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celtic-chick
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Meatzza sounds delish
Princess_Stevie
Gold Member
Morning diary, happy Thursday. Well, Friday for me. No more work after today 
Have to say, the scales are still not playing nicely. Hopped on again this morning and they are still showing a bloody maintain!! Grrr.
I'm keeping an SAS log this week, as well as my food diary. For those who have never used one before, it is basically a food diary but more in depth. Say, for example, you are having bolognese. You have to list every ingredient you used (mince, onion, peppers, mushrooms...etc.) and there are little tick boxes where you have to indicate whether the ingredient is a Free food, Healthy Extra, Syns, if you measured it accurately or just estimated, if you knew the Syn value before eating it, etc. You are also meant to write as soon as you bite - i.e. as soon as you have eaten something it should be written down. So I am keeping it with me at all times, it's tucked into the back of my food diary. It is just to keep a tighter check on everything that passes our lips, to make sure nothing is sneaking in without us realising. It also has a section where you note your aims for the day (what plan you're following, how many Syns you're aiming to use, etc.) and what could possibly sabotage your day, and the plans you are going to put into place to help avoid those danger areas. I have used them before and they are quite useful, so will fill that out each day.
Going for another Extra Easy day today. I am making the "Best Ever Bolognese" again from the "Family Feasts on a Budget" cookbook. I have made it once before and it was delicious! Going to have a portion with some pasta and salad tonight and then I will freeze what is left over for another time.
This is how today is looking...
Extra Easy
(S) = Speed (SS) = SuperSpeed
Breakfast:
- Apple (S) and Strawberries (SS)
- Watermelon (S)
Lunch:
- Ham Slices with Carrot (S) and Celery (S) Sticks and Tesco Healthy Living Cottage Cheese
- Strawberry Danio (1 Syn)
Dinner:
- Pasta with Bolognese (Extra Lean Mince, Onion (S), Mushrooms (S), Peppers (S), Carrot (S), Celery (S), Chopped Tomatoes (S) and Tomato Purée (S)), Cheese (HExA) and a Mixed Leaf Salad (S)
Other:
- Special K Dark Chocolate Chewy Delight (HExB)
- Cadbury Creme Egg Biscuit (4 Syns)
Healthy Extra A: 40g Reduced Fat Cheddar
Healthy Extra B: 1 x Special K Chewy Delight
Daily Syns: 5
Weekly Syns: 10 / 105
Have to say, the scales are still not playing nicely. Hopped on again this morning and they are still showing a bloody maintain!! Grrr.
I'm keeping an SAS log this week, as well as my food diary. For those who have never used one before, it is basically a food diary but more in depth. Say, for example, you are having bolognese. You have to list every ingredient you used (mince, onion, peppers, mushrooms...etc.) and there are little tick boxes where you have to indicate whether the ingredient is a Free food, Healthy Extra, Syns, if you measured it accurately or just estimated, if you knew the Syn value before eating it, etc. You are also meant to write as soon as you bite - i.e. as soon as you have eaten something it should be written down. So I am keeping it with me at all times, it's tucked into the back of my food diary. It is just to keep a tighter check on everything that passes our lips, to make sure nothing is sneaking in without us realising. It also has a section where you note your aims for the day (what plan you're following, how many Syns you're aiming to use, etc.) and what could possibly sabotage your day, and the plans you are going to put into place to help avoid those danger areas. I have used them before and they are quite useful, so will fill that out each day.
Going for another Extra Easy day today. I am making the "Best Ever Bolognese" again from the "Family Feasts on a Budget" cookbook. I have made it once before and it was delicious! Going to have a portion with some pasta and salad tonight and then I will freeze what is left over for another time.
This is how today is looking...
Extra Easy
(S) = Speed (SS) = SuperSpeed
Breakfast:
- Apple (S) and Strawberries (SS)
- Watermelon (S)
Lunch:
- Ham Slices with Carrot (S) and Celery (S) Sticks and Tesco Healthy Living Cottage Cheese
- Strawberry Danio (1 Syn)
Dinner:
- Pasta with Bolognese (Extra Lean Mince, Onion (S), Mushrooms (S), Peppers (S), Carrot (S), Celery (S), Chopped Tomatoes (S) and Tomato Purée (S)), Cheese (HExA) and a Mixed Leaf Salad (S)
Other:
- Special K Dark Chocolate Chewy Delight (HExB)
- Cadbury Creme Egg Biscuit (4 Syns)
Healthy Extra A: 40g Reduced Fat Cheddar
Healthy Extra B: 1 x Special K Chewy Delight
Daily Syns: 5
Weekly Syns: 10 / 105
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Princess_Stevie
Gold Member
Also! I posted about this on Elle's diary yesterday, but I have been taking part in the "no makeup selfies" for Cancer Research.
Basically the idea is for ladies to "dare to bare" and take a photo of themselves without makeup, to get people talking and raise awareness of the charity. A bit like the fellas growing a tash for "Movember". Overall, the main intention is to raise lots of cash for a very deserving cause.
I have shared my "selfie" on FB and IG, but thought I would also share it on here. I don't wear makeup anyway, unless I am going out, but I wanted to help spread the word. Also donated £5 as the cause is one very close to my heart. I think I will actually donate again when I get paid next week. Anyway, here I am!
For those who have won their battle with cancer, for those who are still fighting, and for those we have sadly lost. We will never give up on you xx
Basically the idea is for ladies to "dare to bare" and take a photo of themselves without makeup, to get people talking and raise awareness of the charity. A bit like the fellas growing a tash for "Movember". Overall, the main intention is to raise lots of cash for a very deserving cause.
I have shared my "selfie" on FB and IG, but thought I would also share it on here. I don't wear makeup anyway, unless I am going out, but I wanted to help spread the word. Also donated £5 as the cause is one very close to my heart. I think I will actually donate again when I get paid next week. Anyway, here I am!
For those who have won their battle with cancer, for those who are still fighting, and for those we have sadly lost. We will never give up on you xx
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Llamasoks
Gold Member
Oh Stevie you look lovely! I have to admit I've seen this floating around on Facebook, but have a huge phobia of pictures of myself, so haven't done it (my avatar here was taken in 2010 and is the last picture I have of myself!) but have donated £1 for everyone I've seen on my news feed to try and make myself feel better about not doing it (£20 so far).
I'll admit I'm normally a bit skeptical about these FB campaigns, but this one really does seem to be doing something - Cancer Research have said donations have skyrocketed since Monday, isn't that brilliant!?
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I'll admit I'm normally a bit skeptical about these FB campaigns, but this one really does seem to be doing something - Cancer Research have said donations have skyrocketed since Monday, isn't that brilliant!?
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Princess_Stevie
Gold Member
Thank you hun! I totally understand people that don't want to do the selfies. We all have our insecurities and once upon of time I would never leave the house without makeup, let alone post a picture of my bare face to all sorts of social media sites! It's fab though that even those who are not taking part in the selfies have still kindly donated. You are very generous!
I feel really overwhelmed by it all actually. It's really heartwarming to see so many people pulling together and putting in so much effort towards helping such a great cause. As I say, it is one which is very close to my heart, having lost my Aunty June to cancer a few years ago and my poor grandad who is battling the disease as we speak. I think a lot of people have been affected by this and they genuinely want to do something to help. It's just fantastic. This article highlights just how much it really has taken the world of Facebook by storm! No make-up selfie photos to raise awareness for cancer take internet by storm | Mail Online xx
fillymum
synful soul
Morning Stevie.....................I am a survivor and proud of it...........................Thank you to all the supports of cancer research even though I had all my treatment here.
About you maintaining your weight. Have you thought it might be fluid retention, Try eating lots of pineapple ,celery, ginger, aubergine , onion,, asparagus and watermelon and parsley. It is dangerous to play around with diuretics but I think to do it with natural remedies is o.k. ie. what you eat. I eat a fair amount of the foods I have listed in any case.
You look beautiful without makeup !!!
hugs
About you maintaining your weight. Have you thought it might be fluid retention, Try eating lots of pineapple ,celery, ginger, aubergine , onion,, asparagus and watermelon and parsley. It is dangerous to play around with diuretics but I think to do it with natural remedies is o.k. ie. what you eat. I eat a fair amount of the foods I have listed in any case.
You look beautiful without makeup !!!
hugs
xsugarfairyx
Gold Member
You look lovely stevie there's another one where men cover their bits with a ssock to raise awareness for testicular cancer. It made me chuckle but all good causes x
Princess_Stevie
Gold Member
So you should be proud of it Sue, you are a fighter!! If only there were more survivors like yourself. I hope that one day, with all of the research taking place, we may find a cure for Cancer. I don't think it will be in my lifetime, but we cannot give up!!
Did wonder about fluid retention with my swimming / squats and also Mother Nature playing her usual tricks! I am trying to keep drinking lots of water and usually manage at least 2 litres per day. Also eat lots of onion but will try some more from your list too. You are always full of good advice and tips! I love pineapple and have actually got some watermelon here for my breakfast this morning. I had some asparagus last week for the first time in ages so I think I will try and get some more of that, and I also love celery - think I will pick some up at lunchtime and add it to my bolognese for tea tonight. Thank you!! xxx
Scooter-boy
Silver Member
Lovely photo Stevie....good cause too, now where's that makeup !!!!! xx
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Princess_Stevie
Gold Member
Red
(S) = Speed (SS) = SuperSpeed
Brunch:
- WW Wholemeal Pitta (HExB) stuffed with Bacon, Mushrooms (S) and Cheese (HExA)
Dinner:
- Tesco Healthy Living Lime, Ginger and Chilli Chicken Breast (S) (0.5 Syns) and Vegetable (Peppers (S), Mushrooms (S) and Red Onion (S)) Skewers. Served with a Mixed Leaf Salad (S) and Roasted Butternut Squash (S)
- Strawberries (SS) topped with 1 x tsp. Choc Shot (0.5 Syns) and a Raspberry Danio (2.5 Syns)
Other:
- Original Soreen Lunchbox Loaf (4.5 Syns)
- Chocolate Orange HiFi (HExB)
- 12 x Asda Chosen By You Mini Marti's (6 Syns)
- 5 x Asda Chosen By You Flying Saucers (1 Syn)
Healthy Extra A: 30g Red Leicester
Healthy Extra B: Weight Watchers Wholemeal Pitta & 1 x HiFi
Daily Syns: 15
Weekly Syns: 25 / 105
(S) = Speed (SS) = SuperSpeed
Brunch:
- WW Wholemeal Pitta (HExB) stuffed with Bacon, Mushrooms (S) and Cheese (HExA)
Dinner:
- Tesco Healthy Living Lime, Ginger and Chilli Chicken Breast (S) (0.5 Syns) and Vegetable (Peppers (S), Mushrooms (S) and Red Onion (S)) Skewers. Served with a Mixed Leaf Salad (S) and Roasted Butternut Squash (S)
- Strawberries (SS) topped with 1 x tsp. Choc Shot (0.5 Syns) and a Raspberry Danio (2.5 Syns)
Other:
- Original Soreen Lunchbox Loaf (4.5 Syns)
- Chocolate Orange HiFi (HExB)
- 12 x Asda Chosen By You Mini Marti's (6 Syns)
- 5 x Asda Chosen By You Flying Saucers (1 Syn)
Healthy Extra A: 30g Red Leicester
Healthy Extra B: Weight Watchers Wholemeal Pitta & 1 x HiFi
Daily Syns: 15
Weekly Syns: 25 / 105
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OpalLilyEats
Gold Member
Def need to add that to the shopping list! Sounds yummmm! xx
asmallertasha
Gold Member
Food sounds yum yum yum today! Whenever you have that pitta, i drool! x
Skulldilocks
Gold Member
Seconded!
Scooter-boy
Silver Member
My selfie..... NO MAKE UP.... Ha ha ha.... Have donated tooooooo xx
Princess_Stevie
Gold Member
Hi guys, happy Saturday. Have been pretty quiet on here and just wanted to let you all know why...
My grandad passed away on Thursday night. We got a phonecall, at about 6.30pm, from the nurse at the home he was in to say she was with him and it was all really quick. In the end it was heart failure that got him, and not the cancer. He passed peacefully in his sleep - one minute he was sound asleep snoring, and the next he just drifted off. It was exactly how we would have wanted him to go. No gasping for breath or suffering. It is sad for us all, to think that we will never see him again. But I am relieved for him. It has been so tough the last week or so and he has hated it, this is what he wanted and he got his wish. Plus, I know he will now be reunited with my nanna who he lost 25 years ago. As well as some of his brothers and sisters. So that gives me some comfort.
One thing I have been determined to do is to stay on plan, and not use this as a reason to go off the rails. I know my grandad was proud of me for losing this weight, and I want to continue to make him proud. Everything else is a bit out of my control at the moment, but this is the one thing I can stay in charge of.
Anyway, life must go on!
This is how today is looking. Will update with any extras as the day goes on...
Red
(S) = Speed (SS) = SuperSpeed
Brunch:
- Bacon, Scrambled Egg and Mushrooms (S)
Dinner:
- Roasted Butternut Squash (S) stuffed with Bolognese (EL Mince, Peppers (S), Mushrooms (S), Onion (S), Carrot (S), Celery (S), Chopped Tomatoes (S) and Tomato Puree (S)) and Cheese (HExA). Served with a Mixed Leaf Salad (S)
Other:
- 2 x Rocky Road HiFi Light (HExB)
- Special K Milk Chocolate Chewy Delight (HExB)
- 2 x 330ml bottles of Coors Light (11 Syns)
- 8 x Asda Chosen By You Mini Marti's (4 Syns)
Healthy Extra A: 30g Red Leicester
Healthy Extra B: 2 x HiFi Light & Special K Chewy Delight
Daily Syns: 15
Weekly Syns: 40 / 105
My grandad passed away on Thursday night. We got a phonecall, at about 6.30pm, from the nurse at the home he was in to say she was with him and it was all really quick. In the end it was heart failure that got him, and not the cancer. He passed peacefully in his sleep - one minute he was sound asleep snoring, and the next he just drifted off. It was exactly how we would have wanted him to go. No gasping for breath or suffering. It is sad for us all, to think that we will never see him again. But I am relieved for him. It has been so tough the last week or so and he has hated it, this is what he wanted and he got his wish. Plus, I know he will now be reunited with my nanna who he lost 25 years ago. As well as some of his brothers and sisters. So that gives me some comfort.
One thing I have been determined to do is to stay on plan, and not use this as a reason to go off the rails. I know my grandad was proud of me for losing this weight, and I want to continue to make him proud. Everything else is a bit out of my control at the moment, but this is the one thing I can stay in charge of.
Anyway, life must go on!
This is how today is looking. Will update with any extras as the day goes on...
Red
(S) = Speed (SS) = SuperSpeed
Brunch:
- Bacon, Scrambled Egg and Mushrooms (S)
Dinner:
- Roasted Butternut Squash (S) stuffed with Bolognese (EL Mince, Peppers (S), Mushrooms (S), Onion (S), Carrot (S), Celery (S), Chopped Tomatoes (S) and Tomato Puree (S)) and Cheese (HExA). Served with a Mixed Leaf Salad (S)
Other:
- 2 x Rocky Road HiFi Light (HExB)
- Special K Milk Chocolate Chewy Delight (HExB)
- 2 x 330ml bottles of Coors Light (11 Syns)
- 8 x Asda Chosen By You Mini Marti's (4 Syns)
Healthy Extra A: 30g Red Leicester
Healthy Extra B: 2 x HiFi Light & Special K Chewy Delight
Daily Syns: 15
Weekly Syns: 40 / 105
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