Need some motivation / inspiration to get back on track

[slrayner]

I have not been following the plan properly for the last 3 weeks I have been kidding myself prentending that I have but I really haven't

I have been having takeaways, chocolate etc, not been counting syns or healthy extras.

Went to the supermarket last night and bought everything in but I just need to get back into the mind set or I am never going to do it.

I have stayed around the same weight for a fair few weeks now and I think this triggered me not following the plan. Luckily I have only gained 3 pounds

I need heeeeelp!

 

[red1983]

Hiya,

I have had a weekend of the same to be honest - but this morning i sat down and planned my meals for the week to try and keep me focused and on track.

Good luck with this week - think ahead and forget the last three weeks!!

k xx

 

[crimson_noir]

Think of your future self and how much happier you will be when you are slim and healthy. I was going to cancel a savings account I have opened but I realised that my future self will really need that money and if I cut back now i.e. stop living in the now and think of the future I can make the changes I need to. This may sound slightly odd , but that's what worked for me - I may enjoy a blow out week but my future self will be sad as I am not at my target.

 

[slrayner]

Thanks for the replies, Yes I do need to think of the future.

I find it hard to ween myself off takeaways though - I had one last night and I didn't even need it!

Fresh start done well so far though today just a banana and a syn free yog. Made a massive batch of butternut squash soup to bring to work all week so thats my lunch.

 

[RM07]

Do you like cooking?

Just wondering if you could recreate the takeaway SW style so you're having the same kind of food only it isn't going to sabotage your weight loss.

 

[tara40]

how do you make butternut squash. i have made myself a veg soup that contained butternut squash but i am always open to new ideas. plus i love squash.

 

[slrayner]

^^^^

I do like cooking but it depends on the ingredients-usually curries etc involve buying so many spices etc I find it easier just to order the lowest syn option from the takeaway :-s

I love pizza and curries though so if anyone has any quick and simple options I am all for it.

I just need to get back into the mindset and I think that's the hardest thing

 

[slrayner]

Really simple I don't add anything fancy. Chop up an onion, slowly cook in frylight 2 mins then add a butternut squash and two sweet potatoes (chopped)
I then bung in salt, paprika and chilli powder. Put boiling water until it covers the veg then crumble 2 veg oxo cubes over top.
Simmer until veggies are soft and cooked through
Take off the hob and blend with hand held blender.

Makes about 4 / 5 batches and it is yummy!

 

[SkinnyMoo]

Good luck for this week! I've found some great recipes on the recipe board!

 

[judimac]

Curries can be ready in 30 mins. You can use curry powder, Schwartz madras is a good one ,which is free, I prefer Pataks paste which is 4 syns per level tblsp.(but worth it!)
Chinese stirfries are even quicker, just count the syns in a stirfry sauce if you want something tasty. There is a recipe for lemon sauce in the 100 saucy secrets book, or you may find others on the recipe thread.