Day 22 (weigh in day)

As predicted, no weight loss this week, all due to three meals out and a large amount of alcohol (for me at least!)

I'm going to reduce the blogs to once a week now as I'm finding it hard to blog everyday with a (nearly) toddler.

Day 21

Back on it today! And did nearly two hours of walking too :-)

Breakfast - Slim Fast Café Latte shake (230cals)
Snack - Slim Fast BBQ tortillas (95cals)
Lunch - Slim Fast Mocha shake (230cals)
Dinner - Tomato pasta, cheese, focaccia (795cals)

Day 20

Hubby bought hot crossed buns for breakfast this morning and of course I had to help him get rid of them. However, I do have to say that I missed having a shake for breakfast. There is something rather nice about an ice cold tasty beverage in the morning. I'm actually looking forward to my lunch shake!

We're off to a christening today so I expect there will be cake forced into my hand at some point which I must dutifully eat with coffee later ;-)

Day 19

Spent 4 hours getting my hair done today (don't ask!) And as a result of sitting still and reading a ton of magazines I was very aware of my stomach growling.

In the evening my husband and I went out for my birthday dinner and I ate lots again!

Breakfast - Slim Fast Chocolate shake (230cals)
Snack - Chocolate Nutty Nougat bar (95cals)
Lunch - Slim Fast Mocha Shake (95cals)
Dinner - lots and lots

Day 18

It's my birthday today.

This means only one thing. Dinner tonight will be gluttonous and I won't feel guilty about it. I'm going to stick to the shakes, drink plenty of water. Of course, this will also involve some alcohol too which are empty calories. But it's one day and not the end of the world if I over indulge.

Although in total I haven't lost much weight, my clothes are noticeably loose. This is a very nice feeling and although it's so rewarding seeing the numbers dwindle on the scales, loose clothes is always my fav feeling!

Breakfast - Slim Fast Café Latte shake (230cals)
Snack - Slim Fast Chocolate Caramel bar (95cals)
Lunch - Slim Fast Mocha shake (230cals)
Snack - Special K Choc & Raspberry bar (95cals)
Dinner - Not a clue, but I do know, lots!

Day 17

Today I met a friend for lunch which meant my usual food intake was a bit messed up... Meaning I had Prezzo pasta! Yum.

We got some walking in too.

I didn't have time to eat any snacks today which has actually worked in my favour seeing as lunch was calorific.

Breakfast - Slim Fast Mocha shake (230cals)
Lunch - Prezzo Penne con Salmon (956cal)
Dinner - Slim Fast Meal bar (210cals)

Day 16

I'm starting to feel quite pleased with myself for keeping to the Slim Fast diet quite well. Granted, I may have a pretty calorific evening meal occasionally but that doesn't seem to be hindering anything too adversely. Perhaps I may have lost a bit more if I had been strict with myself, but I know me and I can't do restrictive dieting - particularly where chocolate or pasta are involved. This is why I like Slim Fast. Lots of chocolate related snacks and can still eat pasta for dinner! Win - win!

Some have said that Slim Fast doesn't teach you good eating habits and that when you stop using the shakes, you will only regain the weigh you lost. I don't agree with this (1) because I've used it before and (2) Your appetite should have decreased somewhat so the obvious answer is to use your common sense and eat smaller and healthier portions. Anyone who says they can't do this is lying to themselves.

Rant over.

Breakfast - Slim Fast Rich Chocolate Shake (230cals)
Lunch - Slim Fast Rich Chocolate Shake (230cals)
Snack - Slim Fast Chocolate Caramel bar (95 cals)
Dinner - Higgidy Beef, Stilton & Ale pie (659cals) & Mash (97cals)

I would like to add to the above rant that I have a child to run around after and entertain all day, plus I am out walking most days for at least half an hour. Hence why I don't feel too bad about having a pie for dinner. It was only bad before when I was also scoffing a whole pack of bourbon creams with my afternoon coffee.