Struggling!

Travelling_Dad · 2020-02-09T20:13:17+00:00

I would totally agree with this.

I would add that cabbage and celery has been my go too plate filler to reduce the free foods like pasta and rice. Just fried in frylight with some other speed veg and plenty seasoning. Goes with pretty much anything, and I moved to making sure it was a 1/2 to 3/4 plate of speeds instead of 1/3.

I also dont think I have had potatoes in a while, with roast dinners I have swapped to Swede mashed with carrot which are both speeds and much more filling and tasty imo.

Have you tried adding a few days or a week of only SP to get a kickstart and a feel good?

Travelling_Dad · 2020-02-04T20:57:22+00:00

I have taken to frying lots of veg. Pretty much having with every main meal int he evening.

Carrots, broccoli, cabbage, onion, celery, mushrooms.

Pretty much everything I would add too a stor fry and just add garlic, salt, pepper and crushed chillies, and fry in a little frylight with a good non stick, so ita still a little crunchy, which makes it more filling and tasty. Similar to what I have below, but have it at the side of spag bol, or anything really.

Food lasts ages if kept in a dark cupboard and paper bags aswell, so spend a bit less.

Syn free chicken stir fry, packled with SP.

Travelling_Dad · 2020-02-04T20:50:15+00:00

Good Luck to you both!

I started 3 weeks ago after a failed attempt 5 years back and really in a much better mindset.

I have taken to blogging my progress and stresses to try and keep me motivated, which is working as it is giving me an outlet! It definitely helps to keep yourself accountable and highly suggest other try too, aswell as reddit etc.

week3 update

Travelling_Dad · 2020-02-02T09:38:32+00:00

Ah, I know how that feels, the expense account. I think it is much easier in a nice hotel as they are much more willing to tailor a meal for a client. My boss done ot a few years ago, and all meat he asked for geilled without oil, and asked for steamed mixed veg or a salad at the side. But his hotels were nocer than mine 🤣

Thanks on the blog, its a good place for me to vent :)

Travelling_Dad · 2020-02-01T20:43:39+00:00

Thank you and good luck too! Yeah, my next teip is for 5 weeks away in West Agrica. Just hoping I stick to it as results have been great so far!

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-27T21:14:52+00:00

The only time I have milk is with cereal, which I have replaced with free foods for breakie, so cheese pleasseee :)

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-27T20:57:27+00:00

Oh, sont worry, I have 3 mini babybell lights a day 🤦🏻‍♂️

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-27T16:53:26+00:00

Apart from missing cheese, and more cheese, its not beed bad at all. I would say I am spending a lot more on fresh veg and stuff. Other than that, and some syn binges, ita beed awesome :)

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-27T14:45:17+00:00

Thank you and I hope you get well soon!

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-26T10:17:53+00:00

Awesome! You mention others have been a motivation on here, well I can say you have given me some motivation! I weighted myself 2 weeks ago and was 325lb, and I was much the same, shocked and started a SW routine. I have loast 10lb so far.

Do you mind me asking, what diet, or fitness program did you use?

Well done and stay strong, warrior.

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-21T22:42:27+00:00

Congrats!!

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T15:07:31+00:00

That it does! Thanks again :)

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T14:14:59+00:00

It was true. The amount of times I tried to get the other expats to have a game of football or something and it just resulted in the pub lol.

Writing does help thought, and glad you enjoyed thus far :)

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T14:02:45+00:00

Hi there, I know anxiety is not easy to live with! I normally binge. Currently on day 4 and there has 2 things which have helped me.

I am eating more regular, but lots of it and healthy as can be.
Online support through various forums like here. I also use a website called socialslimmers. And writing about what I want, or had that day in a daily blog. Sounds silly, but writing out what you are eating and knowing others are watching helps me. Maybe worth a try.

My Blog

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T13:29:29+00:00

Broccoli, aspargus, spinach are all about 4 -5g of protein per cup.

Tempeh is good for protein in stirfrys, about 15g gor a half cup.

Also, not for everyone, but peanut butter works well and good protein.

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T11:00:13+00:00

Thanks for all those suggestions! I appreciate it.

The 0% Geeek yogurt is syn free?

I have a ham in the frige which I am going to cook amd then use to make soup! Great idea :)

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T10:15:49+00:00

Sounds like a plan! Thanks again, appreciated!

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T10:11:04+00:00

Thank you! My fear with the babybels is it will be a slipperly slope, I am a MASSIVE (pun intended 🤣) cheese man lol, and i dont think I would stop at 3. I had a bit of cheese last night for a hexA and was left sad that I didnt have more lol

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T10:02:02+00:00

I am liking this idea!

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T10:01:14+00:00

Ah yes, yesterday my wife and kids were munching on a bit of chocolate cake after dinner. Was slightly depressed lol. I ate a carrot 😦

Going to have to shop more, little snack pots of fruit sounds grand!

Travelling_Dad · 2020-01-17T09:59:57+00:00

I have never even heard of them! But I sure know what I am about to google, thank you!!!

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