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Adelie

You could always make your own homemade healthy versions! Good quality butcher burgers with tomatoes and green leaves, maybe with homemade oven-cooked potato wedges or sweet potato chips... don't go crazy with the ketchup and you have a lovely healthy meal!

Dixie Chick

Oh ill stick with it alright, dont you worry.

I agree, homemade burgers are so much nicer. A very good quality butchers burger, fried with onions and very fine chopped peppers in a whole meal wrap with some relish and nice fresh lettuce.SLURP i could eat that now in two seconds flat

harr

DAY 26

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey=250kcal

LUNCH: Beans with 4 ryvita= 400kcal

DINNER: Chicken, roast pepper sauce and veg=520kcal

SNACK: Banana= 130 kcal

harr

DAY 27

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcal

LUNCH: 2 Ryvita with 2 slices ham,tomatoes and cheese=476 kcal

DINNER: Chicken,mushrooms,peppers,onions,carrots,mustard,soy sauce wraped in wholegrain wrap.=750 kcal

SNACK: Banana=130 kcal

my weight loss in 4 weeks is 15 LB so over my stone a month target.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D.could i expect to lose another stone again this month?

lubie76

Well done Harr, that is a fantastic tranformation and well done on the weight loss. You must have an enormous amount of will power and determination.

Unfortunately, I wouldn't be surprised if the weight was a little bit slower to come off now as you have to remember the lighter you are, the less calories you need to sustain yourself. Your body has now less mass to carry and so needs fewer calories.

In saying that, with your diet as good as it is you should continue to lose weight at a steady pace. If you want to boost your calorie output in the short term you can continue to do aerobic exercise but for long term boost you really need to start with the weights. I know you said you have knee problems so it is more difficult but you can always concentrate on the bigger muscles in the upper body (chest, back, to a lesser extent arms), even sitting/leaning on a bench if needed so you don't bear any weight on the knees.

metamorphosis

Well done Harr.

Eating as you are you will deffo continue to lose at a nice pace but son't surprised to see things like 1.5 or 2 lb losses over the next coming weeks rather than 4 lbs. The first stone drops off and then your body cathes up to you and will loose at a slower, steadier pace but you WILL continue to lose.

Did you think you would do this when you 1st started? Good work.

harr

ULstudent wrote: »

Well done Harr.

Eating as you are you will deffo continue to lose at a nice pace but son't surprised to see things like 1.5 or 2 lb losses over the next coming weeks rather than 4 lbs. The first stone drops off and then your body cathes up to you and will loose at a slower, steadier pace but you WILL continue to lose.

Did you think you would do this when you 1st started? Good work.

thanks ul and lubie,no did not think i could do this when i started i am going to stick with it now a total new way of life for me.as for the weights i am going to find a set on adverts and give them a go to see how i get on.

DAY 28

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey=250kcal
LUNCH: Chicken breast on 4 whole meal crackers=523 kcal

DINNER: (on the run) 2 slices brown bread,1 slice of ham,cheese and onion 420 kcal

not a great day food wise but was busy all day so it was only quick lunch and dinner:eek:

harr

DAY 29

BREKFAST: Porridge with water and honey=250 kcal

LUNCH: beans,ham,cheese and whole grain crisp bread=550 kcal

DINNER: home made burger,peppers,onions,relish and whole grain wrap= 756 kcal ( yum):)

hcass

Wow Harr, just reading through this thread and am so impressed with your attitude. I think it should be shown to anyone who is not just trying to lose weight but completely overhaul their lifestyle, (like myself). You really are an inspiration. Fair play!

harr

hcass wrote: »

Wow Harr, just reading through this thread and am so impressed with your attitude. I think it should be shown to anyone who is not just trying to lose weight but completely overhaul their lifestyle, (like myself). You really are an inspiration. Fair play!

hi hcass
thanks very much for that.it is posts like this that keep me going.it has not been to bad but as i said before the weekends are very hard and also when i go out not haveing a drink but its worth it in the end.i think will power is so important and people wakeing up to to the fact that a lifestyle like that will end up killing you in the end. the way i see it is what would you rather have a bigmac or an extra 20 years in your life i think most people would pick the 20 years.i am only at the start of a new way of life and i feel the better of it even this soon into it.best of luck with your new lifestyle and remember to do a food diary it helps so much and if you need any help there are loads of people here to give you advice.GOOD LUCK.:)

harr

DAY 30

BREKFAST: Porridge with water and honey= 200 kcal

LUNCH: Bap with cherry tomatoes and ham= 520 kcal

DINNER: low fat fry with chicken sausages,turkey rashers,beans,mushrooms,tomatoes= 720 kcal

SNACK: Apple= 76 kcal

harr

DAY 31


BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250


LUNCH: free range chicken(breast only no skin),veg, 1 spud mashed and gravy= 620 kcal

DINNER: home made steak burger,with mushrooms,onions and cheese in a whole meal wrap=780 kcal

SNACK: 2 ginger cookies from ikea(yum)= 220 kcal

Thank god that weekend is over, i had the takeaway menu in my hand and was about to dial the number this eveing when a little voice in my head told me to step away from the phone.i then burnt the menu and took the number from my phone.PHEW:o

Dixie Chick

harr wrote: »

DAY 29

BREKFAST: Porridge with water and honey=250 kcal

LUNCH: beans,ham,cheese and whole grain crisp bread=550 kcal

DINNER: home made burger,peppers,onions,relish and whole grain wrap= 756 kcal ( yum):)

mmmhmmm this is my fave dinner treat and its still healthy. I am glad to see you like it too!

harr

DAY 32

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcal

LUNCH: 4 ryavta with cottage cheese and cherry tomatoes=387 kcal

DINNER: home made low fat chicken curry with onions,peas and peppers= 675 kcal

Dotcomdolly

harr wrote: »

my weight loss in 4 weeks is 15 LB so over my stone a month target.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D.could i expect to lose another stone again this month?

Well done & well earnt. You're determination is mighty & the way you have turned your diet around is just fantastic.
Wishing you continued success.
Be sure to take photos along the way of your journey.

harr

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

Well done & well earnt. You're determination is mighty & the way you have turned your diet around is just fantastic.
Wishing you continued success.
Be sure to take photos along the way of your journey.

Thanks dotcomdolly, i have one of my fat photos up on my fridge and another one stuck to the drawer where the takeaway menus are:D

harr

DAY 33

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcal

LUNCH: 2 hard boiled eggs with 2 rye bread= 420 kcal

DINNER: chicken breast with low fat sweet and sour sauce= 430 kcal

SNACK: 1 slice toast with peanut butter= 160 kcal


anybody got any low fat lunch ideas?;)

harr

DAY 34

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcal

LUNCH: diced chicken and mushrooms in lettuce wrap and soy sauce(home made) 365 kcal

DINNER: Salmon and veg in a whole meal wrap= 575 kcal

lost 4 lb again this week:D. the training i am able to is on mondays walk 2 mile,tuesday swim 20 lenghts and wednesdays uper body weights and then repeat for thursday,friday and saturday.

Dixie Chick

harr wrote: »

DAY 34

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcal

LUNCH: diced chicken and mushrooms in lettuce wrap and soy sauce(home made) 365 kcal

DINNER: Salmon and veg in a whole meal wrap= 575 kcal

lost 4 lb again this week:D. the training i am able to is on mondays walk 2 mile,tuesday swim 20 lenghts and wednesdays uper body weights and then repeat for thursday,friday and saturday.

4lbs:eek:, ah you are just showing off now!!

harr

Dixie Chick wrote: »

4lbs:eek:, ah you are just showing off now!!

its droping off fairly quick allright i think the extra bit of training is helping a lot.it has been a while since i was under 15 stone,may get some new clothes at weekend most of what i have now are swiming on me.i think its time to try a 34 jeans:cool:

Dixie Chick

I had a stage as well where i lost loads. Came after a big plateau for about a month where i lost 2 lbs then it was 3lbs, 4lbs and 3lbs in three subsequent weeks. I definitely upped my exercise around then too.

I have to advise you, dont be buying loads of clothes, they will all have a very short life span if you keep this rate up!

harr

DAY 35

BREKFAST: Porridge with water,honey and flaxseed = 276 kcal

LUNCH: 4 ryveta with lettuce,turkey and cheese = 470 kcal

DINNER: Chicken stirfry with brown rice= 740 kcal

harr

DAY 36

BREKFAST: porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcal (dont like flakseed:()

LUNCH:4 rye bread,low fat cheese,lettuce and turkey = 320 kcal

DINNER: Salmon,asparrigus and wild mushrooms on a whole grain wrap=650 kcal

SNACK: Apple = 80 kcal.

going out with some old friends tomorrow night,it will be my first proper night out without drink in a long time.if i have a few pints i can never resist the chipper on the way home.when i end up going out with this group of friends its pub then night club and then chipper and back for more drink and a song to somebodys house.i think its going to be a long night.:eek:

harr

DAY 39

BRERKFAST : porridge with milk and honey= 260 kcal

LUNCH: rye bread,cherry tomatoes,mustard and turkey=420 kcal

DINNER: Chicken stir-fry in a whole meal wap= 620 kcal

was away from weekend did not do to bad saturday night was the worst had calamria for starter and then lamb shank in red wine sauce with potatoes and a hand full of chips and then a small bit of birthday cake:mad:.sunday no brekfast was up late.roast chicken for lunch with no potato only veg with a drizzel of gravy.only an apple then yesterday eveing.no DRINK at all:D

harr

DAY 40

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcal

LUNCH: 4 rye bread with brasons pickle,cheese and lettuce= 380 kcal

DINNER: salmon,mushrooms,onions,peppers,honey and mustard on a whole meal warp= 720 kcal

SNACK: Apple= 80 kcal

harr

DAY 41

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey=250 kcal

LUNCH: 4 rye bread with turkey and cherry tomatoes= 369kcal

DINNER: chicken breast i home made tomato sauce with brown pasta= 780 kcal

SNACK: apple = 80 kcal

down another 2 lb this week,the weight loss is starting to slow down now.

Dixie Chick

2lbs is still excellent Harr, keep realisitc as well now. TBH i was shocked to see your 4lbs loss last week. Well done and keep up the good work,

harr

DAY 42

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcla

LUNCH: 2 hard boiled eggs sliced and put on 4 slices of rye bread grate some hard cheese over top and add a splash of lea and perrins and black pepper put under grill for 2 mins(yum yum)=570 kcal

DINNER: chicken wrap with mushrooms,peppers,onions,honey and soy sauce=678 kcal

do people think that 1500 kcal or so is ok in take for a days food,i dont be hungry for anymore to be honest

Dixie Chick

harr wrote: »

DAY 42

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcla

LUNCH: 2 hard boiled eggs sliced and put on 4 slices of rye bread grate some hard cheese over top and add a splash of lea and perrins and black pepper put under grill for 2 mins(yum yum)=570 kcal

DINNER: chicken wrap with mushrooms,peppers,onions,honey and soy sauce=678 kcal

do people think that 1500 kcal or so is ok in take for a days food,i dont be hungry for anymore to be honest

I would think its low, but Im no expert. I would eat about 2000 cals though.

Susie_Q

harr wrote: »

DAY 42

BREKFAST: Porridge with milk and honey= 250 kcla

LUNCH: 2 hard boiled eggs sliced and put on 4 slices of rye bread grate some hard cheese over top and add a splash of lea and perrins and black pepper put under grill for 2 mins(yum yum)=570 kcal

DINNER: chicken wrap with mushrooms,peppers,onions,honey and soy sauce=678 kcal

do people think that 1500 kcal or so is ok in take for a days food,i dont be hungry for anymore to be honest

If you're not hungry then I wouldn't worry about it. If you need more food, your body will let you know.

Congratulations on your amazing turnaround, you are doing great!