My 2week weigh-in

Well today was my 2week weigh in, I am not part of any diet groups or organisations but it is a self evaluation of sorts that I officially document on my white board in my room, my wight loss progress..
So here it goes.. 175Lbs- which is a 6lb weight loss in 2weeks!!

Needles to say I am very pleased.

However, I am disappointed in myself, as last night I went outfor drinks with friends. Although I stuck to 100cal barcardi breezer bottles.. I did have 5 of them!!
And to top it all off- my boyfriend and I split a kebab and chip!!(I did try limit myslf and not eat too much but it was delicious!!

Anyway today has been a bit of a write-off regarding exercise.. but tomorrow I am doing my run again!! Getting back on the wagon- because I needto make sure that my good results dont encourage me to slack off!!!

Exercise and Risotto!!

So today I did a great work out, I went on a circuit- walked 15 min then ran 1.5 miles in 15min 29sec, and then walked another 2.5miles home!! Was pretty shattered afterwards but have decided to try and lower my running time and increase my running distance-- well thats the plan at least!!

So I then came home, showered, and started making my low calorie risotto-
it was my first attempt at a risotto, and it was delicious!! and relly simple!! Also for anyone who is worried about portions etc- this recipe was for 2servings and I couldnt finish mine (they are very generous servings!!)

So if you like risotto- definitely give it a go!!

I am also treating myself to a glass of weight watchers white wine (80 cal) :)

tomorrow... well if im not too sore, I shall do some core stability or lower limb workouts!!

Prawn and Lemon risotto 471 cal

Here is the recipe I promised: Prawn and Lemon Risotto

Serves 2
Ready in minutes 25
Ingredients
• Olive oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 150g risotto rice
• 75ml white wine
• 750ml warm light vegetable stock
• A bunch of spring onions, thinly sliced
• 150g cooked peeled prawns
• 3 tablespoons low-fat crème fraîche
• A squeeze of lemon
• 1/2 bunch of basil, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method: How to cook risotto with prawn, lemon, spring onion and basil

1. Heat up a splash of oil and gently fry the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the rice and continue frying for two minutes. Add the wine and continue stirring until the wine is absorbed.

2. Now start to add the stock, ladle by ladle, stirring until the stock is absorbed between each spoonful.

3. Give the risotto lots of tender loving care, by stirring regularly, and the creamy starch will come out of each grain. Continue like this for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Add the spring onion to the risotto, continue cooking for five minutes and then add the prawns and crème fraîche.

5. Now this is the important point. You need the rice to be al dente, which means firm-to-bite (not soft and overcooked), so keep tasting it until it is time to take it off the heat (it will probably need another five minutes).

6. Add a squeeze of lemon and stir through the basil. Check the seasoning and then, for the final touch, grate some lemon zest over the top.

taking it one day at a time

I must keep reminding myself that achieving what I want will require me to work everyday- there is no room for slacking or switching off from healthy mode.
So to help kick start me into a new week of motivated healthy eating i have been searching all resources for healthy tasty low calorie recipes to try.
So today I shall go out shopping for groceries... and attempt to cook 'prawn and lemon risotto'. It is only 471 cal per serving which is pretty good going.

Also today I will do some exercise!! I shall update angain with the recipe and anyone else can try it..
Also I shall inform you of any and all exercise I endure today!!
-after all this is meant to be an honest account of my ups and downs...

feeling ill

Yesterday was a bad day and today has been no better, I came home from a short grocery outting and felt horrible- diahorrea, stomach pains, sneezing, running nose.
I ended up spending the whole day in bed!
In an attempt to make me feel better my boyfriend came round and oh course was ladden with ice cream and crisps and sausage rolls! And in my weakened state I have in the past 24 hours eaten, 2 packets of niknak crisps, a packet of chocolate milky stars, soup with bread and buttet, toast with egg and butter, ice cream, and a glass of wine :( not at all good.
And due to my still feeling ill, I am not feeling very motivated to do exercise!! I think i will try to do something today- although I should be going for a 30min moderate-high intensity cardio workout!!

Oh well- must not let this set me back too much!!

surviving dinner out..

It was my friends birthday yeasterday and as a little celebration we all went out for dinner this evening. This was my first big diet test, juggling ordering something healthy with something I really want and am willing to pay for!

So here it goes.. the dinner started with a basket of breads, served with butter and tapenade
I chose to order the chicken and veg curry, served with rice and two popadoms
WELL!!! this is the bit I am quite proud of- for the first time that I can remember I didnt finish my meal. I left the popadoms, ate only half the rice portion,and 3/4 of the chicken curry.
I think I have finally left the 'clean plate club'! I can now eat a meal and feel the obsession to automatically clean the plate.. I can eat until I am full and then stop.
Unfortunately my self-praise has to stop there as I did order dessert.. apple crumble with icecream (I ate 2/3 of this).

But I did do a Davina McCall work out today, in anticipation for my diet relapse!!
Tomorrow I shall work even harder! If the rain holds off long enough I amy even attempt a run!

Well talking about exercise isnt good enough!! I need to get out there and do it.

I did weigh myself yesterday and tah-dah I have lost approx 4pounds!!
So I am very happy, I hope that I can keep up the progress.

little extra confession..

I have always been a little ashamed of dieting.. and when i diet i tend not to voice it too publicly.
I think i am embarrassed to admit that i am dieting because that way other people know that you are admitting you are fat.. there is some sort of physchological block that makes me mortified to admit that i am trying to lose weight!! WHY?????

so this time i have decided that i need to be honest with myself if i am ever going to lose weight.. and so i took a plunge and told that honest truth to my housemate and she was very supportive and then i told my boyfriend... again he was great and you know what... NO ONE JUDGED ME!!

In fact people are admiring me for trying and although they tend to accidently tempt me with the wrong foods and drinks.. I know they arent looking at me as fat- they just want me to be happy with myself!

But to summarise this I just wanted to say that If you want to be real with your diet- then get people you love on board with you- they dont have to do anything but it makes it real, when you talk about it! and when its real it is easier to believe in it.. and ultimately achieve it!!

well that is my theory these days!!