FAT-SCRAP TRIALS Day 18

Apple....
BREAKFAST: porridge with skimmed milk and mixed berries
LUNCH:Oatcakes with light cottage cheese
DINNER: Sue’s quinoa curry! two tablespoons of rice, mini poppadoms
SNACKS: Handful of brazil nuts and dried apricots
EXERCISE: ½ hour power walk, 45 minutes circuit training

Another busy day for me...I seem to be chasing my tail a bit at the moment! Had to drop my car at the garage for repairs so took that opportunity to have a brisk power walk home, lovely to be out in the fresh air.

As I didn’t have my car today I thought I would have to cancel my session with Sue and Pear. But, I called Sue and she suggested they come to me instead! I was thrilled as I really hadn’t wanted to miss our session. We did just as good a workout at my house as Sue carefully adapted the circuit to the space we had available.

In the afternoon, after getting my car back, I went to watch my son play rugby. After the game there was the usual match tea and accompanying goodies!!! I was offered a large tray of cakes (politely refused)..followed by a large tray of sandwiches (firmly refused)..followed by a large tray of mini Danish pastries (even more firmly refused but inside I was shouting ‘come any closer with those and I’ll throw the whole b#*@%y tray across the room’). But..I got through it!! Another mum did look at me rather strangely, like I was ill or something and I found myself having to make numerous excuses as to why I had shunned the legendary match tea treats! Felt so much better as I walked to the car, even if I could have gnawed the plastic coating off the aerial by the time I got there!

Hunger/craving pangs passed though and I managed the rest of the day fine.
So, still fine on this eating plan. It’s not nearly as hard as I first anticipated, just needs determination and focus to stick to it. I’m so proud of myself that I’ve stuck with it – and it’s such an incredibly empowering feeling.

And I’m loving the exercise!! Working out with Pear and Sue is so much fun. Even though it is a challenge to fit it in when I am busy, I wouldn’t miss our sessions for the world!!

Pear….
BREAKFAST: Porridge with blueberries
LUNCH: 2 poached eggs with 2 slices wheatfree bread
DINNER: Quinoa Curry – made by Sue
SNACKS: ½ Nakd bar, banana
EXERCISE: 60 min gym session with Sue and 75 min dog walk

Well I would like to say I had a good nights sleep, but oh no I didn’t, but I’m not going to hark on about it today as its boring, I think I’ll just celebrate when I do get a good nights sleep!
Head cold a little better today, so that has helped. Had a fitness session with Apple and Sue today at Apple’s house which was great as it could show us the types of exercise we could do on our own in our homes, without all the weights and exercise machines. It’s amazing what you can do so definitely learned a lot today, just got to remember them!

After our session I was meeting with a friend for a dog walk, which again was great as its so much more fun walking with someone, makes the time go so much quicker. We did a long walk, which was beneficial for both the dog and me, however when we got home I noticed his paw was bleeding. I left it for a while but later it was seeping blood quite badly so whisked him down the vets, where luckily it didn’t need stitches but a bandage on for 5 days.
By the time I got home it was 6.45pm and I was starving. I was so grateful for the delicious (and quite spicy) curry Sue had made Apple and me. All I had to do was warm it up and crikey was it filling. I even had to leave some I was so full

Me….
BREAKFAST: porridge, yoghurt, raspberries, seeds
LUNCH: houmous, celery, red pepper, orange
DINNER: quinoa curry with tomatoes, spinach, potato and peas
SNACKS: Banana, walnuts, ½ Nakd bar
EXERCISE: 45 mins dog walk, 45 mins workout, 1 ½ hours yoga, 45 mins hooping

I excelled at being mega organised today and even managed to cook the curry for my dinner while I was making breakfast, empting the dishwasher, sorting out washing etc, etc, etc!! This meant I had lots of time to work and fit in some of my own things I enjoy like yoga and hula hooping. I noticed that my body felt a lot stronger today when I was working out, and I was surprised that I still had the stamina to keep going through the other exercise sessions. Mind you, come 9.30 I was flaking and now I know I will be out like a light when my head hits the pillow.

If you are wondering what quinoa is, you cook it like a grain although botanically it is actually a seed. Like grains, it is a good source of complex carbohydrates. However, it has a greater protein content than most grains, and unlike other grains, contains all the amino acids needed for health. It also contains useful amounts of manganese, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron and phosphorous as well as B vitamins and small amounts of the essential fats. The fibre in quinoa makes it useful for cleansing the intestines and preventing cardiovascular disease.

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