Day 1 in Gills house... Thank goodness that Big Brother rubbish is almost off the telly!!

I just read in the Boost mag and it states to follow Gills marathon progress then visit the forum.. Well here I am

This is going to be used to log my exercise and food at the end of each day - Some days I will be organised and plan my eating in advance but it's a rarity, or will be until I get into a decent routine which hopefully won't be long once Rachel starts school full time in a couple of weeks. What will I do with my time?!

Off to pick up Rachel from school - a nice long walk along the canal.. Gotta start somewhere?!

I don't watch that other BB rubbish but I WILL be "watching" your "programme" Gill

Enjoy your walk along the canal, the sun is shining here, hope it is with you too

i will be watching with bated breath!!!!!

now we dont want broodiness and another wee gilly just yet now she has started big school xxxxxx

I totally agree with you about Big Brother but I know a lot of people on here liked watching it.

Good luck,Gill. You can do it!

Good luck Gill

Good luck Gill x

Go girl !!

Thanks folks - Really appreciate it!!

Defo no more baby Gilly's - EVER - I now have freeeeeeeeeeeedom!!


Did a fantastic class tonight, really busy and lots of first week results.. All very motivating! We set a 10wk challenge tonight and I thought, well I can't expect my classes to do one but not me? My ten week challenge is 10lbs! Ohhhh that would be excellent to be 10lbs down 10weeks from now!


Breakfast:

Special K - 8
Milk - EDB


Lunch:

Chicken linguine ready meal with heaps of veg - 16 (was ok, don't really 'do' ready meals but hadn't did a shopping by then!)


Dinner:

M&S £10 meal deal thingy, was sooo nice!
Chicken with red peppers, cream cheese and onion + salad - 18

Snacks:

1 x banana - EDB
85g grapes - 4
2 x oatcakes - 5

Total - 41, wee bit under but having a few drinks at the weekend so every little helps!

Your food today sounds really fine

I do watch BB but since its nearly finished I'll need a new programme to watch so I'll be watching you

Best of luck with your ten week challenge

Good luck Gill!!


The M&S deal is fab - I got two this week - a whole chicken I can pop in the freezer which will probably do one meal and sandwiches the next day for lunch and mussels which hubby will have as a treat at the weekend (I can't stand seafood so if he has that at least I will be able to have a very pep friendly meal!!) Only prob was the desserts so ended up getting a cheese board which again can be used for sandwiches etc and a new york cheesecake which I'm saving 14 checks for on Sat night


xx

Gill - isn't your total 51???? x

Good luck Gill will be keeping an eye on this post.
Shirls well spotted

well done gill read ur success story....wat a star
hugs xxx

Oh aye I'm a fud... the healthy eating going to my brain. xx

Good day today too.. Was meant to be going out for tea but thankfully hubby changed his mind and we shared a chow mein instead

Off to have 1 glass of wine and watch a movie.. Will update properly tomorrow!

Used 46 checks today

Good luck Gill...I'm looking forward to watching too!

Go Gill...Go Gill...Go Gill...Go Gill!!! xxxx

Good luck for your 10 week challenge Hope you enjoyed your chow mein

Been away for the weekend.. Shall sign in properly tomorrow and catch up!!

Mwah xxxxxxx

Jeezo,

What a past few days it has been! Was visiting at the weekend which is always nice but always means more food (and usually wine) as normal but only had a half glass all weekend - I need to get used to it because soon drinking will be a rarity!! After my birthday at the end of the month, I will be cutting back and there will be no more 'binge' drinking!! (i.e no more than 2/3 at a time!).. I do have a lovely weekend away at the end of November so will maybe make an exception then

Busy with work which is good - it's so nice to be around people in the same boat and listening to people's stories.. I my job!!
No exercise today as been working most of the day but will be at the gym first thing tomorrow!

Today:

Breakfast:

2 x weetabix with EDB milk - 5


Lunch:

baked potato - 6
chicken and sweetcorn mayo - 10
huge salad - 0


Dinner:

Prawn cocktail sandwich - 13


Snacks:

1 x fibre bars - 5
1 x bag rice cakes - 5

Total checks == 44

Loving your postings Gill
Good luck for the next ten weeks babe, you are soo going to do this
Have not had a baked potato in ages, might have one tomorrow, are you eating enough? or am I just a pig! haha xxx

Yesterday's doesn't look very substantial at all does it? I always have quick things when Im working... I don't handle juggling things well yet, still in a new routine with Rachy being at school.. I drove 150 miles yest so snacks and sarnies were had in the car! Not ideal at all!

Heading to the gym just now before collecting Rachel... Prob fit in about an hour

Going to do a food shop so don't know what's for lunch/tea yet!

I have done my knee in - doc doesn't reckon it's serious, just a bit bruised... Walking on it is fine, driving isn't. booo!

Today's menu:


Breakfast:

1 Kelloggs fibre bar - 4


Lunch:

Baked potato - 6
cheese - EDB
coleslaw - 4
salad - 0


Dinner:

prawns - 6
brocolli, mange tout, baby corn, carrot, sweetcorn + pak choi - 2
rice noodles - 8


Snacks:

rice cakes - 6
banana - edb
grapes - 4

Total = 40

Thats not good news about your knee Gill, hope it gets better soon

Ouch! Really hope your knee gets better soon!
Menu looking good, I always forget about Stirfrys, and one of Iains favourites xx

I love them smiles!!

Well had a pretty good weekend, the highlight was defo seeing my 2 friends finish the 10KM that they had been training hard for - I almost felt jealous not doing it with them... I prob could have done it walking/jogging but my time would have been terrible and I didn't want it to knock my confidence!

Well the day I have been waiting for has finally arrived - Rachy starts school full time tomorrow. I have plenty of time on my hands and no excuses not to get my bum in gear properly.

Wish me luck!! - Swim tomorrow to ease my knee back into it then I'm going to sign up to some classes in the week! x

Hope she gets on OK.

Good luck for your 10 weeks Gill! And hope you're knee gets better soon xx

Good luck with your challenge Gill

Yes, best you didn't do it - you'll have plenty of time to run miles for your training

Enjoy your free time tomorrow xx

hello mrs its been a long time good luck with everything, im still following the plan slowly but surely ill get there lol can believe rachys at school full time doesnt time fly lol

hopefully speak soon

luv laura xxx

How yer doing oh coach of mine ?

Giiiiiilllll! It's been a month since you posted here, update us! xx

Aye....where are you??????

Tsk Tsk - where are you Gill????? x