NMP Slimming Club - All welcome!

[patmac]

well done for the weightloss!! i have started walking not very fast as the weather is shocking. i kind of struggle has there isnt anyone to keep me motovated, but now i will feel like i am letting the group down. well fingers crossed

[Just.A.Girl.x]

Dont be silly hun!! You arent letter anyone down!! Walking is the best form of exercise so good that you've started doing it. I think i need to get out and get walking too..I have been doing the workouts at home but I think walking out and about will get me more exercise and help anxiety!!

I struggled this weekend with the healthy eating and had a naughty takeaway saturday night lol but did two big workouts this weekends so hopefully that might make up for some of it :P hehe!!

How you all finding it? Eating and exercise?

Well done Patmac for the progress xxxxxxxxx

[Just.A.Girl.x]

Oh sorry Annabelle just seen your post about sweet things!!

My problem too!!! I LOVE chocolate!!!! lol Well...the things I have done so far is that when I am craving something sweet I have a milky type smoothie....banana/strawberries with milk, natural yoghurt and a teaspoon of honey! Or I have had a small amount of dark chocolate. Any of them ok to you? Some people dont like this kind of stuff but I love them to get rid of my cravings hehe!!

What day is your weigh in? x

[Annabelle]

Bad bad couple of days - sweet tooth has escaped from the box and is attacking the snacks! Must try harder - keep your eyes on the prize! I bought some low fat puddings to satisfy the sweet tooth but not to naughty.
Ugh no staying power me!
Xx

[Just.A.Girl.x]

Ooo what were they? Any better treats sound good to me hehe!! Everyone has bad few days so I wouldnt worry too much hehe!!
Let me know how you get on with the weigh in
xxxxx

[sb001f8994]

Hi all,
I follow a low fat diet and over the last two months have lost over a stone. Obviously over xmas I was always going to put some back on but only put on three pounds. Back on track again now and since monday have lost two of the pounds the xmas feast put on! For those with a sweet tooth try eating merringues ( the shells or nests...no cream!), no fat at all, also no fat sweets like boiled sweets and marshmallows for all those who need a sweet treat. But beware if you are diabetic as these are full of sugar!
Happy slimming!
Carol x

[Just.A.Girl.x]

Well done Carol!!! That is reallly good!! We should take some lessons from you :P
Have you got any recipes or meals that you can recommend? I seem to be running out of ideas!!
Well done again!!
Happy Slimming!
Candy xx

[ZoJo]

Well done Carol,

I'm with Annabelle - terrible past few days.
Just can't get my head in gear, according to the scales so far, what I lost (the little 1lb) has gone back on and a little more!!!
Soup tonight for tea!

[Annabelle]

im with you zojo - how can some people lose so much and i've lost a wee little pound - boo!
ho hum - this is not going as well as i planned!

[Annabelle]

Vegetable Curry - from my low gi diet book!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons medium curry paste
3lbs (1.5kg) prepared vegetables eg courgettes, peppers, squash, mushroom
7 oz (200g) can chopped tomatos
13 oz (400g) can reduced fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves.

1] Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and garlic and fry for 2 mins. Stir the curry paste and fry for 1 more min.

2] Add the vegetables and fry for 2-3 mins, stirring occasionally then add the tomatos and coconut milk. Stir well, bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer for 12-15 mins or until the vegetables are cooked. Stir in the corriander and serve.

serves 4

cal: 268
protein: 6g
carbs : 35g
fat: 11g
gi: low.