Onwards & Downwards: Valentines Day Edition

[AB Editor]

Good morning!

Sorry for the delay on this one. Naturally, I have been working on perfect valentines treats that are not only delicious, but postable and mysterious, and this has taken up all my time.

Anyone expecting to be over-indulged over the coming week? Or is it oysters on ryvita?

I've also been trying something called a "slow carb" diet, mainly as a way to avoid being hungry. It's quite good and can recommend building a few of the "beans and greens" rules into your own meal plans a couple of times a week. It's especially good for days after a bit of a treat, where you can be a little too hungry.

How are you getting on?

[Old_Geezer]

Surprisingly down 1.4 lbs over the week. I should be pleased but I am *still* in the next higher stone that I should never have rushed up into in the first place. Should be grateful it is going in the right direction again, I suppose.

I don't think I could be bothered to plan much for meals. If I was cooking for a family it would be different but I just go into the kitchen and try to find something I've not done for a while, with whatever is there. Usually at the time rather than advance. Does tend to make for a limited range of choices though, based on what I usually buy; although sometimes I buy something different for a change.

[wendilla]

Yes I agree it is difficult to plan for 1 . I too have to do that but I have got into the habit of cooking a meal for 3 or 4 then put it in portions and freeze them.for example chicken in a sauce then I can add the rice when I use one . Well done on your loss .

[Old_Geezer]

Thanks.

[xstitcher]

I've asked Edgar a march post.

[Mamyalynne]

Good to put a name to a gnome - suits him too.


Keep it up everyone x

[Islay]

Had my official weigh in with the nurse and I have now lost since the beginning of January 63lbs or 4.5 stone!! I can't believe it!

[xstitcher]

Whoops.....meant asked Ed for......but totally agree with you mamyalynne...it's a good name for a gnome!

[Old_Geezer]

Congrats Islay.

[AB Editor]

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