Well, firstly from a healthy living perspective, may I just wish you all a healthy, happy new year!!!
Since I last updated you we have entered a new year, 2017! May it be a great one for us all!
So, I have had a varied week, being back at school.
I have had a few days of being REALLY good, some days of being really naughty… how will it pan out?
I even ate a Nandos, and due to visitors coming, I succumbed to a samosa and pakoda!
The rest of the week…
But sadly, I had to say goodbye to my new FitBit also, after getting another allergic reaction to it… BooHoo! I loved that gadget!
Well, being back at school, in the cold, means a lot of running around. I am avoiding all the excess Christmas chocolates and biscuits that are creeping into the staffroom, donated by all those teachers who were very appreciative of all the chocolate gifts, but couldn’t possibly eat them all! Being in Nursery means I spend very little time there, but on a Tuesday morning, I have planning time, and this week… a packet of biscuits, a multipack of crisps, and Pringles were staring at me… I was really good, and only after sitting near them for 2 hours, did I succumb to one biscuit!
So… how has all this affected my first weigh in of 2017?
Well…
I lost 1lb!
20.5lb with Slimming World, and since I started, 25.5lb!!! I only need to lose 2.5lb more to hit that goal of mine, losing 2 stone, that I foolishly made at the beginning of August, never thinking it could happen… but it could!
Ooooh!
So, to celebrate, we had a Chinese takeaway, no holds barred, as Hubby Dearest thinks I don’t eat ‘normal’ food anymore lol!
Oh, well, each to their own, eh! At least our household takeaways have really cut down!
Now I am off to worry about the syns I consumed tonight, lol!
Enjoy your week Peeps! Remember, enjoy life, be healthy, be happy!
koriekahn
May 22, 2017 @ 12:50:31
This is so inspiring!! I also blog about similar topics if you would like to check out my blog.
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Ritu
May 22, 2017 @ 12:55:30
Thank you xxx
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daveywankenobie
Jan 10, 2017 @ 05:45:16
Loving the food pics Ritu 🙂
Although now I’m sitting here thinking about samosas – which are pretty much my kryptonite! When there were birthdays at work in my last job there was usually a box of around 50-60 along with spring rolls in the rest room to add to the temptation!!!
I havent had one for a looooong time (not since starting Slimming World actually) but maybe I should work one into my syn totals in the coming week somewhere.
After all – what’s life without the things you enjoy (in moderation!)
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Ritu
Jan 10, 2017 @ 07:43:39
True… I think the traditional ones make the syn total soar though!!!!!
But I agree, a little bit of what you fancy does you good, as long as you can stop yourself from continuing to eat after one!!!!
Oh and I was that colleague who brought the samosas and spring rolls in on my birthday instead of cake!!!! Well here in my workplace anyway! 😁
thanks for reading!!!
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daveywankenobie
Jan 10, 2017 @ 08:02:05
Hahaha – and you didn’t seem at all evil at all before I found out you were a purveyor of delicious diet destroying treats 😄👍🏽
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Ritu
Jan 10, 2017 @ 08:39:03
Oh I am no longer that naughty tempter lol!!! The lady I used to order off stopped making them so it’s not as easy to cater for a staffroom full of gannets anymore! 😂 I can provide SW friendly treats instead!!!
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daveywankenobie
Jan 10, 2017 @ 08:39:53
Yay for carrot sticks 🥕 😊
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Ritu
Jan 10, 2017 @ 12:03:43
Lol!!!
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Jools
Jan 08, 2017 @ 10:53:19
I love this! Well done Ritu, and it was great looking through all your meals. A pound in a week, with all that lovely food is a terrific result, especially straight after Christmas.
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Ritu
Jan 08, 2017 @ 11:15:36
Thanks Julie! I was actually amazed that I managed to lose!!! But posting each week has really spurred me on to want to give a positive update each week!!!
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Jools
Jan 08, 2017 @ 11:40:01
I know exactly what you mean. That’s one of the reasons I enjoy weight/lifestyle blogging myself – accountability! You’re looking great on it too!
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Ritu
Jan 08, 2017 @ 11:45:40
Bless you! You’re too kind! 😚
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Erika Kind
Jan 07, 2017 @ 20:43:05
Wow, well done, sis! My compliment for staying strong and here you go with another successful experience!!!
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 22:33:44
Thank you darling sis!!
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Erika Kind
Jan 08, 2017 @ 09:48:03
😘😘
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joey
Jan 07, 2017 @ 19:06:40
I ate VERY healthily this week. One has to, don’t they, after all the chocolate cookies and and latkes and cocktails? lol
Tonight, though, we’re havin biscuits and gravy and — which is not your kinda biscuits, more a bread thing. Anyway, Moo, who loves them, is swimming and she’ll work up a big appetite and her sister, who doesn’t like biscuits and gravy, will be leaving, so it’s the absolute ideal time 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 22:33:11
Perfect! I ate soon much naughty stuff last night … a Chinese takeaway!!!
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joey
Jan 07, 2017 @ 23:32:37
So I read! I had some of that just before the holidays. Always a treat!
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 23:37:03
Sometimes you just have to!!!
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Osyth
Jan 07, 2017 @ 16:51:23
Super-bon! Well done you 👏🏻
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 17:01:50
Thank you!!!!
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Judy E Martin
Jan 07, 2017 @ 14:56:04
Congratulations Ritu. You have done so well.despite the temptations of the festive season! I am so very thrilled for you. 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 16:13:24
Thank you sis. I ate a Chinese takeaway though yesterday… felt so bloated and like I had undone all my good work!!! 😣
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Judy E Martin
Jan 07, 2017 @ 17:04:35
No, you have to live a little!! You will not undo all the good, don’t worry 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 17:16:30
I hope not sis lol!
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5experts
Jan 07, 2017 @ 11:26:29
thanks for sharing the delisseuse post
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 17:21:25
Thanks for reading! 😊
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susieshy45
Jan 07, 2017 @ 03:57:10
Ritu
Congratulations. I love your photos and also your descriptions. You will be mighty small now. Do you eat any starches at all ?
The Fitbit might have been expensive right- it is, over here. I am sorry you can’t use it any more. I am losing weight too. But my face- the facial fat shows no signs of moving- any suggestions ?
Susie
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 09:01:39
Thanks Susie!
I find that I lose weight from my face first. It’s where most people notice it. I don’t do anything different. It’s strange, isn’t it? But my problem is the apron of loose skin around the stomach… it’s not as big as some but because I find it hard to try and exercise specifically targeting areas. Instead I rely on my daily run around to keep fit.
I have not cut carbon totally..I just eat wholemeal bread. Pastas grains and rice and potatoes are still being eaten but all in moderation.
I think that’s the key. 😍
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pranabaxom
Jan 07, 2017 @ 02:58:47
I need to go home. Feeling hungry looking at all those food. Samosa and pakora, yummy!
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 08:56:29
They are irresistible…what to do??!
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Ruth
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:12:58
Well done, Ritu! 🙂 x
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:14:23
Thank you Ruth!
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keen peach
Jan 06, 2017 @ 23:51:37
You are such an inspiration! Congratulations on your siccess! You look amazing!
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:07:49
Thank you sweety!!! 🙂
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Sue Vincent
Jan 06, 2017 @ 23:34:18
Congratulations! Weight loss after Christmas! 🙂
With the fitbit allergy, have you tried sticking a strip of felt around the inside? I used to have to do that with watches and it worked well. Not sure how the fitbit works, but it might help.
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Ritu
Jan 06, 2017 @ 23:49:01
Thank you Sue, I was totally shocked!
With the FitBit, I thought it was nickle, and this new one we went for had no nickle, but rose gold… (expensive tastes me!) but the allergy would still come, possibly due to the silicone, or the small monitor that you have to have near the skin for it to pick your pulse up. After trying one for 3 months, then this one, I couldn’t be bothered to faff around! It just means that I am in credit with Hubby Dearest for a Birthday/Christmas present now!!! I can save it until I can think of something else I would really like! 🙂
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Sue Vincent
Jan 06, 2017 @ 23:50:44
What a shame. I only used to be able to wear yellow gold. Age now allows me to wear silver too… thankfully 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:07:25
It was annoying, but I am sure I’ll think of something else to aid my fitness!
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:08:51
I just rely on the dog 😉
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:12:01
See, that is where Sonu Singh is not helping me… !
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:29:54
You need to get the cat on board 😉
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:35:53
Thing us I can sit on a sofa and make him exercise with the laser pointer… if I put a lead on him, he just sits! No running or walking !!! 😂 I’ve tried, believe me!!!
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:41:53
LOL… I can imagine. I wonder if Ani would like a laser? Hmm…
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 00:48:33
They are fun!!!!
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 01:07:37
I may invest 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 01:16:05
£3 or 4 in Sainsburys!!! Or wherever@
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 01:25:46
Has to be worth a try 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 08:55:32
Watching him go round and round in circles chasing it is hilarious!!
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 08:59:02
Ani does that with the feather duster 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 09:06:50
So funny!! Sonu also.likes to chase my broom head as I sweep in the kitchen… slightly hard as he spreads all the dust around again!!!
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 09:12:12
I can imagine 🙂 You want to try geting spider=webs down with a not-so-small dog launching herself after the duster 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 09:31:42
Lol! Oh in can just picture it!!!
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 09:37:49
I managed to get her on video once 🙂 https://scvincent.com/2014/10/13/notes-from-a-small-dog-xlvi/
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2017 @ 10:22:47
Just been over!!
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Sue Vincent
Jan 07, 2017 @ 10:23:40
😀
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