As you may know, I started going back my local Slimming World group last week to re-start my weight loss journey. I am determined that I will loose weight during this pregnancy. I do not want to gain weight like I did with my two previous pregnancies. I am also under consultant because of my weight and being pregnant so I would like to take my BMI down quite a bit during my pregnancy. Cross fingers!
My first week hasn't been too bad - in fact it has been brilliant. I felt so motivated. I stopped snacking on the kids food, I stopped eating white bread and I stuck to plan 100%. Although I went over my syns a little bit over the weekend, I had under 15 syns on the Thursday and Friday so it kind of balanced it out I guess. My home scales were looking good and I think that was one part of the reason to why I was so motivated. I also didn't have a takeaway, which I usually have one with my partner every week. So I am happy with that. I have been really pleased with the meals I have cooked from scratch this week. Here is what I have had for my dinner this week:
Wednesday: Beef Casserole
Thursday: Chicken Curry, Rice & SW Chips
Friday: Gammon, Egg, SW Chips, Mushrooms & Onions
Saturday: SW Chips, Salad, x2 Cheeseburgers
Sunday: Green Thai Chicken Curry
Monday: Super Rice, Salad & Chicken Skewers
Tuesday: Super Rice, Salad & Chicken Skewers
Wednesday: Homemade Donner Kebab with Salad & Garlic Mayo
I haven't completely planned my meals for next week as I need to do a food shop so it all depends what I have got in. But these are the meals I will be choosing from -
Green Thai Chicken Curry
Cheeseburger & Chips
Chilli Con Carne & Rice
Jacket Potatoe & Tuna
Chicken Skewers & Rice with Salad
Chicken Korma & Rice
Chicken Dinner
I am going to look around for more recipes that I can try out though. Anyway, back on to what I did this week... My total LOSS for this week, my first week back, is...
-1.5lbs
How do you feel? I actually feel quite disappointed with my weight loss. My scales at home was saying 3-4lbs off UNTIL 4pm when I started to feel bloated. I did feel like leaving group and just coming home to eat junk but I stayed and I am glad I stayed at group. My consultant told me it's a good weight loss being in my 1st/2nd trimester and she did believe me when I said my home scales said more, because she has seen what I have been eating. So here is to next week! I am crossing all my fingers and toes for myself hoping it will be a bigger loss!
Wow your menu looks super yummy! Hubby has decided to start Slimming World so I'll direct him to this post for inspiration! x
ReplyDeleteDon't be disappointed with 1.5lbs - that is amazing. it is all going in the right direction, so be happy with that. Over my 100lbs weight loss there were times that I didn't lose anything, or just a little, but it all adds up.
ReplyDeleteThe food sounds tasty. I wouldn't worry about the weight loss and you are pregnant after all so and a half pounds sounds ideal. I would b worried trying to lose weight if I was pregnant so you are doing it the best way possible with a guided group.
ReplyDeleteWe went away with a group for New Year and as some are currently at Slimming World, 30 of us sat down to their pulled pork recipe. Seeing your list has given me some inspiration for food for this week!
ReplyDeleteAny loss is great. If you continue even just losing small amounts it'll add up to big amounts. Although I'm sure you'll see a big change soon in how much you lose anyway if you keep going x
ReplyDeleteaw well done you x I have every faith in you
ReplyDeleteWell done on your weightloss. Even maintaining while pregnant is fantastic, and you'll get a jump start when baby comes :)
ReplyDeleteWell done on your weight loss you must be so pleased and I cant believe you are doing it when you are pregnant that is amazing!
ReplyDeleteA loss is brilliant so well done to you! Even though you felt disappointed when you left your meeting and wanted to eat junk food, you didn't. That's great. This year I also decided to become healthier and I have been using some of the Slimming world recipes, they are brilliant. What is this super rice though? X
ReplyDeleteThats a good weight loss seeing as your pregnant. well done
ReplyDeleteI can't say I'd like to weigh myself in the evening after a day of activity and eating. I don't think it would be a very accurate representation of weight lost. I prefer to weigh myself at the same time one morning a week. Good luck with your weight loss goals though - it's not easy, but you can do it!
ReplyDeleteEvery loss is a good one don't be too hard on yourself!
ReplyDeleteWow! That food looks amazing and BIG hats off to you for weightloss whilst pregnant. 1.5lbs might not seem a lot to you but it's a great start. Excited to hear about the rest of your journey - wishing you all the best. LPMx
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your journey! Don't be disheartened with the first week's loss. Slow and steady is best I think. I have been making little long term changes to my lifestyle choices and my relationship with food so I am hoping that will continue and I will shift the last 1.5stone to get to my target weight! (I have lost 2 stone since last May)
ReplyDeleteYummy menu and you did well with your weight loss. Keep at it and making sure those healthy meals are tempting xx #binkylinky
ReplyDeleteWell done hun! Don't be disheartened, you are doing fabulously! Here if you ever need some motivation x
ReplyDeleteWell done :) I love your menu for the week - varied and yummy x
ReplyDeleteWell done hon. Losing any weight at all in pregnancy is a miracle so hats off to you and I love your motivation.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting x
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Hi Beth, 1.5lbs sounds sensible especially as you're pregnant. I can't imagine what it's like trying to loose weight during pregnancy, not easy! The meals you had sound tasty too, which must help.
ReplyDeleteStick with it and any loss is going to be a plus for after you've had your baby. Good luck for next week too.
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Good for you! I know how hard it can be to try to maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy...I am currently working off the 60 pounds I gained with my last one :-/
ReplyDeleteI have a Fitness linky on my blog each Friday-Monday, and I would love for you to link this up and get some motivation to the other linkers, plus you never know who may be motivated by your story. Here is the link: http://drops-of-learning.com/category/fitness-friday-link-up/
Well done on your weight loss and good luck on slimming world. Slimming World has helped a lot of people I know x
ReplyDelete1.5lbs off is really good and you should be proud of that x
ReplyDeleteWell done lovely menu I couldn't live without a takeaway thanks for hosting X #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteWell done for sticking to it! As they say, slow and steady. :) I was alright in the first trimester - I was so sick I lost well over a stone. Then I just piled it back on and more as soon as I could eat again! Lol. #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteThat menu does look good! Hope you're feeling well enough to eat it!! #jusranotherlinky
ReplyDeleteYour meals look tasty and well balanced - I think you're eating better on a diet than I am off one :)
ReplyDeleteI too have been on the healthy track since the beginning of the year. My first week I ate rabbit food, had ZERO wine or alcohol, and went to the gym and my scale said I lost nothing! But then a week later I got onto it and had lost 15 pounds. Sometimes it just takes our bodies a little time to wake up and realize that we are trying to make a change. I have not cheated except for one piece of organic homemade wheat bread and some popcorn since the first of the year. And the gym is becoming like a second home for me as I am really starting to see results. Hang in there....think about how long it took you to gain the weight. And if you are exercising remember that you are gaining muscle and muscle ways more than fat. And at your first 5 pounds lost...go to the grocery store and hold a 5 pound bag of potatoes and realize that you just shed that off your body. I am doing a workout series if you want to check it out.
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Oh and PS: Thank you for hostessing #justanotherlinky!
ReplyDeleteGreat post thanks for linking to the Binkylinky
ReplyDeleteI need to loose some weight, but have always been a bit skeptical of groups such as slimming world and weight watchers. Maybe that's the motivation I need though. Well done on the weight loss hun. Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky
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