Reaching Target in 2020

[Ravenous]

Sunday 16th May 2021
L - Home made fishcake (Salmon, chili, ginger, onion, coriander, sesame seeds) and salad (leaves, cue, tom, pepper, olives, coriander).
It was really yummy and moist
D - Friend onions & egg with a dash of Brown sauce on crisp breads and tsp peanut butter
S - Greek style FF yogurt with Raspberry jam, apple, pear, mango, a few cherries, banana
F - 3 Black coffee, Black tea
E -

 

[Ravenous]

Monday 17th may 2021
B - Oaty flan (oats, strawberries, banana and egg) topped with Greek FF Raspberry yogurt
L - Beef & plum casserole with Mediterranean style grain & pulses, coriander, tom and pepper
S - Pretzel, pkt cheesey snack, pear, carrot
F - 3 Black coffee, 6 Black tea
E - 1 hr gentle keep fit, 3,000 steps

 

[Ravenous]

Tuesday 18th May 2021
For the past 2 weeks, I have been eating when feeling hungry rather than eating at meal times. So far, I feel good about it and my appetite is satisfied hen I need the food.
B - Banana, FF greek Blueberry yog with sprinkle of granola
L - Beef & prune casserole in a jacket potato with coriander and peppers. Coriander is one of my favorite herbs and I can eat tonns of it.
D - Cheese with tbs peanut butter
S - Carrots
F - 3 Black coffee, 6 Black tea
E -

 

[Ravenous]

Wednesday 19th May 2021
I have been thinking and reflecting on my weight loss. Lately, I have been focusing on getting the last few lbs off to achieve my target. It seems the more I try the less successful I am - I think there a couple of reasons for this:
1. I am putting myself under a lot of pressure to get to that magic number (target I have set for myself)
2. My body is resisting as it feels that it is at the weight now

This morning, I looked in the mirror and had a "light bulb moment". I am not going to pressurise myself any longer.
- I am eating the right food
- Doing exercises (walking only when weather permitting).
- Look good in the mirror
As someone on the forum told me a while ago- what is the relevance of the number on the scale and why am I so fixated on the numbers

After all I have changed my lifestyle and my relationship with food over the past 3 years and no way I am going to allow anything to jeportise that.

Of course, I am going to keep an eye on my weight and shape but NO MORE PRESSURE.
B - Banana topped with yogurt, home made fig jam and seed gronla
L - Beef & veg curry with rice
D - Gronla with milk.
S - Cue
F - 3 Black coffee, 2 Black tea, glass of water
E -

 

[purpleorc]

Wednesday 19th May 2021
I have been thinking and reflecting on my weight loss. Lately, I have been focusing on getting the last few lbs off to achieve my target. It seems the more I try the less successful I am - I think there a couple of reasons for this:
1. I am putting myself under a lot of pressure to get to that magic number (target I have set for myself)
2. My body is resisting as it feels that it is at the weight now

This morning, I looked in the mirror and had a "light bulb moment". I am not going to pressurise myself any longer.
- I am eating the right food
- Doing exercises (walking only when weather permitting).
- Look good in the mirror
As someone on the forum told me a while ago- what is the relevance of the number on the scale and why am I so fixated on the numbers

After all I have changed my lifestyle and my relationship with food over the past 3 years and no way I am going to allow anything to jeportise that.

Of course, I am going to keep an eye on my weight and shape but NO MORE PRESSURE.
B -
L -
D -
S -
F -
E -

I think you are doing the right thing just eating right and exercising when the weather is behaving itself lol. Your body may sit naturally at this weight. Or when you are not stressing out and getting fixated on numbers on the scale you will naturally lose that last few pounds. You have done so well you have inspired me to keep going with my weight loss journey.

 

[mistyangel]

Wednesday 19th May 2021
I have been thinking and reflecting on my weight loss. Lately, I have been focusing on getting the last few lbs off to achieve my target. It seems the more I try the less successful I am - I think there a couple of reasons for this:
1. I am putting myself under a lot of pressure to get to that magic number (target I have set for myself)
2. My body is resisting as it feels that it is at the weight now

This morning, I looked in the mirror and had a "light bulb moment". I am not going to pressurise myself any longer.
- I am eating the right food
- Doing exercises (walking only when weather permitting).
- Look good in the mirror
As someone on the forum told me a while ago- what is the relevance of the number on the scale and why am I so fixated on the numbers

After all I have changed my lifestyle and my relationship with food over the past 3 years and no way I am going to allow anything to jeportise that.

Of course, I am going to keep an eye on my weight and shape but NO MORE PRESSURE.
B -
L -
D -
S -
F -
E -

Your BMI is in a really healthy range as it is. You have done fantastically well. It is also about the NSV's too. Although it is important to set goals, I have found that setting numbers puts too much pressure on me and it is then I go off plan. You have to ask yourself, how do you feel? Have you embraced your achievements? What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you feel confident and empowered? I have been following your posts for a long time and I admire you resolve, your tenacity and your food (of course)!! Your achievements have been amazing.

 

[tipperary]

Yay, so can we say goal achieved now
You are healthy, you are at a very healthy weight and have taken the pressure off. I would say thats an achievement to be proud off

 

[Ravenous]

Thank you so much for all your support. You are all so kind and I am happy that I have inspired you.

Yes without pressure life will be easier and hopefully the final weight will fall off naturally.

Hope you are all doing well and thanks again for your support. I really appreciate it.

 

[Ravenous]

Friday 21st May 2021
L - Pea soup with cheese and WM toast
D - Chicken salad (leaves, tom, cue, sauer krarut, olives, pepper, salad sauce)
S - Apple, chocolate (100 cal), grapes, strawberries, tbs home made jam
F - 2 Black coffee, 3 Black tea
E -3,000 steps. Was planning to go for a long walk but rained all night and day so stayed local

 

[Ravenous]

Saturday 22nd May 2021
L - Spag bol (onion, mince, mixed veg, tomatoes, passata, chili sauce) with salad (leaves, coriander, tom, cue, pepper, salad sauce)
D - Kedgeree (Onion, beef, Green beans, passata, rice, 2 tbs butter), natural yofurt
S - Apple, grapes, apricot, straberries, Coconut yogurt, chocolate (100 cals)
F - 3 Black coffee, 2 Black tea
E -

 

[Ravenous]

Sunday 23rd May 2021
B - Ricotta and rhubarb jam on WM toast
L - Pea soup with cheese
D - Mince & veg pasta (onion, mince, chili sauce, carrot, sweetcorn, Green beans, peas, pasta) sprinkled with coriander
S - Apple, strawberries, grapes, chocolate (200 cals), 1 nest of meringue with banana & FF yogurt, boiled sweet
F - 3 Black coffee, 4 Black tea, milk
E - 12,500 steps in the rain and wind. It was horrific

 

[Ravenous]

Monday 24th May 2021
B - Apple
L - Beef & veg omelette (leftover from yesterday mixed with an egg) on WM toast
D - Corned beef salad (leaves, coriander, tom, cue, pepper, olives, olive oil, balsamic glaze)
S - Apple, strawberries, chocolate (200 cals), Meringue nest filled with FF lemon yogurt & tsp home made jam, boiled sweet
F - 3 Black tea
E - 3,000 steps. Made it just in time before heavy rain started again.

 

[Ravenous]

Tuesday 25th May 2021
B - Ricotta with fig jam on WM toast
L - open Corned beef sandwich with salad (WM bread, leaves, tom, cue, pepper, olives, salad sauce)
D - Cheese slices with jam, slice of corned beef
S - Apple, FF strawberry yogurt, pkt crisps, apricots,
F - 4 Black tea
E - 3,000 steps

 

[Ravenous]

Wednesday 26th May 2021
B - Peanut butter, ricotta and banana on WM toast
D - Potato friend in tbs butter and topped with cheese and salad (leaves, tom, cue, pepper, olives, salad sauce).
I had planned to have an omelette. Got everything ready then I could not find the eggs anywhere in the house - must have forgotten to buy them haha
S - Apples, 2 boiled sweets, FF coconut yogurt, tbs seeds
F - 2 Black tea, Black coffee, Mango & pineapple smoothie
E - 14,400 steps

 

[Ravenous]

Thursday 27th May 2021
B - WM toast with peanut butter and jam. Had nothing else in the house so need to go shopping
L - Vegan meal - It was nice
D - Turkey & salad sandwich
S - apple, banana, watermelon, pkt crisps, handful of nuts
F - Black tea, Black tea, 3 glasses water
E - 10,500 steps

 

[Ravenous]

Friday 28th May 2021
B - 3 WM toast with peanut butter and jam
D - Steak with butter, potatoes, cheese, salad, 2 tbs sorbet
S - Apple, banana
F - 3 Black tea, glass of water
E - 11,000 steps

 

[Ravenous]

Saturday 29th May 2021
B - 2 chicken wings, small piece of quiche, barley & greens, 2 WM toast with spread, jam, FF yogurt
L - Scotch egg with salad (leaves, coriander, tom, cue, olives, salad sauce)
D - mince beef & plum with rice (onion, tom, mince beef, fried plums, coriander)
S - Banana, pkt crisps, hummus, pkt sweet popcorn (it was not necessary but ate it as I felt tire & needed something sweet)
F - Ginger tea, Black tea
E - Although, the weather was lovely and warm but I felt too tired to go out so stayed at home and read a book

 

[Ravenous]

Sunday 30th May 2021
L - Fish fried in 2 tbs oil with onions and olives and served with tomatoes, cucumber and coriander.
Will definitely have this again - Normally, I void fish (apart from Salmon) because of smell but this was fine - Haddock and it was pre-packed so sealed well and no smell lingering in the fridge
D - Roast chicken, tom, cue, coriander
S -salty popcorn, a handful of peanuts, apple, Teacake with hummus
F - 4 Black tea
E - 10,000 steps

 

[Ravenous]

Monday 31st May 2021
B - FF yogurt with sprinkle of seeds
L - Roast chicken, scotch egg, tom, cue - A refreshing lunch
D - 2 spare ribs, small pancake, guacomoli, halloumi fries (6), a few sweet potato chips
S - Apple
F - 3 Black coffee, Black tea, mango/pineapple smoothie
E - 8,200 steps

 

[Ravenous]

Tuesday 1st June 2021
B - Cornflakes with yogurt with sprinkle of seeds
L - Chicken salad ( leaves, coriander, cue, salad sauce)
D - Jacket potato with mince beef & plums (onion, tomato, mince beef, slices plums), coriander and basil
S -Apple, watermelon, boiled sweet, pkt crisps
F - 3 Black coffee
E - 7,000 steps