Purinkle's Food Diary

[purinkle]

18 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* Porridge with semi-skimmed milk (5 syns)
* Tea with semi-skimmed milk

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Cheese sandwich on brown (HEB) with Lurpak reduced fat butter, Branston pickle and jalapenos (8.5 syns)
* Tea with semi-skimmed milk

# Afternoon snack
* Grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Summer Fruits bar (4 syns)
* Tea with semi-skimmed milk

# Dinner
* Quorn sausages (2 syns) with Slimming World chips and peas
* Tea with skimmed milk

Not 100% sure about Syn values so any help would be appreciated.

Using all the milk as my HEA

Total Syns: 19.5!
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[Jaq]

You look like you've got two HexA choices - your milk and cheese so you need to syn one of those. You also have two HexB choices - porridge and the bread you used for your sandwich so one of those will need to be synned to.

You will also need to syn your quorn sausages, butter, pickle and the alpen light bar.

If you're doing ee you also need to add way more superfree to your meals - your lunch only has jalapenos and if you had 1/3 of your plate of them then you're a better woman than me! Hehe! Try adding a side salad or eating a couple of pieces of fruit after your sandwich. I'm afraid the fruit that you snacked on doesn't count towards your 1/3 allowance as you need to eat it with the meal.

Sorry if all this sounds harsh. If you want more guidance on EE then there are some fab threads explaining the plan on the forum. Just shout if you need any help and people will be glad to do what they can.

 

[purinkle]

19 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* Porridge with skimmed milk (5 Syns)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Cheese on brown (HEB) with reduced fat Lurpak, Branston pickle and jalapeños (8.5 Syns)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Match
* Four diet cokes

# Afternoon snacks
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Summer Fruits bar (4 Syns)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Dinner
* Quorn sausages (2 Syns) with Slimming World chips and peas
* Tea with skimmed milk

Using all the milk as my HEA again

Total Syns: 19.5!
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

You look like you've got two HexA choices - your milk and cheese so you need to syn one of those. You also have two HexB choices - porridge and the bread you used for your sandwich so one of those will need to be synned to.

You will also need to syn your quorn sausages, butter, pickle and the alpen light bar.

If you're doing ee you also need to add way more superfree to your meals - your lunch only has jalapenos and if you had 1/3 of your plate of them then you're a better woman than me! Hehe! Try adding a side salad or eating a couple of pieces of fruit after your sandwich. I'm afraid the fruit that you snacked on doesn't count towards your 1/3 allowance as you need to eat it with the meal.

Sorry if all this sounds harsh. If you want more guidance on EE then there are some fab threads explaining the plan on the forum. Just shout if you need any help and people will be glad to do what they can.

Thanks for that. I'll add the Syn values up later when I have some more time and I'll have a look at my food plan for the week to see if I can improve.

 

[purinkle]

20 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* Porridge with skimmed milk (5 Syns)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on brown (HEB) with reduced fat Lurpak and Heinz Mayonnaise Light
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Match
* Diet Coke

# Afternoon snacks
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Summer Fruits bar (4 Syns)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Dinner
* Beef Bourguignon with carrots and cauliflower
* Tea with skimmed milk

Using all the milk as my HEA again

Not sure about the Syn value of my lunch and dinner

Total Syns (so far): 9
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[Princess_Stevie]

20 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* Porridge with skimmed milk (5 Syns)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on brown (HEB) I could be wrong, but I think it's only Wholemeal which counts as a HExB choice. Is it Wholemeal? Or just Brown? with reduced fat Lurpak How much Lurpak? It needs to be Synned. You will find the Syns value for this in your Food Optimising book. and Heinz Mayonnaise Light Again, how much Mayonnaise? It's not free, and must be Synned. Check your Food Optimising book for help on how to Syn this.
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Match
* Diet Coke

# Afternoon snacks
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Summer Fruits bar (4 Syns)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Dinner
* Beef Bourguignon Is this homemade? If so, you need to calculate the Syn value according to the measurements of ingredients you've used. with carrots and cauliflower
* Tea with skimmed milk

Using all the milk as my HEA again Are you measuring your milk? I know you're using it as your HExA, but it really does need to be measured to make sure you're not overdoing it. I'm only mentioning this because at group last Tuesday a member had an unexpected gain, and the only reason she could think of was possibly because she hadn't measured her milk allowance. Just be careful with this.

Not sure about the Syn value of my lunch and dinner You really should be 'sure'. Guessing won't work.

Total Syns (so far): 9
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

Hi, I hope you don't mind but I've made a few comments on todays diary.

Excuse me for saying so, but I think you need to become a little more precise with the plan, ie, measuring things properly, recording Syn values, following the set Healthy Extra choices, etc.

On the SuperFree side of things, you look to be doing well, and having the 1/3rd SF with each meal, as well as snacks. Well done.

I find it handy to keep my food optimising book with me so that I can always double check things. Also, don't be afraid to post on the forum if you have any questions or need anything checking - that's what we're all here for.

Hope this helps a bit, good luck xx

 

[purinkle]

21 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* Porridge with semi-skimmed milk (5 Syns)
* Tea with semi-skimmed milk

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on wholemeal (HEB) with reduced fat Lurpak and Heinz Mayonnaise Light (2.5 Syns)
* Red grapes
* Green tea

# Afternoon snacks
* Mulle Light Raspberry & Cranberry Fat Free yoghurt
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Summer Fruits bar (4 Syns)
* Green tea

# Dinner
* Slimming World cottage pie with sprouts, carrots and cabbage
* Tea with skimmed milk

Using all the milk as my HEA again

Total Syns (so far): 11.5
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

Hi, I hope you don't mind but I've made a few comments on todays diary.

Excuse me for saying so, but I think you need to become a little more precise with the plan, ie, measuring things properly, recording Syn values, following the set Healthy Extra choices, etc.

On the SuperFree side of things, you look to be doing well, and having the 1/3rd SF with each meal, as well as snacks. Well done.

I find it handy to keep my food optimising book with me so that I can always double check things. Also, don't be afraid to post on the forum if you have any questions or need anything checking - that's what we're all here for.

Hope this helps a bit, good luck xx

Thanks for your feedback. I've taken what you've said into account and I've added it to today's entry. It's a lot easier, when you know what you're looking for.

 

[purinkle]

22 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* Porridge (5) with 300ml semi-skimmed milk (HEA)
* Green tea

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on a wholemeal bap (HEB) with a tsp of Lurpak Lighter Spreadable (1.5) and a tbsp of Heinz Mayonnaise Light (1)
* Grapes
* Green tea

# Afternoon snack
* Müllerlight Cherry yoghurt
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Chocolate & Orange Bar (4)
* Green tea

# Dinner
* Pasta with bacon and tomato sauce (6 - cooked with extra virgin olive oil)
* Tea with semi-skimmed milk

Total Syns: 17.5
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

23 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* 25g porridge (5) with 175ml semi-skimmed milk (HEA)
* Green tea

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on a wholemeal bap (HEB) with a tbsp of Heinz Mayonnaise Light (1)
* Green tea

# Afternoon snack
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Chocolate & Orange Bar (4)
* Green tea

# Dinner
* Chicken and vegetable stirfry with boiled rice
* Tea with skimmed milk

10 Syns
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

24 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* 25g porridge (5) with 175ml semi-skimmed milk (HEA)
* Green tea

# Morning snacks!
* Ferraro Rocher (3.5)
* 30g Nestle Milky Bar Buttons (8)
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on a wholemeal bap (HEB) with a tbsp of Heinz Mayonnaise Light (1)
* Green tea

# Afternoon snacks!
* Marks & Spencer All Butter Classic Mini Mince Pie (10)
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Chocolate & Orange Bar (4)
* Green tea

# Dinner
* Pork chop marinated in Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce with peas and Slimming World chips
* Tea with skimmed milk

31.5 Syns
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

Weigh-in night: -3.5lb

 

[Princess_Stevie]

Wow, well done. 3.5lb off is great! Keep it up xx

 

[purinkle]

25 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* 25g porridge (5) with 175ml semi-skimmed milk (HEA)
* Green tea

# Morning snacks
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on a wholemeal bap (HEB) with a tbsp of Heinz Mayonnaise Light (1)
* Green tea

# Afternoon snacks
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Alpen Light Chocolate & Orange Bar (4)
* Green tea

# Dinner
* Plaice with peas and Slimming World chips
* Tea with skimmed milk

10 Syns
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

Wow, well done. 3.5lb off is great! Keep it up xx

Thanks for your support

 

[purinkle]

26 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* 25g porridge (5) with 175ml skimmed milk (HEA)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Diet Coke

# Lunch
* Tuna on a wholemeal bap (HEB) with a tbsp of Heinz Mayonnaise Light (1)
* Diet Coke

# Afternoon snack
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Müllerlight Strawberry yoghurt
* Tea with semi-skimmed milk

# Dinner
* Vegetable Jalfrezi and boiled rice (7.5)
* Diet Coke

13.5 Syns
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

27 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* 25g porridge (5) with 175ml skimmed milk (HEA)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on a wholemeal bap (HEB) with a tbsp of Heinz Mayonnaise Light (1)
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Afternoon snack
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Müllerlight Mandarin yoghurt
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Dinner
* Pork casserole with a jacket potato, sprouts, broccoli, and soya beans
* Caffe Americano

6 Syns
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

28 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* 25g porridge (5) with 175ml semi-skimmed milk (HEA)
* Green tea

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna on a wholemeal bap (HEB) with a tbsp of Heinz Mayonnaise Light (1)
* Green tea

# Afternoon snack
* Red grapes
* Chocolate chip cookie (3.5)
* Water

# Tea
* Müllerlight Mango & Passionfruit yoghurt
* Green tea

# Dinner
* Pork chop marinated in Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce with peas and Slimming World chips
* Pint of bitter (6)
* Tea with skimmed milk

15.5 Syns!
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

29 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* 25g porridge (HEB) with 175ml semi-skimmed milk (HEA)
* Green tea

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Tuna rice salad with 1 tbsp Heinz Mayonnaise Light (1), 1/2 tbsp Hellmann's Fat Free Vinaigrette, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh mixed peppers, and red onion
* Pint of Cain's Bonfire Toffee (6)
* 15g M&S Extra Fine Swiss Dark Chocolate (3.5)
* Black coffee

# Afternoon snack
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Müllerlight Peach & Pineapple yoghurt
* Green tea

# Dinner
* Plaice with peas and Slimming World chips
* Tea with skimmed milk

10.5 Syns
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

30 November 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* Banana
* 25g porridge (HEB) with 175ml semi-skimmed milk (HEA)
* Starbucks Grande Americano
* Green tea

# Morning snack
* Apple
* Water

# Lunch
* Chicken rice salad with 1/2 tbsp Hellmann's Fat Free Vinaigrette, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh mixed peppers, and red onion
* Green tea

# Afternoon snack
* Red grapes
* Water

# Tea
* Müllerlight Raspberry & Cranberry Yoghurt
* Green tea

# Dinner
* Roast lamb with mint sauce, gravy, carrots, parsnips, cauliflower, roast potatoes, and cabbage (10)
* Tea with skimmed milk

10 Syns
HEA x 1
HEB x 1

 

[purinkle]

6 December 2011 — Extra Easy

# Breakfast
* One portion Cadbury Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar (1)
* Starbucks Grande Caffe Latte with Skimmed Milk (HEA)
* 25g Quaker Rolled Oats (HEB) with 175ml semi-skimmed milk (3)
* Clipper Pure Green Tea

# Morning snack
* Custard cream (3)
* Water

# Lunch
* Costa British Chicken & Bacon Club (23)
* Costa Latte made with full fat milk (6.5)
* Green tea

# Afternoon snack
* Krispy Kreme Chocolate Custard doughnut (17)

* Water

# Tea
* Tea with skimmed milk

# Dinner
* Steak and kidney pie with Slimming World pastry, cauliflower, green beans, and carrots
* Tea with skimmed milk

43.5 Syns
HEA x 1
HEB x 1