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Start of Week 28 … Start of new job

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I managed 240 minutes of exercise last week, but failed to get weighed in due to needing to travel to a hotel in readiness for a new job start on the Monday. 

This throws my schedule to smithereens.  Not only do I now need to think when I can fit in my daily walk but I have to be careful with my eating habits too, large breakfasts, what to do for lunch and late evening meals in pubs/restaurants.  It poured down all day yesterday and I have nowhere to dry clothes in the hotel room so that did not help.

The first day was not too bad since I had a reasonable breakfast with a little self-control, a reasonable lunch and no tea.  I did have plenty to drink though.  Like I say I need to get into a sensible routine that is good for me and healthy for my body.  This new role involves working away during the week and being home at the weekends.  I am aiming to do my walk after a light evening meal.  Best laid plans …

Any way that is my issue, and I hope your rhythms are a little easier than mine this week.

Have a great week.

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Hello, I can identify with this, hopefully your body will give you clues as to the best options.  I used to buy a few boxed salads during my time in care ( been out a while), a lunch /dinner, or a ready meal, I had access to a microwave too.

The salads although expensive just kept me in control ( way back at the start of my journey), and were tasty, I think this could work for you, depending on whether you need to eat out socially or not, for your job.    I know myself I need to move to the starter menu and not main meals, as they are just too big.

Let us know how you get on x

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I just spent £17.00 on a meal out, which I will not be doing everyday, so expensive salads do not seem that expensive.  Thanks for the advice.

P.S. I have just been for a four mile walk in a hilly park too, so do not feel as bad now.

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Personally I did find waitrose and m and s ones the best, and with carbs, rice or potatoes, often they have an optional pot of dressing too.

Well done on your walk, i' m on my feet at work, so I don't crave need that when I'm home!

Good luck with your new job......and even dancing in your room will count as exercise (and nobody will see you) so pop on the music channel and have a boogie!

Literally just starting this healthy eating plan ....although I do eat a varied and healthy diet I do not count calories ....which hasn't helped, that teamed with health issues last year ....I did pile on the pounds.....but raring to go with 3 months until I go to Tenerife ....I would like to lose 1.5 stone (12 week plan).  I think the goal for me is more exercise and stay motivated!

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IndigoBlue61

Good luck with the new job and also finding a new fitness routine 😊 The last hotel I stayed in was on the 7th floor so I used the stairs daily . . . Puff puff !!! Lol 😊

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