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Ha ha - I've been told that if I make something like this (but without the beans - yuk!) then it counts as a meal! - would probably use lean turkey mince & light cheese & go heavier on the veg - no nuking though - baked on a tray in the bbq - true north style!
so weekly meal plan is not too far off the norm...
sat - we already did the bottom of the fridge concoction for brunch so dinner will be bargain lamp chops, risotto from the freezer & steamed broc
sun - lean pork loin steaks, peppers & eggplant & spinach & onions & toms (some sort of ratatouille) and baby pots
mon - fish & [STRIKE]spinach[/STRIKE] courgette noodles & poached eggs (we eat light after the gym)
tues - pork & broc & potatoes - quick and easy
weds - chicken & pak choi stir fry (another after gym light meal)
thursday - date night (at our local - the new autumn menu should be in!)
friday - trying not to eat out more than once a week so maybe grilled bratwurst & homemade cauli-mac from the freezer
sat - bottom of the fridge omelet
...and since I've discovered that the OH decided that the thin pizza bases were a substitute for wraps this week :mad: no light & healthy veggie based pizza features on our menu!
bf & lunch we each self-cater during the week - my bf's have become egg based (with black coffee) & lunch miso soup based with veggies - apples & oat biscuits during the day on the odd occasion that they are needed - have been avoiding our cafe - it's too calorific even though the food is amazing! - only went twice last month & had 1/2 portions at that!
eta - corn & feta fritters for bf tomorrow morning - OH can have an egg with his if he wants!4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)(With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)Original Date - Sept 2041 New projection - Dec 2039 (reduced by 21 months)0 -
Dident realise that you had another job!
Can't keep up!I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Its only temp beanie.
RT all sounding lush in your lands.
Good vibes for tomorrow please around lunchtime.
Saw both kids today in capital. Life's good.
Head down studying for interview, meeting a chum after for post match analysis and tea.
Have a great one folks.Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
:money:Sleeves up folks.:money:0 -
Vibes will come your way I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Ooh, vibes from down here too lass ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ xxx0
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I don't do vibes so said a prayer instead. (always a rebel at heart!) Overprepare, then go with the flow.
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Adds good vibes x 2 to the pile
Greying & Baby Greying XxGrocery Spend January 2026 £4.04/£300
Non-food spend January 2026 £0/£80
Bulk Fund 2026 Month 1/12 - £0/£1200 -
Hey thanks guys.
I've not a clue how it went. Aside to say I was one of a few applicants without a man bun. I had a lady bun instead.
Should hear today.
If you like bumbling idiot gardeners who rave about vegetables, all things edible, sustainability and circular economies - I'm your girl.Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
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Those arey favourite type of gardeners
Fingers crossed! When do you hear? Good luck!0 -
fingers crossed for you Pippi0
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