I was all for an early night, and I was snuggled on the sofa watching my favourite American exports- tonight it was New Girl (my number one, it must be said), Modern Family and The Big Bang Theory- when the Mr Big Lass reminded me to do my 30 Day Squat Challenge, for which I thanked him! I did find it sweet really as he knows it's important to me and it shows his support. If only he remembered to remind me earlier in the night. Today was day 5, and I had to do seventy-five squats. Wow! I feel as though I've swapped knees with my Nanna! Let's see how I manage at the gym tomorrow!
My knees:
I was all set to go and help my lovely cousin, Kristi, celebrate her upcoming wedding, but I felt drained beyond belief after work. I think a night in my pjs is just what I need. Starting to feel more human, and less like I've had the life sucked out of me by that thing most of us have to go to called a job. I wish Kristi and Doug all the best for their wedding tomorrow!
Ordinarily (minus that year before Noah when I got my arse into shape), I would have came home from work feeling like this and got Andy to take me to Asda so that I could binge on pizza, crisps, chocolate and booze. I wouldn't have just had one, I would have had them all. Food is all too often a real comfort for me, but I am trying to break the cycle. For our naughty night tonight I have pepper and courgette lasagne with a HUGE side salad (zero points, 19 calories), with a sneaky weight watchers garlic bread. It was a very generous plate full, but all in I only used up 10 points, and less than 600 calories. Not bad for my "binge". I did allow myself a full fat, calorie laden chocolate sundae from Asda (5 points, 195 calories). It was Devine, and I still have points to spare for the day, not that I could possibly use them. I have definitely reintroduced the word "moderation" to my dictionary this week!
I'm looking forward to a weekend with my boys! Hoping to take Noah swimming, and to get out and about if the weather allows it. I'm going to the lovely Deborah's house tomorrow evening for a long overdue catch up. I'm not drinking, and we're having a "Fake away" and healthy snacks. I'll let you know how the Hairy Dieter's Sweet and Sour turns out. See, I'm learning that I don't have to miss out on the things I like, I just have to adapt the version that I eat. I hope you all have a peaceful and enjoyable weekend.
Ali xxx
My knees:
I was all set to go and help my lovely cousin, Kristi, celebrate her upcoming wedding, but I felt drained beyond belief after work. I think a night in my pjs is just what I need. Starting to feel more human, and less like I've had the life sucked out of me by that thing most of us have to go to called a job. I wish Kristi and Doug all the best for their wedding tomorrow!
Ordinarily (minus that year before Noah when I got my arse into shape), I would have came home from work feeling like this and got Andy to take me to Asda so that I could binge on pizza, crisps, chocolate and booze. I wouldn't have just had one, I would have had them all. Food is all too often a real comfort for me, but I am trying to break the cycle. For our naughty night tonight I have pepper and courgette lasagne with a HUGE side salad (zero points, 19 calories), with a sneaky weight watchers garlic bread. It was a very generous plate full, but all in I only used up 10 points, and less than 600 calories. Not bad for my "binge". I did allow myself a full fat, calorie laden chocolate sundae from Asda (5 points, 195 calories). It was Devine, and I still have points to spare for the day, not that I could possibly use them. I have definitely reintroduced the word "moderation" to my dictionary this week!
I'm looking forward to a weekend with my boys! Hoping to take Noah swimming, and to get out and about if the weather allows it. I'm going to the lovely Deborah's house tomorrow evening for a long overdue catch up. I'm not drinking, and we're having a "Fake away" and healthy snacks. I'll let you know how the Hairy Dieter's Sweet and Sour turns out. See, I'm learning that I don't have to miss out on the things I like, I just have to adapt the version that I eat. I hope you all have a peaceful and enjoyable weekend.
Ali xxx
Location:Workington,United Kingdom
