Week 2

It's the end of week 2 and we had good start on the scales - having dropped about 4kg since the start. however, I know that constant weighing of yourself can lead to too much focus on that, and not enough on just following the plan and letting that part of it take care of itself. So I asked Gaby to hide the scales for me so that I'm not tempted to have a sneaky peek. I'll get my next official weigh in 2 weeks from now at the end of week 4 when I have my next appointment.

But despite that, there are some definite signs of progress already! I bought myself a heart rate monitor earlier in the year, which has an elasticated strap, and sat quite happily on the top of my belly below the moobs. However, imagine my delight when I went out for a run yesterday and had to stop as the thing was slipping down! The bulk which had stopped it before is starting to go! I had to adjust it by about an inch ;-) - WOOOOT!

Foodwise, same menu as last week, but I varied it a bit, and discovered the list of substitutions halfway through the week, so was able to switch out some of the veg I wasn't super bothered about with something else. Definitely enjoying the days with asparagus, courgette, cabbage, spinach, but not as interested in cauliflower or aubergine - so if anyone has any recipes to make those veg more interesting, then please leave them in the comments. Our fridge is so full at the moment with good stuff - lots of veg from the weekly veg box, and the savoy cabbage with caraway seeds was a highlight.

Although I'm trying to stick to the assigned weights etc, I'm not always sure how to deal with the sauce (nothing creamy or stupid, usually the cooking juices) and sometimes allow myself a few grams more. My nutritionist reads this, so there's no point trying to cheat, as she'd know. They always know! However, the substitution list will help with this.

The other thing about this week is that it's my daughter's 15th birthday today, so we're celebrating that, and I'm trying to stick to at least the neighbourhood of the plan, if not the actual letter! Breakfast was pretty close, the chicken curry I've made for lunch will be slightly trickier to manage within the allowed weight limit, but I'll try not to overdo it too much - however, I will have a small piece of cake, because it's not every day your daughter turns 15! #Sorrynotsorry

Exercise - 2 jogs, a fast walk to school, but no long bike ride this week because of the birthday celebrations. Interesting to see I'm getting ever so slightly faster, even if I don't feel it yet! Couch to 5k was definitely a great way to get back into running, and I've now invested on one of those phone holders for the arm for hands free jogging! :-D

So another good week, varying the veg will help, as will utilising more herbs and spices with the protein. On we go!

Some of the food this week:

Lunch - steak, rice, beans - very typical of the "prato commerical" back in Rio, all that was missing was the fried egg, and the steak here was probably better than the cheap version they do for the workers quick lunches over there!

Sunday Breakfast special - sourdough toast with avocado, mushroom, cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes, with an egg on top


    And that wafer thin slice of cake!


Comments

  1. Kev Winchcombe27 September 2020 at 09:28

    Great to read about the changing in shape already, it's not really about weight primarily in my opinion, it's about how you feel, and a trimmer and fitter me is a happier me, regardless of weight. Good to see your exercise is showing good signs, that will just increase and increase.

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  2. Jane Haile27 September 2020 at 09:45

    Roast cauliflower florets with whatever spices you have to hand only needs the tiniest drizzle of olive oil. And aubergine, cube and roast (with whatever spices you have handy) and then mix into cous cous

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  3. Babsdrink28 September 2020 at 01:22

    Cooking from scratch & using lots of herbs & spices is definitely the key to a tasty, healthy diet. Making tomato, garlic & chilli based sauces is not only healthier but also far tastier than creamy ones. Get stuck into those spices! Curried cauliflower is delicious, but then I love cauliflower anyway - I love all the crunchy veg, not so much the soft stuff. I’ll ask Barry for some of his great recipes - he cooks, I eat!
    Well done on such a successful start. Good move hiding the scales btw. It’s definitely better to focus on how you feel - feeling better & fitter is wonderful & you can’t beat noticing those little differences like moving up a belt hole or ‘Yes, I can fasten those old jeans again!’. The weight loss will take care of itself once you’re in the zone. Onwards & upwards ... or downwards in this case!

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  4. James Brett28 September 2020 at 11:01

    Scales are a double edged sword - can be depressing if you’ve not lost which can make you want to quit. Also, they can make you feel like you’re winning and then justify a pint or two. . . I’ve found once a fortnight is good.

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