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Firstly, I weighed myself this morning and the scale registered 13st 5lb. Which is in the right direction. I've been suffering from a cold - I still have a cough now, but I actually felt quite unwell last week and consequently didn't drag myself into work on either Monday or Tuesday. And I haven't really felt like upping my activity levels much either. Although, I did clean my kitchen thoroughly on Saturday, after I'd got some hot water available at last. Tonight will bring much laundry I think, including handling some ironing that's been ignored for a bit. I have been very parsimonious with my food portions, so I seem to be handling that well. I suffered from some genuine hunger pangs on Saturday, so immediately addressed that with a very low fat yogurt. Last night I cooked an extremely enjoyable risotto, with chicken and mushroom.
In addition to being careful with portion control, I'm experimenting with being frugal with the cost of the food that I purchase. This has mainly been precipitated by the fact that I'm having to spend a lot of money on getting the central heating and hot water system in my house replaced. Because it's being done on an unplanned basis, I had to get a loan to cover it. And the repayments are pretty hefty, so there's not too much left for groceries. So, I am having to think about my consumption patterns.
Very cheap meals so far have included:
Pilchards on toast, with cherry tomatoes
Mushroom and cherry tomato omelette
Jacket potato with cheese
Reduced fat cream crackers with chicken, ham and beef paste
Medium cheap meals have included:
Tuna pasta bake
Chicken stir fry
Houmous with celery, carrot and cucumber crudites
Roast chicken
Ratatouille
Chicken and mushroom risotto.
Breakfasts are tending towards fruit and yogurt. I have always eaten breakfast and I'm currently taking a medication that has to be taken after food, once a day. I've chosen to have it at breakfast. However, only three days left of that, after three months of taking it. Hopefully, it will have done the job and I can go forward. Anyhow, whilst not particularly YEEHAW about the weightloss, I understand that it is realistic and intellectually understand that it's a good start. My inner monkey is not quite so convinced, but it WILL submit to my rational self!
In addition to being careful with portion control, I'm experimenting with being frugal with the cost of the food that I purchase. This has mainly been precipitated by the fact that I'm having to spend a lot of money on getting the central heating and hot water system in my house replaced. Because it's being done on an unplanned basis, I had to get a loan to cover it. And the repayments are pretty hefty, so there's not too much left for groceries. So, I am having to think about my consumption patterns.
Very cheap meals so far have included:
Pilchards on toast, with cherry tomatoes
Mushroom and cherry tomato omelette
Jacket potato with cheese
Reduced fat cream crackers with chicken, ham and beef paste
Medium cheap meals have included:
Tuna pasta bake
Chicken stir fry
Houmous with celery, carrot and cucumber crudites
Roast chicken
Ratatouille
Chicken and mushroom risotto.
Breakfasts are tending towards fruit and yogurt. I have always eaten breakfast and I'm currently taking a medication that has to be taken after food, once a day. I've chosen to have it at breakfast. However, only three days left of that, after three months of taking it. Hopefully, it will have done the job and I can go forward. Anyhow, whilst not particularly YEEHAW about the weightloss, I understand that it is realistic and intellectually understand that it's a good start. My inner monkey is not quite so convinced, but it WILL submit to my rational self!