9/03/2013 - update

Nothing much to report this week as I remain in the same place as I was last week. But saying that, I do feel better about the task ahead. for whatever reason, it's harder to get started this time than it was last time, but I'm getting there, and I think this week I will see a real difference.

Now for something nice :) During the week a friend of mine shared with me a little cooking tip when making omelettes, and I have to say I have never heard of this before, but I thought I would give it a go. I have heard of different ways of making omelettes, some people make them by just beating the eggs together, some just use the yolks, others whisk the whites and then fold in the yolks before cooking and so on, but my friend's tip was to add some flour to the egg mix, (self raising flour). The idea is to add a tablespoon of flour for every 2 eggs you use (largish eggs) and it helps to give your omelette body, and it does. When you try it, watch how it thickens :)

Anyways, I served mine with some ham and cheese and I have to say, although unusual, it was very nice. The texture was completely different, almost taking on the life of a pancake!! Actually, I was tempted to add some ketchup to it, only to later discover my friend sometimes does the same thing and eats it like a pizza :P

So give it a try next time you make an omelette, and come back next week to see how things have gone...as well as I think they will, or not :P

Have a nice week everyone :)

New beginnings

Well now, time to eat a large slice of humble pie :D

I have come to the conclusion that I was kidding myself when I thought it would be easy to get back to dieting again after christmas. I think I thought to myself, if I did it once, I can do it again, and yeah I guess I can, but that's not what makes the difference, I forgot all that I had been through and how tough it was to say no among other things. I have to find that place again...that mindset I was in for so long and did so well in...no expectations to begin with....no goals...just determination :)

So lets take this slowly. Oddly enough, it was around this time last year that I started on my weight loss plan, perhaps it is a spring thing? :P

2 February 2013 - Getting back to it

Ok, I know it has been a while....a really really long while....a lot longer than I had anticipated, but never fear, I am back to my blog, and that means I am back to my diet programme. LOL, I call it a programme, but it's not really, it's just sensible eating I guess...

So it's a new year, and many people will have already started a new year's resolution of being healthier and doing more exercise and after taking several weeks off, I think it is time for me to join them once more.

All lot has happened since I was last here, most notably the addition of a few extra pounds :P hey, come on, it was the festive period, everyone over eats during that right??? I just overeated enough for 2 :) moving on.......

It was around this time last year that I started to diet, so it is very fitting that I start again now....I am 48 lbs (22 kilos) lighter than I was this time last year (I told you a was eating for two :P) so lets see what this year can hold for me...could I actually get down to that ideal weight?? who knows, but let's see eh?

So good luck to all those who are starting life changing diet plans, those who just want to get fitter or those who are just looking to lose a couple pounds after Christmas...you know it will be worth it, so keep it going :)

Be sure to come back next week and see how things have gone...shall I make a prediction??? Oh alright then you twisted my arm.....I'll lose 5 pounds this week....any advances on 5???

Merry Christmas

well I know it's been a while since I last updated the diary....things have been hectic leading up to the holiday period, and so I though I would take a little break from the diary and let things settle until the new year.

Now, this time of the year will be a real test for me, so much food....so much....but I plan to enjoy myself and have a nice time....not to extremes of course...but enough to have a nice time.

so to that end, I expect to gain a pound or two *winks* but come the new year it's all back to the plan and the downwards sprial to my ideal weight again.

So happy Christmas everyone, have a fantastic time, and don't panic about eating that 4th mince pie....well come back in the new year and deal with it together....

Seasons Greetings :))))

I December 2012 - Update

HAPPY DECEMBER EVERYBODY!!!!!

To all my work colleagues who read this blog, don't worry, I will put my christmas decorations back up on Monday...it is the christmas period now, not a week ago :P

So it's been 2 weeks since my last update, and sorry about that, but last saturday I found myself redecorating my daughters bedroom, so I didn't get a chance. That being said, it was a good workout, and given I did not eat from 9am until 6:30 pm it was probably good for my diet as well, at least until I had a Chinese for dinner that night :P

I did however weigh myself last week, I just didn't post it here, and I was very pleased, very pleased indeed :))) I had lost another 4lbs :)))) this week, I am happy also, but that's only because I have not gained anymore weight, I am still the same as last week.....

there are many reasons for this, a rather larger KFC meal for dinner and supper one night....an amazing Madisons (local sandwich parlor) sandwich containing chicken tikka and bacon (seriously, it's good) to name but a few...have to be better this week....I mean christmas is coming, and we wll know what that means??? EAT EAT EAT!!!!

Ok, I'll leave you with a little challenge.....I am sure we have all tried and tasted a ham and cheese toasted sandwich, but have you ever tried it with ketchup?? NO??? well then, get toasting and get tasting, it's yuuummmmmmmmmm :D

17 November 2012 - Update

wow, has it been 2 weeks since my last update? I guess it has..

It's been an interesting 2 weeks really, in fact it's been an interesting month....at my best, I had lost 67lbs (just over 30 kilos) but then things went wrong....I gained 6 lbs over a couple of weeks. I felt as though I was experimenting with myself to see have far I could push myself, but I guess I went too far, but it was worth it, cause you learn boundaries.

Anyway, 2 weeks ago I got back on track and lost 2 lbs, and this week I am pleased to say I have lost another 2 lbs, so I am back to a total of 65lbs lost (just under 30 kilos).

So in celebration of getting back on track, I thought I would share a little recipe with you that I tried out on myself and loved...I call it Texan Hobo Pie....

Boil a medium sized potato (or 2 smaller ones) and then mash with the skins still on. Because of the skin, the mash almost looks dirty (like a Hobo). Take some corn beef and mush it in a bowl with some Texan BBQ sauce (until it becomes soft and squidgy). Place it in the bottom of a decent sized ramekin until it is over half full. Add a layer of grated mature cheese. Put the mash potato on top until the ramekin is full and then cover with another layer of cheese. Place in the oven (190 degrees) and allow to cook for 15-20mins or until golden brown and properly warmed through.

there you go...if you decide to give it a go, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Come back next week for another update, lets see if I can get back to where I was before things went all "pete tong"....

Have a great week people

3 November 2012 - Update

Happy November everybody :)

New months are all about new starts....and this month is no different. I have finished October on a low note....last week there was no update, and why?? Well cause I was a bad boy :P My wife was away for a night, and I decided to let me hair down and have a little party for one....roll on the KFC, Pringles and chocolate....I knew I would gain weight, after all, the weigh-in was the very next moring, and eating until 4am isn't advised...but I had it in my head I will lose it again during the next week....how wrong was I???

This last week has been worse than ever...so many parties...so many reasons to eat and try new foods including a lovely sweet chilli pasta dish which I will test myself and then post a recipe here :)

It's funny, but I am hoping that by posting an update here today, I will make the change and be more determined to lose not only the 2lbs 2 weeks ago, but the 4 I added this week :((((

Onwards and downwards is the motto for this week....looking foward to a happier report next Saturday :))

Cheers guys