New Slimming World thread part 2

pebblespop

catsy wrote: »

grr I sts this week which I haven't done in AGES!!! I really must get down to it this week as I want to loose another 4lbs by xmas as that would be 3 st!! I must focus!! Any extra easy recipe suggestions with chicken breasts for tonights supper?? I prefer something saucy... lol!!

i have been making a sauce with garlic, chillies, onions, peppers, basil all fried in fry light, add tin toms and reduce a bit.

brown the chicken, put in an over proof dish and pour sauce over, add 28g cheese (HEA) and bake in oven for 20/25 mins

catsy_2

wow thanks pebblespop that sounds lovely!! and I have almost all of that in the fridge/cupboard anyway!!

pebblespop

catsy wrote: »

wow thanks pebblespop that sounds lovely!! and I have almost all of that in the fridge/cupboard anyway!!

it's really nice and free on red - i think.

i usually do extra easy and have it with cous cous

dazzle21

Hello, after months of thinking about it, i joined up on Tuesday! I already can see where i go wrong!! (lots of sugar and carbs) I've been told to aim for a stone by Christmas, which sounds loads to me (though i do have alot to lose!) is this possible? TIA x

mirry

HI EVERYONE, well after 4 weeks off the plan , here I am again .

I think stress is my main trigger , but I need to get back on track , luckily I only put on 1lb in 4 weeks ( i thought it would be lots more ).

I also found I got bored with the foods , so am going to have to try harder.

what are you all doing over xmas ? are you still following the plan ?
any ideas would be appreciated.

Skint_Catt

A stone is possible with 3 wi's to go but it's pushing it. I'm surprised if your consultant said that as I'd be heartbreaking if you don't! Good luck & welcome

dazzle21

Skint_Catt wrote: »

A stone is possible with 3 wi's to go but it's pushing it. I'm surprised if your consultant said that as I'd be heartbreaking if you don't! Good luck & welcome

Thank you! I was thinking it seems a bit steep?! But hey ho, we'll see! TBH if i lose half a stone by Xmas I will be happy!

Skint_Catt

My 2nd 100% day today but I still feel I'm eating too much (how can I say that after 6 years on SW!)
Brekkie; egg, baked beans, mushrooms & polenta
Lunch; pasta baked beans & 2 x HEa cheddar
Dinner; quorn chilli & rice
syns; scan bran cake & a glass of wine
Plus a Hi-Fi later as my HEb

C xxx

consultant31

Big welcome to JustBe, Saver_Karen and dazzle21.

I'm very impressed with you joining a group so close to Christmas JB and D21, well done. I'm sure you won't regret it as you'll still be in the first flush of enthusiasm over the holiday period and therefore (hopefully) less likely to lose the plot

It sounds as if there's lots of really good planning going on which will help to keep those people on track, but if you're planning to eat, eat, eat over the hols (and drink of course) don't panic, just try to remember that Christmas lasts for 2 days and with the best will in the world, you really can't ruin everything you've achieved in just 2 days. It's when those 2 days turn into 2 weeks that problems will arise and pounds will be gained (probably lots of them too). But, I think many of us are guilty of expecting too much of ourselves. Lighten up, if you gain a bit, so what? You can always lose it again

I hope this seasonal panto story may give a little inspiration:- :xmassmile

The tale of Cinderella and how a glass slipper led to marrying the handsome Prince is a well-known one. But do you think she really lived "happily ever after"? No way! The life of a Princess is not what it's cracked up to be.

Poor Cinderella. Her position required that she attend every ball and dinner party held at the neighbouring castles. All that food! Yes, you guessed it. Our Cinderella put on quite a few pounds.

As the date of her first wedding anniversary neared, Cinderella grew concerned. She knew she'd never fit into the glass slippers. "I'll join Slimming World!" she declared aloud to herself. And so she did.

Cinderella was a very enthusiastic Slimming World member for the first week. She read all about Food Optimising, watched what she ate, drank lots of water, filled in her Food diary and ran laps around the castle. By the following week, she had lost 4lbs.

The second week included three banquets. She blew her food plan at the very first one, so she got upset and slacked off the rest of the week. For the meeting, she dressed in her lightest-weight clothes and left her heavy crown and jewels in their cases. She skipped breakfast too but still the scales showed quite a gain. (Rotten Scales!!!)

When the phone rang later at the castle, Cinderella knew who it would be. She was right: the wicked stepsisters on a conference call. "How'd your weigh-in go, Sis?" one asked in a syrupy voice. When Cinderella admitted she'd recorded a gain, the sisters' piercing shrieks of laughter caused Cinderella to move the phone receiver away from her ear. The next sound was a dial tone. They'd hung up.

Poor Cinder's torture wasn't over. Her next phone call came from her wicked stepmother, "I hear you've gained again, dear," she crooned. "What a shame. And what will you wear to the ball this week? You've already worn your largest gown twice in a row." Before Cinderella could reply, her stepmother snickered with glee and hung up. Well, our Cinderella is no wimp. "I'll show them!" she said to herself. "Next week I'll lose 2 pounds."

Cinderella worked hard at losing all week. Weigh-in revealed a 1½lb loss. She was glad to announce a loss at Image therapy, but Cinderella was not quite happy with herself. Actually, she was feeling disappointed because she had not reached the 2lb goal she had set.

Depressed and feeling down on herself, Cinderella found it very hard to stick to her food and exercise program the following week. The result: a small gain. Poor Cinders. She was sitting in the castle feeling very discouraged, when Ping! Her Fairy Godmother appeared out of nowhere.

"Snap out of it, Cinderella! You're not using your head, dear," declared the fairy. "You didn't gain 20lbs in 2 months, so how do you expect to lose it in 2 months? You are setting yourself up for defeat by expecting too much too fast."

Cinderella nodded thoughtfully, replying, "I think I know that, but I just need it to sink in better." Fairy Godmother nodded too, and then whipped out her magic wand in one swift movement. Waving the glittering wand over Cinder's head, she chanted, "You will now be entranced by a pound. You will enthusiastically aim for a 1lb loss each week. You will not concentrate on your long-term goal, just 1lb per week." She deftly returned the wand to a sleek holster at her hip and added, "After all, dear, if you take care of your short-term goal, the long-term goal will take care of itself. Ta, ta!" Then twirling on the toes of her purple shoes, the fairy disappeared in a puff of pink smoke.

Cinderella felt a new excitement that week. When the scales showed she was 1lb lighter, Cinderella was thrilled. She had done better than she had expected, and she felt very good about herself. She felt confident and happy.

The next week, Cinderella lost 1lb; the following week, 1½lb. Her next goal was to reach her first her half stone award.

Cinderella succeeded in winning this, and her spirits and confidence were better than ever. The stepmother and stepsisters became so jealous of Cinderella's slimming waistline and improved self-esteem that they decided to join Slimming World, too.

Something amazing happened. Cinderella noticed that her stepmother and stepsisters were becoming friendlier and happier as the weeks passed.

One day when Cinderella stood behind her stepmother in the weigh-in line, her stepmother turned and said, "Guess what, Cinderella. Now that my lovely daughters and I have slimmed our waists, we've tossed out our old tight corsets. You know, I think those uncomfortable things may have caused us to act a little horrible."

Cinderella just smiled and said, "By the way, what are you wearing to the ball this week?"

What if we all adopted Cinderella's goal of losing 1lb per week? That would equal a minimum 52lb weight loss per year - that’s 3st 10lb!

Convince yourself that you will be happy to lose just 1lb. You will find that, just like Cinderella, you will be experiencing success more often, you will be more confident, and some weeks you will lose a lot more than 1lb!

catsy_2

I love the story, thanks consultant!!!