Plan B

The problem with my plan is that it is not very life with 3 kids friendly nor does it allow much flexibility. I miss bread, I miss eating a normal family dinner etc. I don't think it has long term potential....

So me thinks I am going to follow Weight Watchers I like the idea that no food is taboo and you can earn points for exercise. I think the carb free, totally good plan works for those gym bunnies with no kids and a single persons life but a poor mum of 3 cannot afford to have 5 meals of lean protein a day it has been sending me broker.

Good news I have lost another kilo which brings my totally weight loss down to around 9 kilos so not bad. I really, really, want to look good in the December issue of Little Treasures and I am determined to get into a bikini this Summer so I think I  will sign up for the Weight Watchers online program next week. Why not this week you say, well thank the rego on my car for expiring :S


As for my trainer well I am now lucky to get a text every 2 weeks kinda bullshit from someone who said they would contact me everyday :S

My new Favorite work out has to be the hot dog dance from the Micky Mouse Club House, try the Goofy Version for some extra comedy! 

The Free Gym!!!!

During my walks with the kids I often stop at my daughter's school or a park so they can have play. I remember flying around the bars like a circus freak having sooooo much fun. The other day I was watching my eldest daughter attempt the monkey bars but she couldn't get past the first one. As a former monkey bar pro I offered to show her how it was done!

Umm EMBARRASSING I can no longer hold my own weight and promptly fell on my ass with Angel scoffing " oh yeah mum you sure showed me" and the two babies rolling around laughing at their mum on the ground. It then hit me what a great work out the playground is. So my new work out regime involves building my upper body strength on the monkey bars, but to avoid looking like a total fool I need to plan my sessions when no one else is around, I think my children laughing at me is enough:)

xxJ

In a rut

I had a good weight loss while I was sick but now that I have gotten back into things nothing......

I swear weight loss gets harder as you get older you get used to your creature comforts like a nice glass or two of wine wine when the kiddies go to bed. What I find maddening and frustrating is when I got to mother's groups or see friends of mine who have had children after me just bounce back and here I am still stuck being obese. When I used to picture myself as an adult it was never as overweight I always just thought of an older version of my gorgeous teenage self just more glamorous.

So far the hardest things for me at the moment is time to exercise esp now the weather is packing in and severely rationing my carbs!!!!

 Hopefully I have more to report next week.

Wish me luck folks

xx J

New recipe !

Yes it uses mince again but it is another great cheap one that feeds the whole family.

Lettuce Tacos:

500grms lean mince
Iceburg lettuce
jar of Bertolli's Vegetable Pasta Sauce
Tablespoon of Olive Oil
Small grated cheese

Other ingrediants that can be included : Capsicum,red onion, cherry tomato, avocado.

Brown mince with oil. Drain excess fat and juices, return to head and add sauce.
Simmer for around 15 min.

Peel lettuce and add Mince mixture to leaves to form a taco! top with more salad and a sprinkle of cheese.

This is so tasty and the kids love it !!! If you have really fussy eaters you can boil a pot of quick cook spaghetti and serve the mince mixture as a bolognase.

Happy eating

xx J

Illness and Weight Loss

Well just as I thought I was falling off the weight loss bandwagon I was cursed with acute tonsillitis. This came as a huge surprise since I had the damn things removed when I was 8!!!!

I was so sick I had to call my poor mother at 5.16 am to come all the way over ( she lived 45 min away) so she could rescue my babies from bed. I was so I couldn't move.

She then cleaned my house since I was so immobilized finished my unpacking while wrangling my little critters. I have to say mums are fantastic! I really hope everyone has one as good as mine.

Then Ray came up from Hamilton to take over. He is great with the kids but no so much with the house work I am glad my mother isn't here to see the chaos that has erupted :S

The bonus though is thanks to tonsillitis and the inability to eat I have lost another kilo!!! wahoo.

Well I am back off to my sick bed for another day see ya later

xxx J

Hiding in Shame

Well kinda... I moved house over the weekend and have been several days without Internet or phone access ( I can't believe I survived.

I have been a bit annoyed at myself falling off the food and exercise wagon while moving. I know I couldn't be perfect during this time but I think I got a little too carried away with it. It didn't help that the most delicious gourmet/ takeaway shop just opened 3 min from my house.

I was also depressed that my trainer has been neglecting me. In the beginning he promised to call everyday to keep me on track, now I am lucky to get a text a week. It has taught me that I can't rely on others I have to do this myself. But at the same time one of the reasons I signed on for this program was knowing I was going to be supported.

So instead of my trainer I am going to be depending on you guys I am going to be more active on my Facebook page, as well as on here.

I know with your help and support I can get back on track.

Thanks,

J xxx

CURVYLICIOUS !!!!

Now we all know Victoria's Secret models look good and we all know the world drools over the Angelina Joile and Megan Fox types. But it is so darned refreshing to see some different types of hot bodies. I have always been curvy even at a size 8 and 55 kilos I have always had a dd boobs and wide hips. I wish there were more models out there that had reflected my own body type, I would have had a lot less issues.

My new favorite model is London Andrews she is a NZ size 18 and is simply stunning.

WARNING: googling her at work or around small children is not recommended as she does a lot of nude (artistic ) and topless modeling.

It would be nice if there were more types like her presented to the world. I hope my girls grow up with a more diverse range of beauty.


xx J

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