We’re starting the last week of the school holidays… Goodness knows what will happen to my attempts at healthy eating and living once term starts!
But I have managed at least 4 weeks, through the holidays, with kids eating all sorts, and I survived decorating, and still carried on with my mission. And there is one more week until the rigidity of school commences once more.
Granted, I haven’t lost as much as I hoped, weight wise, but I think I have made great progress in changing my eating, and introducing some exercise into my lifestyle, and as they say, slow and steady wins the race!
So, what have I been eating this week?
I have had a request for recipes for some dishes, so when I get a chance I will try and post!
And I am still drinking lots of water, and herbal teas throughout the day.
I haven’t attempted any of the exercise DVD’s yet, but I have finally got on my exercise bike and am trying to do 30 minutes moderate speed cycling on it most days… but the speed and calorie counter don’t work, so I am guestimating how fast I am actually cycling! Whatever the speed, it sure is making me sweat! That’s gotta be good!
I’m thinking of investing in a Fitbit to help track my activity and heartrate too!
And to be a little bit more proactive, I have started to publish the odd health tip, found under Health in my header menu! I’ve had some great feedback so far, and if I give information that helps another, then all the better!
I post these, alongside foodie pics, on my Instagram account, if you wish to follow me on there! @phantom_giggler.
Now, the all-important question… what did the scales say today???
I had lost 3 lb so far last week…
This week another
2lbs!
That makes 5lbs in total, and I have broken the 11 stone barrier and am 10 stone something now!!!!
Woo hoo!!!!
Fatma Amin
Sep 09, 2016 @ 07:30:12
Valuable post indeed. Thanks for sharing
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Ritu
Sep 09, 2016 @ 07:34:22
Welcome! 😀
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incahootswithmuddyboots
Sep 02, 2016 @ 18:25:12
I’ve had my Fitbit for a couple of years now and love it. It really helps me stay on track! 😉
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Ritu
Sep 02, 2016 @ 18:35:47
Fitbit Charge HR… will be my birthday present tomorrow!!!
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incahootswithmuddyboots
Sep 02, 2016 @ 18:43:59
I have the Fitbit One. Tried the wrist one but didn’t like it. I look forward to hearing about it from you! And Happy Birthday Ritu! 💐
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Ritu
Sep 02, 2016 @ 19:24:33
Thank you 😊
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Helen Jones
Aug 31, 2016 @ 22:13:12
Looks like yummy food! Yay for healthy eating 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 31, 2016 @ 22:24:17
Thanks Helen!!!😃
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joey
Aug 31, 2016 @ 15:59:27
YUM! I would eat all of that except that hunka chicken and the sweet potato. That’s a lot of meat for me, and I’m allergic to the sweet potatoes. WOE IS ME.
I’m particularly interested in that tabouleh lookin dish on the right, with the orange peppers? That looks so good! 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 31, 2016 @ 16:21:08
It’s quinoa with tomatoes and mushroom… with salmon by the side!
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joey
Aug 31, 2016 @ 16:25:21
YUMMA! I will try that. We eat a lot of quinoa but not with tomatoes and mushrooms 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 31, 2016 @ 16:31:16
It’s pretty yum!
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Tikeetha T
Aug 31, 2016 @ 15:26:51
Your pictures make me so hungry. So crisp and clean.
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Ritu
Aug 31, 2016 @ 16:13:20
Thank you Tikeetha! I’m trying!!!
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Alifamtravels
Aug 30, 2016 @ 20:54:04
Congrats and the food looks yummy!!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 21:00:37
Thank you 😍
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Vashti Quiroz-Vega
Aug 30, 2016 @ 19:39:09
Congratulations! Stay focused and keep up the great work! All the best!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 19:48:52
Thank you again Vashti! I’m trying my best!!!
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Laura
Aug 30, 2016 @ 19:27:51
Ciongratulations!😃
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 19:31:11
Thank you Laura😊
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🌐 'M.' 🌐
Aug 30, 2016 @ 19:18:55
looks like quite a delicious assortment, yum 😋
congrats, and best of wishes! 😄
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 19:23:26
Thank you!
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syl65
Aug 30, 2016 @ 15:49:05
You’re on the right track Sister and that’s what matters!! The benefits are evidence 💪😊
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 15:49:56
Thanks Brother! Slow and steady!
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syl65
Aug 30, 2016 @ 15:58:15
You’re welcome Sister! Slow, steady and moving onward!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 15:59:55
😊😊😊
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Aug 30, 2016 @ 14:37:08
That’s fantastic, Ritu! Keep up the great work!
Love the idea of adding health tips to your blog. 😊🎉
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 14:38:04
Thank you Tonya! If the tips help, I’m happy!!!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Aug 30, 2016 @ 14:40:31
Thank you for sharing. We can all benefit! 😊
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 15:09:07
😁
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Erika Kind
Aug 30, 2016 @ 14:29:27
See, how fast that goes down? Awesome, sis!!! Oh, and I have to tell you: The food looks just delicious 😋
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 14:37:28
Thank you sis! We’re getting there!
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Erika Kind
Aug 30, 2016 @ 15:11:45
You are doing great!!!
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Josh Wrenn
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:18:33
That granola and berry looking stuff looks very yum! Congrats on your losses!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:41:28
Thank you Josh! I’m slowly but surely going to do this!!!!
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Bikramjit
Aug 30, 2016 @ 11:06:33
wowowow .. I think I needed to read this post.. I am so unhealthy and what not …
need to do something ..
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 12:00:58
Hi Bikramjit! I hope I inspire you to make some changes then!
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Bikramjit
Aug 30, 2016 @ 12:14:49
I hope so tooooooooo Mam…
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:39:35
😊
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Bee Halton
Aug 30, 2016 @ 11:01:19
Oh blimey, that looks delicious. They say a new habit needs 28 days to develop and stay. You should be over those 28 days so fear not 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 12:00:25
I think move hit those 28 days today Bee! I’m definitely not craving sugar in the same way!!
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Bee Halton
Aug 30, 2016 @ 12:09:18
Brilliant 🙂 theory confirmed 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 13:39:27
It’s great!!!
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vanbytheriver
Aug 30, 2016 @ 10:55:59
With the amount of color in that montage of photos, you are surely on the right track, Ritu. ☺
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 11:59:47
Thank you so much Van! 😊
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pensitivity101
Aug 30, 2016 @ 10:31:40
Good for you. It’s interesting to read another ‘food addict’s view, and your tip on drinking plenty of water during the day is so positive. What is the last large picture (bottom left) please? It looks like something I coud either cook or improvise on for the programme I;m following..
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 11:32:27
Thank you!
If I’m looking at the right one it’s literally grilled chicken shish and salad from a kebab shop! My healthy takeaway !
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pensitivity101
Aug 30, 2016 @ 11:34:17
Looks nice. I can get some chicken mini fillets, breadcrumb them and fry them in the pan. Thanks!
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 12:01:19
You’re welcome Di!
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Fresh Waffles
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:58:43
And not a waffle in site. Well done Sis, you can do this😚
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 10:09:29
Thanks Bro… getting there!!
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Ruth
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:49:28
Well done! 🙂
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Ritu
Aug 30, 2016 @ 09:50:28
Thank you Ruth!!!
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