Hello Lovely People
So i'm a rubbish blogger!!!!!
These last couple of weeks have been busy! My mother had an operation and wasn't able to drive so been taking her out, having to visit my old Nan a bit more because Mum couldn't! Work, Housework, Football Training started again (for the son not me) blah blah blah
I'm still on plan (Day 20) What can I say!!! The exercise is fine and I enjoy it, having read what some are posting about C2 sounds like its very different but I guess thats good!!! Meals have been ok! I'm not mad about them but I have found ones I like and have pretty much stuck to them really. I struggle with breakfast on work days!!! I don't like the smoothies - and I've tried to jazz them up based on posts on Facebook but I DON'T LIKE THEM. I manage to drink half and have maintained that just so I have breakfast. When I'm at home its fine as i'll do eggs, I don't mind them cold but honestly I spend most of my time in the kitchen prepping these days and I basically can't be arsed to make breakfast and lunch the night before work.
Hats off to full time working people/working parents etc - Seriously I do just want to sit for a while in the evening!
During the last couple of weeks I have gone of plan in the form of I went out to dinner with my husband!! But straight back on the next day!! Also had a night out with my old school buddies which involved lots of wine - oooppps but again straight back on plan the next day.
I always knew I would'n't be 100% but 95% is ok with me ;)
Ten days left to go and I will complete it, i'm feeling good in myself which i'm glad. I haven't been on the scales or had the tape measure out so not sure how the progress is going on that aspect.
This plan is good I paid £147!! Which sounds a lot but I've done Weight Watchers & Slimming World and probably ended up paying more. So initial set up didn't really phase me!! What has is cost of ingredients! Initial shop is expensive but once you've got a lot of the bits they last a long time. I'm constantly having to re-stock with veg - I don't have a massive fridge. All I can say is thank god for Aldi.
Speak to you soon.xxxx
Saturday, 22 October 2016
Monday, 10 October 2016
90 Days SSS Plan - Joe Wicks/The Body Coach
Good Morning Lovely People.......
Hope you all had a good weekend ;)
So.........
Still following plan and am feeling really good, had a few lows last week but generally all good.
Following on from Friday, I made the Satay Chicken and doubled the quantity for Saturday's lunch and it was really good. I also on Friday night ended up going to the cinema with my daughter!! We went to see the new Bridget Jones movie, omg it was so funny definitely recommend. I'm not gonna lie I had a small box of mixed sweet/salt popcorn and a couple of kit kat bites - was so nice to have something sweet!!!
SATURDAY - DAY 6
Woke up fairly early and got dressed and went straight down the gym to do my Hiit session, came back and had the Protein Pancakes, I enjoyed them, but as usual a big quantity and I didn't quite manage to finish them. I then had to take my Mum out to visit my Nan. Came home and had my lunch which was the Satay Chicken I had the night before - again yum.
I proceeded the day with ironing and a movie with the hub (we rock) then for dinner I made the Peppers Stuffed with Turkey Mince. I really wasn't looking forward to these but they were delicious.
Successful Saturday - yay
SUNDAY - DAY 7
So I woke up unusually early (7.30) but couldn't get back to sleep so just got up. Had Scrambled Egg with Feta & Tomato for breakfast.
I took my daughter shopping today to Lakeside (Thurrock) she needed work clothes etc. We went for lunch......... Now unfortunately I am not that person that can eat something from a restaurant that I don't particularly like just because its 'healthy' and tbh there really wasn't much health choice. I rapidly walked past Five Guy's (my fave) and the daughter wasn't fussed for that as she'd had a burger the night before (thank god) we ended up in Pizza Hut. Although not ideal for the plan I did indulge but will say that I only had regular size (usually large it up), the pizza was only 6", I didn't eat all the chips and the drink I had was diet.
After shopping we went to watch the hub/dad play a sports match, he then reffed - after we came home and felt a bit lost as to what to do for my dinner so I joined the family and had a bit of theirs. It was nice - a treat ;)
Funnily enough that evening Mr Wicks posted and insta which made me smile
DONE WORRY IF YOU'VE HAD A GUILTY WEEKEND ON THE FOOD FRONT. WE ALL HAVE THEM. WAKE UP TOMORROW, RESET AND MAKE PROGRESS.
And that is what Ive done. I'm not going to feel guilty if I have a slip at the weekend, I'm human and I like to enjoy weekends with my husband and my kids.
Like I said at the top, i'm feeling really good, kind of different I don't know how or if its just in my head??? This blog is just a diary for me, something to look back on and maybe help others. I will give my measurements at the end of C1. Hope its not to boring for people to read ;)
Happy Monday everyone, speak soon.xxxx
Hope you all had a good weekend ;)
So.........
Still following plan and am feeling really good, had a few lows last week but generally all good.
Following on from Friday, I made the Satay Chicken and doubled the quantity for Saturday's lunch and it was really good. I also on Friday night ended up going to the cinema with my daughter!! We went to see the new Bridget Jones movie, omg it was so funny definitely recommend. I'm not gonna lie I had a small box of mixed sweet/salt popcorn and a couple of kit kat bites - was so nice to have something sweet!!!
SATURDAY - DAY 6
Woke up fairly early and got dressed and went straight down the gym to do my Hiit session, came back and had the Protein Pancakes, I enjoyed them, but as usual a big quantity and I didn't quite manage to finish them. I then had to take my Mum out to visit my Nan. Came home and had my lunch which was the Satay Chicken I had the night before - again yum.
I proceeded the day with ironing and a movie with the hub (we rock) then for dinner I made the Peppers Stuffed with Turkey Mince. I really wasn't looking forward to these but they were delicious.
Successful Saturday - yay
SUNDAY - DAY 7
So I woke up unusually early (7.30) but couldn't get back to sleep so just got up. Had Scrambled Egg with Feta & Tomato for breakfast.
I took my daughter shopping today to Lakeside (Thurrock) she needed work clothes etc. We went for lunch......... Now unfortunately I am not that person that can eat something from a restaurant that I don't particularly like just because its 'healthy' and tbh there really wasn't much health choice. I rapidly walked past Five Guy's (my fave) and the daughter wasn't fussed for that as she'd had a burger the night before (thank god) we ended up in Pizza Hut. Although not ideal for the plan I did indulge but will say that I only had regular size (usually large it up), the pizza was only 6", I didn't eat all the chips and the drink I had was diet.
After shopping we went to watch the hub/dad play a sports match, he then reffed - after we came home and felt a bit lost as to what to do for my dinner so I joined the family and had a bit of theirs. It was nice - a treat ;)
Funnily enough that evening Mr Wicks posted and insta which made me smile
DONE WORRY IF YOU'VE HAD A GUILTY WEEKEND ON THE FOOD FRONT. WE ALL HAVE THEM. WAKE UP TOMORROW, RESET AND MAKE PROGRESS.
And that is what Ive done. I'm not going to feel guilty if I have a slip at the weekend, I'm human and I like to enjoy weekends with my husband and my kids.
Like I said at the top, i'm feeling really good, kind of different I don't know how or if its just in my head??? This blog is just a diary for me, something to look back on and maybe help others. I will give my measurements at the end of C1. Hope its not to boring for people to read ;)
Happy Monday everyone, speak soon.xxxx
Friday, 7 October 2016
90 Days SSS Plan - Joe Wicks/The Body Coach - Day's 4/5
Hello :)
Hope you are all well, Ive been powering on with this and i'm thinking two days at a time is probably better (and more realistic)
DAY 4 - THURSDAY
Before I start on today, I wish to relay that last nights Muscle mince was very nice, I was slightly relieved as I doubled up on batch for lunch.
So Thursday started with Scrambled eggs with feta and tomato, Ive had this before (Monday) and again it was very nice. The only thing i'm struggling with is green veg for breakfast i'm not feeling it tbh.
Sticking to the water regime also (constantly peeing) I started out on some errands. Came back home and prepared my lunch. After reading some posts and going on Body Coach website FAQ's I have learnt that all green vegetables are sufficient (peas, carrots and sweetcorn kept to a max of 2 per week) So I got a nice cabbage. Lunch was Muscle Mince and Cabbage and again was very nice and kept me going all afternoon - had an apple at 3.30ish.
Another Hiit day, so off to gym at 5 where I completed a Hiit session on the cross trainer 30 sec high intensity, followed by 45 sec rest - sweating was an understatement!
Home then and had my protein shake as well as vitamin C tablet, sat for 1/2 hour then started to make dinner.
Devilled Steak with Potato/Kale Patties. I was excited for this, steak is one of my favourite things ever :) In a nutshell I would have this again but would have the steak plain and not rub the spices in and totally omit the kale, its rank - will find a substitute.
Couple of snack a jacks in evening - Day done.
Felt really good today, a lot of energy and just happy in myself. Don't feel i'm missing out on anything and full!
DAY 5 - FRIDAY (TODAY)
Work Day!!!!! Early start today leaving the house at 7.15am so I prepped and made breakfast/lunch last night.
So for breakfast I tried the Lime & Avo Smoothie again, this time I just squeezed the lime juice in and what a difference it made - so much more drinkable and much more pleasant!!! I'm so pleased as its much easier on work days.
Lunch was not so great, made the Prawn Salad and I ate as much as I could but ended up making me feel sick and resulted in a tummy ache :( Also I took walnuts for a snack, don't like them!
Hungary, I finished early and have come home and had 2 rice cakes. Feel better but am looking forward to dinner!!!
Tonight i'm having the Chicken Satay, I have prepped all the veg so ready to go, couple of hours - yay. This is another recipe I hope is nice as again i'm doubling up for lunch tomorrow, sounds lovely and a bit of pasta will be lovely.
Today was a rest day so 3 x reduced carb meals.
So weekend looming, this is going to be the testing time!!!!! My feeling with this plan is to stick to it but not deny myself - I have events coming up that I will allow for.
Have a good weekend everyone, will be back on Monday with the updates.xx
Hope you are all well, Ive been powering on with this and i'm thinking two days at a time is probably better (and more realistic)
DAY 4 - THURSDAY
Before I start on today, I wish to relay that last nights Muscle mince was very nice, I was slightly relieved as I doubled up on batch for lunch.
So Thursday started with Scrambled eggs with feta and tomato, Ive had this before (Monday) and again it was very nice. The only thing i'm struggling with is green veg for breakfast i'm not feeling it tbh.
Sticking to the water regime also (constantly peeing) I started out on some errands. Came back home and prepared my lunch. After reading some posts and going on Body Coach website FAQ's I have learnt that all green vegetables are sufficient (peas, carrots and sweetcorn kept to a max of 2 per week) So I got a nice cabbage. Lunch was Muscle Mince and Cabbage and again was very nice and kept me going all afternoon - had an apple at 3.30ish.
Another Hiit day, so off to gym at 5 where I completed a Hiit session on the cross trainer 30 sec high intensity, followed by 45 sec rest - sweating was an understatement!
Home then and had my protein shake as well as vitamin C tablet, sat for 1/2 hour then started to make dinner.
Devilled Steak with Potato/Kale Patties. I was excited for this, steak is one of my favourite things ever :) In a nutshell I would have this again but would have the steak plain and not rub the spices in and totally omit the kale, its rank - will find a substitute.
Couple of snack a jacks in evening - Day done.
Felt really good today, a lot of energy and just happy in myself. Don't feel i'm missing out on anything and full!
DAY 5 - FRIDAY (TODAY)
Work Day!!!!! Early start today leaving the house at 7.15am so I prepped and made breakfast/lunch last night.
So for breakfast I tried the Lime & Avo Smoothie again, this time I just squeezed the lime juice in and what a difference it made - so much more drinkable and much more pleasant!!! I'm so pleased as its much easier on work days.
Lunch was not so great, made the Prawn Salad and I ate as much as I could but ended up making me feel sick and resulted in a tummy ache :( Also I took walnuts for a snack, don't like them!
Hungary, I finished early and have come home and had 2 rice cakes. Feel better but am looking forward to dinner!!!
Tonight i'm having the Chicken Satay, I have prepped all the veg so ready to go, couple of hours - yay. This is another recipe I hope is nice as again i'm doubling up for lunch tomorrow, sounds lovely and a bit of pasta will be lovely.
Today was a rest day so 3 x reduced carb meals.
So weekend looming, this is going to be the testing time!!!!! My feeling with this plan is to stick to it but not deny myself - I have events coming up that I will allow for.
Have a good weekend everyone, will be back on Monday with the updates.xx
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
90 Days SSS Plan - Joe Wicks - The Body Coach
Hey :)
So as per I've been trying to organise myself to start slimming down!!!! I go to the gym, play sport etc however, its the food thing that lets me down. Basically I love it and most of what I love is generally junk or high in fat etc etc blah blah blah. Also my other flaw SMOKING which btw has been not so bad over the last few months. Not going to say I've given up completely but I've only been buying 10 a week unless Ive gone out (which is rare) then got straight back on the vapour. My mission now is to stay off them completely - Keep you posted.
Back to subject matter - I cannot remember how I found this guy on instagram but I did. I followed him for a while, also on Facebook and twitter, subscribed to his Youtube channel. I saved a couple of his Hiit sessions on my phone and completed them at the gym, also did a couple at home. Bought his books and cooked some of the recipes which so far have been gorgeous and the whole family loved them. His ethos to stay lean eat more, exercise less (lovin this). I watched his channel 4 show and it was astonishing the transformations. Still sceptical I joined a couple of Facebook groups of people who are doing the plan, I know it sounds silly and i'm sure nothing is made up but I wanted to see how people you can actually converse with were getting on.
So after a couple of months (at least) research and the fact I'm rapidly heading for the big 40 I decided to bite the bullet and do this, my Mum (bless her) paid for it - on the condition that if I didn't stick to it or basically fail I have to pay her back double. So if went through the process, filled out all the forms send hideous photos of myself in my underwear, paid my £147, sent my body measurements and waited for my plan.
After 4 days my plan arrived (it was a Friday) all excited I downloaded it on to my iPad and started reading. Its a lot to digest (86 pages to be exact). I also printed off a copy and bounded it so I have it handy at all times.
On the Saturday I sat in my kitchen working out my weekly planner and meal plan, what rest days I will have etc and what I needed to shop for. I'm not going to lie initially I was thoroughly un-impressed with the recipes for the next 30 days, a fair bit of fish (I did put on the form that i'm not a fan) work was concerning me as we have no microwave. I emailed my SB (support buddy) and didn't really get much of an answer. So I went on a bit of a downer about it!!! What am I going to do? Already paid for it! Not going to get a refund (I didn't ask). I found a group on Facebook and started scrolling down looking at peoples comments, how they do things, foods that can be substituted etc I then had a chat with my Mum and sent her the plan to have a look over - she was encouraging. In a nutshell I was planning to start the Monday after i'd got the plan, I decided to hold fire for another week and really read through and get myself properly sorted and prepared. Start date Monday 3rd October 2016.
DAY 1 - MONDAY
All ready to go, just a slight problem - I pulled my achilles playing a sport the day before. It was still sore! So determined not to put my start off another day/2 days/week I switched my planner around and started on a rest day. First up a Go Go Green Smoothie - well what can I say other then it was absolutely revolting - pretty sure it was the Wheatgrass (£10). Usually I can persevere and finish things but seriously it was making me gag with every mouthful - Not a good start. Ok so flick through my Reduced Carb recipes found a scrambled egg with feta and tomatoes - delicious - Woo hoo :)
Lunch consisted of a Prawn Salad, Dinner was Mushroom Omelette, my two snacks consisted of almonds and an apple. I managed to consume 3L of water (toilet going constantly) had my omega fish oil tablet - job done, not the best start but on the way.
DAY 2 - TUESDAY (WORK)
So after yesterdays disaster smoothie I decided to give the other recipe a go Lime & Avocado. Got up early made it all up ready (did the fam's lunches) filled up my water bottle and my lunch was chicken and spinach patties (made the night before). Got to work had the smoothie - a vast improvement on yesterday's ( I didn't gag) still not great though - I am going to give this another go after reading some posts on my faithful FB group there are some things I can do. On to lunch, all I could think was "please let this be nice i'm starving" happy to say it was delicious. Snack 1 was Cashew nuts (handful), still swigging at the water at every opportunity. Although still limping a bit with the old achilles I decided to take the plunge and go to the gym and try and do a HIIT session - worst case scenario I would do some press-ups/sit ups/general ab work and perhaps swim. Happy to say I got on a spin bike and the motion didn't effect me at all so did a full HIIT session - totally sweated one out. Happy, got home and prepped my Refuel Meal of paprika potatoes and chicken with broccoli, was lovely. Also when I got home I had my protein shake as well as a Vit C tablet. In the evening I had 2 snack a jacks. Much more positive day. Go me!!!!!
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY (TODAY)
So here I am Day 3. I started early today with a HIIT, then came back to my protein shake and the Build me up Bagel, had some errands to run, shopping to do. Lunch was Spinach and Feta Omelette. I have just had an apple as my first snack. For dinner I am doing the Lean Muscle Mince, seen a lot of mixed reviews about this one, I hope its nice because i'm doubling up so will have it for lunch tomorrow also. I will likely have my second snack this evening either snack a jacks (again) or melon.
So my plan is to do a kind of a diary on this blog, so from now on a day/2 days at a time. I can tell you so far that i'm feeling good ;) If i'm honest I am struggling with the portions but getting through.
My general thoughts about this plan so far are:-
If you are thinking about doing this and have the pretence (like I did) that all the meals are going to be like the recipes from his books, think again. I'm told that some come in during cycle 2/3.
Research as much as you can it really helps.
Join groups on social media, its good to see what others are doing and how they are feeling and even sharing some tips yourself.
Speak to you tomorrow :) xxx
So as per I've been trying to organise myself to start slimming down!!!! I go to the gym, play sport etc however, its the food thing that lets me down. Basically I love it and most of what I love is generally junk or high in fat etc etc blah blah blah. Also my other flaw SMOKING which btw has been not so bad over the last few months. Not going to say I've given up completely but I've only been buying 10 a week unless Ive gone out (which is rare) then got straight back on the vapour. My mission now is to stay off them completely - Keep you posted.
Back to subject matter - I cannot remember how I found this guy on instagram but I did. I followed him for a while, also on Facebook and twitter, subscribed to his Youtube channel. I saved a couple of his Hiit sessions on my phone and completed them at the gym, also did a couple at home. Bought his books and cooked some of the recipes which so far have been gorgeous and the whole family loved them. His ethos to stay lean eat more, exercise less (lovin this). I watched his channel 4 show and it was astonishing the transformations. Still sceptical I joined a couple of Facebook groups of people who are doing the plan, I know it sounds silly and i'm sure nothing is made up but I wanted to see how people you can actually converse with were getting on.
So after a couple of months (at least) research and the fact I'm rapidly heading for the big 40 I decided to bite the bullet and do this, my Mum (bless her) paid for it - on the condition that if I didn't stick to it or basically fail I have to pay her back double. So if went through the process, filled out all the forms send hideous photos of myself in my underwear, paid my £147, sent my body measurements and waited for my plan.
After 4 days my plan arrived (it was a Friday) all excited I downloaded it on to my iPad and started reading. Its a lot to digest (86 pages to be exact). I also printed off a copy and bounded it so I have it handy at all times.
On the Saturday I sat in my kitchen working out my weekly planner and meal plan, what rest days I will have etc and what I needed to shop for. I'm not going to lie initially I was thoroughly un-impressed with the recipes for the next 30 days, a fair bit of fish (I did put on the form that i'm not a fan) work was concerning me as we have no microwave. I emailed my SB (support buddy) and didn't really get much of an answer. So I went on a bit of a downer about it!!! What am I going to do? Already paid for it! Not going to get a refund (I didn't ask). I found a group on Facebook and started scrolling down looking at peoples comments, how they do things, foods that can be substituted etc I then had a chat with my Mum and sent her the plan to have a look over - she was encouraging. In a nutshell I was planning to start the Monday after i'd got the plan, I decided to hold fire for another week and really read through and get myself properly sorted and prepared. Start date Monday 3rd October 2016.
DAY 1 - MONDAY
All ready to go, just a slight problem - I pulled my achilles playing a sport the day before. It was still sore! So determined not to put my start off another day/2 days/week I switched my planner around and started on a rest day. First up a Go Go Green Smoothie - well what can I say other then it was absolutely revolting - pretty sure it was the Wheatgrass (£10). Usually I can persevere and finish things but seriously it was making me gag with every mouthful - Not a good start. Ok so flick through my Reduced Carb recipes found a scrambled egg with feta and tomatoes - delicious - Woo hoo :)
Lunch consisted of a Prawn Salad, Dinner was Mushroom Omelette, my two snacks consisted of almonds and an apple. I managed to consume 3L of water (toilet going constantly) had my omega fish oil tablet - job done, not the best start but on the way.
DAY 2 - TUESDAY (WORK)
So after yesterdays disaster smoothie I decided to give the other recipe a go Lime & Avocado. Got up early made it all up ready (did the fam's lunches) filled up my water bottle and my lunch was chicken and spinach patties (made the night before). Got to work had the smoothie - a vast improvement on yesterday's ( I didn't gag) still not great though - I am going to give this another go after reading some posts on my faithful FB group there are some things I can do. On to lunch, all I could think was "please let this be nice i'm starving" happy to say it was delicious. Snack 1 was Cashew nuts (handful), still swigging at the water at every opportunity. Although still limping a bit with the old achilles I decided to take the plunge and go to the gym and try and do a HIIT session - worst case scenario I would do some press-ups/sit ups/general ab work and perhaps swim. Happy to say I got on a spin bike and the motion didn't effect me at all so did a full HIIT session - totally sweated one out. Happy, got home and prepped my Refuel Meal of paprika potatoes and chicken with broccoli, was lovely. Also when I got home I had my protein shake as well as a Vit C tablet. In the evening I had 2 snack a jacks. Much more positive day. Go me!!!!!
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY (TODAY)
So here I am Day 3. I started early today with a HIIT, then came back to my protein shake and the Build me up Bagel, had some errands to run, shopping to do. Lunch was Spinach and Feta Omelette. I have just had an apple as my first snack. For dinner I am doing the Lean Muscle Mince, seen a lot of mixed reviews about this one, I hope its nice because i'm doubling up so will have it for lunch tomorrow also. I will likely have my second snack this evening either snack a jacks (again) or melon.
So my plan is to do a kind of a diary on this blog, so from now on a day/2 days at a time. I can tell you so far that i'm feeling good ;) If i'm honest I am struggling with the portions but getting through.
My general thoughts about this plan so far are:-
If you are thinking about doing this and have the pretence (like I did) that all the meals are going to be like the recipes from his books, think again. I'm told that some come in during cycle 2/3.
Research as much as you can it really helps.
Join groups on social media, its good to see what others are doing and how they are feeling and even sharing some tips yourself.
Speak to you tomorrow :) xxx
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