Keeping up appearances.......

Dolphin1

BalanceBy50 wrote: »

Not moany at all. When I cut out carbs I realized just how samey my meals were. We have wraps with chilli. I know you can get beetroot wraps etc are they made with carbs? I would suggest making very thin egg omelettes but you want something you can scoop up with chilli don't you? Xx

The thin egg 'wraps' may actually be a possibility so thanks for that. :T

Elnora32 wrote: »

What about cous cous or bulgur wheat? I'm not sure whether these would meet your dietary requirements or not though or whether they would taste OK with chilli.

They both contain gluten unfortunately but all suggestions welcome so thanks for that too.

Dolphin1

Elnora32 wrote: »

[FONT=&quot]Flying – 15 minutes per day - yes although only just.
Pampering – I always remove make up / moisturise my face but this doesn’t extend to the rest of me where I’m a bit slap dash so this month I will take better care of the rest of me. I seem to be getting into a routine with this one
Finances – update spreadsheet when required and not leave it until the end of the month. Updated today.
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Full house so well done! :T

Seasidegal58

SERIOUS SEPTEMBER – DAY 19

· 1,500 cals three days in work week, 500 cals on two and lighten up a bit at weekend! - had a bar of Green & Blacks dark choc with salt and toffee - it was so nice! I had brunch out with my friend - salmon and scrambled egg on toast and two flat whites. Big chickpea and rice salad with lots of veg for dinner with fruit, yoghurt, honey and walnuts for dessert! Rather high on calories I think, but at least it was healthy!

. Walking at least 30 mins per day, plus the leg exercises that Elnora has given me - did about 20 mins of walking and leg stretches. Failed on feet!

· - Drink six glasses of water per day – five!

· Go to bed at a sensible time during the work week – - failed last night

Eating down from the freezer - Lots of smoked haddock on the cards next weekend!
x

Seasidegal58

I will back tomorrow lunchtime with my replies - am signing off now as work tomorrow and am trying hard to fulfil no 4 on my list. Off to the land of Nod......:D

Dolphin1

Update for yesterday...

1) To have at least 15 NCDs - Yes so now on 9 NCDs. :j

2) To meal plan at the end of the week for the following week - All done for the week. Thanks for all of the suggestions! :j

3) Be in bed by 10.00pm and light out by 10.30pm Sunday to Thursday - Bed at 9.40pm and light out at 10.15pm. Hooray! :j

4) At least 30 minutes walking during the day - 40 minutes done (4 x 10 minutes). :j

HappyNow

Didn't make it back yesterday - reason to follow. Well done to those keeping to their targets, and a very gentle and sympathetic kick up the rear to those who want one

Dolphin1 wrote: »

Just out of interest, does anyone know what I could serve chilli with other than rice, chips, crusty bread or tortilla chips?

The correct answer it Tyrrell Root Vegetable Crisps. I know they're technically crisps, but they're not potato. We have them with my (veggie) lentil chilli and it is FAB. I think it would be gluten free? Happy to post up the chilli recipe if you would like it, I got it out of an old Sainsbury cook book years ago and it's the only one I've made since.

Honey_Bear wrote: »

OH likes Peaky Blinders, Happy, so you're in good company. Bit too violent for me, and I'm really sorry but that haircut ... Just No.

Yes, I do sometimes have to avert my eyes to the violence, but there's SO much more to it. I got sucked in by being in the room with Mr H during Season 3 and ended up binging every single series. Cillian Murphy (who totally rocks that haircut) and Tom Hardy are just brilliant in it.

HappyNow

I'm not even going to talk about my target fails, just promise to get back on it today. It's been a really stressful few days and my mind hasn't been on it.

Happy Dog has had a little lump on her throat for a couple of weeks which we've been keeping an eye on. On Saturday it started swelling and by Sunday it was massive. I convinced myself it was cancer, and we shot off to the vet yesterday. Massive relief when it turned out to be a pus-filled abscess! The vet drained it and gave her anti-biotics and although she stinks a bit it should get better quite quickly. She is leaking stinky stuff all over the carpet, which is delightful, but the main thing is she's getting better.

Elnora32

Happy - we have the Elnora Dog so I know what it's like when they are not 100%. Really pleased to read that the Happy Dog is making a good recovery.

I'm pushed for time tonight so I will catch up properly tomorrow.

My targets:
[FONT=&quot]Flying – 15 minutes per day - all done as it rained all day so it was an indoor day
Pampering – I always remove make up / moisturise my face but this doesn’t extend to the rest of me where I’m a bit slap dash so this month I will take better care of the rest of me. done
Finances – update spreadsheet when required and not leave it until the end of the month.not required
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Dolphin1

HappyNow - Sorry to hear Happy Dog isn't well, hope she recovers quickly!

Thanks for the tip about the Tyrrell Root Vegetable Crisps. They are gluten free but may be a bit carby. I'll check them out.

Also, thanks for the offer of the recipe for the veggie chilli but OH likes his meat and I have used the same chilli recipe for years so I can pretty much make it with my eyes shut. Also, the bonus is that it makes enough for 3 meals so 2 meals worth goes in the freezer for a later date.

Another good day for you Elnora. :T

Dolphin1

Update for yesterday...

1) To have at least 15 NCDs - Yes so now on 10 NCDs. :dance:

2) To meal plan at the end of the week for the following week - All done for this week. :dance:

3) Be in bed by 10.00pm and light out by 10.30pm Sunday to Thursday - Bed at 9.30pm and light out at 10.40pm. :undecided

4) At least 30 minutes walking during the day - 40 minutes done (4 x 10 minutes). :dance: