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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • beanielou
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    Hope batch cooking goes well.
    MIght I have the recipie for the diet cole chicken when you get a mo?
    Thanks.
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  • Cherryfudge
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    Hoping to get it all done today so the plan can be followed even if I feel rubbish. We spent a stupid amount last week on takeaway/last minute things from the corner shop to make life easier. I think my prime now order was over £60 on a load of junk food :o

    I'm writing last week off totally and just trying to make it so it doesn't need to happen again.

    ^^^^^^ What PB said :) Some days just getting through at all is tough. I'm constantly amazed at all you do. You're one strong woman.

    Haivng said that, a plan of action makes you even stronger. :) Hope you have a good day!
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  • WannabeFree
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    Beanie it's Slimming world's diet cola chicken. Will get a link in a mo but it takes longer than they say to cook it down! I usually put the rice into it so it soaks up some of the liquid. I also just use any peppers/peas :o because I'm rubbish at following recipes :rotfl:

    https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/recipes/diet-cola-chicken.aspx

    But we do prefer this but again takes longer to simmer down for me. It might just be me though :o

    http://fatgirlskinny.net/syn-free-sticky-bbq-diet-cola-chicken-slimming-world-recipe/
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • WannabeFree
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    There's a rotation of pans going on. I don't have enough to do it all at once :rotfl:

    Soup is left on to keep chucking the cuttings into.

    All mince things cooked and cooking in trays ready to freeze. Having a cuppa before heading onto the chicken things next. Baking will be tonight I think I'm tired :o

    I love being organised but I am struggling :o I just have to remember tomorrow night I will be glad I got it done!

    Smalls are outside playing. The sun is out (even if it is still cold) The sunshine makes everything seem a little better doesn't it

    x
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  • beanielou
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    Thanks :)

    The sun does indeed make everything seem better(apart from the dust :eek: )
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    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

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  • WannabeFree
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    Finally bedtime. For me as well as smalls I think :o

    Well after the oven has finished. Have ALOT of meals made and in the freezer now. Along with alot of soup.

    Have made salads up, along with slicing the cooked meat/mixing Tuna and boiling the eggs.

    There's cereal/toast/fruit for breakfasts and I still have things to make pancakes/porridge if I can.

    Soup/salad/sandwiches for lunches

    Meal plan to stick too for dinners.

    Snacks are muffins/cake/flapjack and cereal bars. Wanted to make some biscuits but I'm not doing anything else now.

    x
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • Finally bedtime. For me as well as smalls I think :o

    Well after the oven has finished. Have ALOT of meals made and in the freezer now. Along with alot of soup.

    Have made salads up, along with slicing the cooked meat/mixing Tuna and boiling the eggs.

    There's cereal/toast/fruit for breakfasts and I still have things to make pancakes/porridge if I can.

    Soup/salad/sandwiches for lunches

    Meal plan to stick too for dinners.

    Snacks are muffins/cake/flapjack and cereal bars. Wanted to make some biscuits but I'm not doing anything else now.

    x

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  • Sun_Addict
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    Lovely to hear you sounding more like you again :)

    So lovely to see the sun today.
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,771 Ambassador
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    Do you do home deliverys :D
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    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.
  • The sun was lovely, it was even quite warm through the window :rotfl:

    Seeing as today has spends anyway I've ordered some coat hangers so I can organise more of the smalls clothes. I still don't think I'll have enough though :cool:

    Have some clothes to pass on but I don't have a neighbour with small ones that can take them now :cool: Need to see if the charity shop is taking donations again yet. If not I'm sure there will be someone. The local refuge doesn't take older ones clothes.

    It means my list of things needed for the smalls have grown though :o

    I'm definitely done for today now though. Hot water bottles made and on the sofa I will stay :rotfl:
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
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