HI to all my fellow daily diarists. Hope you've been managing to stick to your plan today and are feeling positive about your achievements so far. Hope the poster will really make you think when you say 'I've Only' lost this or that. Every pound really is going to make a difference.
A very warm welcome to all you Newbies who are posting for the first time. This is the place to really start thinking about what you are going to eat and to 'steal other people's ' menu ideas. ( I do that all the time ) Tell us what you plan to eat and the calories used. Tell us also what your calorie range is, what exercise you plan on doing and any tips you might have.
This is my first time hosting the DD so be kind to me and excuse me if I'm a bit slow getting back to you.
My menu for tomorrow is;
B - Waffles with strawberries and full fat Greek yoghurt 390 cals
L - Beetroot and bean soup and an apple and an orange. 327 cals
D - Lamb meatballs in a home made tomato sauce with Parmesan cheese 657 cals
Drinks - Black tea and a cup of full fat milky coffee 160 cals and as much water as I can.
Total of 1,534 cals from a range of 1,384 - 1,779.
Exercise - non at present for health reasons
Tip - Get someone to take a photo at the beginning of your journey. But if like me you didn't then take one now. Stick it up somewhere as a reminder of how far you've come.
Very best of luck everyone.
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Thanks so much for hosting the DD, Morgancando and what an excellent job you've done! Perfectly executed and a fab menu, especially lamb meatballs!!!! I love them!
Well done Morgando..... what you have written looks great
My DD for tomorrow should be
B - porridge with mashed banana and the usual two coffees
L - the remains of my homemade leek and potato soup, possibly a green salad and the usual yoghurt with honey
S - chicken breast with potato and fresh green vegetables and hopefully the apple crumble I haven't done tonight as every time I went to venture out into the garden to pick up the windfalls it was chucking it down.
I have done the calorie count for this menu before and it does fall within my range.
I am drinking plenty of water and all being well shall go to the gym tomorrow. I am still feeling a wee bit delicate after my long week-end of festivities away but hopefully by tomorrow I shall be raring to go (really?).
Have a good constructive and happy Tuesday everyone
Thank you Villageduckpond . Lovely menu. I hope you get some decent weather to get out and collect your apples be a shame not to have your crumble. I hope you feel better tomorrow after your festive week end and can get to the gym.
Tasty menu Vdp. Drinking lots of water will definitely make a big difference for many reasons... some of my fail days were/are when I forget to drink enough.
Tiggerr, I have just slept for 8 hours and am feeling fine. Thank you for your concern
Also, I believe that as you were Tiggerr when you started the weight loss programme and have now lost a huge amount of weight (very well done for that) you should now be known as Tiger (a shadow of your former self). What do you think?
I did start off with a fairly bland nom de plume but one day I felt really happy with how things were going and changed to the current one. It's sort of a reminder of how far I've come and also not to take myself too seriously.
Loads of great food. Loving the Jerk chicken (reminder to self, do some soon) and carbonara (my mouth is watering).
I'm guessing that ballet is fantastic exercise.
Ps. It's good to experiment. I was very much a rabbit caught in the headlights for a long long time before I felt confident enough to experiment. Good for you.
Thanks for hosting Morgancando I agree with your comment. I used to be I've only lost a half, but putting 1/2 on was a disaster. Now slow, with a few bumps, but know where I want to go.
B - chia pudding with mixed fruit 247
L salmon and stir fry veg - I made extra for dinner tonight - 289. May add a skyr yoghurt - 120
D - not sure, but possibly an ostrich steak, jacket potato and courgette/ carrot mix. May have a mushroom sauce made with creme fraiche 550
S - skimmed milk and almond magnum - bought them last week so planning in to my day. 320
Total 1526 1430-1830. Have upped to 15- 1600
Ex- walk at work
Tip - a little bit of what you fancy does you good and can keep you more in control.
Thanks for hosting Morgancando , that picture is a great reminder of the good that we are doing for our bodies. I need to keep that image with me.
Eating didn't go to plan today, seems to happen a lot to me! However, definitely under calories so not really a problem. I have planned tomorrow knowing that I have some constraints to take account of.
B: (favourite of the moment) 20g homemade macademia nut butter, 30mls double cream and 100g full fat Greek yogurt. 412 cals.
L: Tomato, thyme, avocado and Mozzarella salad. 674 Cals
D: Chicken curry with spinach and cauliflower rice. 597 cals
Hi Ceals. Don't worry about not keeping to plan today we're only human after all and as long as we know where we went wrong we can rectify it. Great menu for today. all the things I love. Like you I'm trying to cut out complex carbs but need to work out how much protein, carbs and fat I'm meant to have. I'm going to try the cauliflower rice, it sounds great and a good substitute for potatoes.
Keep going, you're doing great.
Mmmm oh my goodness I want all of your food! What kind of waffles are they? The soup sounds great. I'm making a note of all of it!
Today has been busy - the boiler is being replaced so I had two guys here all day. The water was going on and off, and the gas, and I was trying to do several loads of laundry and make food for the kids etc etc. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little more straight forward!
Breakfast - scrambled eggs, mushrooms and toast, 410
Lunch - lentil and bacon soup, crispbreads, cheese. Blueberries. 390
Good morning Hidden . Sounds like you had a very hectic day yesterday hope you've recovered after a good night's sleep and have less disruption today. Your menu sounds great I love lentil and bacon soup, so filling and nutritious especially on a cold, miserable day as it looks like being today.
I'll post my waffle recipe later when I get a bit of time.
Great menu. I'm reaching menu overload as I like the idea of the bacon and lentil soup (having been eating lentils for long, so still have so much to discover).
Good to leave some cals in the bank, then you can chill out and eat more of what you enjoy.
Good morning early start for me today My poor little dog Toffee has obviously eaten something she shouldn't have as shes been sick with diarrhoea most of the night but sleeping peacefully now and Im wide awake ! Ive had a mug of black coffee will have a shower and take her for a walk Then a visit to mums care home Thinking of my meals I shall have cereal with a banana and oat milk for breakfast a Morrisons Healthy eat meal and smoked mackerel salad Im keeping at 1000 calories on main meals with up to 400 in rice cakes and a treat (calorie counted) during the evening Im finding this works for me I hope you all have a good day
Total cals = 1518 (NHS BMI calorie range 1463 - 1881)
Exercise - will be walk to meet 10,000 steps - sitting in meetings today so will have to make sure I get a lunch time walk in - hoping the rain stays off for then
Tips - when you go off plan get back to planning and post on here
I'm still a healthy eating whipper snapper in the scheme of things but my thinking, is still that it's probably still ok, the same as having a day going well over, which I still do. Could almost be classed as a 6:1 diet (making it up now )
Morning cracker. Looks like a very well planned and balanced menu you have for today. Like the idea that you say you've been naughty for eating' too few calories' There was a time when being naughty meant eating too many.
I'm impressed that you feel you can get 10,000 steps in, even though your in meetings most of the day. Hope the rain stays off for you.
Good morning Fizzylizzy13 . The thought of all that lovely fruit is making my mouth water. Not sure we can get papaya over here? Or maybe I just haven't looked! I haven't had a wagon wheel for years. I use to love them. Your whole menu sounds delicious.
I'll be posting my waffle recipe later if you want to try them.
There was not only the crackling that it came with but OH found an extra whole piece of crackling skin in the freezer (sold separately that I'd bought in more care-free times). I may have pushed my cal limit last night... though checked the scale this a.m. and appear to have survived).
There's still one more of them in the freezer, lurking below the surface like a great white shark
The pic was a perfect point made well. I've always counted my losses in bags of sugar, when someone pointed out that they did it in slabs of butter which makes a lot more visual sense.
Ooh, porridge is a feature today, I'm joining the club and experimenting, cinnamon and honey is on my list for later in the week I think! What a lovely tasty sounding day.
Good morning rutheliza . Glad you like the poster and hope it has the desired effect. I always find leftovers taste so much nicer the next day. I'm not sure what chicken cacciatore is but i'm sure it's delicious. Overall sounds like a lovely menu.
Good morning all, hope you have having a good Tuesday.
Today looks so tasty, I can't wait to eat my meals. Lots of stealing ideas here.
B - Porridge with milk and ginger flavoured greek yoghurt - 350 cals
L - Cheese and beetroot toasted sandwich - 300 cals
Afternoon snack for my 3pm weak spot - tortilla chips - 100 cals
D - Chicken pie, boiled potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, gravy and apple sauce - 650 cals
Total 1400 cals.
Exercise - a leisurely run. I have hated running, then someone gave a great tip the other day about mixing up your route, so I turned the timer off, and ran across a beautiful heathland around the corner from me, and I actually enjoyed it, so trying more of the same today but with a different route.
Ah I'm glad someone else has a 3pm snack! Mine is always a can of Diet Coke and a bag of crisps. Everyone else seems to eat such lovely snacks of fruit or nuts I have been feeling guilty for still having crisps! 😊
Oh Salcheq what can I say? Where do you live cos I'm coming over!! The DD is great for stealing ideas isn't it? Never seen ginger flavoured Greek yoghurt, I must look out for it. Also love beetroot, my friend brought me some over recently from her allotment and I'm making soups with it.
Enjoy your leisurely run and hope you enjoy finding new routes.
Good morning. Hope everyone is happy with there healthy eating and weight loss. Today I will have Breakfast banana cornflakes with skimmed milk and a coffee. Lunch veggie soup and 1 slices of bread. Dinner is spaghetti bolognese made with whole meal spaghetti and I use turkey mince. Coffee and water to drink that is around 1000 calories. So I will have crackers with cheese ana strawberries with yogurt. 1500 calories. I will read what everyone else is having so I can pinch some of the meals
Good morning Morgancando and thank you for hosting, you're a star ⭐️
I've been missing for the DD for a few days and can definitely feel it in my waistline 😕 Out every day all day has meant an over reliance on bread and sandwiches. Back on track today
Porrige with mashed banana, seed and nut sprinkle with cream for breakfast.
Scotch broth simmering away as we speak for lunch with an apple afterwards.
Chicken with vegetables and brown rice for dinner followed by an orange
Fingers crossed for me please. I'm very tired and this always makes me crav sweet things.
Good afternoon @Anna 61. It's so hard to focus on your food plan when your're so busy but it seems you're back on track today with a delicious sounding menu, so well done you.
Hope you've managed to get some well deserved rest today but I expect not! Remember to listen to what you body is telling you and be kind to yourself.
First day posting my diary and trying to meet my "new" calorie target.
B - Protein shake, 2 x ham & egg cups - 323
L - Prawn salad with brown rice - 289
D - 5% Beef mince and mixed veg with Broccoli - 312
S - Greek yogurt and carrot sticks - 138
Total - 1,062, target range 1423- 1897
Exercise - 1 hour Body Pump, 1 hour HIIT circuits
Any ideas on what I can add in to help me hit my target, thinking of adding in a thin bagel and light philly to help me with my calories (160) late afternoon and also maybe a pudding of yogurt and fruit with honey after dinner but I'll be eating quite late as it is as hitting the gym tonight for 2 hours.
That's a good varied menu you have so well done. To increase the calories healthily I would add extra protein and some natural fats, egg/nuts/cream, and don't be afraid of good wholemeal carbohydrates like a bagel 😊
Very good to see you Katieanne1984 So pleased you've joined us here. You'll get lots of lovely meal ideas and some good tips to help you along the way.
Your menu looks lovely. I know it's difficult trying to increase your calories. Why not have a handful of mixed nuts in the afternoon or before you go to the gym. Also are you using low fat Greek yoghurt? If so changing to full fat would help. It will definitely help if you try to reach towards the top range. That has certainly helped me.
Hi Annafrances . That's sounds a very varied and tasty menu. A bit short on calories as you say but hopefully you'll make up the shortfall in your snacks.
The picture of a handful of fat is quite a stark reminder of what we're trying to lose! Will try to have that in my mind when heading for a slab of chocolate once the kids are in bed...
Today I'm enjoying...
50gms low sugar Alpen, milk and a banana
Left over frittata, salad with avocado and tsp of Hellmann light mayo
Homemade Spag Bol with 10% mince and salad
Snacks = 15g raisins and 8 almonds, pot of 55g custard, nectarine and an apple
Hi Smal732 . Some nice meals planned there especially the spag bol, one of my favourites!
Have you checked your BMI to see how many calories you should be having? I think you may find you're having to few. Just check it and see.
Glad you found the poster helpful and that you can avoid the chocs. BUT having said that when you know how many calories you need to lose weight then you can eat them as long as they are counted. No food is banned!
Yes, I agree with Morgancando Smal732 that doesnt look like very many calories 😕 Please double check your calorie target on the NHS BMI checker website
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