My Motivation Diary :) x

Day three (take 2)

Breakfast: Bowl of cornflakes with sweetner and skimmed milk.

Lunch: Tuna mayonaise on wholemeal bread sandwich and packet of quavers.

Dinner: Bit of left-over stew from last night (just like a soup really) and then a baked potatoe with a few baked beans and a bit of chicken.

Snacks: one chocolate praline.

And hopefully this will be all :)

I'm in the mood for a gym session but I've got lots of studying and work to do (ughh fun fun fun) so I'm not 100% sure I'll get the chance. But it's nearly the weekend and I plan to do a lot of riding and work out on the farm, and sticking to the healthy eating.

Still hoping to look fab next summer, that would just be the best. :)
 
Hey CookieMonster! Looks like you're starting to get the hang of this weight loss stuff. I think a big part of this process and finding a way to eat that works for you. I've tried sooo many different "ideas", I guess, as to how to eat (and I'm not talking about dieting) Not sure if that makes sense, but hopefully you understand :p

Question: Is "New Workout Plan" the actual name of Kayne West's song? If so it's perfectly fitting and I'll have to check it out! haha

Keep it up! Starting a journal is a huge and important step :D
 
deannnaa said:
Hey CookieMonster! Looks like you're starting to get the hang of this weight loss stuff. I think a big part of this process and finding a way to eat that works for you. I've tried sooo many different "ideas", I guess, as to how to eat (and I'm not talking about dieting) Not sure if that makes sense, but hopefully you understand :p

Question: Is "New Workout Plan" the actual name of Kayne West's song? If so it's perfectly fitting and I'll have to check it out! haha

Keep it up! Starting a journal is a huge and important step :D
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Hey Deannnaa! Thanks, I really feel I am starting to :) Yeah I understand (at least I think I do :L), totally get you there, I've been the same :p

Yeah it's called 'The New Workout Plan' I just happened to come across it one day and it really does fit and its upbeat which is great for working out haha.

Here's a link of it from youtube:


Thanks :D Hope it's going well for you as well :)
 
Day Four (take 2)

Breakfast: Bowl of cornflakes with skimmed milk and sweetner.

Lunch: Tuna on wholemeal bread sandwich (haha I'll look like a tuna fish at this rate :p) and rice krispies square bar (151 cals) - yummm *drool* :drool5:

Snack: 1 digestive biscuit

Dinner: Chilli con carne

Dessert: 1 strawberry Weight Watchers youghurt (81 cals)

So yeah I did manage to hit the exercise bike last night and did 35 mins (approximately 225 cals - according to monitor). And hope to do another session tonight! :D

Today was pretty good, I've done a heck load of walking (like I normally do), the food I personally find could of been better but I'm actually quite looking forward to weighing myself on monday! Which is really weird for me.

Just the weekend to get through now!
 
I love this soup however haven't made it in a while but it's really good if you get a cold or are just sick of the cold weather.
6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
• 10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 1 large stalk celery, diced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles, (3 cups)
• 4 cups shredded cooked skinless chicken breast, (about 1 pound; see Tip)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
Preparation
1. Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, celery, ginger and garlic; cook, uncovered, over medium heat until vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Add noodles and chicken; simmer until the noodles are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in dill and lemon juice.
Tips & Notes
• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Tip: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving: 267 calories; 4 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 90 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 38 g protein; 2 g fiber; 329 mg sodium; 330 mg potassium.

Enjoy!
 
chubbygirl said:
I love this soup however haven't made it in a while but it's really good if you get a cold or are just sick of the cold weather.
6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
• 10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 1 large stalk celery, diced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles, (3 cups)
• 4 cups shredded cooked skinless chicken breast, (about 1 pound; see Tip)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
Preparation
1. Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, celery, ginger and garlic; cook, uncovered, over medium heat until vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Add noodles and chicken; simmer until the noodles are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in dill and lemon juice.
Tips & Notes
• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Tip: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving: 267 calories; 4 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 90 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 38 g protein; 2 g fiber; 329 mg sodium; 330 mg potassium.

Enjoy!
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Hey, thanks a lot for this! :)

I'll definately give it a go at some point, especially as the cold weather's starting to kick in :L

Have a nice weekend :)
 
Day Four (take 2) - slightly continued

Just finished tonight's workout session:

41 minutes on exercise bike
(approx. 255 calories) ~ don't really trust the monitors on gym equipment tbhh

So yeah it's all good. :seeya:
 
Ughhh annoying

:rant: Just been able to get back on here, I thought I'd lost it for good, had to reset my passwords hundreds of times over the weekend and again today but I finally cracked it! :D Going to catch up on the days I missed on here :)
 
Day 5 (take 2)

Breakfast: Cornflakes, sweetner & skimmed milk

Lunch: Sausage & mash with sweetcorn

Dinner: Leftover chilli con carne with wholemeal bread

Snacks: 1 digestive biscuit

Went out and had quite a bit of Coke, I asked for diet but not certain if it was cuz we did it in rounds, ohhh well :D
 
Day 6 (take 2)

Nearly up to date...

Breakfast: Cornflakes, sweetner & skimmed milk

Lunch: Tuna mayonaise & tomato sandwich & 1 choc mouse

Dinner: Salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomato & bit of cheese) & 2 slices of wholemeal bread

Pudding: 1 choc mouse
 
Day 7 (YESSSS <3)

Weigh in this morning and was 136.4! Which is about 4 pounds down (not to certain on that though). And I could be less than that cuz it's 'that time of the month' :L, nice way to start huh, ughh cravings :/

Breakfast: Wholemeal bread and baked beans

Lunch: Tuna mayonaise & cucumber wholemeal roll & rice krispies square bar (155 cals)

Dinner: Roast chicken (basically had chicken and veg :))

Pudding: 1 WW vanilla & choc mouse, yummm (106cals)

Going to go on exercise bike later and plan to burn at least 261 calories (to feel a bit better on the not so good foods).

I really feel I can do this now, it feels like I've achieved one goal already doing a week.

Going to get a weight loss ticker now I've actually got something to record!
 
Only 25 pounds to my main goal although not set in gold could be bit more or bit less than that as I'm quite short but yeah, I feel I can do this thang anyway! :D

I know it's a while way off yet, but not looking forward to christmas, I don't wanna blow it.

So proud of myself today, It was SUCH a lush dessert and I was like nope no not having that and had a weight watchers mouse instead (still pretty damn good though and way less calories, and with that option I felt a lot happier 15 mins after say than I would with that chocolate, raspberry thing). :)

Oooh the ticker works, I find that motivation in its self!
 
Day 8

Did manage to go on exercise bike yesterday and burn that 261 calories! :)
:hurray:
Breakfast: Cornflakes, sweetner and skimmed milk

Lunch: Tuna mayonaise wholemeal bread sandwich and pack of quavers

Dinner: Salad (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, little bit of cheese, light mayonaise and ham).

Pudding: 1 Weight watchers chocolate and vanilla mouse. And thats it for today!

Wont have a chance to go on exercise bike this evening but might try and have a go in the morning if I can get up in time.
 
CookieMonster said:
136.2 this morning :)
Breakfast-bowl of cornflakes
Lunch-noodles
Snack-WW chocolate & vanilla mouse, yumm :drool5:
Dinner-left over sheperd pie.
Not going to write much more, was good day exercise wise (outside working most of it) and now feel like some exercise biking :gnorsi: go get 'em girl! ;)

Work out song I'ma liking at the mo - New Workout Plan - Kanye West



That's right put in work, move your ass, go berserk
Eat your salad, no dessert
Get that man you deserve (8)
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I Like it, I likes it ALOT!!! OW OW!!!​
I think there's is a thread that I can see if I can route around for ya, in the *off topic* sub-forum, I really like *Jerk It* by Thunderheist. Push it till your body hurts...haha I can't remember the lyrics. :p​
CookieMonster said:


Dinner: Stew (meat,carrots,onions,mushrooms) with mashed potatoe and brocolli.
<3
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I Love stew, I miss it. There is this little place that makes up some pretty wild stews & soups that I visit sometimes, Beer Barely anyone?? Hahah​

CookieMonster said:
Weigh in this morning and was 136.4! Which is about 4 pounds down (not to certain on that though). And I could be less than that cuz it's 'that time of the month' :L, nice way to start huh, ughh cravings :/





(106cals)[/COLOR]

Gotta Love those BONUSES!!! I KNOW I DO!!! Wicked, see all your hard work is paying off!! :D​

Going to go on exercise bike later and plan to burn at least 261 calories (to feel a bit better on the not so good foods).

I really feel I can do this now, it feels like I've achieved one goal already doing a week.

Going to get a weight loss ticker now I've actually got something to record!
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I can see the change, it takes a lot of strength to pass those *other* foods up. I am SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU ( P.S. I am excited in general right now, not to freak you out) ;)​

CookieMonster said:
Only 25 pounds to my main goal although not set in gold could be bit more or bit less than that as I'm quite short but yeah, I feel I can do this thang anyway! :D

I know it's a while way off yet, but not looking forward to christmas, I don't wanna blow it.

So proud of myself today, It was SUCH a lush dessert and I was like nope no not having that and had a weight watchers mouse instead (still pretty damn good though and way less calories, and with that option I felt a lot happier 15 mins after say than I would with that chocolate, raspberry thing). :)

Oooh the ticker works, I find that motivation in its self!
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:hurray:

TTYL​
 
RunningGirl said:
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I Like it, I likes it ALOT!!! OW OW!!!​
I think there's is a thread that I can see if I can route around for ya, in the *off topic* sub-forum, I really like *Jerk It* by Thunderheist. Push it till your body hurts...haha I can't remember the lyrics. :p​

Thanks, I havent really looked in any sub-forums yet so I might get round to that sometime. Haha going to go youtube that now, sounds my kinda song! :p

I Love stew, I miss it. There is this little place that makes up some pretty wild stews & soups that I visit sometimes, Beer Barely anyone?? Hahah​

Haha, me tooo! :drool5:

I can see the change, it takes a lot of strength to pass those *other* foods up. I am SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU ( P.S. I am excited in general right now, not to freak you out) ;)​

I know it takes so much strength sometimes but I just tell myself its going to be sooo worth it! Ahaha I'm soooo excited too! Aha I get moods like that a lot of time, so doesnt freak me out ;)

:hurray:

TTYL​
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Your post made me smile :) Hope its going well with you :D
 
Day 9

This is probably the longest time I've gone without going off the rails and not going 'stuff this!' So proud of myself :)

Breakfast: Cornflakes, sweetner & skimmed milk

Lunch: Tuna & cucumber wholemeal bread sandwich & chewy marshmallow rice krispies square (118 cals), yumm

Snack: Chunk of cucumber ahaha

Dinner: Salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bit of lean ham, mayonaise and cheese).

Pudding: 1 chocolate mousse.


Just watching a program where they're at icecream factory (at the moment). Not the best idea in the world. OMG Yummmm
 
RunningGirl said:
Hi CookieMonster,

These are the three links I've come across on the site so far for what ppl like to listen to as they work out: ;)
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http://weight-loss.fitness.com/off-topic/34081-underrated-bands.html
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/off-t...ures-ipod.html
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/off-topic/25088-whats-your-ipod.html

Take Care & TTYL :seeya:​
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Hiiiyaaa :)

Omg, thanks so much for this, hopefully find some stuff to get me in the mood for working out in a bit ;)

Thanks, take care too :seeya:
 
Hmmm :/

Ughhh I'd murder a hot chocolate right now...

I've got a low calorie option one, but it's just not the same if you get me.

Aaaah well, I'm guunna go now do some studying (N) else I'm going to fail.. Might keep my mind off it? Pppfft I think not.

Defintely going to hit the exercise bike later though, might aswell make the best of it! (Y) Weigh-in day in 5 days, and I want to see a drop. :D
 
Guzzle back a .5 Liter of Water, I bet that'll take your mind off of the *Other* drink....:iagree:​
 
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