7 day menu in magazine

[StaceyUK]

Does anyone ever follow these? I tried to this week but have only stuck to the lunches and dinners (and some breakfasts). I just find it sooooooo much food and too much preparation - I don't have time to cook up some batchelor's rice just for a snack!

Sometimes I wonder if I'm not eating enough as I don't really have snacks but then I think surely I am eating enough - I can't be one of those lucky ones that doesn't eat enough and is told to eat more!

 

[tinyshoes]

I haven't followed one but was thinking of trying to follow this month's. I thought the same thing as you though - I can't even eat a full pouch of that rice for a main meal never mind a snack, it left me wondering whether I eat enough but if you're full up you're full up aren't you?! And I haven't got alot to lose so if I eat more calories surely it wouldn't work... ? Will be interesting to see what everyone else thinks....

 

[abigail09]

i cant follow them as im at work 5 days a week and have either jacket potato or salad with meat on for lunch but i do use them as inspiration for dinners. i have been trying to plan a bit mre but thats sorta went out the window :S lol

 

[StaceyUK]

Well one downfall - I'm making the monkfish stew tonight (never had monkfish!) and I bought less than what the recipe called for but the monkfish alone was £10(!!!!) for 1lb worth.

 

[bettylollypop]

I have never followed the 7 day plan. This is only because i find that it is a lot of preperation that i don't have time for. I don't like a lot of the meals and i don't like quorn and they seem to use it a lot for green days. I usually try and cook meals that we all like and i don't think the kids would eat most of the stuff. I also find that sometimes they have about 3 or 4 different cereals, i have never been in the habit of buying lots of different boxes of cereal, i always have porridge in the house and usually weetabix or bran flakes. I think it is really handy though if you like all the meals and want to give the plan a try before you commit to joining.

 

[Melanie]

Oooh Stacey I had the monkfish stew last weekend and it was beautiful (but expensive!). I made it for 4 like the recipe (my monkfish was £17!!) but altered it a little. Instead of using a chopped up tomato and some stock, I used 2 tins chopped tomatoes instead as I didn't want it to be too thin and it worked fine. Trouble is I like it so much I want to keep making it but its too expensive. Maybe a different fish...?

 

[StaceyUK]

I love my oats so simple in the morning so I tend to have that rather than the breakfasts they suggest. I also try and vary my HEX's like they do as I know that's partly the success of the weight loss.

Melanie - looking forward to trying the stew! Have already bought the tomatoes but will keep in mind about the tins next time. Maybe cod would be suitable replacement? I guess if you divide the amount the recipe costs by 4 than it's not so bad... probably £5. I rationalise that it's ok once in awhile as we usually have pasta & sauce at a whopping £1 each once a week!

 

[Gene Genie]

Gurnard is a cheaper and just as nice an alternative to monkfish its got the same meaty texture, though you may have to ask your fishmonger to get it in for you

 

[Melanie]

Never heard of Gurnard. I get my fish from a wholesaler who opens to the public on a Saturday but at w/sale prices. I may ask him when I next go. I also buy my kitten's fish here - he does a fish pie mix - white fish, salmon, prawns etc - that you can buy by the handful and she loves it the spoilt little madam!