Friday night 16th May
I was good last night, made a chilli with half the meat I normally would, and half a can of mixed beans. I filled it out with extra vegetables and cooked less rice too. Hubby just had a slighty smaller portion but I had a portion much bigger than I'd had whilst away, which was also about half my normal portion! Hubby took away the last bit as I couldn't finish it!
I had a tiny ramekin of icecream, followed 3 hours later by 1/2 a packet of Kipling lemon slices. They did say to have a litte of what I fancy!
Saturday - Day 1 17th May
Today I woke up at 5.30am and when I was still awake at 6am decided to get up. I pottered about before deciding to go for a short walk. The initial stroll around the block became what I hope was a 3 mile fast walk. I walked a circuit and my intention is to keep doing the same loop, gradually jogging more and more.
After returning from my walk I tried to crawl back into bed to sleep, but it still wasnt happening, I just had too much energy. I was awake. I made breakfast and coffee for me and hubby - toast and peanut butter - I couldn't finish my coffee, and then went out to mow the lawn. One week of sunshine and I have foot long grass!
Then, I met up with a friend for coffee - except I had a herbal tea and a oatie biscuit. I left half the biscuit as it was very sweet and I wasn't hungry. We walked around town for an hour and I stocked up on lots of healthfoods, then bought some ham and salad and a granary baguette for lunch. I again ate a lot less than usual, and increased my salad intake.
Normally after lunch I'd take a nap, I haven't felt tired today. In fact I'm going up to my mums soon as I finish typing up today! We are out for a curry for our anniversary tonight, I'm looking forward to it, but I will have to be careful. We were advises to follow the 80/20 rule and I have eaten well today so I will relax a bit tonight.
I feel fitter, my biceps are bigger and the jumper I'm wearing isn't too tight either.
Big hugs to all, more fitfarms stuff tomorrow
x
