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Back on SW week 1

Well, my re-boot this week was slightly unexpected so I had lots of things planned at the weekend. Friday as I've already mentioned, I was off out drinking. I did drink but was not tempted to snack.

Saturday I planned to have a takeaway with the boys; we did, but we ate far less than usual. I had more chicken starters than pizza and we didn't feel hungry!

Sunday was a treat meal out for us, and I wanted a steak. So I had a steak. No pudding thought.

So to counterbalance the three nights out, I went on SP overload this week! Monday, porridge (which is normal), dry tuna and lettuce salad with boiled eggs, turkey with mashed carrot/swede and greens for dinner. Tuesday porridge, turkey leftovers, spag bol with lentils in, and runner beans instead of the spag. I've been eating lots of apples too. Today's lunch was the last of the turkey plus for dinner I'm having more lentil bolognese with green beans tonight. I've had a snack of ham and peppers this evening.



I have found this week easy so far and have refused sweets, cake, crisps, ice cream and yogurts in the staff room. Yes even chocolate birthday cake!

I am so motivated at the moment. As I've only been "on" SW for half a week, my loss will be approximately 3lbs but I'm dead chuffed with that considering how much I ate at the weekend! I think this may be the way for me to continue. I'll update this tomorrow at weigh in and see how things work out.

I did have a headache today and yesterday (hence the snack earlier). I hope this doesn't continue. I'm also on decaf tea by mistake so that might explain it!

Next week: my mum's birthday. (Steak out? Afternoon tea?)

I have exercised this week and have planned in another walk/run session when the weather is warmer. Onwards and downwards!

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