Weight loss the old style way part 3.

saversarn

Morning :hello:
I had such a great bath this morning- possibly in my all time top ten, mug of tea magazine and peace in the bubbles bliss.....
Anyway I'm starting my new weighing in routine tonight so doubt I'll be able to report a loss/gain as different scales but if it is a loss I'll claim it :rolleyes:
B- smoothie
L chicken roll and fruit ( thats the last of the 18 tiger rolls I got from MR T for 15p;) )
D- Pork chop roast BNS and pears
Snack- little piece of home made lemon drizzle (guess I'll have to include the little bit I cut off the end whilst cutting my proper slice:doh: )

Have a good'n girlies

skintmumof3

hiya all,
i am off out shopping and for lunch today with my 2 dd...which no doubt will cost me dearly...aaarrgg
but it will be fun to have a girlie day out with my girls..
i did offer ds (18yrs) if he would like to come, but i got a look as if to say don`t even go there....lol..so i will leave him lounging in bed (he is a student).
brekky..2 shredded wheat and milk
lunch..will be very naughty as i am having a bacon, chicken and brie panini at a little cafe that i just lurrvvee. i always have that panini..just so yummy.
dinner. hm spag bog.
have a good day everyone.
thanks
xx

taplady

morning all!

not a good one for me, I woke in the night with a migraine - absolutely throbbing head, nausea and upset tummy _pale_ - took some pills and went back to bed - still there when I had to get DS2 up for school, managed to drag myself into action then took to the sofa for a couple of hours with a hot water bottle and blanket and after a snooze am feeling a bit better. I had soaked some muesli overnight but couldn't face it so I've just had some toast - not managed a drink yet.(hope its not aspartame withdrawl symptoms!;) )

Have no food plans yet which is bad I know but theres lots of good things in the freezer.

Hope you all have a good day!

rockie4

Who wanted a falafel recipe? This one's free on SW and is lovely!

Falafel

8oz dried chickpeas soaked for at least 48 hours (or use a tin)
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 level tsp cumin
1 level tsp ground coriander
1 small red chilli deseeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
2 tbsp chopped parsley
¼ tsp baking powder
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Frylight for spraying

If using dried chickpeas drain and rinse well or drain and rinse tinned.
Put the drained chickpeas in a processor with the onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, chilli and herbs and process until smooth.
Stir in the baking powder and seasoning.
Transfer to a bowl and chill for an hour.
Take small pieces and shape into balls then flatten slightly.
Place on a tray sprayed with frylight and bake in a pre-heated oven at 2200C Gas mark 7 for 12-15 minutes until crisp and golden.
A bowl of low fat yoghurt flavoured with fresh mint and chopped chilli makes a good dip to go with them.

Not a brilliant day yesterday, I had a migraine so had a bag of crisps and 2 biscuits to satisfy the carb craving.:mad: I did go dancing (managed to avoid the PITA) so burned off loads of calories
Made egg, SW chips and beans when I got in and had a couple of yoghurts - need to find some without aspartame now that are ok on SW :eek:

I've got my WI tonight.......thiink I'll be happy to stay the same this week!
Bus, busy, busy today so might not see you until tonight!:A

BigMummaF

Ooh, I'm so glad I'm not the only one:o Just caught up on about three days of posts & it seems quite a few of us are facing temptation & being found wanting:cool:

Must say that the info on artificial sweetners is scary but I guess not exactly surprising---they are chemical formulae when you think about it---& it makes you wonder what other nasties are lurking in our food chain. I knew that sorbitol especially, had a laxative effect, with both my parents being late-onset diabetics.

I also admit to looking for 'no added sugar' fizz & squash, but more for taste preference than anything else & thankfully encouraged the family to be sparing around such things too.

What on earth can we eat with any confidence:o especially if unable to grow our own?

taplady

Rockie - I will be looking for suitable SW yoghurts too! good luck with your weigh in tonight!

BigMummaF

Don't want to be a pain MrsMc, but any chance for the recipes for
Raisin Bran Muffins
Oaty Crisps
the Herb, & also Cheese Popovers
Ham & Tomato, & Cheese & Chive Scone.

We've a walking wounded just been signed off w**k with recurring back problems again:o But I'm determined that the whole family will be getting trim & setting ideal eating habits to stay with us for the rest of our lives.

MRSMCAWBER

Sorry bigmummaF..completely forgot... i swear im getting old

RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS
makes 15
per serving - 131 cal 2ww points

preheat oven to 200c/400f/gas 6
line 15 muffin tins with papers

1. 4tbs buter/marge
2. 75g plain flour
3. 50g wholewheat flour
4. 1.5tsp bicarb
5. 1/8tsp salt
6. 1tsp ground cinnamon
7. 40g bran
8. 75g raisins
9. 50g dark brown sugar
10. 50g granulated sugar
11. 1 egg
12. 250ml buttermilk
13. juice 1/2 lemon

• place butter/marge in a heavy based pan and melt
• in a mixing bowl sift flours, bicarb, slat and cinnamon
• add bran, raisins n sugar and stir to combine
• in a seperate bowl mix egg, milk, lemon juice and melted butter
• stir wet ingredients into dry ones and mix briefly -don't over mix
• spoon into muffin cups
• fill any empty tins half way with water
• bake for 15-20 mins
• serve at room temp

MRSMCAWBER

OATY CRISPS
makes 18
per serving - 86 cals -1.5WW point

Pre-heat oven to 190c/375f/gas5
lightly grease 2 baking trays

1. 175g rolled oats
2. 75g light muscavado sugar
3. 1 egg
4. 4tbs sunflower oil
5. 2tbs malt extract

• mix oats and sugar in a bowl and break up any lumps
• add egg, oil and malt extract
• mix well and leave to soak for 15 mins
• use a tsp and place small heaps on the baking tray
• press them into 3" rounds using the back of a damp fork
• bake for 10-25 mins or until golden
• cool for 1 min
• remove onto a cooling rack

MRSMCAWBER

HERB POPOVERS
Makes 12
per serving - 75 cals

preheat oven to 220c/425f/gas7
grease 12 small ramekins or popover tins

1. 3 eggs
2. 250ml skimmed milk
3. 2tbs butter -melted
4. 75g plain flour
5. 1/8tsp salt
6. 1 small sprig of fresh herbs of choice - chives, dill, parsley,

• using an electric mixer and beat the eggs until well blended, beat in milk and melted butter
• sift flour and salt , then beat into the egg mixture until well combined
• add the chopped herbs -about 2tbs
• half fill the cups
• bake for 25-30 mins -don't open the door whilst cooking
• serve hot

CHEESE POPOVERS.... 92CALS EACH

The same basic mix but omit the herbs and add 1/4tsp paprika and 6tbs fresh grated parmesan

oh and if you want the popovers drier -after 30 mins pierce with a knife and bake for a further 5 mins