Slowly does it, Sunflower.
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Sunflower_
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Yesterday was a day not even my swanky, posh lunch could save (although the soup was literally the best soup of my life. I could have wept with how delicious it was.) Work is hard, sometimes..more so in these weird times. Never mind, new day today.
So yesterday was a bit of a fail - I worked late so no walk with L and Yank. Ended up just watching Greys Anatomy last night and eating pasta. Calories were 1682 which is not horrendous.
And I did my weigh in this morning (lovely 05:50 wake up call from darling L...)
Losses
Week 1: -4lbs
Very happy with this. I've still had some treats and I've not exercised every day. Goals for next week are to get my 10,000 steps EVERY day and to have 4 alcohol free days. Easy peasy...she says..Having breakfast is something I still find hard, especially as my mornings start SO early now. Thought of food makes me feel a bit ill til mid-morning. L had porridge with chia seeds and peanut butter this morning. We are raising him veggie (me and Yank went vegetarian in January) and I worry about him getting enough goodness. He loves green veg, the occasional bit of fish (usually a fish finger which I hate giving him) but hates eggs so worry he doesn't eat enough of the right things for a veggie baby. Chia/flax seeds seem an easy way to get some nice things in him. He is a monster of a child, on the 98th percentile for height and weight!
Right, off plow through the morning with as much energy as I can muster (which is, admittedly, not a bloody lot this morning!)
So yesterday was a bit of a fail - I worked late so no walk with L and Yank. Ended up just watching Greys Anatomy last night and eating pasta. Calories were 1682 which is not horrendous.
And I did my weigh in this morning (lovely 05:50 wake up call from darling L...)
Losses
Week 1: -4lbs
Very happy with this. I've still had some treats and I've not exercised every day. Goals for next week are to get my 10,000 steps EVERY day and to have 4 alcohol free days. Easy peasy...she says..Having breakfast is something I still find hard, especially as my mornings start SO early now. Thought of food makes me feel a bit ill til mid-morning. L had porridge with chia seeds and peanut butter this morning. We are raising him veggie (me and Yank went vegetarian in January) and I worry about him getting enough goodness. He loves green veg, the occasional bit of fish (usually a fish finger which I hate giving him) but hates eggs so worry he doesn't eat enough of the right things for a veggie baby. Chia/flax seeds seem an easy way to get some nice things in him. He is a monster of a child, on the 98th percentile for height and weight!
Right, off plow through the morning with as much energy as I can muster (which is, admittedly, not a bloody lot this morning!)
Even if you can´t really, practically, help someone I´m sure it makes a difference for them to know someone cares. You do great work and I couldn´t stomach it.
Well done losing 4 lbs! Do you have a morning break you could move your breakfast to? There´s no real reason to have breakfast right away if you don´t feel like having it - as long as you still have it on hand to grab so you don´t get so hungry you´ll eat anything for lunch.
I don´t have kids but my nephews are growing up (mostly) vegetarian with very few eggs (because my sisters are allergic) and they´re doing fine. If you´re unsure maybe you could reach out to a dietitian who specializes in kids or veggie lifestyles?
Sunflower_
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Thanks LaMa - Not sure I can stomach it some days, either! Feel much better today, sometimes I just have to wallow a little. I could try and eat something later in the morning.. I almost enjoy the "fasting" element to not having breakfast. We eat dinner at 20:00 usually and then often I don't have lunch the next day until 14:00 so it's a long ol' stretch and I don't feel hungry until lunch time so seems silly to make myself eat if I'm not. However, do know that having breakfast is important. Maybe tomorrow! I have a few dietitian pals, I might reach out.
Weird day today - got some bad news about Yank's dad, he has cancer which sounds pretty bad although we only found out today. Yank's mum has cancer too (they are separated) and his brother died 5 years ago so he is feeling sad and worried. Especially with them both being in the States and him being here. Still waiting to hear more about his treatment.
Week 2 - Day 1
Lunch: leftover swanky soup and bread (350)
Dinner: home-made pizzas (800)
Snacks: carrot sticks and hummus (105)
Total: 1255
Steps: 10,000
Weird day today - got some bad news about Yank's dad, he has cancer which sounds pretty bad although we only found out today. Yank's mum has cancer too (they are separated) and his brother died 5 years ago so he is feeling sad and worried. Especially with them both being in the States and him being here. Still waiting to hear more about his treatment.
Week 2 - Day 1
Lunch: leftover swanky soup and bread (350)
Dinner: home-made pizzas (800)
Snacks: carrot sticks and hummus (105)
Total: 1255
Steps: 10,000
Cate
Long term member
I thought I had posted yesterday, but my reply was still sitting here.
I am so sorry about Yank's parents, hon. Poor yank
Well done on losing 4 lbs already. Considering your very difficult job, C19, lack of sleep & all the obstacles in your way you still managed to lose 4 lbs
Hearing about Yank's parents just rocked me a bit so I can't imagine how he must be feeling. You are both so lucky to have one another & little L 
I am so grateful to have my G & our sons. Sending you a great big hug
I am so sorry about Yank's parents, hon. Poor yank
Well done on losing 4 lbs already. Considering your very difficult job, C19, lack of sleep & all the obstacles in your way you still managed to lose 4 lbs
Hearing about Yank's parents just rocked me a bit so I can't imagine how he must be feeling. You are both so lucky to have one another & little L I am so grateful to have my G & our sons. Sending you a great big hug 
Sunflower_
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Yeah, it's really rubbish. He's putting on a brave face but I know how worried and sad he is. Least we have each other and little L.
We did a glorious walk this morning - think it was about 5 miles. Look how clear the ocean is! Was beautiful. L had a little paddle and I got in up to my knees as well.. was just lovely and refreshing and calming. Another reminder how why we live by the sea. This is ten minutes from our door.
Also did some cooking today for L - I made potato, carrot and courgette rostis which looked very nice. L seemed to enjoy them, anyway. Love cooking for him, although would be easier to just give him what we had.. too much salt in my risotto tonight!
Week 2 - Day 2
Lunch: beans on crumpet (288)
Dinner: mushroom and walnut risotto with Parmesan, green beans, shallots and white wine. glass of merlot (940)
Snacks: carrot sticks, 1 small ice lolly (207)
Total: 1435
Steps: 13,000
We did a glorious walk this morning - think it was about 5 miles. Look how clear the ocean is! Was beautiful. L had a little paddle and I got in up to my knees as well.. was just lovely and refreshing and calming. Another reminder how why we live by the sea. This is ten minutes from our door.
Also did some cooking today for L - I made potato, carrot and courgette rostis which looked very nice. L seemed to enjoy them, anyway. Love cooking for him, although would be easier to just give him what we had.. too much salt in my risotto tonight!
Week 2 - Day 2
Lunch: beans on crumpet (288)
Dinner: mushroom and walnut risotto with Parmesan, green beans, shallots and white wine. glass of merlot (940)
Snacks: carrot sticks, 1 small ice lolly (207)
Total: 1435
Steps: 13,000
Sunflower_
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It's not - I think I'm on Season 8! Started it when L was born and have fallen in love with it. Perfect, mind-numbing TV goodness for those long nights! My favs at the moment are Owen Hunt and Sloan..Who do you like? xx
overlandflyer
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Sunflower_
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Petal I love Bailey, she's so lovely!
Right, work has me SWAMPED at the moment so a quick update is all I have time for today.
Week 2 - Day 3
Breakfast: apple (65)
Lunch: toastie, alpen bar (592)
Dinner: red pesto pasta with red peppers, mushrooms, onions (792)
Snacks: hummus and carrots/celery, full-fat coke, glass of milk (441)
Total: 1890
Steps: 6,000
Week 2 - Day 4
Breakfast: apple
Lunch: toastie, alpen bar
Dinner: open sandwich with halloumi and roasted veggies
Snacks: glass of red wine, avocado
Total: 1469
Steps: 7,000
Right, work has me SWAMPED at the moment so a quick update is all I have time for today.
Week 2 - Day 3
Breakfast: apple (65)
Lunch: toastie, alpen bar (592)
Dinner: red pesto pasta with red peppers, mushrooms, onions (792)
Snacks: hummus and carrots/celery, full-fat coke, glass of milk (441)
Total: 1890
Steps: 6,000
Week 2 - Day 4
Breakfast: apple
Lunch: toastie, alpen bar
Dinner: open sandwich with halloumi and roasted veggies
Snacks: glass of red wine, avocado
Total: 1469
Steps: 7,000
alligatorob
Respected Member
Great picture! That water looks so inviting, but I imagine its pretty cold.
Good to see you off to such a great start, down 4 lbs in the first week and doing very well in the second. Good for you!
Good to see you off to such a great start, down 4 lbs in the first week and doing very well in the second. Good for you!
Sunflower_
Well-known member
It was very chilly, Rob! The baby was not amused when I got him to paddle!
Busy week here but stayed on plan. Off for a walk soon with Yank and the baby, chilly here but not raining. On duty next week so will be out and about in people's homes and the office.. No advice about long-term plans yet for my job..the rota for duty has been done until the end of May so imagine we are all working from home until at least then.
Losses
Starting weight 219 lbs
Week 1: 215 lbs -4lbs
Week 2: 213 lbs -2lbs
3rd May
Breakfast: alpen bar
Lunch: tomato soup, crackers
Dinner: tomato soup, crackers
Snacks: 1 G&T, 2 cups carrots, 1 small bag popcorn
Total: 993
Steps: 8000
Low calorie day today to kick start a healthy week.
Busy week here but stayed on plan. Off for a walk soon with Yank and the baby, chilly here but not raining. On duty next week so will be out and about in people's homes and the office.. No advice about long-term plans yet for my job..the rota for duty has been done until the end of May so imagine we are all working from home until at least then.
Losses
Starting weight 219 lbs
Week 1: 215 lbs -4lbs
Week 2: 213 lbs -2lbs
3rd May
Breakfast: alpen bar
Lunch: tomato soup, crackers
Dinner: tomato soup, crackers
Snacks: 1 G&T, 2 cups carrots, 1 small bag popcorn
Total: 993
Steps: 8000
Low calorie day today to kick start a healthy week.
overlandflyer
Well-known member
i almost forgot i had this thing... i know it's at least 60 years old... been a while since i bought a loaf of bread, though...
mine trims off the crusts...!