Lite n' Easy Weight Loss Journey Week 20 Day 3 - Meat Soup

Week 20
Day 3 - Friday
30/05/2014
Meat Soup

My un-Australian Breakfast ;)

Breakfast: Honey Muesli Flakes

Soy & Linseed Toast with Butter and Vegemite

Peanut Butter & Co Dark Chocolate Dreams (purchase here)

I don’t know what happened here.... there is no way that I would order this breakfast over the Multigrain Muffin with Peanut Butter....hmmmm.  I hate Vegemite!  I know I’m going to cop some slack about being un-Australian for hating Vegemite but come on it tastes like $%!T! Especially when compared to Peanut Butter...seriously! ;)

I guess I am un-Australian because I replaced it with this American Peanut Butter & Co Dark Chocolate Dreams Peanut Butter, you can’t tell me Vegemite is better than this! Ha ha I feel like I’m going to start a war here! ;)

Where are the other ones?

Morning Snack: Orange

This Orange wasn’t too bad today, it wasn’t too pale and wasn’t tasteless but they still aren’t as good as they used to be.

Mmmm Beef ;) 

Lunch: Sesame Beef Noodles

Pear Fruit Cup

I feel the lunches are very Chicken based so it’s nice to have some Beef ;)  I really enjoy the thick Noodles too ;) hee hee

You just don't understand.... 

Afternoon Snack: Muesli Cookies

I said a little “Yes!” to myself when I saw these in my lunch today.  I’m sorry for those of you that aren’t on Lite n’ Easy, you just won’t understand.

Meet My Meat Soup

Dinner: 08 Hearty Beef Casserole

It was time to have one of these as I’m not sure how long this one has been in the freezer, two weeks maybe and if I didn’t have it now I never would.  I still have another one waiting for me L  It’s pretty much the same as the 167 Beef with Mushroom & Red Wine, I think if I ate these two blindfolded I wouldn’t be able to tell them apart.  They are both fairly bland.  Thank god for the mashed Potato to break it up, otherwise it would just be meat soup *shudders*.  Now I know why I was avoiding it! 

Lite n' Easy Weight Loss Journey Week 20 Day 2 - Getting There

Week 20
Day 2 - Thursday
29/05/2014 
Getting There

If only there were egg

Breakfast: Smokehouse Ham, melted Cheese and Tomato on a toasted Multigrain Muffin and a Homemade Coffee 

Cheese, Ham and Tomato on a Muffin? I thought it would have just been grilled Cheese and Tomato today so I was happy to see the Ham.  If only there was an Egg it would have been complete ;)

Morning Snack: Red Apple

I didn’t have my morning snack as I was too nauseous, I think it may have been from all the pain in my jaw.

This Macaroni Bake beats the dinner version

Lunch: Cheesy Chicken & Macaroni Bake

Orange

I really enjoyed this today, lots of veggies and the Chicken wasn’t bad either ;)

I think they may have sorted the Oranges or there may have just been a few bad ones as this one was really juicy!  The juice went everywhere, all over my face and down the front of me ha ha! You needed that visual, didn’t you ;)  It wasn’t lacking flavour either. 

Caution: Only eat in a controlled serving ;) 

Afternoon Snack: Almonds, Pretzels & Peanuts

I love this snack, Peanuts and Pretzels is a great combination.  I actually used to make this combination at home myself, but had to stop as I was eating way too much of it ha ha.  I can only eat it in controlled servings ;)

Scraping the bottom of the freezer

Dinner: 50 Sausages with Onion Gravy

I’m getting to the last of the dinners because my delivery day is tomorrow. Although I like all the meals I order, I have my favourites and I find near the end of the week I’m deciding through the ones that I don’t really like as much as I’ve had all my favourites earlier in the week.  Does everyone do this too?

I still enjoy the Sausages with Onion Gravy but it’s just not very exciting.  I have two 08 Hearty Beef Casserole sitting in the freezer, I have no idea how that happened, that I am avoiding every time ha ha.  I will have to have them sooner or later and the funny thing is that I can’t even remember what they taste like.

Glasses of water: 8

Put PB on EVERYTHING! 

Additional Items: 2 x Rice Crackers with Blessed & Lucky Maple Bliss Peanut Butter with Sultanas and Walnuts

I felt a bit hungry later in the afternoon and it probably was due to missing the snack earlier in the morning.  I love this Maple Peanut Butter, oh who am I kidding, it’s Peanut Butter, I love them all! ;)

Exercise: None

I got some antibiotics to sort out my jaw for now and the pain will hopefully reduce in a few days and I can get this sorted out so I can start being active again.  My life is terribly exciting, isn't it? ;)  But I know once I have this sorted out I can really get back into things and I can't wait. 

Lite n' Easy Weight Loss Journey Week 20 Day 1 - Life Is A Beach

Week 20
Day 1 - Wednesday
28/05/2014
Life Is A Beach

Okay, so it's not so bad

Breakfast: Fruit n Muesli Toast with Butter

Blueberry Yoghurt

Homemade Coffee (low fat milk, no sugar)

I think that there is something going on here as I’m not finding the Yoghurt too sweet anymore.  I think it’s just that I’m use to the “new” Yoghurt recipe now, compared to the old one (the old one is still better though). 

Snoozefest

Morning Snack: Dried Apricots

....Next...

Mmmm yummy!

Lunch: Thai Green Chicken Curry and a Red Apple

I don’t remember being a huge fan of this last time but I really enjoyed this today.  It does have a very strong Lemongrass flavour, but I liked it.  The Chicken in this lunch is lovely and it isn’t the horrible thigh meat that I occasionally whinge about.  It’s lovely and refreshing.

Why hello there Chocolate, we meet again

Afternoon Snack: Choc Cranberry Trail Mix

Chocolate, Nuts and Cranberries equals fantastic, but the only problem is that it’s so small.  This is gone in a few seconds ha ha.

Thick, meaty and rich... just the way I like my ...sauce

Dinner: 01 Spaghetti Bolognaise

I don't think that I have had this one for a while and I forgot how good it was.  The Pasta remains tender and doesn't dry out and the sauce is a lovely rich, meaty and slightly cheesy.

                                                                                                

Glasses of water: 8

There may have been an increase in Coffee lately...

Additional Items: Skinny Flat White (in a cup, no sugar)

Exercise: None

I’m in a lot of pain lately so walking, dancing or any form or exercise isn't really happening for me at the moment, however, that doesn't mean I’m going to sit at home and feel sorry for myself.  I decided to get out and go to the beach today and while I didn't walk there, it was still lovely to get out.  I took in the beautiful scenery and had a coffee at one of the local coffee shops along the beach. 

So pretty :)

My whole attitude and outlook on things has changed a lot since I've decided to lose weight, when the doctors gave me the bad news about my health (read about it in my original post here) it hit me pretty hard.  I let it take over my whole life and it controlled everything I did and every decision I made.  But I have realised that it’s all about your attitude, life can be a bitch or a beach, the decision is up to you.

How can you not be happy surrounded by this? :)

Hope your day was a beach ;)

Weigh In Wednesday! - Lite n' Easy Week 19 Weightloss Journey - Week Nineteen Weigh In

Nothing lost, nothing gained

Week Nineteen

This is a new one, I didn’t gain or lose this week but stayed the same and I’m okay with that.  I have lost 19.4 kg and I am comfortable in my own skin again and that is far more important than what the scale displays.  It took me a long time to realise that. 

Sure, it would have been nice to make it to the round number of 20 kg this week, but I will get there and there is no rush.  Because it’s about more than the destination, it’s all about the journey and I’m having too much fun sharing it with you all ;)

Things have been all over the place and I’m just getting things sorted and getting back to routine.

Weightloss Week 19

Weight lost this week: 0.0 kg

Starting Weight: 148.8 kg (328 pounds)

Current weight: 129.4 kg (285 pounds)

Total weightloss: 19.4 kg (42.76 pounds)

Thoughts on this week

I’ve been in quite a bit of pain due to my jaw but I’m off to the doctors to get it sorted out, it has been causing a lot of issues and migraines.  I am slowly getting back some solid sleep so I will soon be back into a regular routine and then it will flow on to my food, exercise, weightloss etc etc.

Goals for next week

Slowly but surely get back into the swing of things, it’s a slow and steady process but I can’t wait to be back into a regular exercise routine!

I've decided not to include the extra figures on Muscle Mass, Body Fat Percentage etc, as since February they haven't really changed.  I still have my initial figures on this blog so I will compare them later on in my journey.  If there is a significant difference I will mention it in the weigh in post.

Lite n' Easy Weight Loss Journey Week 19 Day 7 - The Little Things

Day 7 - Tuesday
27/05/2014

The Little Things

Hey there breakfast :)

Breakfast: Fruit & Bran Cereal

Multigrain Toast with Strawberry Jam

A morning without coffee just isn't a morning to me ;)

                     Homemade Coffee (low fat milk, no sugar)

I love being out in the sun in the mornings, it seems like such a tiny thing but it’s really the little things that you miss and appreciate isn't it. 

Loving these little Mandarins

Morning Snack: Seasonal Fruit (Mandarin)

I prefer Mandarins as they are much easier to eat than Oranges and Apples and easier to take with you too.

Stuff it in! Beef Burger and Kiwi Chips ;)

Lunch: Beef Burger with Sliced Beetroot, Tomato, Baby Spinach

and Tomato Sauce on a Round Roll

Kiwifruit

I don’t think that there is anything else that I could possibly fit on this roll!  Packed full of goodness ;)  It was really delicious. 

Yes, that is fresh Rosemary :)

Afternoon Snack: Rosemary & Rock Salt Crackers

I leant from my mistakes and had enough water today, so I didn’t find I was getting too hungry towards the end of the day.  I found that these were sufficient enough until dinner and I enjoyed them by themselves today, I usually complain that they need cheese or something else but I enjoyed the simpleness of them today.

Mac & Cheese without the soggy Tomato

Dinner: 54 Homestyle Macaroni Bake

I usually don’t order this as I really don’t enjoy the soggy Tomato on top.  This time I removed the Tomato and just had the Macaroni.  Some of the Tomato flavour did remain but I did enjoy it more than I usually do.  I like it as a change but there is just not enough variety in this for me to love it.

Glasses of water: 8

Additional Items: None

Exercise: None

Can’t wait to get back out there ;)  Once I get this jaw sorted out and get back into a routine I will be, don't you worry about that! Watch out world! ;)

Lite n' Easy Weight Loss Journey Week 19 Day 6 - Grinning And Bearing It

Day 6 - Monday
26/05/2014

Grinning And Bearing It

Looks so yummy

Breakfast: Almond Toasted Muesli

Passionfruit Yoghurt

If I’m going to have a boring breakfast I might as well make it look pretty ;)  It sure made me want to eat it.

Morning Snack: Red Apple

This is how I roll

Lunch: Smokehouse Ham, Cheese and Tomato on a Round Roll

Red Apple

I used to think these were pretty boring but I’m really starting to enjoy these rolls.  I know the bread rolls are tiny but I really like the flavour of them.

A yummy C&C's combo

Afternoon Snack: Cashews & Cranberries

This is a great little snack with a great combination of flavours.  I didn’t have much water today, so I did find that this snack just wasn’t enough for me today so I found myself having an additional snack later in the afternoon.

Give this girl a Steak :)

Dinner: 189 Chargrilled Steak & Mushroom Sauce

I’ve been really craving the Steaks for dinner lately, I don’t know what it is.  I think it’s just that I am craving larger, filling meals in the evenings, perhaps because of the colder weather.  I think I’ll be ordering more next week.  I have noticed that the Steak was smaller than usual though, I’m hoping it was just this piece and it’s not a permanent change.....hmmmmm.

Glasses of water: 6

Oh lordy!

Additional Items: Rice Cakes with PB & Co Dark Chocolate Dreams and Sultanas

This is my fault for not drinking enough water!  I really need to sort this out.  But oh my, this was divine.

Exercise: None

My jaw in particular has been giving me a lot of grief lately and it’s not helping the migraines any, which in turn is not aiding me in getting off my butt! 

Lite n' Easy Weight Loss Journey Week 19 Day 5 - Sunday Shopping

Day 5 - Sunday
25/05/2014
Sunday Shopping

A nice filling breakfast

Breakfast: Nut Cluster Crunch

Soy & Linseed Toast with Honey

Homemade Coffee (low fat milk, no sugar)

I was glad to see a full breakfast this morning because I was going to have a full on day of shopping!

Yes, that's me with the proof ;)

Morning Snack: Pear Fruit Cup

I usually forget my snack and rush out the door, well not today!  I remembered to take it with me and ate it in the car! I got proof for you all too ;)

Shingle Inn - Tuscany Toasted Sandwich on Wholemeal Bread

Lunch: Tuscany Toasted Sandwich – Roasted Vegetables

Lunch may have been a little on the later side and we were getting pretty hungry and desperate so after walking around and around, decided on the Shingle Inn.  On the menu this sounded delicious and it was okay, but would you want to pay $12.90 for this?  No, I don’t think it’s worth that at all.  Was not very happy with it but when you are hungry and desperate what can you do.  I shouldn't complain as I was shouted lunch, but still.

Healthy Shake

Afternoon Snack: Berry Banana Shake (recipe here)

After getting home late I felt completely drained of energy and was in need of some good calories.  So I decided on this Berry Banana Shake as a quick, delicious way to replenish some fuel.

Mmm Lasagne

Dinner: 31 Lasagne

I wanted a really filling substantial meal after a big day of running around on my feet. I don’t think I could ever get sick of this dinner.  I haven’t noticed any of the gristle in the beef lately either.

Glasses of water: 7

Mmm Coffee

Additional Items: Skinny Flat White in a Mug (no sugar)

Exercise: None

I was shopping pretty much all day and on my feet, I was actually going to wear my heart rate monitor for you guys just to see how many calories I actually burned, but I forgot! L  I promise I will wear it next time I go shopping and I’ll put the bright Pink watch in my pocket so I don’t look like a complete dag. ;)

Lite n' Easy Weight Loss Journey Week 19 Day 4 - Sweeter With Basil

Day 4 - Saturday
24/05/2014
Sweeter With Basil

Just when I thought you couldn't get anymore delicious

Breakfast: Bacon, Egg and Roasted Tomato with Multigrain Toast

Homemade Coffee (low fat milk, no sugar)

There is that fresh Basil again, this breakfast is already delicious but add the Basil and oh yeah baby! ;)

Hey, it's an Apple

Morning Snack: Red Apple

Lunch: Roast Beef, Salad and Corn Relish Multigrain Sandwich and an Orange

Back to the Sandwich again today, can’t say I’m excited about that.

Not a-salt-ing the senses anymore

Afternoon Snack: Potato Crisps

I don’t know if my tastebuds have changed or if I am use to them now, but I don’t find these Chips too salty anymore, love them.

Spinach & Ricotta

Dinner: 72 Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini

I wasn’t overly hungry tonight so I just wanted one of the lighter meals, like this one.  I love this one, it’s just simple and not too filling.  There is no meat and sometimes that can be a good thing as you don’t have to worry about the quality of the meat, you just know that it’s always going to taste the same.

Glasses of water: 7

Additional Items: None

Exercise: None

Lite n' Easy Weight Loss Journey Week 19 Day 3 - Back Off Pandas

Week 19
Day 3 - Friday
23/05/2014

Back Off Pandas

Get away from my Breakfast! ;)

Breakfast: Berry Wheat Bites

Multigrain Toast with Strawberry Jam

Homemade Coffee (low fat milk, no sugar)

My Panda Slippers and I couldn’t wait for breakfast this morning, I hope they don’t get to it first! ;)

Such a tart

Morning Snack: Green Apple

I find it so hard to finish these, I just find green apples so tart!

Mmm Basil

Lunch: Smokey Bacon & Tomato Pasta and a

Red Apple

I have been waiting to have this lunch for so long!  I was getting so sick of sandwiches!  I put some fresh Basil on top because I’m classy like that ;)  It was delicious, especially with the fresh Basil running through it.  I just love the smell of fresh Basil.

Getting use to it...

Afternoon Snack: Passionfruit Yoghurt

I’m not minding the Yoghurt so much anymore, now that I know not to mix it together or it will curdle.

I'll have the Beef with Mushroom & Red Wine.... Hold the Beef and Mushroom... 

Dinner: 167 Beef with Mushroom & Red Wine

                                                                                                

I decided on this one tonight for something different.  It’s getting a little colder so I thought that this would be nice.  I don’t mind it but it’s nothing to write home about.  It’s just a stew really and it doesn’t have a lot of flavour.

Glasses of water: 7

Additional Items: None

Exercise: None