
It was only last night when I was trying to figure out why I couldn't get a grip on my self and my eating....this time last year the same thing happened. Cabin Fever! I've been stuck in this house obsessing about eating and drinking for six weeks! I finished college 12th May....I say the only time i've left the house since then is to stuff like grocery shopping and other things like that. So it's kinda taking its toll on me, mentally....and the fact i've gained like 1/2 stone over last two weeks .....clearly taking its physcial toll too, although I know some of that will be water retention from hormones going gaga!
So yeah....as the title says....I need to find my life and start freaking living it! But first gotta sort out this implanon thing...find someone that will put it in! :)
Feeling better now! After I had my little breakthrough last night I got the BEST nights sleep....was just what I needed! Ready to take on the day!
Thursday 23 June 2011
Food Diary (Good Day)
Breakfast:
40g Tesco Hot Oats 4pp
150ml Skimmed Milk 1pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
WW Toffee Apple Yoghurt 1pp
Pears, Tinned, Drained 0pp
8pp
Lunch:
50g Ainsley Harriott Thai Cous Cous 5pp
Yellow Fin Sole 5pp
10pp
Activity:
30 Minutes Treadmill Walking
3pp Earned
Snack:
Banana Bran Muffin 3pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
5pp
Dinner:
Quorn Pasta Bake
15pp
Snack:
Options Hot Chococlate (11g)
1pp
40g Tesco Hot Oats 4pp
150ml Skimmed Milk 1pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
WW Toffee Apple Yoghurt 1pp
Pears, Tinned, Drained 0pp
8pp
Lunch:
50g Ainsley Harriott Thai Cous Cous 5pp
Yellow Fin Sole 5pp
10pp
Activity:
30 Minutes Treadmill Walking
3pp Earned
Snack:
Banana Bran Muffin 3pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
5pp
Dinner:
Quorn Pasta Bake
15pp
Snack:
Options Hot Chococlate (11g)
1pp
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Original Basic Bran Muffin Recipe 4pp (Serves 6)
This is THE bran muffin recipe. I tweaked to suit my tastes and points...and cooking ability...lol (i could not for the life of me get them to rise)
but this is the ORIGINAL recipe which works out at 4pp per muffin
100ml Skimmed Milk
100g Plain Flour
60g Wheat Bran
60g Soft Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch of cinnamon
if using berries 125g of chopped berries eg blueberries, raspberries, strawberries.
if using banana's about 2 and 1/2 soft mashed bananas per 6 muffins
1. Preheat the oven to 190C (gas mark 5)
2. Put skimmed milk and wheat bran and soak for few minutes.
3. While bran is soaking beat sugar and eggs untill well combined and then mix into above bran mixture.
4. Sift in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, bicarbonate soda. Fold in GENTLY with a metal spoon. Stir in the berries to distribute them evenly througout the mixture.
5. Devide into 6 paper cases in a muffin tin.
6 Bake in preheated oven for 20 - 30 mins (until the muffins are well risen and firm to the touch, timing can very to oven to oven)
7. Cool on wire rack, then store in airtight tin or seeled container in fridge.
NI per serving
143kcal
2g fat
0.5 sats
12.8 sugar
4.7g fibre
0.4g salts
This is the NI given in the cook book, I used the ww online recipe builder (im an online member) to point the recipe...
Changes I made along the way:
I use self raising flour and 1tsp of both baking powder + bicarbonate
I sift the flour TWICE. to add air to the mixture.
When combining wet to dry mixture...from research online...I learned to should NOT beat it too much...and you should still see lil tiny pockets of dry flour.
I prefer banana's over berries (theyre cheaper...and supermarkets sell soft old banana at 1/2 price)
I also only use 40g instead of 60g of soft brown sugar and reduced the bran from 60g to 30g.
This means they are only 3pp per muffin.
I love the banana taste so i kinda bumped it up to 3 bananas per 6 muffins...bananas have natural sugars that will sweeten the recipe.
I also find they freeze exceptionally well...and only take about an hour to defrost. DO NOT thaw in microwave. they go hard!
If you find them too dry just omit some of the bran wheat.
they're a great source of fibre...nearly 5g per muffin! great for when your bloated!
Enjoy with a 11g sachet (1pp) of Options hot chocolate for a yummy low fat 4pp snack!
but this is the ORIGINAL recipe which works out at 4pp per muffin
100ml Skimmed Milk
100g Plain Flour
60g Wheat Bran
60g Soft Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch of cinnamon
if using berries 125g of chopped berries eg blueberries, raspberries, strawberries.
if using banana's about 2 and 1/2 soft mashed bananas per 6 muffins
1. Preheat the oven to 190C (gas mark 5)
2. Put skimmed milk and wheat bran and soak for few minutes.
3. While bran is soaking beat sugar and eggs untill well combined and then mix into above bran mixture.
4. Sift in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, bicarbonate soda. Fold in GENTLY with a metal spoon. Stir in the berries to distribute them evenly througout the mixture.
5. Devide into 6 paper cases in a muffin tin.
6 Bake in preheated oven for 20 - 30 mins (until the muffins are well risen and firm to the touch, timing can very to oven to oven)
7. Cool on wire rack, then store in airtight tin or seeled container in fridge.
NI per serving
143kcal
2g fat
0.5 sats
12.8 sugar
4.7g fibre
0.4g salts
This is the NI given in the cook book, I used the ww online recipe builder (im an online member) to point the recipe...
Changes I made along the way:
I use self raising flour and 1tsp of both baking powder + bicarbonate
I sift the flour TWICE. to add air to the mixture.
When combining wet to dry mixture...from research online...I learned to should NOT beat it too much...and you should still see lil tiny pockets of dry flour.
I prefer banana's over berries (theyre cheaper...and supermarkets sell soft old banana at 1/2 price)
I also only use 40g instead of 60g of soft brown sugar and reduced the bran from 60g to 30g.
This means they are only 3pp per muffin.
I love the banana taste so i kinda bumped it up to 3 bananas per 6 muffins...bananas have natural sugars that will sweeten the recipe.
I also find they freeze exceptionally well...and only take about an hour to defrost. DO NOT thaw in microwave. they go hard!
If you find them too dry just omit some of the bran wheat.
they're a great source of fibre...nearly 5g per muffin! great for when your bloated!
Enjoy with a 11g sachet (1pp) of Options hot chocolate for a yummy low fat 4pp snack!
Saturday 18 June 2011
Food Diary
Breakfast 11am
40g Tesco Hot Oats
150ml Skimmed Milk
Pears,Tinned, Drained
Pint of Water
5pp
Snack 1pm
Skinny Mocha
Bran Muffin
6pp
Lunch 3.30pm
50g Cous Cous
Aldi Ham Cubes
Salad + Dressing
8pp
Activity 4.30pm
45mins on Treadmill
4pp Earned
SnackSkinny Mocha
Bran Muffin
7pp
Dinner 7pm
Tortilla Quiche
Salad+Dressing
13pp
40g Tesco Hot Oats
150ml Skimmed Milk
Pears,Tinned, Drained
Pint of Water
5pp
Snack 1pm
Skinny Mocha
Bran Muffin
6pp
Lunch 3.30pm
50g Cous Cous
Aldi Ham Cubes
Salad + Dressing
8pp
Activity 4.30pm
45mins on Treadmill
4pp Earned
SnackSkinny Mocha
Bran Muffin
7pp
Dinner 7pm
Tortilla Quiche
Salad+Dressing
13pp
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Tortilla Quiche
So I got this recipe from the Rosmary Conley Magazine and just pointed it my self. The whole thing comes to only 12pp! wow! I had to give it a try....to see if it was too good to be true!
Well oh my god....it wad delish! So simple to make....so tasty & filling but light enough that it didn't leave you heavy and bloated!
Its pretty much a Quiche made with a tortilla wrap as the base instead of pastry. I've always found the Weight Watcher Wraps tear really easily....so I opted to use Tesco Light Choices Wraps for 5pp each.
What You Will Need:
8 Inch Sandwich Baking Tin
1 Tesco Light Choice Tortilla Wrap
1 Tesco Light Choice Tortilla Wrap
2 Medium Beaten Eggs
150ml Skimmed Milk
Medium Finely Diced Red Onion
Medium Finely Chopped Tomatoe
Medium Finely Chopped Tomatoe
30g Dubliner Light Cheese, Finely Grated
Dash of Dried Basil
Method:
Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6.
Press the tortilla into a sandwich cake tin, making sure it sits into the creases without splitting.
Grate half the cheese into the base and cover with the chopped tomatoe and onion.
Grate half the cheese into the base and cover with the chopped tomatoe and onion.
Combine the milk, egg and dried basil together and pour over.
Grate the remaining cheese over.
Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes until set.
Serve hot or cold
Monday 13 June 2011
Food Diary
Breakfast 10am
40g Tesco Hot Oats
150 Skimmed Milk
Pears, Tinned, Drained
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
7pp
Lunch 2pm
200g Aldi Minute Steak
Zero Point Salad
Tiger Thai Dressing
10pp
Activity
30 Minutes Treadmill @ 5kph
3pp Earned
Snack
Mullerlight
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
4pp
Dinner
Chicken Lasagne
Zero Point Salad
Tiger Thai Dressing
16pp
Dessert:
Pears, Tinned, Drained
Mullerlight
2pp
40g Tesco Hot Oats
150 Skimmed Milk
Pears, Tinned, Drained
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
7pp
Lunch 2pm
200g Aldi Minute Steak
Zero Point Salad
Tiger Thai Dressing
10pp
Activity
30 Minutes Treadmill @ 5kph
3pp Earned
Snack
Mullerlight
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
4pp
Dinner
Chicken Lasagne
Zero Point Salad
Tiger Thai Dressing
16pp
Dessert:
Pears, Tinned, Drained
Mullerlight
2pp
Sunday 12 June 2011
Food Diary (Grocery Shopping Today)
Breakie 10m
40g Tesco Hot Oats
150ml Skimmed Milk
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
7pp
Snack 1pm
Mullerlight (160g) New york Cheesecake Flavour (2pp)
Bran Muffin
6pp
Lunch 3pm
Ham Omlette
- Aldi Hame Cubes
- 3 Whole Eggs
7pp
Activity
Treadmill 30 Minutes @ 5kph
3pp Earned
Snack 5pm
Pears, Tinned Drained
Mullerlight 160g Strawberry Cheesecake flavour
2pp
Coffee 6pm
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
2pp
Dinner 7.30pm
Chicken Pasta Bake
15pp
40g Tesco Hot Oats
150ml Skimmed Milk
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
7pp
Snack 1pm
Mullerlight (160g) New york Cheesecake Flavour (2pp)
Bran Muffin
6pp
Lunch 3pm
Ham Omlette
- Aldi Hame Cubes
- 3 Whole Eggs
7pp
Activity
Treadmill 30 Minutes @ 5kph
3pp Earned
Snack 5pm
Pears, Tinned Drained
Mullerlight 160g Strawberry Cheesecake flavour
2pp
Coffee 6pm
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
2pp
Dinner 7.30pm
Chicken Pasta Bake
15pp
Saturday 11 June 2011
Weight In Day!
Down 4lbs!
Oh my god! Delighted doesn't even begin to describe how I feel today! I actually feel like I can take on the world today...that I can take on this weight!
4lbs is a AMAZING start to my summer! It's also half of my June Mini target. By the 3rd of July I want to have lost 8lbs...so I'm half way there! I think I can get 4lbs in 3 weeks if I put my head down and keep doing what I'm doing!
Next week I won't be expecting such a big loss after 4lbs this week! Like oh my god....4lbs...I haven't seen that big a number since first week in January! I'd be THRILLED if I get 2lbs next week!
Well...all I can say gang is...if I can do it...anyone can do it! Just be honest with your self. Write and track everything. Track the pointed foods, the zero propoint foods and your water intake! Water is the cheapest weight loss tool we got! Use It!
Track how your feeling...if you feel life shit and could not be arsed cooking tonight....track it...if the same thing happens on the same night the following week...you know you have a pattern that needs to be broken!
For the next week coming....Salad is on my must try to eat more of...so off shopping I go...must get gerkins and Thai Salad Dressing...after a week of mainly Quorn...I'm hanging for a bit of steak! So thinking Minute steak cut into strips over salad! (and if i dont like it I can always ditch the salad throw on a few eggs...steak and eggs for lunch...now that aint bad)
4lbs.....gotta say it again....4 freaking lbs! WOOOOOO!
PLAN, PREPARE, TRACK,
Oh my god! Delighted doesn't even begin to describe how I feel today! I actually feel like I can take on the world today...that I can take on this weight!
4lbs is a AMAZING start to my summer! It's also half of my June Mini target. By the 3rd of July I want to have lost 8lbs...so I'm half way there! I think I can get 4lbs in 3 weeks if I put my head down and keep doing what I'm doing!
Next week I won't be expecting such a big loss after 4lbs this week! Like oh my god....4lbs...I haven't seen that big a number since first week in January! I'd be THRILLED if I get 2lbs next week!
Well...all I can say gang is...if I can do it...anyone can do it! Just be honest with your self. Write and track everything. Track the pointed foods, the zero propoint foods and your water intake! Water is the cheapest weight loss tool we got! Use It!
Track how your feeling...if you feel life shit and could not be arsed cooking tonight....track it...if the same thing happens on the same night the following week...you know you have a pattern that needs to be broken!
For the next week coming....Salad is on my must try to eat more of...so off shopping I go...must get gerkins and Thai Salad Dressing...after a week of mainly Quorn...I'm hanging for a bit of steak! So thinking Minute steak cut into strips over salad! (and if i dont like it I can always ditch the salad throw on a few eggs...steak and eggs for lunch...now that aint bad)
4lbs.....gotta say it again....4 freaking lbs! WOOOOOO!
PLAN, PREPARE, TRACK,
Friday 10 June 2011
Thai Chilli Beef Curry
ProPoints® Value: 13 Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Forget the takeaway menu! Instead capture the flavours of Thailand in this easy one-pot curry.
Perfect for the weekend and it won't throw your budget off track.
Ingredients
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
300 g Beef, Rump Steak, Lean, cut into strips
1 medium Onion,
1 medium Pepper, Red, deseeded and cut into strips
20 g Red Curry Paste
1 individual Chilli deseeded and thinly sliced
1 can Blue Dragon Coconut Milk, Reduced Fat,
1 Knorr Vegetable Stock, made up with 500ml water
1/2 medium Lime, Whole, juiced
240 g Noodles, Egg, Dried
150 g Mange-tout, halved
125 g Green Giant Baby Cobs, (baby corn cobs)
2 tablespoons Coriander, Fresh
Instructions
Spray a wok or sauté pan with low fat cooking spray.
Add the beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until seared and browned.
Add the onion and pepper and stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
Stir in the Thai red curry paste, chilli and lime zest, stirring for a few seconds, then add the coconut milk and stock. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat.
Add the noodles, mangetout and baby corn and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
Add the coriander and a squeeze of lime juice, then serve.
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Forget the takeaway menu! Instead capture the flavours of Thailand in this easy one-pot curry.
Perfect for the weekend and it won't throw your budget off track.
Ingredients
5 spray(s) Cooking Spray, Calorie Controlled
300 g Beef, Rump Steak, Lean, cut into strips
1 medium Onion,
1 medium Pepper, Red, deseeded and cut into strips
20 g Red Curry Paste
1 individual Chilli deseeded and thinly sliced
1 can Blue Dragon Coconut Milk, Reduced Fat,
1 Knorr Vegetable Stock, made up with 500ml water
1/2 medium Lime, Whole, juiced
240 g Noodles, Egg, Dried
150 g Mange-tout, halved
125 g Green Giant Baby Cobs, (baby corn cobs)
2 tablespoons Coriander, Fresh
Instructions
Spray a wok or sauté pan with low fat cooking spray.
Add the beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until seared and browned.
Add the onion and pepper and stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
Stir in the Thai red curry paste, chilli and lime zest, stirring for a few seconds, then add the coconut milk and stock. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat.
Add the noodles, mangetout and baby corn and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
Add the coriander and a squeeze of lime juice, then serve.
Food Diary (day before weight in)
Breakie 11am
40g Tesco Hot Oats 4pp
150ml Slimline Milk 1pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
Pears, Tinned, Drained 0pp
7pp
Lunch 3pm
Chicken Omlette
Large Chicken Breast 4pp
3 Whole Eggs 5pp
9pp
Activity 4.30pm
40 Minutes on Treadmill at 5kph
3pp Earned
Snack 5.30pm
Bran Muffin 4pp
Pears, Tinned, Drained 0pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
6pp
Dinner 7pm
Quorn Lasagne 14pp
Snack 8.30pm
40g Tesco Hot Oats 4pp
150ml Slimline 1pp
Pears, Tinned, Drained 0pp
Aldi Hot Chocolate 1pp
6pp
Through out the week I've also had 2 x 200g tubs of Light Soft Cheese aswell as A full packet of Wholegrain Ryvita. This amounts to 39pp. Had a little every night around 9pm. Healthy snack. I took this from my weeklies, although the odd time I had a couple of points left from the day.
So the break down of my week looks something like this:
Used all my dailies (43pp) every day.
Used approx 35 of my 49 weekly allowance.
Earned 18 Activity Points, But did not eat these.
Tomorrow is WI day! Hopefully all my carefully planning will have paid off. This week hasn't been that difficult. I haven't been hungery, I've eaten very nice filling tasty foods all week! Just took a little preparation and planning.
40g Tesco Hot Oats 4pp
150ml Slimline Milk 1pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
Pears, Tinned, Drained 0pp
7pp
Lunch 3pm
Chicken Omlette
Large Chicken Breast 4pp
3 Whole Eggs 5pp
9pp
Activity 4.30pm
40 Minutes on Treadmill at 5kph
3pp Earned
Snack 5.30pm
Bran Muffin 4pp
Pears, Tinned, Drained 0pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
6pp
Dinner 7pm
Quorn Lasagne 14pp
Snack 8.30pm
40g Tesco Hot Oats 4pp
150ml Slimline 1pp
Pears, Tinned, Drained 0pp
Aldi Hot Chocolate 1pp
6pp
Through out the week I've also had 2 x 200g tubs of Light Soft Cheese aswell as A full packet of Wholegrain Ryvita. This amounts to 39pp. Had a little every night around 9pm. Healthy snack. I took this from my weeklies, although the odd time I had a couple of points left from the day.
So the break down of my week looks something like this:
Used all my dailies (43pp) every day.
Used approx 35 of my 49 weekly allowance.
Earned 18 Activity Points, But did not eat these.
Tomorrow is WI day! Hopefully all my carefully planning will have paid off. This week hasn't been that difficult. I haven't been hungery, I've eaten very nice filling tasty foods all week! Just took a little preparation and planning.
Thursday 9 June 2011
Puppy Update....
This little guy is growing up so fast! I just have to show him off before he's all grown up. In two weeks he's almost doubled in size! So I must be doing something right.
Below is Bob the Havanese coming to have a bum shuffle with Rua...It's kinda the doggie way of saying ecome on....come play...your own dog has probably done this to you....just banged there hip against you it's kinda "na na na na you cant catch me"
So we have Rua, now 12 weeks. Bob who lives next door, and Susie is the jack russell, who rua has made his granny. And now we have Charlie & Rua finally playing like they've known each other all there lives. Rua LOVES charlie. Anything Charlie does Rua wants to do too. Which may turn out to be great...or nightmare. Charlie is great with cars he knows....if he's outside and see's a car he knows he runs to the front door to greet the people....if its a car he doesn't know....the fecker chases it! But so far all the cars are new to Rua....and he has no interest in charing (THANK GOD)
I've WARNED my brother to drive slow coming in the dirve...cos our drive way is steep. so you gotta put your foot down...but incase rua is exploring and wondering around the garden just wanna make sure he could stop in time if a dog did wonder across the drive way. We got a pretty BIG garden...perfect for a red setter....who I have been told are the horse of dogs...
The Steep Drive way...I'm going to need a driving lession just to figure out how to leave and get in our drive!
Charlie waiting at the door with other jack russell...Debbie. She's blind & nearly deaf.
And we also have this little bit of a feild out the back the dogs love to run in! This is where my business will be set up if I go ahead with it...to the back of the picture is a hill....during the boom years...the view was worth....I don't want to say...cos it's just depressing! Watch this place...you could see "Carrig View Livary" crop up, Home of Champion in Show Red Setter Carrig Rua.
Right...now for the main event.....puppy...although soon to be dog pictures!
He LOVES his kennel...all I have to say is "Bedtime" and off he goes...Charlie goes into his kennel...Rua into his one with Susie
I'm actually so proud of this little pup...and well kinda proud of my self aswell. In the two weeks I've had him...he's had a huge growth spurt, I this down to me giving him the right diet (Beta Puppy, and I weight out the food and portion it in bags) He's also house trained...bar the rare accident...which is really down to us not leaving him outside...so our fault really. He's walking on the lead. He's also used to the bath, I've washed him three times in the two weeks. First bath to get the smell of all his former "pack" off him so my dogs would accept him. Second bath was some tea tree shampoo cos he was too young to treat for fleas yet and he was so itchy, he was being driven mad. In fairness I only did find like 2 or 3 or the buggers...but on a puppy thats torture. Third bath was few days ago with a flea shampoo and he behaved perfectly!
I think he's going to grow up to be a magnificent creature! I like to think he's in the best hands to bring on his potential!
Wednesday 8 June 2011
Food Diary
Breakfast: 10am
40g Tesco Hot Oats
150ml Slimline Milk
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
Pears, In Juice, Drained
7pp
Snack 1pm
Bran Muffin
4pp
Lunch 3.15pm
250g Baked Chicken Breast
3 Scambled Eggs
Pears, In Juice, Drained
11pp
Treadmill: (3pp Earned)
30 mins on treadmill at 5kph
Snack 5pm
Bran Muffin
3pp (1 bran muffin is 4pp, this is my 2nd one, 2 bran muffins are 7pp)
Dinner 7.30pm
Homemade Quorn Lasagne
14pp
40g Tesco Hot Oats
150ml Slimline Milk
Nescafe Skinny Mocha
Pears, In Juice, Drained
7pp
Snack 1pm
Bran Muffin
4pp
Lunch 3.15pm
250g Baked Chicken Breast
3 Scambled Eggs
Pears, In Juice, Drained
11pp
Treadmill: (3pp Earned)
30 mins on treadmill at 5kph
Snack 5pm
Bran Muffin
3pp (1 bran muffin is 4pp, this is my 2nd one, 2 bran muffins are 7pp)
Dinner 7.30pm
Homemade Quorn Lasagne
14pp
Tuesday 7 June 2011
Food Diary
Breakfast: 10am
40g Tesco Hot Oats 4pp
150ml Slimline Milk 1pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
Tinned Pears (drained) 0pp
Mid Morning: (kinda cold today) 12pm
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
Lunch: 3pm
Ham Omlette
- Aldi Ham Cubes 2pp
- 3 Whole Eggs 5pp
- 1 Egg While 0pp
Tinned Pears (drained) 0pp
Activity: (earned 3pp)
30 Mins on treadmill at 5kph
Post Treadmill Snack:
Bran Muffin 4pp
Skinny Mocha 2pp
Dinner: 7ish
Roast Chicken Breast in Maggi So Juicy Seasoning 4pp
350g of potatoes as weddges 7pp
50g Extra Light Mayo 1pp
25g Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 1pp
Oh my god I have eaten so much food today! Yet I still have like 8 Propoints left! I'll be up late, so later I prob will want a nibble. I'm thinking Bran Muffin & Hot Chocolate for 4pp!!!
40g Tesco Hot Oats 4pp
150ml Slimline Milk 1pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
Tinned Pears (drained) 0pp
Mid Morning: (kinda cold today) 12pm
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
Lunch: 3pm
Ham Omlette
- Aldi Ham Cubes 2pp
- 3 Whole Eggs 5pp
- 1 Egg While 0pp
Tinned Pears (drained) 0pp
Activity: (earned 3pp)
30 Mins on treadmill at 5kph
Post Treadmill Snack:
Bran Muffin 4pp
Skinny Mocha 2pp
Dinner: 7ish
Roast Chicken Breast in Maggi So Juicy Seasoning 4pp
350g of potatoes as weddges 7pp
50g Extra Light Mayo 1pp
25g Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 1pp
Oh my god I have eaten so much food today! Yet I still have like 8 Propoints left! I'll be up late, so later I prob will want a nibble. I'm thinking Bran Muffin & Hot Chocolate for 4pp!!!
Monday 6 June 2011
Food Diary (43 Pro Points)
Breakfast 10am
40g Tesco Hot Oats (same as readybrek) 4pp
150ml Slimline 1pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
Total = 7pp
Snack 1pm
400g Tinned Pears in Natural Juice (drained) 0pp
Lunch 3pm
Chicken Omlette
- 3 Medium Whole Eggs 5pp
- Large Chicken Breast 4pp
Total = 9pp
Activity
30 Minutes walking at 5kph on treadmill
Earned = 3pp
Post Activity Snack 4.30pm
Fruit Pastille Lollie 2pp
Coffee 6pm
2 Banana Bran Muffin 7pp
Skinny Mocha 2pp
Total = 9pp
Dinner 7.30pm
Quorn Pasta Bake 15pp
Baked Apple with Spelenda 0pp
Total =15pp
Evening
Aldi Mint Hot Chocolate 1pp
Water Intake = 3 Litres
40g Tesco Hot Oats (same as readybrek) 4pp
150ml Slimline 1pp
Nescafe Skinny Mocha 2pp
Total = 7pp
Snack 1pm
400g Tinned Pears in Natural Juice (drained) 0pp
Lunch 3pm
Chicken Omlette
- 3 Medium Whole Eggs 5pp
- Large Chicken Breast 4pp
Total = 9pp
Activity
30 Minutes walking at 5kph on treadmill
Earned = 3pp
Post Activity Snack 4.30pm
Fruit Pastille Lollie 2pp
Coffee 6pm
2 Banana Bran Muffin 7pp
Skinny Mocha 2pp
Total = 9pp
Dinner 7.30pm
Quorn Pasta Bake 15pp
Baked Apple with Spelenda 0pp
Total =15pp
Evening
Aldi Mint Hot Chocolate 1pp
Water Intake = 3 Litres
Sunday 5 June 2011
Same Points Lighter On the Pocket!
So when I'm doing my shopping I try to get value for money, value for points and value for flavour! Its a fine balancing act. I want to enjoy the food I'm eating, but I've noticed the tastier things tend to be a killer on points! I hate "adding" cheese for the sake of taste, like oh my god that could be three or four points just on flavour. I personally rather have a larger portion than forking out points on a pinch of something.
I don't go out of my way to use weight watcher products, but I will use them if they prove to be the lowest point option...and if they don't cost too much...because some of the weight watcher products are crazy prices!
I don't go out of my way to use weight watcher products, but I will use them if they prove to be the lowest point option...and if they don't cost too much...because some of the weight watcher products are crazy prices!
I used to buy the weight watcher tins of spagetti alot, because they are quick and easy snack, and instant way to bulk up a meal in a hurry. Bit of scrambled egg and small tin for 7pp for lunch isn't bad!
But lately I had a poke around pointing other brands to see how much of a difference there really is.
To the left above is Weight Watchers Spaghetti 200G which is 3 Propoints and is about €0.50 a can
To the right above, Tesco Spaghetti Rings in Tomatoe Sauce 215G which is also 3 Propoints and €0.39 a can
To the right above, Tesco Spaghetti Rings in Tomatoe Sauce 215G which is also 3 Propoints and €0.39 a can
Now I know I was ranting on about cheese earlier, but sometimes a recipe calls for cheese. I make a Lasagne with my own white sauce which needs just a little cheese. When it comes to cheese I've also noticed the points also depend on amount your using.
For example 20g of Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Mature Block is 1 Propoint, and 2 Propoints for 30g. I can't quite seem to lay my hands on my last receipt but I do know its pretty pricey!
However Dubliner Light Block is also 2 Propoints for 30g and is a slightly more reasonably priced €2.59
And the last of my "ligther on the pocket" finds for today is....Tesco's own version of Readybrek. Readybrek/Porridge is such a filling healthy start to the day. You can customize it to suit your own taste with fruit, jam, honey, nutella or what ever takes your fancy.
It's also pretty reasonable on points. General rule of thumb with breakfast cereals/porridges seems to be 3 Propoints for 30g! Not bad at all! Woo!
Readybrek isn't that expensive...you can get a large box 750g for about €2.84 in most supermarkets. However Tesco have recently launched there own version...it's exactly the same product...same texture, consistancy and same size box for nearly half the price of €1.59 (2 for €3 at the moment 5th June 2011)
It's just the little things like that help the weekly grocery bill. Means you can spend your money on things like high quality lean cuts of meat as a source of protien.
Tuesday 31 May 2011
Getting rid of the chocolate cake!!!
A friend of my mums called up yesterday, it was her dog I was grooming. She paid me....and then handed me a chocolate cake,
I had one slice....thats my story and i'm sticking to it...I swear I dont know what happened to the other two slices of it LMAO
Well today....I'm getting rid of it! I've it cut into slices...along with the apple tart thats been in the fridge screaming at me all weekend. We have a guy working on the patio today with my brother....hopefully they'll demolish all the cake and apple tart!
It's me or the cake! I choose ME!
I had one slice....thats my story and i'm sticking to it...I swear I dont know what happened to the other two slices of it LMAO
Well today....I'm getting rid of it! I've it cut into slices...along with the apple tart thats been in the fridge screaming at me all weekend. We have a guy working on the patio today with my brother....hopefully they'll demolish all the cake and apple tart!
It's me or the cake! I choose ME!
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