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  1. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Food for today, Wednesday 15th April Breakfast: Fat free yogurt with half a small tub of real greek yogurt stirred in, a drizzle of lavender syrup and half a tspn brown sugar Lunch: GF cous-cous, with chopped gherkin, red pepper, garlic and chilli flakes, lots of grated black pepper, cherry...
  2. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Ah Em, what a co-incidence that you have 'done' the van thing too! I feel sorry for the dogs tbh. They have two, and another family member brings their puppy over a lot too. We have had dogs in the past and we both love them, and I know dogs do bark! What annoys me is that they make no...
  3. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Good advice Shelley. I've managed to not give in to the 'sod it' mood, and although I've not been brilliant, I have made some good choices, and managed to get back on plan from Monday. I've changed my WI day to Friday (it set itself at Wednesday when I joined SW onlne, and I've just discovered...
  4. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Well done on the loss Em, and the revised menus look good.
  5. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Hi Susie, hope you're feeling better by now. xx
  6. moonwatcher

    140lbs+ to lose - walking it off!

    Doing a bit of catching up. 3 stone loss is amazing. Congratulations.
  7. moonwatcher

    Insane Ramblings on Route to being Fit & Fabulous Forever

    Well done on the scale victory, and the NSV of running in lycra. Go you! Beach looks gorgeous. I love Southwold.
  8. moonwatcher

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Wow. Well done Chezz. Three pounds is great.
  9. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks for the positive feedback ladies. It seems that people either totally 'get it' or think we are completely crazy! We are both really excited about it, although it's a way off yet. Just getting OH to clear all his crap (sorry, I mean the stuff that he is keeping because it 'may come in...
  10. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi All, Sorry not been on for ages, but have had rather a lot going on. Completely fell off the plan, with lots of meals out ('planning and discussion meetings', but more on that in a mo), gained 4.5lbs, but weighed in yesterday and have lost 2 of them, even though not back on plan until...
  11. moonwatcher

    Insane Ramblings on Route to being Fit & Fabulous Forever

    Yay to staying in the 12s whilst drinking gin!
  12. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Ladies, I am pleased to report WI loss of 2.4lbs, which helped to make the day more bearable! Wednesday 18th March Breakfast: GF bagel with philly cheese and ginger curd Lunch: Tuna pasta salad with gherkins, black and green olives, celery, red onion, beetroot, red onion, garlic and...
  13. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Em. Thanks hun. At the moment I am trying to focus on changing things - started trawling through the job sites last night. That's a bit demoralising in itself, but I'm a firm believer that having made a decision, something will come along at the right time. In a weird way, the work...
  14. moonwatcher

    Insane Ramblings on Route to being Fit & Fabulous Forever

    Wow! How strong willed. I'm pretty certain I wouldn't have shown such restraint! Hope the scales reflect your will power.
  15. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Tuesday 17th March All I can think of to say about work is Aaaaaarrrrggghhh! :banghead: Well, that's not actually all I can think of to say, but I'm fed up with it dominating my every waking and sleeping moment, so that's all I'm going to say, to avoid stirring myself up again. Breakfast...
  16. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I was thinking that this morning - I once made a lavender, gin and honey ice-cream. 'Twas a pretty good combination!
  17. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Monday 16th March Breakfast: GF cereal, milk, (synned, as HEA used for cheese triangles at lunchtime) xylitol sweetener Lunch: GF Blue cheese crackers, 4 Laughing Cow Blue light triangles, cherry toms, cheese board pickle, apple, clementines Dinner: Stuffed flat mushrooms (mushrooms...
  18. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Woo hoo! That's fantastic Susie. You are doing so well.
  19. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Well done on the loss Em. Sounds like a very busy day!
  20. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Good luck for WI Susie
  21. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Will be looking for some recipes next week to use my farm shop purchases of Lavender syrup and Pomegranate syrup. Also picked up some pretty tasty looking chicken breasts with pancetta, some with Spanish spices, and some Blacksticks Blue cheese.
  22. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I'm thinking I could go down to 4 days a week. Although I would miss the long summer holidays, if you take off the statutory holiday allowance, and the fact that all the bank holidays are included in our school holidays, I would actually be working less days per year in total, and be less...
  23. moonwatcher

    140lbs+ to lose - walking it off!

    Very positive post. Love it! Well done on the loss and all the NSVs.
  24. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Sunday 15th March Not a brilliant day of food. We went out to a local farm shop and stopped for something to eat: Brunch: bacon, egg, two sausages, beans, mushrooms, tomato, half a hash brown - trimmed the fat off the bacon, the mushrooms were the tinned ones in brine, so hopefully no fat...
  25. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I'd really like to retire now, but unfortunately that's not an option! At the moment I want something simple but interesting, where I am able to totally leave it behind the second I step out the door on the way home. By mid-day Sunday I start to get in a bad mood about the idea of work...
  26. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    It was the most polite description I could think of at the time Susie. It is pretty accurate though! I do hope you're right, although a sneaky peek on the scales this morning (I know, I know!) shows me still the same. I need to get moving more, but I am just so exhausted at the moment. I had...
  27. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    So glad it is Friday, although I'm not sure two days is enough to recover from the last week. Not a brilliant day today - gave into the small bag of Thornton's chocs! Have totalled it all up and it could have been a lot worse I suppose. Breakfast : GF cereal, s/s milk (synned) and xylitol...
  28. moonwatcher

    Insane Ramblings on Route to being Fit & Fabulous Forever

    Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! A huge well done!
  29. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi Susie, food-wise day was OK thanks, but otherwise a crapola day of the highest order! Member of our Leadership team with people skills of a menopausal mosquito has been on the warpath, kids have been absolutely exhausting, we're all feeling totally unappreciated, despite the fact that our...
  30. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I'll pop in on Saturday and stock up then, I don't really fancy anything else in the range, but will be quite happy to get a supply of the sausages in the freezer (or should I say 'throw some pork at my freezer' :D ) Ooooh - cheese on toast - I may have to factor some in for the weekend plans!
  31. moonwatcher

    140lbs+ to lose - walking it off!

    Popping over to subscribe.
  32. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Food looks very tasty Susie. I keep meaning to ask you, do you know if the voucher offer of two for a fiver at Iceland apply to the sausages, or only to the meals?
  33. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Sorry to hear about Sandra's dog Em, it's always a difficult decision to have to make about pets. Probably wise to throw the salmon away - better safe than sorry as you say.
  34. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I know Em, I don't even join in the conversations now, as they pinch their non existent flab and worry about how 'huge' they are! Envious, me, never! I suppose you have to give them credit for doing something about it quickly though, before it gets to be a big problem.
  35. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Wednesday 11th March Very tired today - Wednesdays are always a very busy day. Breakfast: GF cereal, s/s milk and xylitol sweetener Lunch: Couscous with lemon juice, mint, chilli and garlic flakes, chopped jalapeños, gherkins, olives, tomatoes, one sun dried tomato, red pepper, ham, chopped...
  36. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Em and Susie. That's one of the things I love about this site - people on here really do understand how you feel. Everyone I know in the 'real world' who does SW, (or WW, or indeed any other diet) fall into the 'lose every week, even after two takeaways and a box of chocolates'...
  37. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    WI this morning and STS. I won't lie - I am disappointed not to show even a small loss. Well my gut reaction is disappointed, my common sense is saying that I had a huge loss last week, so it's not totally unexpected, I always have a STS on week 2 or 3 of every diet I have been on, and all the...
  38. moonwatcher

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    That chicken meal sounds delicious.
  39. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Tuesday 10th March Breakfast: small greek yogurt Lunch: Jacket potato with chilli and an ounce of cheddar on top, plums Dinner: Lamb sheherd's pie topped with a mix of swede, turnip and cauli mash, sprouts, carrots, gravy, horseradish sauce, an orange Drinks: Water, NAS squash, one Earl Grey...
  40. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Well they obviously don't make a lot of money out of popcorn sales from us - I'm not a mad fan either, not of the cinema type anyway. Good idea on the Hifi bar Susie. Grapes are always a hit with me too, as it feels like you're eating sweets!
  41. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I'm sure you'll really enjoy it Susie. Remember to step away from the popcorn! ;)
  42. moonwatcher

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Today's menu looks good Chezz. I love feta cheese.
  43. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Monday 9th March Quite a busy day today, and didn't sleep well last night, so very happy that I have managed to stick to plan today, despite going to the pictures and eating late... Breakfast: GF cereal with s/s milk and xylitol sweetener Lunch: GF ham sandwich with a scraping of Philly...
  44. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi chezz, doing OK thanks. Came in from work, got changed and went straight out to see the 5.30 showing of "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." I think it was actually better than the first, which is quite unusual. Maggie Smith is just brilliant. Have just finished washing up after a late...
  45. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Well done on hitting the 2 st off Susie. Bet you'll be at the 3 st mark in no time!
  46. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Afternoon spent catching up on a bit of washing and ironing, and some feet up time with the TV (we're re-watching LOST, which is taking some time!) Food report for today...decided to have an old fashioned SW Red day today, as I fancied some extra cheese, and brunch was meat and veg only...
  47. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Sunday 8th March It's been a lovely sunny day today, so OH and I decided to take a visit to the dump. Oh, how we live life! The plan was head to the dump, unload the messy vanload of stuff, and then back home for brunch. By 10.00am we were in the massive queue for the dump, only to find when...
  48. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Will try and get a pic of all three pair together up - although they're not very exciting - all three pairs are black! Re the chocolate - I try to only have dark chocolate in the house now - OH can have a small amount of the 70/90%, and I can resist it more easily - I seem to find it more...
  49. moonwatcher

    Insane Ramblings on Route to being Fit & Fabulous Forever

    Sounds like a very positive day.
  50. moonwatcher

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Sorry about the gain, but a great positive attitude to it. Yep, perhaps you're a week behind on the scales. Not sure why it happens, but you only have to read threads on here to see that it definitely does. I need to sign myself up for the Leslie-a-thon too.
  51. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    That's good to hear Em. Glad you are feeling better. Maybe spring is really on the way - lovely day today!
  52. moonwatcher

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Sounds like a good plan on the walking. Ummm... pork pies...
  53. moonwatcher

    Hi everyone im back chunckie chez

    Hi Chezz, just popping in to say hello.
  54. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Lol. Sounds like our Staff Panto at school! We have plenty of those ad-lib moments. Mind you, most of ours are down to lack of rehearsal. We are never knowingly over rehearsed!
  55. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Shopping today. I needed to return some boots which didn't fit round one leg, and get another pair (actually ended up getting three pairs - with heel smart high leg, without heel casual high leg, and with heel ankle boots). Then it was Tesco time. Meals bit off today - all over the place -...
  56. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I bet that was fun SJB. I never studied the play at school. We did Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream instead. MSND is one of my all time favourites. I have grown to love Macbeth's madness and murder since I have had to study it for work though! Susie - I always think I should...
  57. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Friday 6th March A completely different type of work day today. TGIF! Breakfast: 150g fat free Onken Raspberry and Honey yogurt. Lunch: 4 GF Blue cheese thins, 4 Laughing Cow Blue Light triangles, one oz Black Bomber cheddar, smoked ham, tomatoes, celery sticks, 16 almonds, a pear Dinner...
  58. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I pinched the idea from your diary Susie. You reminded me that I had some cooked pork in the freezer! The stickers make me feel like the kids at school when we give them merit stickers! Nose away about the book! It was 'Purple Hibiscus' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, about a teenage Nigerian...
  59. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    I hear you on the TOTM endo pain/flooding etc., Susie. I'm too old for them now (yay-hey), but I remember the misery, so sending you hugs. At least the timing means you will be over the worst for your interview on Monday, some small consolation. That's bad about the Asda order! I hope you...
  60. moonwatcher

    Insane Ramblings on Route to being Fit & Fabulous Forever

    Popping in to subscribe. I'm just about to head off to bed and have only read your first post, so will try and read a bit more tomorrow, but I had to post this before I sign off... In your first post you wrote Not sure my diary will be anywhere near as inspiring as I don’t have anything...
  61. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Let's hope they get you some antibiotics sorted out soon Em. Ref the drinking - could you fill a bottle or jug, maybe add some ice, and work through that, instead of having to get up to refill your glass?
  62. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    It definitely does Em!
  63. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thursday 5th March Great theatre trip this morning. The Year 7s were fantastically well behaved and the performance was excellent, and very funny. Today was one of those really positive work days, as in ..."and I'm getting paid for this?" I finished a book on my Kobo on the coach there and...
  64. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Ladies.
  65. moonwatcher

    Syns 'n Stuff - My Daily Food Diary

    I'm going to have to try these out. Last time I bought these I was having the white choc ones, but I 'went off' the flavour. I especially like the sound of the salted caramel one.
  66. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Wednesday March 4th Very pleased with WI this morning - which is good, because today has been a pretty grotty day at work - 5 tough lessons and an extra hour of additional support for a pupil after school, so I was more than ready for the walk home (Haha!) The day was just saved though by...
  67. moonwatcher

    Syns 'n Stuff - My Daily Food Diary

    Doing a bit of catching up Moonbeam. I NEED to know - what are the butterscotch options like?
  68. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Moonbeam.
  69. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Great news about the job interview Susie. Best of luck for Monday.
  70. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Susie, to say I was gobsmacked is an understatement - first time I have moved the scales around to check if I can get a bigger reading. :D I've given myself a nice shiny SW 'stone' sticker - it was a long time ago admittedly, but the other 8lbs off remaining from my previous losses...
  71. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Wowser...Drumroll... WI this morning and I have lost 8lbs! I think some of it was carried over or catching up from the week before, when I didn't lose anything, but even so, 8lbs, wee-hee!
  72. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I think it was Moroccan Chicken - I used chicken breasts instead of the whole chicken.
  73. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks everybody. I am hopeful for a loss, as my work trousers feel a little looser - unless I'm imagining it! Tonight's food was based on a recipe in the latest SW mag - I adapted it to suit what I had in. It was very, very tasty!
  74. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Today's food (Tuesday 3rd March 2015) Breakfast: 150g Onken LF Raspberry and Honey yogurt with 50g real Greek yogurt Lunch: 2 slices toasted GF bread as open sandwiches with one Laughing Cow Blue Light triangle, 2 slices smoked ham, 1 oz sage derby cheese, chilli and ginger chutney, 4 vine...
  75. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Susie, I should have stuck to SW from last year, but you know what it is like - life gets in the way at times, and if your heart and head aren't both in the right place then it just doesn't happen! I had lost all my enthusiasm for cooking, which I normally love, and come Christmas I...
  76. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Monday 2nd March I'm feeling so positive at the moment about SW - wish I could bottle it for later! Today was a 'normal' day at work, (doesn't happen very often) no timetable changes, no crying kids and five reasonably easy lessons! Food for today: Breakfast: GF cereal with s/s milk and...
  77. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi Susie, I have to say that your losses on SW are definitely inspirational for me. You must be thrilled with them. BNS = Butternut squash! :D
  78. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks ladies. It's good to be back on track.
  79. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Hi Em, I am returning after a few months AWOL. Sorry to hear you are not having a good day. Sending cyber hugs your way. xxx
  80. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Wow Susie, SW certainly seems to suit you! Well done on your losses!
  81. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    SW food for Sunday 1st March 2015 Breakfast: Lean back smoked bacon, scrambled eggs with half a Laughing Cow Light blue cheese triangle and spring onions, tomatoes and mushrooms, cooked in a few squirts of olive oil, tbspn HP sauce Lunch/Snack: 3 Warburton's GF thins (counting as HEB) one...
  82. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi everybody, Well, it has been ages since I updated on here. Dieting went out of the window over the last three months, especially Christmas! I'll cut a long story short, and simply say that I began to focus about getting back on track around the end of January. OH wanted to try the 5:2...
  83. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi Ladies. Thanks for taking the time to pop in and see how I am. I am spectacularly off every wagon at the moment - except the 'eat exactly what you like wagon.' My head is just not in the right place - I was starting afresh every morning, and losing the plot by the evening each day. There...
  84. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Can't beat it! Yes I am fully recovered now thanks Susie. Hi Chezz. I'm still here, but had a bit of a manic start to the week at work, so haven't updated. WI yesterday was 16st 0.4 lbs, so on the way down again. Hoping I can get into the 15s next week. Will update properly with food later...
  85. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Aww, not you too Susie - horrible isn't it? I'm slowly feeling better - especially since lunchtime today; hope you are too. So, duvet day today, as we spent all day yesterday shopping (it's a hard life!) and I was still feeling pretty grotty this morning. Did manage to sling two loads of...
  86. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Cavegirl beat me to it Em - was shopping today and wondering if you were OK or simply busy. Glad to hear you are well, and go you for sorting out the car salesman!
  87. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Saturday September 27th September Breakfast: GF toast with a scrape of butter and ginger jam Went shopping, so lunchtime was a pot of earl grey and three quarters of a toasted GF hot cross bun with butter Managed to find two pairs of trousers that weren't too bad, but not the best day to be...
  88. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Don't think it was gluten Atomic - it was either a combo of slightly undercooked carrots with grapefruit (root veg and citrus is a trigger combo for me sometimes) or a bug from school. As always for this time of year there are a few going around. I'm still not right today - lots of stomach pains...
  89. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thank you Sparkle. Most of the parents are very appreciative - you get the odd one where nothing is right, but you get those people in any job! I'm sure I will emerge from this slump at some stage. I think that if I can stay roughly on the diet track, at least that is something I do have...
  90. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    No the sweet potatoes aren't free on red days - they were included in the syns count for the day though. I suppose BNS is lower in natural sugars, but they don't seem that different do they? I have included more red days because we have cut down on potatoes, as they don't really agree with OH's...
  91. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Food for Wednesday 24th September (Red day) Breakfast: Greek yogurt with brown sugar Lunch: GF bread beef, cream cheese and horseradish sandwich, cherry tomatoes, apple, grapes, hot mug of Bovril Afternoon: pineapple Dinner: Chicken and chorizo tray bake with smoked paprika and oregano...
  92. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I'm actually quite surprised that I haven't caved in to sod it mode, but you're right - that only leads to more misery weeks/months/years down the road!
  93. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    A pay rise is pretty much out of the question - our boss has just had to 'fight' to get another person in the team. Our immediate boss and most of the teachers really do appreciate us, but we know that some members of the senior management think most of our job is 'just sitting there, doing...
  94. moonwatcher

    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Congratulations on passing, Miss!
  95. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Awww, thanks Chezz, that is really sweet of you. I'm not a teacher though - I'm a Learning Support Assistant. We're classed as support staff and paid on the same scale as the school office staff. I knew the Cover Supervisors were paid more, I just didn't realise how much more until today.
  96. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Well, I am having a pretty lousy day today. WI shows me up 2lbs. My rings are very tight, so it is obviously partly water/salt retention I suppose. I am totally shattered and it is only Wednesday. General opinion is that this year 7 is one of the most challenging for a long time. I have...
  97. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Makes sense about the gym Atomic. If the problem is cartilage then it is apparently important to keep the fluid in the joint - movement helps to do this, as long as it isn't overdone, and lack of movement means they 'dry out.' With less cartilage cushioning the bones, lack of fluid means the...
  98. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Tuesday 23rd September Breakfast: Yeo Valley lemon curd yogurt Lunch: GF ham, cream cheese and mustard sandwich, apple, cherry tomatoes, Afternoon: Chorizo snack stick, pineapple Dinner: Pork burgers with herbs, shallots, chilli, black pepper and paprika, olive oil roast butternut squash...
  99. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Food for Sunday 21st and Sunday 22nd Was off plan a bit Sunday, back on plan yesterday until the evening, then indulged at the pub in a steak and ale pie - bad on two fronts as it definitely wasn't gluten free, nor was the strawberry trifle slice I followed it with! My stomach has punished me...
  100. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi Susie Welcome back and well done on the 6lbs off. My knee is loads better already - no nasty, stop in your tracks attack of the killer cartilage yesterday at all! I think I probably need to keep taking the chondroitin as well as the extra oil in my diet.
  101. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Saturday 20th September Breakfast: GF cinnamon bagel, scraping butter and honey Went shopping for birthday present, new toaster, some new bits of make-up and a visit to Poundland! Lunch at Wetherspoons: Pulled pork on jacket potato, mixed salad (well they call it a mixed salad - it's not...
  102. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thursday 18th September Breakfast: Yeo Valley 0% greek yogurt with lemon, one GF crumpet, cream cheese and ginger jam Lunch: Houmous with GF crispbread, cherry tomatoes, apple, clementine, grapes, Dinner: Beef curry with veg and boiled rice, mango Snack: (up until now was on track for syns...
  103. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    If the rumours are true and they do ask me to do a solo, then I will give it a go. I did OK in the staff panto with my solo piece, but that is a bit different, as in the panto, we are generally making absolute idiots of ourselves and nobody really cares - in fact the more mistakes, the more the...
  104. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Atomic. The risotto was absolutely delicious. I am really happy with the actifry, which I roasted the beetroot in. I have used it several times and we are very impressed. I am feeling better thanks - possibly because it is the weekend! My knee is gradually responding to the extra oil...
  105. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Wednesday 17th September - Cheese day (Green day) Breakfast: Yeo Valley Lemon Curd Yogurt Lunch: Feta and fresh fig salad with cherry tomatoes, lettuce, red peppers, black grapes, pickled cherries, balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of mandarin oil, plus two GF crisp bread with a spoonful of...
  106. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    It's so easy in the slow cooker. I really should use it more often.
  107. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Tuesday 16th September. (Red day) Breakfast: GF Crumpet with Philly cheese and ginger preserve, Yeo Valley 0% lemon greek yogurt with blueberries Lunch: GF roll with ham, and fig, orange and madeira chutney, cherry tomatoes, an apple. Had to rush this a bit as went along to the staff/pupil...
  108. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Em. I didn't get much sleep last night - going over it in my mind, but I have done what I had to do about it, and now have to simply carry on. On a happier note, one of our autistic kids told me that I was 'OK' and could sit right next to him if I needed to, which is praise indeed!
  109. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Monday 15th September Breakfast: Yeo Valley lemon curd yogurt, blueberries Lunch: GF multi grain roll, ham, sweet veg and carrot pickle, cherry tomatoes, an apple, a 'clemenule' (a kind of mandarin - absolutely delicious) Dinner: Actifry chips, sea bream with lemon and chervil butter, peas...
  110. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    It is a bit easier Em, thank you. Today I have also swapped my coffee with cream for the 'bulletproof' coffee with butter and coconut oil. It is a little higher in syns than the cream, but I remember how the coconut oil also seemed to help my knee when I was using it regularly before. What...
  111. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Sunday 14th September (Red Day today for a change) Breakfast/Elevenses: Two small pieces GF toast, one with butter and ginger jam, one with philly cheese and ginger jam We had to go out to collect OH's van ready for work tomorrow, so before we went I oven cooked the pork joint and then put it...
  112. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    No reply from them yet Atomic, but I suspect they won't be open until Monday. They will have to go some to win back my custom, especially as the main thing I fancied was the sausages and they come from a farm shop which is only about two miles away from us anyway, so I can easily shop there in...
  113. moonwatcher

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Woo-hoo! Back in the 10s. Well done!
  114. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Saturday 14th September Busy day today - loads of washing, drying and ironing to catch up on, and OH has been attacking the garden and burning a load of stuff. Managed to fit in a brunch though: bacon - fat trimmed off, scrambled eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms with spray olive oil, onion and...
  115. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Ooh that sounds delicious - I have just added chopped fresh rosemary to the list of risotto ingredients. I strongly suspect there will be no leftovers! I left with a much lighter purse than I went in with!
  116. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Atomic. I am really enjoying SW this time around. I got the oil last week from a stall at The Big Onion Food Festival in Elveden. It is absolutely divine. You could get some from Nudo Italia. I know Susie/Lady Felsham uses them and rates them very highly. It is ear-marked for a...
  117. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Friday 12th September Breakfast: Yogurt and brown sugar Lunch: Tuna, onion and l/f salad cream sandwich with GF bread, cherry toms, tangerine, grapes Dinner: GF spag bol - mince, herbs, carrots, onions, smoked garlic, peppers, tinned tomatoes, marmite, ounce of mixed hard cheeses and two chopped...
  118. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi, Moonbeam and welcome. Hi Kally, welcome aboard. You have to go with what is working for you - mentally as well as physically. I suppose WW Filling and Healthy is very similar to SW, but for some reason I couldn't get into that plan at all when I was doing WW. Weird how our minds work...
  119. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Well, my phone certainly got its revenge. It crashed last night and I lost everything - it went back to factory defaults! :eek: A good chance to tidy up my phone anyway! Food for Tuesday 9th September Breakfast: Yogurt and demerara sugar Lunch: L/F Philly cheese and chorizo sandwich on GF...
  120. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I must admit Em, my personal preference is for 'proper English.' I still text in whole words with punctuation! It is quite handy though, to know the latest abbreviations and what they stand for. Actually, working with teenagers, it is essential! I should think they would transfer quite well...
  121. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Hi Em, just popping in to say well done on last week's loss! You sound as if you have been very busy!
  122. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Mixed day today - food was OK, school was fine, with some typical school moments! However I am in a real slumpy grump about my weight. I am heartily fed up with my exterior not matching how I feel inside. Reading that back it sounds very melodramatic, but it is exactly how I feel. No...
  123. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Never a dull moment - until I worked in a school I never realised how much went on behind the scenes! I work mainly with special needs kids, so for some of them the change to high school can be especially daunting. I love it though. 27! You're making me feel old! Mind you, working with...
  124. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Food for Wednesday September 3rd Breakfast: as yesterday - yogurt, blueberries and demerara sugar Lunch: GF bread roll with ham and peppered beef, piccalilli, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, celery and red pepper, two plums and a tangerine Dinner: Cottage pie with two small roasties, roast...
  125. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Food for Tuesday 2nd September Breakfast: Greek yogurt with blueberries and sprinkling of demerara sugar Lunch: Veg omelette with onion, smoked garlic, red pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes and herbs and an ounce of cheddar, with half a tin of baked beans, an apple Dinner: Steak with jacket...
  126. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Princess. Yes I am looking forward to the new term - all those new year 7s - still enthusiastic and trying to make a good impression! It's a bit like a new job every year. Today was a very busy and dusty day though, as we have just had new windows installed in a lot of classrooms and...
  127. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi Bea. You're absolutely right, it is too easy to concentrate on the negatives. Sometimes those dastardly scales are the enemy!
  128. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Yep, I have decided that if I wait for it to make sense I will have a very long wait! I keep forgetting to eat the cakes! They are in the fridge, so will probably share them with OH later if they are still OK. Last day of the holiday today, so once I (eventually) get off the computer will be...
  129. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Was going to catch up on diaries, but just fell asleep in bed with computer on my lap and glass of cherry diet coke in hand. Woke up just in time to stop computer sliding onto floor and cat getting washed in cherry coke! Think I should go to sleep, so will try and catch up another day! :nightf:
  130. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Saturday August 30th Breakfast: microwaved egg custard with sweetener, cinnamon and blueberries, drizzle of cream on top Dropped off a birthday present, popped into Poundland for a few bits and pieces and then lunch at Wetherspoons: Chicken and pepper kebabs, salad, rice and a little of the...
  131. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Food for Friday August 29th Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with half teaspoon Demerara sugar Lunch: Two boiled eggs with two small slices GF bread as soldiers - naked soldiers - no butter! A pear Evening picnic, from the cool bag:ham and cheese salad with beetroot, mixed leaves, peppers, tomatoes...
  132. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks, Princess. I am consoling myself with the fact that if I hadn't lost it before I gained it back again, then I would weigh even more now! I have also given up trying to figure out 'why' all the time, as I find sometimes it just has no logic at all! Obviously there are often times where...
  133. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Well, things did not work out quite as well as I had hoped on the food front! I continued basing meals out on Free food wherever possible, with one main 'synny' treat a day - usually a cake, no chips, no ice cream, no doughnuts etc, and last Friday was back to where I started -ie a gain of over...
  134. moonwatcher

    Blue's Daily Diary

    Sorry to hear about your mum's cat Blue. How sad for her. What a lovely present from your family.
  135. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    So, after months of discussion, planning and van research, the decision has finally been made and a deposit paid on a 2011 Renault Trafic short wheel base, to be converted by us into a day van, with seating, sleeping and cooking/washing up facilities, plus a loo in a cupboard! Honestly, you...
  136. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Exactly Princess. Once we get started with the heavy stuff there will be plenty of soil and gravel to shift, so plenty of exercise there!
  137. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Atomic. The garden is happening slowly - until we get the van we are at a bit of a standstill, and at the moment it looks worse than ever, but these things always do, don't they?
  138. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Jumped on the scales today - will stick to Friday as official WI, but wanted to see what a full week of SW showed. Scale happy dance as I have lost another 0.8 of a pound, which makes the first full week a 4lb loss! Have recorded it in my stats here as it puts me into the 15s and I like seeing...
  139. moonwatcher

    Blue's Daily Diary

    Awww Blue, sorry you are having a tough time of it at the moment. I have to say you are doing fantastically with the weight loss, and fostering the dogs is wonderful. It's a very selfless thing to do, I'm not sure I could do it myself. Re your changing states of mind... a couple of ideas...
  140. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Saturday 16th August Breakfast: Microwaved lemon and cinnamon 'egg custard' Lunch: Yesterday's leftover beef and veg curry on jacket potato Dinner: GF spaghetti with smoky tomato, pepper and onion sauce (smoked garlic and smoked paprika for the smoky taste) mozzarella on top, beetroot, fresh...
  141. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Food for Friday 15th August Breakfast: Yogurt, brown sugar and coconut Late morning went for a quick trip to nearby town to go to bank and get a few bits and pieces (mainly cat food and goodies, before she reports us to the RSPCA)! Managed to avoid the siren call of Costas, but picked up some...
  142. moonwatcher

    Blue's Daily Diary

    Yep, I know what you mean about the middle. Last time I cut mine into four pieces before putting the toppings on. Still a little bit softer in the middles, but more crispy edges!
  143. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    I'm too late to catch you before you go Em, but hope you have a lovely time.
  144. moonwatcher

    Blue's Daily Diary

    Fantastic loss. Well done! I love the Warburton's wrap as a pizza base. I'm gluten intolerant, but they even do a gluten free one, which is brilliant. I especially like the fact that they are quite large, but thin, so you a lovely big pizza for very few calories for the base! Piggy, moi? Never!
  145. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Well done on the STS Susie - much better than a gain. Love the menu for today - looks really interesting and well thought out.
  146. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thanks Blue and Princess - was very pleased, not hungry once and getting back onto sensible meals has been good for my energy levels too. I couldn't agree more about the coconut, Princess. I'm a great believer in a little of what you fancy... and 3 syns on that is better spent than on...
  147. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Just about to dash out, but quick update to say have lost 3.2 lbs at WI. Really pleased with that as it is after only 4 days. I might hop on scales on Monday just to see what a full week shows, but will keep my WI to Friday's. Will catch up with y'awl later. Have to go to deposit cheque in...
  148. moonwatcher

    Three years on and 8 stone 10lb lighter

    Amazing weight loss. Well done! I have just come back to SW to 'really do it this time.' Your photos are an inspiration.
  149. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Thursday August 14th Breakfast: 2 hard boiled eggs with a teeny knob of butter, S&P, natural yogurt with brown sugar and a sprinkle of dessicated coconut (eek 3 syns for the coconut, but very tasty!) freshly squeezed juice of one large orange Lunch: some leftover mince and veg chilli on a...
  150. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    A lot of my meals are my own concoctions, but often based on recipes or combinations of foods I have seen in recipes. I have so many cookbooks, kindle cookbooks and food mags that I'll never live long enough to try everything I fancy. I'm going to do my very best though! Friday club it is...
  151. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    I have decided that WI day will be Friday, so will be weighing tomorrow. I know it will only be a five day 'week' but I'll take whatever I can get, and hopefully as it is a first week I'll show some loss anyway.
  152. moonwatcher

    Blue's Daily Diary

    Good luck with your Down Day. You are well prepared. I always think that is a very depressing name for the fasting days though. I think they should be called something more positive like 'Melting away days' or shrinking days, although melting away days would no doubt be shortened to MAD, so I...
  153. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Hi Em. The link is just above my trampolining lady. I can't get it at the moment as it doesn't show on my kindle, but I think it says "Link to my diary here." with the actual link on the word "here." I know signatures don't show on phones/kindles etc. Please do drop by if you can find me...
  154. moonwatcher

    Tracy's Journey Into The Unknown (Maintenance!!)

    Popping in to subscribe. Amazing weight loss, congratulations! Just had to go back a few posts to see who you are all drooling over. All personal trainers should look like that - exactly like that!
  155. moonwatcher

    Blue's Daily Diary

    Here to subscribe. Good luck with the 4:3 fasting diet. There are often cheap/free kindle books on Amazon about the fasting diets. If the carbs don't agree with you then there is nothing worse than feeling you have to eat them! You sound very determined and what from I have seen in this...
  156. moonwatcher

    A Healthier Lifestyle Quest!!

    Well done on your losses. SW is certainly suiting you!
  157. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Wednesday 13th August Was up late this morning, so had Brunch: Cajun Spiced Veg Omelette with Firemite sauce and HP sauce, natural yogurt with a pear and some brown sugar Dinner: Caribbean Fish and Butterbean Stew with oven baked 'chips' and broccoli, half a melon and a pear Drinks: water...
  158. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi Butterfly and Tracy and thanks for dropping in. It certainly seems very welcoming here. I am just about to update for today's food and then will have a browse for some diaries here to sub to.
  159. moonwatcher

    ProPoints My challenge to lose 10st in 15 months.

    Brilliant loss. Well done!
  160. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Ah, a sad time, but in its own way a new beginning. Hugs to you. I'm sure you'll shed a few tears, but also have a few giggles at the memories. When the music started up to bring my brother's coffin into the crematorium in January, there was a collective gasp, and then smiles all round. Mind...
  161. moonwatcher

    Susie's 2022 campaign

    Found your WeMITT diary Susie, so here to subscribe. Egypt, Italy, NZ, I can't keep up!
  162. moonwatcher

    Well i guess i belong in here.. :P

    Found your diary. Well done on your losses so far. That stone is in sight! (Well, actually, it's not in sight, because it's nearly gone, so you can't see it, but you know what I mean!)
  163. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Hi Deb and thanks for the welcome. Good that your Dr is taking notice, but must be frustrating at the moment. Sure you'll be there soon enough though! I see your stats show you on Slimming World, how are you finding it?
  164. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Quick food update, before I start the hoovering! Monday 11th August 2014 (EE day) Breakfast: Natural yogurt with a little brown sugar stirred in (will syn the yogurt as dislike diet yogs) Lunch: Jacket potato, baked beans and homemade red cabbage coleslaw Dinner: Cottage pie, with two...
  165. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Awwww Susie, what a lovely welcome, thank-you! :bighug: I'm just the same - feeling happier to have finally settled on a plan, and stop all the faffing about! I've been reading, but not posting on Minis for a while, while I kicked my butt into gear and got started again. Looking forward to...
  166. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Hi Atomic. Holidays going well thanks, although haven't done much 'real' holiday stuff yet - mainly house work/decluttering/garden revamp (although OH has done more of that than me - been too hot for me). I always feel a bit of a fraud though, moaning about having a lot to get done in the...
  167. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's (Final) Diary

    Well, here I am again. I seem to have had a diary just about everywhere, or moved one around from section to section. I think I may have popped in here briefly, but not with a diary before! I won't go for a long introduction, as it's all listed in previous diaries (!), but suffice to say I...
  168. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Thanks Em and Atomic. If it carried on at that pace I would be happy enough. We shall see. Have been back on track over the weekend and today. In fact we have just finished clearing away and washing up after pulled pork in BBQ, honey and chipotle sauce, with gluten free pasta. Very tasty...
  169. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    She is a small T-Line caravan Em, so Tilly T Line seems to suit her! Very, very, very busy (but mainly 'good busy') at work until the end of term, which is why I haven't been on here for ages. Hope the new job is going well for you. Hi Dippychk. Sorry, not been around for a while...
  170. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Update for Saturday and Sunday. Very, very lazy weekend with a lot of lazing around and planning what we are going to do with the garden makeover later in the year, and with our vintage caravan/ do we buy a campervan/ new tent dilemma! Finally a decision has been made which I think is the...
  171. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Thanks and welcome. Thanks. I love a good storm too, although I was glad we got under cover before it started - it was torrential! Thanks Em.
  172. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Hi Em What a shame about the theatre! Well done on a STS. I have only skimmed through your diary to try to catch up a little, but it looks like it has been a bit of a difficult week, so a STS is pretty good.
  173. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Flying visit to report WI results - loss of 2.2 lbs. As that was over 5 days I reckon it would have crept up to 3 in a full week, so very happy with that. I am changing to Friday WI from now on as we often go out to the coast Friday evenings in the summer and more often than not will get...
  174. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Friday 27th June 2014 Breakfast: greek yogurt with honey (5pp) Lunch: gluten free wrap with ham, salad and mango chutney, cherry tomatoes, pear (8pp) Dinner: at the coast - small portion of chips and most of a battered sausage, one scoop of peach melba ice-cream (guestimated at 27pp)...
  175. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    I could definitely go for that mac cheese combo myself! Today was actually another good day at work. I had two lessons scheduled with a group that includes a rather difficult pupil, but he wasn't in school. Another afternoon spent in textiles helping with sewing - this time with year 9s, so...
  176. moonwatcher

    If You Fail To Prepare, You Prepare to Fail

    Just popping in to wish you good luck for WI tomorrow. xx
  177. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Picture of tonight's spicy chicken, new potato and veg traybake with salad leaves and beetroot.
  178. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Thursday 26th June 2014 Early breakfast this morning as we started early at school so we could finish early! Breakfast: 2 slices gluten free fruit loaf with a little butter and honey (9pp) Lunch at home: gluten free sliced sandwich thins with two scrambled eggs, two thin slices of ham, cherry...
  179. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Thanks Serena. I am really content to be back on WW again as I feel in control after quite a while coasting. The training morning was very relaxed - a session discussing plans for next year for group sessions to work on removing barriers to learning and improving classroom practices, then a...
  180. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Wednesday 25th June 2014 Another rather pleasant day at work (well needed after the last few weeks). We had a year 9 English Day with four visiting authors to give presentations and work with the pupils, so I spent a couple of lessons with them, two more lessons with years 7 and 8 helping them...
  181. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Tuesday 24th June 2014 So, Tuesday was the school trip to the coast... Breakfast: Lidl Greek Yogurt with a little dark brown sugar (5pp) Lunch: sitting on a bench looking at the beach! Cheese salad sandwich with salad cream, cherry tomatoes, cherries, apple (11pp) Had to nip out to stock...
  182. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Yes, there seem to be several people recently who have jumped back on the wagon.
  183. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Will update today's food later, or perhaps tomorrow, as I need to sort out tomorrow's lunch and head to bed. It is all tracked, anyway!
  184. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    I have had Rambutans a long time ago. I seem to remember they were very similar to lychees? We went to Hunstanton. It was a perfect day for it - warm, but not too hot, and the rain held off until we were in the coach on the way home. I spent about three hours strolling back and forth along the...
  185. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Hi Anna and welcome. I am feeling very good about coming back to WW - have tried others, but must admit I feel happiest with WW.
  186. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Monday 23rd June 2014 Breakfast: 125g Lidl Greek Yogurt (4pp) Lunch: Tuna and cheddar sandwich with chopped onion, chopped green chili, lettuce and salad cream light, 2 scrapings of butter, 8 cherry plum tomatoes, handful of fresh cherries, small braeburn apple (10pp) Dinner: Large salad of...
  187. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Thanks for the welcome back ladies. Thanks for the hint on the cashback Atomic. I signed up for the 'more than 50%' off three month deal, also with £30 cashback to come, which means they will actually have paid me a few pence for the three months! Well, here I am, officially back on WW...
  188. moonwatcher

    MWWWD (or Moonwatcher's Weight Watchers Diary!)

    Well, it seems an age since I posted on Minis - I have been posting on my other diary until a few weeks ago, but not here. Have had some pretty awful weeks - incredibly busy work-wise with the exams - often a pretty demoralising time as we read and scribe for 'our' kids, and lovely though they...
  189. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Not sure what my plan is at the moment to be honest! Spent a second week on low carb primal, no calorie counting, and gained one of those pounds back, but I sort of expected that - massive water loss first week, then body settling down a bit. Last week has been a bit of everything, but in...
  190. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Just catching up a bit Em. What a thought provoking post. I hope you can clear the air with your daughter. xx
  191. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Can't believe it is three weeks since I updated my diary. Low carb did indeed shift those 5.8 lbs Mel - once I finally got back on track properly last week, they shifted in the first week. Next weigh in is this weekend - don't feel like much else has shifted, but we will see. I have seen the...
  192. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Well Atomic, the relaxed scales approach lasted until I got on them this morning! I am up by about 5lbs over the holidays, to 16 st 5 lbs again - which means I have allowed myself to creep back up to what I was two years ago. I am pretty miserable with myself about it tbh, especially the 5...
  193. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    F I n a l l y. The study is done! There was a bit of a gap in the middle as OH and I decided to have a few days off from sorting and chucking. He also had to go through the dozens and dozens and dozens of his unlabeled CDs and DVDs (the few of mine were all labelled and took a couple of hours...
  194. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Being able to lose weight 'naturally' would be a dream come true! I gained a few pounds back the two weeks I was using my vouchers etc., but this week, when I have had much less focus on food because of being busy, I have lost about a pound of that. I can't get my head into gear to track...
  195. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    It was a bit chilly here today, but apparently should get better. I hope so as I have an appointment with some rather active weeds soon!
  196. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Morning Em, I hope you slept well and are feeling better this morning.
  197. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    OH is on leave next week Mel, so although there will still be some things at home we want to do (hopefully some gardening) we will get out for some days then. I am just so pleased to be getting this room finally sorted out once and for all! Just had breakfast and about to start today's shift...
  198. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thursday 10th April Breakfast was greek yogurt with dark brown sugar Lunch - one salami stick (like a peperami) and 3 slices of roast beef, one satsuma Dinner - fish and chips with a little curry sauce Drunks - earl grey teas with milk, one coffee with cream and a dash of brandy, water...
  199. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Yes I would recommend it. It was a good film to relax with for the evening.
  200. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Need to get off Minis now and get back to the spare room. The plan for today is as follows: sort top shelf of desk, printer, paper etc., and three desk drawers, tackle the wool mountains - sort into colours to stash on top shelf of wardrobe, and/or behind sofa in spare room. Not ideal, but at...
  201. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Update for Wednesday Although I'm not really counting or tracking anything at the moment I am going to report my food in here to keep me a little bit accountable. I have realised that although I haven't yet cracked the whole weight loss story, last year's reset has most certainly made a...
  202. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Just had a look Mel. Interesting. I wonder how many cups a day you'd need to realistically have an effect? I will do my best though - had two so far today and more to come!
  203. moonwatcher

    Susie and Orbit's daily dribble

    Catching up in some diaries Susie. Hope your trip goes well. That is one of the best 'Keep Calm...' quotes I have seen for ages.
  204. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Morning Em I'm trying to do a bit of a diary catch up. Wow, you have had a lot going on! Sun is shining here this morning, so I hope it is the same for you in Norwich.
  205. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    I will post an update for food yesterday and today, although I'm not counting anything at the moment. Monday - breakfast - greek yogurt with brown sugar Lunch - frittata with red onion, garlic, tomatoes, salami, chillies and cheddar cheese, jerk sauce with a little cream and lemon stirred...
  206. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    That's true Em - they are usually two for one deals aren't they? As far as I know the course will be regular assignments rather than exams as such. We'll also have to keep a portfolio of classes/successes/best practice etc. I was talking to a pupil about it the other day. They found it hard...
  207. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thanks Atomic. There are five of us doing the course - three on the higher level and two on the standard, so a good mix. I'm sure there will be some interesting chats in the staff room. Mind you, I am a bit of a loner when it comes to things like that - I like to do my own thing. Don't get...
  208. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thanks Mel. Used the ******* last night for the three course meal and it was fantastic, That is all my outstanding vouchers used up now, so back to some home cooking again! I won't post the whole plate on here, but it ends in 'DUB' which I am pretty happy with. OH also spent Sunday morning...
  209. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    I'm still here ladies, but have had one of 'those' weeks/fortnights. Thanks for popping in to check on me though. My work has been quite crazily busy: OH's issue at his work has been resolved, (well his personal part in it has been - the company still have to sort out various issues to make...
  210. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Today continued... Lunch ... ordered a ham salad from the canteen and added my boiled egg and cold sausage to it. (513 cals) Dinner - small lamb shank, cooked in the slow cooker with mint sauce 'gravy', roast wedges of celeriac, carrot and parsnip in a little coconut oil (474 calories)...
  211. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Heavy frost on the cars this morning, but a lovely bright spring day once the frost was gone. For some unknown reason my phone alarm decided to go off twenty minutes late so to take for lunch I grabbed a cooked sausage and a hard boiled egg cooked/saved from yesterday, but no time to make a...
  212. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Two weeks with two 17 year old lodgers! It sounds like a rest in advance was a good idea. My excuse is that it is only two weeks until school holidays and I can catch up on stuff in the first week before my OH is on leave too.
  213. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Sorry to hear it is all getting you down Em. Maybe more help would be available now than was on offer before? If so, maybe you could look to staying. Some therapists etc., who do home visits bring a portable massage couch, so you may be able to find someone.
  214. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Sounds like the beginning of a good clear out there Em. Those I know who have moved to sheltered housing have all said the same as your friends - that they enjoy the added sense of security and the company - when they are in the mood for company. When they are not, they can shut the doors on...
  215. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Food for today Sunday 23rd March Breakfast - greek yogurt, dark brown sugar and a chopped maple dried fig (213 cals) Mid morning - six pieces of Green and Black's Lemon dark choc (110 cals) Lunch - easy platter of leerdammer and cheddar cheese, cherry toms, sweetfire beetroot, pickled onions...
  216. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Yes Em, I will still need to be very careful - I can feel it as a heaviness in my stomach today, but at least it looks like it will be a liveable option now and again, which is great.
  217. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Where are the options Em? Still in/around Norwich?
  218. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Food for yesterday was absolutely non Primal! Calories were about 420 over and carbs were 172. Some of the calories were used up walking at the coast and a mammoth shopping trip. Actually, looking at that carb level, it is higher than what is now my normal, but not excessive. Anyway...
  219. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thanks Atomic. It is certainly easier to stick to. To be honest, on that calorie level, it doesn't feel like a 'diet' and I think I have perhaps found my 'niche' with the (mainly) Primal approach. It did hit me a bit yesterday that I am around the same weight I was two years ago, having gone...
  220. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thanks Mel. Gin and tonic cocktail with elderflower cordial and lime at the ready!
  221. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    I only bother in school. Out of school they take their chances!
  222. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    WI was this morning and I have lost 1.6 lbs this week. That means since the beginning of the year (11 weeks WIs) I have lost 7.4 lbs in total which, although it has been up and down, averages 0.67 lbs per week (to two decimal places - sorry, occupational hazard!) It also shows a decent loss...
  223. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    I haven't noticed any change in energy levels on the lower-low carb levels, although my exercise at the moment is only walking. If I was doing more strenuous stuff that might make a difference. Sport Relief day was very good. A lot of the pupils just wore things like sports hoodies, jeans...
  224. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Hehe. Yes that's what I thought. It was also a very lazy and laid back start to the day to simply throw on jeans, hoodie and trainers - no wrestling into tights, selecting boot heel height to match the lessons (lots of standing or walking V sitting with pupils), no 'is scarf covering cleavage?'...
  225. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Decided on hoodie, jeans and trainers. It is for charity after all and I need to be appropriately dressed for the staff v pupils 'row the channel' competition. I'm watching of course!
  226. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thursday 20th March Breakfast - greek yogurt and soft dark sugar (151 cals) Lunch - canteen ham salad with coleslaw, fresh fruit salad (337 cals) Afternoon and evening snacks - half an avocado with herb and chilli yogurt sauce, four squares dark mint chocolate, ten black grapes (394 cals)...
  227. moonwatcher

    2015 and It's Now or Never!

    Well done on the loss Em and glad to see you are feeling better. Oh and... bacon sandwich... drools.
  228. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Haven't added up food for today yet, but here is pic of tonight's meal - lamb steak with tamari citrus roast sweet potatoes, spicy roast cauli, garlic chestnut mushrooms and herb cream sauce with chilli .
  229. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    I was surprised quite how low the carbs were to be honest. I always look to the calories first and the carbs are simply ' what they are.' I do seem to get a better result when the carbs are down.
  230. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Wednesday 19th March Breakfast - greek yogurt with soft dark sugar (151 cals) Lunch - spicy carrot and parsnip soup with desiccated coconut (141 cals) At home after school - piece of blueberry primal pancake and some leftover primal yorkshire pudding warmed up with some lemon juice and a...
  231. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Tuesday 18th March Breakfast - greek yogurt with teaspoon of dark brown sugar stirred through (151 cals) Lunch - salad - lettuce, watercress, cherry toms, black olives, jalapenos, sweetfire beetroot, red pepper, goats cheese and roast pork marinaded in tamari sauce, jerk seasoning and garlic...
  232. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    We do have some amazing sunsets over the Norfolk coast. This week has been OK Atomic. I am just feeling a bit 'meh' about the whole 'dieting thing.' Sometimes I think I should just grow old and stay fat gracefully, instead of putting so much mental focus on it. The saving grace of this TDEE...
  233. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    A couple of pics: Sunday breakfast - blueberry clafoutis/pancake, in the pan. North Norfolk coast sunset on Sunday evening. Eyes closing. Will update today's food tomorrow.
  234. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    I love fresh figs. I have two left but haven't decided what to do with them yet.
  235. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    I think lamb or pork/bacon is more traditionally Irish. Some say that the corned beef and cabbage evolved as the American tradition and that the Irish wouldn't have eaten it as part of St Patrick's Day meals. On the other hand, the Irish were apparently big exporters of corned beef (mainly from...
  236. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Monday 17th March Breakfast - greek yogurt (145 cals) Lunch - fig, goats cheese and watercress salad, lettuce, red pepper, coriander, sweetfire beetroot, cherry toms, orange, honey and balsamic dressing (468 cals) Dinner - roast pork, roast parsnips and carrots, green sprouting broccoli...
  237. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Sunday 16th March Breakfast - blueberry baked pancake with arrowroot and coconut flour, a dollop of greek yogurt (397 cals) At the coast/en route - packet cheese and onion crisps (156 cals), one ounce mixed chilli seeds, nuts and cranberries, coffee cake, coffee and cream (576 cals) Dinner -...
  238. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Yep, I go through phases of being fed up with having to bother - if that makes sense! The alternative is worse though, so just have to get on with it! I could go for all of those cakes too Mel. Not all at once! Chocolate cake is probably my least favourite, but it is an easy one to make as...
  239. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thanks Mel. OH had actually plated it up tonight, so I did wonder how it was going to look, but he made a pretty good job of it. Lemon cake or coffee cake are my usual choices when we are out. We went to Angelsey Abbey a few years ago - lovely gardens.
  240. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Aargh! Have been trying to upload pics direct from phone again, but it still keeps crashing on me. Trying again after sending them to my kindle... Dinner from last night - cauliflower cheese bake with leeks, olives and bacon, just out of the oven. Today Saturday 15th March Ah, the weekend...
  241. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Saturday 15th March WI this morning after a very mixed few weeks and I am up by 0.6lbs since the last WI. Not too surprised about this really. I can't say I have been faithfully sticking to primal or my calorie level 100%. On the other hand, 0.6 lbs is probably a 'normal' fluctuation. I...
  242. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Friday 14th March Breakfast - microwave egg custard with philadelphia cream cheese (216 cals) Lunch - ham salad with a spoonful of coleslaw, fresh fruit salad (343 cals) Mid afternoon - small bowlful of leftover curried swede soup with a little cream stirred through (123 cals) Dinner -...
  243. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Sounds interesting thanks Mel, I will take a look. So far we have been told only that statements in their current form will stop, and that the SEN funding will be divided among the cluster schools, with the schools deciding between them where it will go! (Would love to be a fly on the wall in...
  244. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Forgot to include the sauce with the fish cakes - greek yogurt with tomato puree, lime juice and garlic salt (74 cals) That makes the totals 1436/1750 calories and 152 carbs
  245. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thursday March 13th Have already typed this out once, then the app crashed when I tried to upload my photo, and lost the post, so here goes again... Breakfast - greek yogurt with a little soft brown sugar stirred through. (150 cals) I have decided to allow myself a little sugar or honey now...
  246. moonwatcher

    Moonwatcher's Primal/Calorie Counting Adventure!

    Thanks Em. It was a very tasty day! I did Mel, although I didn't do any more of my cushion covers in the end - just 'vegged out' on the sofa instead!
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