Daily Diary for Friday 30 October - Weight Loss Support

Weight Loss Support

114,530 members60,868 posts

Daily Diary for Friday 30 October

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone
232 Replies

Welcome to the start os another weekend. Here’s hoping the weather improves. It is also Halloween but with the virus on the up again I don’t really think there will be much of that this year. November is very nearly upon us.

The Daily Diary s the place were we let other know what our food plan is for the day. So that we can get to know what others are eating. We can learn things from them and nick ideas from each other which I often do. Anything that is said is not said in any way to upset you it is given in good faith from what others have found along there journey into healthy eating. If you could also tell us what plan you are following ad be LCHF or calorie counting. Or any plan you are doing.

It is a voluntary forum run by volunteers and we need you to answer some of the other members plan. We al need encouragement along the way.

If this is your first time on the Daily Diary we welcome you. Read what others are doing and just follow suit. You will soon get the hang of things.

My meals for Friday are.

First thing coffee

Breakfast Porridge with mixed berries in it.

Dinner Sea bass on a bed of cabbage cooked in butter.

Tea Some Broccoli soup which is left over from Thursday.

I will be walking Roxie a couple of times hopefully they will be dry walks unlike Thursday.

Now I hand it over to you all. Looking forward to reading your menus.

Over to you now.

Written by
Caroline62 profile image
Caroline62
6 stone
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

The ability to reply to this post has been turned off.

232 Replies
moreless profile image
morelessAdministrator7 stone

Thanks for posting, Caroline :)

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg

Good evening Caroline and Roxie!🐕! Sea bass on buttery cabbage sounds scrumptious! Fish and butter go so well together.

I hope you can manage to walk Roxie before it's dark. I got quite a surprise this evening it seems to get dark before I know it. Wiggles isn't getting enough walks as I've strained my back and it's still painful. Luckily she's only little and doesn't really mind.

I'm following LCHEALTHYF IF 8:16 it means I skip the evening meal unless I'm hungry in which case I'll cook something as opposed to snacking.

No alcohol. No snacking.

B: Pre-Packed toast with butter and a scrape of jam. Coffee with FF milk.

L: Roast veggie soup with a slop of cream and grated Parmigiano on top. +a small piece of pork belly.

I hope everyone stays safe.🌈🌈🌈

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to TheTabbyCat

Oh no that’s not good Tabby you be careful. Enjoy your toast and butter. Fab lunch Tabby. I take Roxie out in the evening just before I start getting ready for bed around 9 pm. It’s dark by 5 pm here now. Long dark and cold nights till around February. We need soup here for the cold. That’s why I made some from my veggie box. Casseroles on the menu over the weekend.

You stay save and look after yourself. Be careful with that back. Roxie sends her barks and meow to you 🐈🐾🦮😊🌈

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Caroline62

Thanks Caroline! Our last wakl is around 6 o'clock now, Wiggles has a disposable mat if needed!

Have a good day, Purrrs and wags back!!🐾🐾🐕❤😍xx

Hopalong1 profile image
Hopalong1Challenge Host3 stone in reply to TheTabbyCat

Hope your back is soon better. It is defo soup weather. Hope your weekend is better x

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Hopalong1

Thanks Hopalong. Today's a perfect day for soup.

just1me profile image
just1meRestart August 2023 in reply to TheTabbyCat

Sport to hear that you are in pain TTC I hope you get better soon.

I do like a good slice of toast 😀. I need to have on for breakfast before hubby gets up so it does not feel like I am taunting him.

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to just1me

Thanks just1me!

DiamonteSandal profile image
DiamonteSandal7lbs in reply to TheTabbyCat

I hope your back is better asap - it is one of those pains that really wears you down. Have you tried a warm wheat pad with lavender? I swear by mine when my shoulder is playing up. I go to bed with it tucked in just the right spot - or a hot water bottle, maybe that would help you?

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to DiamonteSandal

Thanks for the tips DS, I'll just have to look after it for a little while until the pain fades. A

little heat pad does help a bit.

LeylaLayton profile image
LeylaLayton in reply to TheTabbyCat

I sympathize with you Tabby I have had problems with my back since I was 19!!! And believe me that's a looooong time ago. I've slipped a disc and had extremely painful periods when I couldn't walk. Then once when I was in bed in agony unable to move my lovely friend Anita popped round and changed my life.

She practices reflexology and she massaged the pad of my thumb several times and I could feel the pain lessening. Within an hour I was up and moving almost pain free and within 2 hours I had no pain at all.

I highly recommend this method of pain relief.

You can print off a free hand reflexology chart and do it on yourself. This is something I do on myself as soon as I start to twinge. It works like magic. Give it a go. All you have to lose is the pain.

Actually I might have a look see if there is a place to massage to lower appetite.

Good luck!🌸

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to LeylaLayton

Thanks for that LeylaLayton . I've heard of that as you say I may as well give it a try!

LeylaLayton profile image
LeylaLayton in reply to TheTabbyCat

I would be interested to know how it goes Tabby. But you have to persevere and do it like you mean it x

Greendream123 profile image
Greendream123 in reply to TheTabbyCat

I hope your back eases soon and you have a restful Friday. Enjoy your soup :)

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Greendream123

Thanks GreenD

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to TheTabbyCat

Lovely meals,have a great day 🙂

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to TheTabbyCat

Yummy sounding soup and hope you enjoy your breakfast 🙂

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to TheTabbyCat

Have a restful day TabbyCat and hope your back gets better soon.

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg in reply to TheTabbyCat

Sorry to hear about your back, back pain really sucks. Do some gentle stretching to both sides, front and back. They are basic but generally help the most xx

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to springersrule

Thanks springer! I've given it a couple of days of as near to complete rest is pos. Today I'm going to do some very gentle stretching on the bed,with the Pilates ball! That should move something.

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to TheTabbyCat

There are few things which can't be topped off with a bit of grated parmigiano! Have a great day.

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Cp1965

So right Cp!!

Hopalong1 profile image
Hopalong1Challenge Host3 stone

Hello all, Thank you for hosting, Caroline62. Great poster. May your Friday be a beautiful start to a beautiful weekend. I am mostly following LCHF/OMAD

B Coffee, first one with three teaspoons of double cream

D Tomato soup

Paleo cod fish sticks, peas, greens, roasted cauliflower & tartare sauce

Chia pudding, with 2 tablespoons of cream and frozen strawberries

Walking Roy, tidying. Get set for the weekend :) x

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Hopalong1

Thank you Hopalong1 Tomato soup 1 of my favourites. Mmmm. A good days food there. You are doing the same as me. Enjoy and take care.

My brother lives in Morley part of Leeds and they may be going in to high tier. Are you in that part or nearer to East Yorkshire. What ever take care. 😊

Hopalong1 profile image
Hopalong1Challenge Host3 stone in reply to Caroline62

I live in North Yorks, currently Tier 2. I have Sea bass envy. There was a mix up with my veg box and it will be greens every day, forever! God is helping with my low carb 😂😂

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to Caroline62

Here too year tier 3 🙄

DiamonteSandal profile image
DiamonteSandal7lbs in reply to Hopalong1

Tomato soup for me too! I'm trying the Tesco low fat tinned version and will see if it is any good.

Denton1 profile image
Denton1 in reply to DiamonteSandal

Don't try the Tesco fresh Leek and Potato. It is so disgusting. After throwing it away we looked up the reviews......terrible. I suppose that might help weight loss. You can't eat it😂😂

moreless profile image
morelessAdministrator7 stone in reply to Denton1

Hi and welcome, Denton1 :)

Are you going to share your meals plans for the day?

All of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and I hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run, especially the daily diary.

We've found active participation to be key to successful weight loss and, of course, it's a good way to get to know people, find inspiration and share support and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best :)

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to DiamonteSandal

Peeps DiamonteSandal and Denton1 soup is just so easy to make you really don't need T's stuff. It can be done with a soup maker or without. I just use a stick blender.

Here's some great ideas.

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

Greendream123 profile image
Greendream123 in reply to Hopalong1

Enjoy your chia pudding, sounds intriguing :)

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to Hopalong1

Great sounding meals,have a great day 🙂

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to Hopalong1

Sounds a decent OMAD there Hopalong 🙂

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Hopalong1

Good luck with OMAD. Good to know you are all set for weekend.

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg in reply to Hopalong1

Nice meal there Hopalong xx

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Hopalong1

Food looks tasty Hopalong1. Enjoy getting ready for the weekend.

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Hopalong1

Think I may make myself another batch of my HM tomato and roasted veg soup this weekend, it's definitely that soup time of year!

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Hopalong1

Good morning Hopalong, I followed your lead with the cream this morning. I actualy woke up feeling peckish! That never happens!

I haven't had Tartare sauce for ever! Must get some capers so I can make it.

just1me profile image
just1meRestart August 2023

Thank you for hosting Caroline!

I love the sound of seabass on buttery cabbage.

Hubby is on a low carb diet to see if it helps with his type 2 diabetes. So he gets to test the low carb options of our old favourites. He had low carb pasta this evening; he ate it but it was so fibrous. I cooked it longer than the packet said, but it did not seen to make any difference. Anyone got any suggestions?

Plan for tomorrow:

B: overnight oats (it's a small portion with just enough oats to keep it interesting - one eye on those carbs)

L: ham and cheese omelette (I may add in some red onion)

D: baked cod and mixed veg

DiamonteSandal profile image
DiamonteSandal7lbs in reply to just1me

Ooh, you can't beat an omelette with cheese in it!! Now you've given me inspiration! I think I'll do that for Saturday's breakfast.

just1me profile image
just1meRestart August 2023 in reply to DiamonteSandal

Hubby really likes an omelette. He thinks they are a lot of effort; I should let him know they are easy, but then I do enjoy how his eyes light up when I make one 😇

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to just1me

Thank you just1me. You cannot beat a omelette like baked cod and veg. 😊

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to just1me

Great meals,have a good day 🙂

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to just1me

Dealing with a pasta eating, low cab Hubby can't be easy. If he enjoys the "pasta sauces" may be he would enjoy them on some shredded cabbage cooked in butter "al dente" not soggy!

Baked cod sounds good to me.

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to just1me

Hi just1me, I haven't tried lowcarb pasta, we substitute it with carrot or courgette spaghetti in my house, which makes it carb free and so much tastier. You can buy it done in supermarkets, but I purchased a spiraliser and make my own.

Have a good Friday

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to ScoutyPat

Snap SP!! I use shredded cabbage,cooked in butter,too! All the Italian pasta sauces work with "zoodles" carrots and cabbage. The only difference I find is that I eat the last mouth full with a spoon as it doesn't stick to the cabbage like it does to pasta.

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to just1me

I often have courgette instead of pasta, I use a peeler to make it into strips then warm through in a small quantity of water with a vegetable stock cube added (although no reason why you couldn't blast in a microwave), did that with a carbonara the other week and it was rather tasty!

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to just1me

Ah just1me I've been wondering how much oats I should put in my overnight oats as I'm concerned about carbs out of curiousity how much do you put in ? Lovely menu happy Friday

Best wishes

Jeff

Greendream123 profile image
Greendream123

Brocolli soup sounds interesting Caroline62 , enjoy.

I ended up in Pizza Hut today. They do vegan pizza (no other options) so I looked up the nutritional value and ordered the dish I wanted, plus a takeaway box. I ate half with a small bowl of lettuce, so around 600 kcal for lunch. I'm hoping this was a good compromise and have cut the remaining bit in two, to have tomorrow and Saturday with salad (cost a fortune so don't want to waste it!) Hopefully I'll still lose 2 lbs by Wednesday, just need to keep things balanced.

Tomorrow (12:12 & healthy eating):

B: weetabix and strawberries

L: pizza quarter (273kcal) with salad

D: veg dish with pumpkin

S: fruit

E: home workout, walk

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Greendream123

Tha pizza place near me closed down. So not been in 1 for awhile. Well done on having half. Yes it’s expensive now so I don’t blame you for bringing it home for a nother day. At least you enjoyed that’s the main.

I like your food take care and be save. 😊🌈

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to Greendream123

Tasty meals,have a good day 🙂

DiamonteSandal profile image
DiamonteSandal7lbs in reply to Greendream123

Ooh, what are you doing with the pumpkin? I've never cooked it. Is it like butternut squash (I love that mashed with a touch of butter and pepper)?

Greendream123 profile image
Greendream123 in reply to DiamonteSandal

Yes it has a slightly nutty squash taste, it's great in soups and curries, I've even put it in smoothies and porridge cakes. There's loads of interesting recipes online although I haven't decided on dinner :)

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to Greendream123

Sounds like a good idea to split it into quarters so you have the calories over a couple of days 👍They also do a gluten free vegan pizza which makes me happy. I can only eat a bit now though and haven't had one since pre lockdown

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Greendream123

Good luck for weigh ins.

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Greendream123

I hope you enjoy that pizza and don't get tired of eating it.

Have a good day.

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Greendream123

Great save with taking the pizza home. Enjoy it with salad today

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to Greendream123

Free dream I admire your discipline with the pizza you are so good !! I’m on low carb I’m wondering if pumpkin is ok I think I’d like to try a spicy homemade pumpkin soup.

Have a great day

Jeff

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Greendream123

Must be 18 months since I've had a pizza, after my "fish and chips" experience last week I suspect it would leave me with carb overload! Have a great day.

Greendream123 profile image
Greendream123 in reply to Cp1965

It's difficult to strike a balance sometimes but I hope you enjoyed it! :)

Progressoverperfect profile image
Progressoverperfect7lbs

Good evening, I'm still trying to get my ahead around LCHF and have made some rocky mistakes ( not checking carbs when I'm unsure and eating anyway😕) I'm not going completely keto ( no more than 100g of carbs for me)

Currently self isolating and bored out of my head ( im not even allowed to walk the dog!!) My step count hasn't reached 200 yet, let alone the 10,000 that I aim to do.

Not able to go out and run which is doing my mood no good at all. Advice needed 🙏

Food for friday should be:

Breakfast: scrambled egg and cheese

Lunch: ham and Brie salad with FF dressing

Tea: chicken breast pizza and salad

A small glass of red wine seen as its Friday 😉

Hope everyone has a fab Friyay😂😂

Greendream123 profile image
Greendream123 in reply to Progressoverperfect

Good luck for your Friday. Do you have a garden/outside space you can use for exersize (and fresh AIR)? Don't know if you're a fan of fitness videos but maybe one in the morning could help you feel active. I hope you find something interesting to do tomorrow - and you should plan something good for your first day of freedom! :)

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Progressoverperfect

Good food there siggie. I do like your food. It won’t be long before you are able to go out. Take care. 😊

lucigret profile image
lucigret in reply to Progressoverperfect

Yummy food. I have Brie, I must use it, forgot about it.

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to Progressoverperfect

Great meal plan,have a good day 🙂

DiamonteSandal profile image
DiamonteSandal7lbs in reply to Progressoverperfect

Sorry you are having to self isolate - I hope you are well though?

Whack some music on and boogie like no one is watching :) My Mum is stuck in her flat at the moment thanks to the weather so she told me today she's been doing the Twist!

Your food choices sound lovely. I've just added salad to my Tesco delivery for Saturday to have with a chicken pizza too! They do a sweet chilli one which I love.

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Progressoverperfect

How many more days to self isolate?

My daughter's last day of self-isolating is today, so at least we can get out the house tomorrow. It's like we've all been cooped up...though I have been running.

Get a workout video going from YouTube. Perhaps a 30mins one. Once you get going, they are really good. ☺

Then perhaps you can have a large glass of wine 🍷. 😉

Try to enjoy your Friday.

Progressoverperfect profile image
Progressoverperfect7lbs in reply to Peachy40

Hi, I have another week😒 I'm back at work next Friday 😊 I'm going to have a look on YouTube now for a video to follow x

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Progressoverperfect

Back Friday and then it's the weekend! 🥳

Hope you found a good video.

Progressoverperfect profile image
Progressoverperfect7lbs in reply to Peachy40

Still looking!!

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg in reply to Progressoverperfect

Lovely meals Siggie. I'm afraid to get pizza... Dont think my self control is enough not to eat the whole thing. Imagining eating your pizza is the next best thing though 😂😂 xx

Progressoverperfect profile image
Progressoverperfect7lbs in reply to springersrule

The pizza is fab, the base is a flattened out chicken breast topped with onion, pepper, tomato and mozzerella and baked in the oven for 30 minutes. Not a traditional one but a very low carb one. And it's delicious!

The recipe is on Lytham 'chicken off ' if you search posts 😊

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg in reply to Progressoverperfect

Oh i could definitely go for thst. Thanks for the link 😊 xx

Lytham profile image
Lytham3 stone in reply to Progressoverperfect

Ah great, you found it springersrule ! :-) x

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Progressoverperfect

Great food siggie. Perhaps try putting on some loud cheesy party music and having a dance around the house. Hopefully that could add steps and make you giggle.

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to Progressoverperfect

Sorry about the isolation siggie Cant see why you can’t run if you’re not in contact with anyone else ? Have you thought of exercise videos on YouTube I was thinking of that to try and tone my pot belly. I’m doing Sober October and really looking forward to a glass of wine at some point. I’m the same as you I struggle to work out how many grams of carbs I’m having. I had two apples yesterday that needed eating that needed eating I hate to waste food as I think it’s wrong and know they are high in carbs

Have a great weekend and hope you’re allowed out soon

Best wishes

Jeff

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Progressoverperfect

Must be absolutely cabbaging you by now, I’ve struggled to get out myself this week due to work and it’s messing with my head so I don’t know how you must be getting on not going out at all. Enjoy your drop of red, hope it’s a decent one and have a sip for me!

Progressoverperfect profile image
Progressoverperfect7lbs in reply to Cp1965

Yes, I'm beginning to get a little cabin fever. 😳

DiamonteSandal profile image
DiamonteSandal7lbs

Thank you and hello, Caroline62!

I have a Roxy too - mine is a horse though :) And a dog called Lexi. She arrived with her name so I wondered if they would get confused but no, they know exactly who they are.

Today I ate well - my poached eggs with beans on toast was totally scrumptious and lived up to my hankering expectations from yesterday! Even so, my calories for today are under my range, coming in at 1047calories (NHS 12 week programme). Clearly my issues have been with my snacking rather than my meals. Still, I might have that chocolate at the weekend and not feel bad.

I really like this idea of planning my meals for tomorrow and writing them here - I feel like once I've committed, I have to stick to it and that really saves me grabbing wrong choices.

So tomorrow is Week 1, Day 5 and the plan is:

Breakfast: 1 rasher bacon, 1 egg, 1 toast and 1/4 tin beans (using up from today's meal!)

Lunch: Tesco low fat tomato soup with a sandwich thin. It definitely is the weather for soup!

Dinner: Battered fish with garden peas and boiled potato chunks crisped up in the air fryer.

Desserts tend to be a small fromage frais or some sugar free jelly with a spoonful of Alpro yoghurt.

Exercise will be mucking out and a brisk dog walk. After yesterday's run I think I will save my next one until the weekend.

Have a lovely day, everyone! :)

Greendream123 profile image
Greendream123 in reply to DiamonteSandal

It's great to hear that you're doing so well! Enjoy your meals, I love Alpro yoghurt (good source of protein too!) :)

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to DiamonteSandal

Hello DiamonteSandal. How nice having a horse. I bet that is hard work. Mucking out the stables. Pleased you had a good day. We all need a treat and I think weekends are the best time for them. I tend to have a scone. This week I have a peace of carrot cake. Good food for today.tomato is my favourite although I will eat any type of soup. Fab dinner also. Have a good day. Keep safe. 😊😊

lucigret profile image
lucigret in reply to DiamonteSandal

Good to see that the planning is working 😊 To up your calories you could add some healthy fats to your meals😊

Enjoy your dog walk 😊

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to DiamonteSandal

Yummy meals,have a great day 🙂

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to DiamonteSandal

Well done you for reaching day 5.

How are you feeling? I hope you don't get hungry, you shouldn't as long as you keep your daily calories at the top end of your range, to begin with at least.

Enjoy that fish and mushy peas!

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg in reply to DiamonteSandal

I used to have a driving pony so know the workout you'll get looking after your horse!! Lovely meals planned for today. Have a good one xx

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to DiamonteSandal

Sounds like you are getting organised well DiamonteSandal and I agree, it is definitely soup weather. Have fun

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to DiamonteSandal

Good morning DiamonteSandsl what a well planned menu with lots of variety you sound much better organised than me. Good luck with the mucking out ! Have a great day

Best wishes

Jeff

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to DiamonteSandal

Well done and keep going! I keep seeing people referring to Alpro yogurt, must confess I have never tried it but I may give it a go just for a change...

lucigret profile image
lucigret

Thank you for hosting Caroline, some lovely food for you today. I hope you manage a dry walk with Roxie 😊

My food today

Lunch - scrambled egg and bacon

Dinner - meatballs from yesterday with hot slaw.

I didn’t feel well yesterday and couldn’t face them.

Happy Friday everybody 😊

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to lucigret

Sorry you are not well. Get better soon luci. Fab food enjoy the meat balls.

Thank you yes we both want it to be dry When we do our morning walks. You take care. Hug from me. 💐😊

lucigret profile image
lucigret in reply to Caroline62

I think I’m ok again now Caroline, have had ‘a strange feeling’ all day and some tummy ache.

A good nights sleep will put it right I hope. Sending a hug back 😊

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to lucigret

Lovely sounding meals,have a great day 🙂

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to lucigret

Hope you are feeling a bit better soon

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to lucigret

Nice to know..Your response to Caroline that you are feeling better ...take care!!

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to lucigret

I'm sorry! I missed you weren't feeling up to scratch. I hope today's better.

Meatballs are usually nicer the day after!Enjoy the hot slaw too.🌈

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg in reply to lucigret

I havent has meatballs for many years! hope you feel well enough todsy to eat them 😁 xx

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to lucigret

Hope you are feeling bettee today lucigret.

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to lucigret

Bacon and eggs yum ! Sorry you’ve been under the weather lucigret I hope you’re well soon and feeling better today

Best wishes

Jeff

smartoak profile image
smartoak1kgRestart Oct 2023

Hi all!

No cake left so tomorrow will be good!

6km run in the morning, yoga stretches

L: big green salad with tinned sardines and seeds

D: mum’s roast chicken with roast veg and likely more green salad

See y’all tomorrow!

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to smartoak

Great meal plan,have a good day 🙂

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to smartoak

A great menu for tomorrow. Enjoy! 😋 Good luck with the run.

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to smartoak

Yummy food. Go for your run!! Good luck

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to smartoak

I won't even mention where the cake ended up!!:)

"Mum's" roast are always the best. Totally delic!!!

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg in reply to smartoak

My kind of meals. Enjoy 😊 xx

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to smartoak

Lots of lovely salad today smartoak. Enjoy the run

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to smartoak

I used to love a morning run sadly I can’t run any more.Enjoy! Love your food smartoak enjoy !

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to smartoak

Hi smartoak good food there. Take care.😊

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to smartoak

Sounds like a delicious day! I generally manage to swerve the cake, did have a cookie the other day at work though (well, it was only a small one, and the last one in the packet...)

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986

☆ Happy Friday ☆ thanks for hosting Caroline62 ,great meal plans, have a great day 🙂.

My plans are......

B- Blueberries topped with porridge oats & plain Alpro yogurt.

L- Vegan Healing soup

D- Homemade fish & Chips with mushy peas.

Have a great day everyone 🙂

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Lilly1986

What's a vegan healing soup? Great choice for dinner.

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to Peachy40

It's a soup recipe I got from StarLight75 ,its good for cold and flu season as it boosts your immune system,its full of veg and beans and herbs and is so tasty,love fish & chips x

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Lilly1986

Ah okay thanks. Will need to check that out. 😊 Enjoy!

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Lilly1986

Peachy already asked about soup..will check about it in your response to her

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Lilly1986

You can't beat good old fashioned HM fish and chips!!

Enjoy

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to TheTabbyCat

Thanks 🙂

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Lilly1986

Ummm fish and chips. I find I like home made better now, as the boys got some from the chipshop the other day and I tried a bit found it too greasy and not tasty at all.

⭐Happy Friday⭐ to you as well.

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to ScoutyPat

Yeah totally get what you mean with about chippy fish,thanks 🙂

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to ScoutyPat

Likewise, had fish and chips last week while away and felt bloated and uncomfortable for the following 2 days. I suspect I’m no longer used to the carbs.

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to Lilly1986

What better than fish chips and mushy peas on a Friday ! A well planned menu.I must get some blueberries. Have a great day

Best wishes

Jeff

Lilly1986 profile image
Lilly1986 in reply to PedallingMinstrel

Thanks 🙂

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Lilly1986

I’ll be there for the day , love your food. 😊

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone

Hi Caroline62

Thanks for hosting.

Your dinner has reminded me that my daughter has been asking for sea bass...that's lunch sorted! 😄

Calorie counting aiming for 1500 calories per day.

B: berries with greek yogurt

L: seabass with savoy cabbage

D: brussel sprouts with pancetta (will also have some chicken to help fill me up)

S: cake

Ex: thinking a 49mins interval run

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Peachy40

Go for your run!!

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to FairyTales

😂 🤣

I'm trying to work out what's best. Looks like I'll be aiming for 18km on Saturday instead of Sunday and I don't want to have tired legs. 🤷🏾

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Peachy40

Makes sense..18km is a long distance. I can't go beyond 10km. I'll go for weight training to have strength in legs.

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to FairyTales

Yes, I should be doing leg training...just haven't been motivated to do them. I'm aiming to comfortably run for 2hrs. Did 15km (1hr 40mins) last Sunday which felt pretty good, so I'm hoping I can manage the extra 20mins.

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Peachy40

Wow awesome....u r an inspiration to me :) x

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to FairyTales

Aw thanks ☺.

Overall the forum is great and I've been inspired by so many, so if I've motivated you to run a bit further, I'm glad I'm also giving back👍🏾.

Progressoverperfect profile image
Progressoverperfect7lbs in reply to Peachy40

You've certainly motivated me with my running, for my 50th birthday next Feb I have challenged myself to enter 5 10k races and quite possibly a half marathon😳😳 can't believe I've just typed that out 😂😂

But after this 2 weeks of self isolation I'll be back to W1 R1 of C25K 😂😂😂

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Progressoverperfect

Hopefully you've got some muscle memory, but it's so hard after a gap. That's the scary part isn't it...that you feel all your hard work's been negated. You've been running long distances, so let's hope not.

5 10ks is quite a challenge!! Is that to run by the time you're 50? From my run emails I can see lots of events are back on so hopefully your area has a few planned. You can definitely do a 10k.

Half-marathon...what can I say?! Go for it!! 😬 Royal Parks is usually October and for this year its been postponed to April next year. Not sure if that means they'll have another in October 2021...but that seems like a good target! 😉

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Peachy40

Awesome................🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Peachy40

Lovely, lovely food Peachy! Sprouts with pancetta!!

Your daughter's made a good choice.

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to TheTabbyCat

She has for sure. 😋

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to Peachy40

Lots of great green veg there Peachy good luck with the exercise and have a great weekend

Best wishes

Jeff

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to PedallingMinstrel

Thanks. Enjoy your weekend too!

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Peachy40

Definitely lots of fishy offerings around today. Enjoy Peachy40.

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to ScoutyPat

🐠 🐠 ☺

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Peachy40

Enjoy your food. Pleased I gave you a idea. Take care 😊

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Caroline62

This forum has lots of great ideas! Also reminds you of food you haven't had for ages that you used to love!

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Peachy40

Have a good day, and enjoy your run. Need to get out there myself, I haven’t been out since Sunday’s 10k due to work, may do a quick 5k this afternoon if the weather picks up.

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Cp1965

Hope you're able to get out for the 5km.

The weather has been hit and miss here. Thankfully it was dry when I went out this morning. ☺

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs

Hi everyone,

Hope you all have a good Friday 🙂

Slimming world plan and wheat and dairy free

Breakfast: veggie sausage,ryetoast, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach

Lunch: salad, sweet potato wedges, tuno

Dinner: tofu and chilli stirfry with wholegrain noodles

Snacks: soya yogurt, fruit, porridge thing, dark chocolate

Drinks: soya milk, rooibos tea

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Bee-bop

Your diary reminds me that I haven't had tofu for long. Let me add it to my list.

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to FairyTales

Definitely a good addition 🙂

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Bee-bop

I must make a stir-fry one day. I bought noodles at the start of my journey and its still sitting there. 🙄

You dinner has me thinking...! Your lunch looks tasty too 😋.

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Peachy40

Peachy,I'm sure you can enjoy a few noodles with lots of veggies in a stir fry.

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to TheTabbyCat

I've written it on my shopping list now. ☺

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to Peachy40

I really like stirfry as it's so quick and packed with different veg 👍

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to Bee-bop

It'll be perfect for lunch when the girls are back at school. Thinking I can add prawns to it!

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to Peachy40

Yes, very simple and quick 🙂

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to Bee-bop

Ooo Bee-bop we both love our fav. brekkies don't we. You and your veg sausies and me with my toasties!!

Enjoy

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to TheTabbyCat

We do Tabby 😋

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to Bee-bop

A lovely varied menu beebop breakfast sounds great !have a good weekend

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to PedallingMinstrel

Thanks JeffDavies, I love my breakfast for sure !

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Bee-bop

Have a great Friday Bee-bop

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to ScoutyPat

Thanks ScoutyPat, you too 🙂

Lerwick1 profile image
Lerwick1 in reply to Bee-bop

All sounds completely lovely and tasty Bee-bop

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to Lerwick1

Thanks Lerwick, I am looking forward to my dinner today 🙂

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Bee-bop

Have a good day Bee-bop. Good food. 😊

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to Caroline62

Thanks Caroline, hope you have a good day too 🙂

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Bee-bop

Is “porridge thing” the actual name of the dish? 🤣

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to Cp1965

It is for now 😉 it is basically a pudding I am making that has fruit and cinnamon. I make it so it is solid ish, like a pudding and am at present trying to make a low sugar dairy free custard I can enjoy a little of

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales

Lovely menu and very well said not to take anything or anyone granted. Happy Friday Dear Caroline and all.

It is Halloween in school so kido have school till 1030 and that too in Halloween costume. He is going to be Skelton.

It is going to b pizza day for dinner. I'll skip dinner. Lunch will be scrambled paneer, berries, guacamole. Tea and water as usual. On Fridays Mr.FT has more time for walk. So we will be out for 2hrs walk. Happy weekend everyone.

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to FairyTales

Aw, hope he enjoys being a skeleton. Enjoy your walk and OMAD 🙂

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Bee-bop

Yeah he is all in Halloween dress since morning. It looks good to see kids enjoying.

Bee-bop profile image
Bee-bopMaintainer2st 7lbs in reply to FairyTales

It really does 🙂

Peachy40 profile image
Peachy40Maintainer2 stone in reply to FairyTales

Hope your son enjoys his Halloween 🦇. A Skeleton is a good choice.

That's a lot of walking...enjoy! 🚶🏾‍♀️

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Peachy40

Yeah...he doesn't run and thats the time we both get to talk as we like.

TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg in reply to FairyTales

Lucky Kiddo. At least he'll enjoy his Halloween.

I hope you can resist pizza day, without even a taste!!

Enjoy your walk with Mr FT.

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to TheTabbyCat

Yeah..thats a challenge I'm up for :)

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to FairyTales

Have a great day aand enjoy your walk FairyTales

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to FairyTales

Pizza is good now and again. We have a life so enjoy it. 😊

FairyTales profile image
FairyTales in reply to Caroline62

I agree with you. But we have weight to reduce as well. I might go for 1/2 slice.

jd65 profile image
jd655lbsRestart Oct 2023

Good morning Caroline62 .

I did manage to get a short walk in yesterday but it was a bit wet and miserable. I did a few extra stairs and a yoga session as my exercise and plan on doing that again today.

B. Branflakes & skimmed milk ( milk is the only full fat product I don't like)

L. Avocado salad

D. Breaded chicken, tomato sauce, peppers, courgette

Have a good day.

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs in reply to jd65

Morning jd65,

You have just reminded me I have some avocado in the fridge, so may have that with my mackerel.

Have a lovely day.

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to jd65

Oh the weather. I've had three soakings this week and constantly drying clothes ! Fingers crossed think we have a bit of a dry today. You be careful on those stairs. Love your dinner. We've started having SL sticky chicken dead easy to make and a bit like something from a Chinese takeaway.

Have a great day

Best wishes

Jeff

jd65 profile image
jd655lbsRestart Oct 2023 in reply to PedallingMinstrel

Sticky chicken sounds good.

I have a split level house so we have stairs and steps every where .

PedallingMinstrel profile image
PedallingMinstrel in reply to jd65

Ah I see hence the steps there you go you won’t have to do anything else ! well the sun came out today stayed dry great bike ride and Arnside looked really pretty in the sun have a good weekend

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to jd65

I’m the opposite, can’t do with skimmed milk... sounds like a pretty good meal plan otherwise!

jd65 profile image
jd655lbsRestart Oct 2023 in reply to Cp1965

There was a change of plan - I found some fresh berries left so I had Greek yoghurt, berries and a sprinkle of low sugar granola.

I'm not keen on the fatty feel left on my lips from full fat milk so have skimmed for my coffee in the morning. I've tried cream in coffee and found that worse.

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to jd65

Fair enough! I personally don't think skimmed milk tastes of anything, and prefer full fat purely on a taste basis, cream is even better but oh! the calories 🤔

Good morning Caroline thank you for hosting I am trying TMAD and LCHF

Breakfast porridge in almond milk with dried fruits seeds and nuts

Dinner Steak salad strawberries and Greek yoghurt

Exercise challenging three hour cycle along the coast to Arnside

have a good weekend everybody

Lerwick1 profile image
Lerwick1 in reply to PedallingMinstrel

Good luck with that cycle challenge, Jeff.

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs in reply to PedallingMinstrel

Enjoy your cycle challenge and have a lovely weekend.

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to PedallingMinstrel

That’s good exercise JeffDavies. Enjoy your food and have a good day. 😊

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to PedallingMinstrel

After that 3 hour bike ride you’ve earned that steak! Have a good one!

jd65 profile image
jd655lbsRestart Oct 2023 in reply to PedallingMinstrel

Hope you don't get too wet today. Enjoy your steak you will have earned it.

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat

Hi Caroline and thanks for hosting. Love the words in the picture. I think we sometimes forget to count our blessings and focus on what isn't working.

Plan is to avoid processed carbs and ... sort of 18-6 IF

B... 2 tea with milk (never sure if this counts as food due to the milk)

L... soup and salad sticks to crunch on

D... salmon and salad (boys are having fish and chips)

Gardening today as we visites the local nursery yesterday and I now have 5 new shrubs and some winter pansies to plant. So taking the pain killers and hoping the knee doesn't cause to much issue with the gardening. Then this evening I am attending a 'virtual' whisky tasting and distillery tour so have 125ml of whisky in 6little bottle to taste during it. This was a birthday present from my daughter and will be fun.

I'm only having food between 12pm and 7pm, but the tea now (8am) and whisky later slightly varies the IF.

Have a great day everyone.

Lerwick1 profile image
Lerwick1 in reply to ScoutyPat

Hope your knee behaves itself and that you enjoy your whisky tasting this evening. What a clever present!

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Lerwick1

Thanks Lerwick1. It is definitely a different present

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs in reply to ScoutyPat

I always wonder the same about tea, although I only have about a teaspoon of milk in my tea.

Hope the rain holds off and your knee doesn't cause issues with the gardening.

Have a lovely time whisky tasting tonight, it does sound like fun.

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Loraine518

Thanks Loraine518

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to ScoutyPat

Wow enjoy the whisky tasting. Belated Happy Birthday. 😊I love salmon so enjoy have a fab day. 😊

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to ScoutyPat

I’m sure the whisky will ease the pain, even if only temporarily. Have a great day!

Tank_EG profile image
Tank_EGMaintainer7 stone in reply to ScoutyPat

Morning ScoutyPat and good to hear you sounding more positive today 😀

Your food sounds healthy and tasty.

Enjoy your whiskey tasting, wait a great idea in these strange times 👍

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Tank_EG

I feel more positive today. I think being outside for the day definitely helps

Lerwick1 profile image
Lerwick1

Hi Caroline,

Hope you get to walk Roxie. It is looking like more rain due where I am.

LCHF

B- porridge etc

L- soup, cheese, ham

D- frittata, Greek yogurt and berries

After a couple of days of celebration, I am hoping for a calm, peaceful, healthy day!

ScoutyPat profile image
ScoutyPat in reply to Lerwick1

Hi Lerwick1 hope you enjoy yourcalm, peaceful and healthy day

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs in reply to Lerwick1

I hope you get your calm, peaceful, healthy day and can chill out for a while 🙂

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Lerwick1

Had 1 walk now going on a second one and have a latte while out. Enjoy and have a good day.m😊

Lerwick1 profile image
Lerwick1 in reply to Caroline62

Good for you. I have had one gentle walk. Got a bit of vertigo today so taking it easy.

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Lerwick1

So sorry I about that yes you must take care. 😊

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Lerwick1

I could do with a peaceful and calm day too after the week I’ve had at work, hope you get yours.

Tank_EG profile image
Tank_EGMaintainer7 stone in reply to Lerwick1

Morning Lerwick1 and heres to a restful and relaxing day.

Love your food, especially the frittata 😀

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs

Morning Caroline and Roxy 🐕, thanks for hosting, your meals sound delicious, especially the sea bass 🐟 which I love.

I have got completely drowned 🌧the last two days walking my dogs, 🐕🐶🐕‍🦺but that is one of the joys of having dogs I guess, especially mad, water dogs , like mine 🙂.

I have a busy day with work until mid afternoon and then trying to get the house 🏡 sorted for the weekend, before babysitting my granddaughter👶 early evening .🌛

I am following LCHF, eating when I am hungry, which could be OMAD or IF, no alcohol🍸 and trying to drink more water.

First thing tea ☕with a dash of milk

Lunch- (if hungry) smoked mackerel 🐟with whatever salad 🥗bits are in the fridge.

Dinner-something quick and easy will see what meals I have in the freezer.

Drinks- coffee and water

Exercise- Yoga 🧘‍♀️ first thing and a walk 🚶‍♀️ with the dogs 🐕🐕‍🦺🐶.

Have a lovely Friday everyone 🙂 x

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Loraine518

Mine doesn’t like water. So we have quick walks. . Had a dry walk this morning. Going for a latte now so on walk no 2. Enjoy your day. and your food. Take care. 😊

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Loraine518

Fridge surprise salad appears to be my default meal for lunch of late! Must get out to the supermarket this afternoon once the virtual meetings have done for the day. I used to have a chocolate Labrador who had a magnetic attraction to water, I used to think he was possibly half fish... 😀

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs in reply to Cp1965

I am trying to use the food in my fridge and freezers up before I do a proper shop.

Mine are springer spaniels and we joke that one was a hippo in a former life as he wallows in water, preferably muddy water 🙂

Tank_EG profile image
Tank_EGMaintainer7 stone in reply to Loraine518

Morning Loraine518,

I have a fair weather dog, a rescue from Greece and she hates the rain. The looks she gives me when it rains, it's as if she thinks it's my fault 😀Here's to some dry walks for you 😀

Enjoy your food and have a great day 👍

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs in reply to Tank_EG

Morning Tank_EG,

I am part of a group that raises money for rescue dogs from all over the world, I think it's great that people have rescue pets.😊

I often think it would be easier to have dogs who don't like rain and mud, my floors would love it. Mine are funny though they love walks in the rain, but don't like going into the garden when it's raining, odd creatures.

Have a great day too.

Tank_EG profile image
Tank_EGMaintainer7 stone in reply to Loraine518

Thank you for the great work you do rescuing dogs,

Tilly has her issues but we won't be without her. She has changed so much since we got her that we can only image what her life beforehand was like.

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs in reply to Tank_EG

It's heartwarming to see the difference in rescue dogs when they start to trust and get a loving home and terrible hearing their stories. Although as you say sometimes you can only imagine the horror they've been through.

It's the people in the rescue centre that do all the hard work and see the heartbreak that deserve thanks, I just help a little where I can 🙂

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Loraine518

Roxie’s was not looked after properly. My nieces partner was cruel to her. She is terrified of water. So when my niece died I took her. Until I got her she had never seen another dog.😊

Loraine518 profile image
Loraine5181st 7lbs in reply to Caroline62

Lucky Roxy that you took her in and gave her the love she deserves 🙂.

Have a lovely weekend x

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Loraine518

She has saved me as well during this lock down we have been looking after each other. She is a 9 yr saffie. 😊

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone

Of for another walk will see later. 😊

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg

Morning all. As of 8am this morning I am now officially no longer on call, the last week has been one of the most challenging I’ve had for some time. My manager told me yesterday that he doesn’t expect me in the office, and I have nothing really to go in for so I am taking advantage and working from home, tidying up some admin and 2 Teams meetings so should be able to switch off at about 2.30. Pity I’m salaried and not paid by the hour, or I’d be a millionaire by now I reckon!

Today’s plan so far;

B; Coffee (on the second one now...)

L; Fridge surprise salad, really need to pop to the supermarket as I haven’t done any shopping since Sunday and the fridge is looking a little bare...

D; Found a piece of pork belly lurking in the freezer so that looks like a plan for this evening, probably with some mixed veg and courgette.

E; Haven’t been out for a run since Sunday so might try and get a quick 5k in later on when the meetings have finished.

Have a good one all!

Rabbit81 profile image
Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024 in reply to Cp1965

Hooray! That must be a relief. I always have great respect for every with that sort of work pattern because I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to handle it. Hope things are a bit quieter for you for a while. Good luck sorting the rest of today's menu, and enjoy your run! 😊

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Rabbit81

Thanks, it's been a particularly challenging one this week due to staff shortages and various other issues, sometimes I can do a whole week with about 2-3 calls but sadly not this time! Hoping the weather gets a bit better, it's grey and damp at the moment, not ideal for my arthritic shoulder...

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Cp1965

That’s good enjoy your free time Cp. Enjoy your food.😊

Rabbit81 profile image
Rabbit812lbsRestart Jan 2024

Thanks for hosting Caroline. Great pic today! 😊

I am trying to do low carb as much as possible, though today and tomorrow will go a little off that due to Halloween celebrations. Tonight is an online quiz with workmates. So excited! For today, though, the plan is:

Breakfast: Bacon, egg, water (out of milk for tea... 😥)

Lunch: Cream of broccoli soup, cheese, banana, water

Dinner: Roast duck, roast veg, baked apple, red wine, water

Snacks: Coffee with milk (after going to the shops!), herbal tea, probably a few sweets, but I'm going to try to keep that down a bit

Exercise: Walking to the shops

Happy Friday all! 😁

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Rabbit81

Roast duck sounds great! Can't run out of milk though (said a caffeine addict 😁). Enjoy your Hallowe'en celebrations!

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Rabbit81

Some one else having duck. Not had it for a long time. I may have to get some soon. Enjoy your food.😊

Tank_EG profile image
Tank_EGMaintainer7 stone

Morning all and thanks to Caroline62 for hosting today's DD - I love your poster.

More DIY today, hopefully a nice walk with Mrs Tank and Tilly 🐶 and finishing off the day with our weekly food shop.

Today's food looks like:

B: Cereal

L: Melon with ham plus apple & banana

D: Chicken korma, melon again for dessert

E: Nothing apart from the DIY and going on walks. Today is my rest day on C25K

Wishing everyone a great day 😀

Cp1965 profile image
Cp196541kg in reply to Tank_EG

Have a great day yourself, and enjoy your meals! Sounds like melon overload today 🤣

Tank_EG profile image
Tank_EGMaintainer7 stone in reply to Cp1965

Thanks Cp 😀

End of the week and it's all we've got left. Thankfully they are low in calories 👍

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to Tank_EG

Hope you get all your shopping take care while out. Enjoy your food . Chicken korma lovely. 😊

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg

Hi, hope you dont mind me posting this late 😊 I finally got some painkillers for me knee on monday and i've been struggling with side effects. I came on here a couple of times with the intention of posting but had to stop for a nap!!

Anyway, i've enjoyed my meals today:

B: mushrooms & cheese on toast (a Thin)

L: Home made avacado & bacon soup (last mug full)

T: Salad with eggs, mushrooms and a clementine. Not put clementines in before but it was really nice. Definitely a repeat addition 😁.

This afternoon i've done 2 batches of soup; carrot & corriander and cauliflower and broccoli cheese. Havent decided which one i'll have tomorrow yet 😊.

Hope you've all had a good day xx

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to springersrule

Good to see you here. Happy you got some pain killers for your knee. Hope they are working for you. That is the problem with meds there area lot of side effects. It getting the balance right which is the hard work. Well done on making 2 lots of soup. We need it in this cold weather. They are both a good choice. I like some fruit on my salads. Great you enjoyed your food. Have a good evening sleep well and have a good Saturday. 😊

springersrule profile image
springersruleModeratorHost76kg in reply to Caroline62

Thanks Caroline. My GP has changed them today as I'll never manage at school from monday like i was. I should get up side effect free in the morning then i can start the new one 😊.

Have a good saturday too xx

Caroline62 profile image
Caroline626 stone in reply to springersrule

That’s good hope you get a good sleep tonight. Have a good weekend. 😊

BridgeGirl profile image
BridgeGirlAdministratorSS Supercook2 stone

Thanks for hosting, Caroline: it's been a busy one!

This Diary is now closing and tomorrow's is open for business :)

The ability to reply to this post has been turned off.

You may also like...

Daily Diary for Friday 16 October 2020

to eat. If you can tell us what plan you are doing either LCHF or calorie counting. Other members...

Daily Diary Sunday 29th October 2017

Hello all, welcome to Sunday's daily diary. Don't forget you have an extra hour - enjoy a lie in!...

Daily Diary for Tuesday 5th October 2021

contributors. Welcome to the daily diary, where you can post your meal and exercise plans for...

Daily Diary Monday 24th September

the daily diary so hope it's ok for you! If you are joining us for the first time, a big welcome to...

Daily Diary for Saturday June 5th 2021

Tell us what you're planning to eat, and exercise too if you like. Let us know what kind of plan...