Hi everyone!
Sorry for the lengthy absence from this thread. I’ve got out of the habit of checking the forum recently. I’ve enjoyed reading the posts and hearing all your news. Since my last post in April my weight is down by a pound so I’m 4 pounds above goal weight. My weight loss buddy and I failed in our 5 week challenge but are keeping in touch and encouraging each other. It does provide some extra accountability, but clearly not enough
! We follow different diets so that can be a distraction.
Erin – your recipes sound good! Haven’t heard of mushroom beef dip or red lentil rhubarb stew so will investigate those. Sorry to hear you had a virus and glad you’re feeling better now. How’s your shoulder after the cortisone shot? Enjoy your time with your young grandson. You mention hosting a bridal shower for your youngest – has she now got married?
Daydream – I love that you are teaching your grandson the names of flowers and trees on your walks. Your mix of workouts sound good.
I haven’t felt like cooking much this past month so I’ve kept things simple – salads, rice and vegetables or pasta with veggies and shop bought tomato sauce. I recently purchased an air fryer as they were reduced on Amazon Prime Day. Its been very interesting to see how much quicker it is for baked potato wedges or roast cauliflower compared with our main oven. Also, it doesn’t seem to leak heat into the kitchen which has been a blessing in the recent hot weather. Hoping this translates into lower electricity usage
The weather has cooled down again so I plan to make some batches of tomato sauce and soup for the freezer so I have more options for quick meals.
Next month it’ll be 3 years without alcohol and that has been a massive life change for me. I’m not tempted to drink but am still learning how to deal with strong emotions without reaching for the richest food in the house or seeking escape in a TV binge.
My husband recently had a health assessment and the results were good, except his cholesterol and his fat to muscle ratio were a little higher than previously. I’d been trying to gently nudge him to eating closer to McDougall Program, but I think the health assessment numbers are more persuasive! He also read the recent Dr McDougall email about coffee and has cut down to one cup a day.
When in Spain I was swimming every day which I really enjoyed and was able to practice my technique. We’ve been back in the UK for a few weeks and I miss that. Also have paused running for now due to a niggly ankle, possible tendonitis. Have an appointment with a physio in a few weeks and in the meantime am continuing to walk, doing some gentle yoga and using some pain relief gel. Am enjoying leading health walks, a couple of sewing projects and spending time with friends and family
Best wishes, Sue