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Continue reading →: Friday 11th September 2026
Okay up late again (before the cold I was up a LOT early and I think that was because my B12 levels were finally getting sorted). Okay the usual no added sugar to start my day, then I had a Slimming World curry (cooked by my fantastic husband – thank…
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Continue reading →: SW Aubergine and lentil curry
Ingredients 100g dried red lentils, rinsed well and drained 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 cal cooking spray* 2 aubergines, cut into 2-3cm chunks 1 onion, finely sliced 4cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp mild chilli powder (optional)*…
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Continue reading →: Thursday 10th September 2026
So first of it was my weigh in day and I am back in the 18 stone level! Actually 3lbs off this week so I am pleased with that. Food and dink wise, after another late start (Gods I hate this cold!) I had my no added sugar Vimto to…
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Continue reading →: Wednesday 9th September 2026
First off I got 4 rows of knitting done. I really hope to have this done by Yule! Again no lunch was had (the cold means I am sleeping a lot!), drinks wise no added sugar Vimto and tea. Tonight we are trying a SW soup recipe (Curried Cauliflower Soup).…
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Continue reading →: Monday 7th September 2026
Okay up late thanks to the cold, but I managed 8 rows of knitting so happy with that! Food wise, so far so good, after accounting for drinks (no added sugar Vimto and tea with healthy extra milk), lunch and dinner I have used 9.5 swips, of which 8.5 for…
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Continue reading →: SW Curried Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients 1 large onion, roughly chopped 4 medium carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 1.5 litres boiling vegetable stock, suitable for vegans 1 large cauliflower, broken into small florets 2 tbsp mild curry powder* 175g dried…
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Continue reading →: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Okay actually typing this a day late! but food wise and excellent day, usual drinks of no added sugar Vimto and tea, with food being another mushroom and onion frittata, finishing the day with Ryvita and cheese again. Okay I did have a glass of red wine, but even with…
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Continue reading →: Sunday 6th September 2026
Definitely full of a cold not Covid luckily!), so Physio hasn’t happened (I don’t want to risk falling … again!) and I am busted on my syns/swips thanks to some very tasty home made bread – so food, usual starter of the drinks, no added sugar Vimto and tea with…
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Continue reading →: Saturday 5th September 2026
Not the best of days, I woke full of a cold and shivering, this meant that physio was tricky (I just about managed one set of five, but frankly I thought I was going to fall over during that!), I did get some knitting done (another 4 rows) so I…
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Continue reading →: SW Curry in a Hurry
Ingredients 1 cal cooking spray* 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp curry powder* 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 400g can chopped tomatoes 200g baby spinach ½ small pack fresh coriander, finely chopped…
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