sozzielou's daily battle log

[sozzielou]

Monday 13 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 banana

1 ham salad (cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a babybel cheese, a chopped slice of ham and a heaped dessertspoon of houmous)

1 small pot of chopped plums and strawberries with custard

Chicken and mashed potatoes with peas and broccolli

200ml chocolate milk

5 x 330ml glasses of water

2 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

1 small glass fruit juice (apple and pear)

1 can Coke Zero cherry

Total of 6.5 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

NF Beginners' bodyweight workout (henceforth known as BBW) before work

30 minute walk at lunchtime

20 minutes gentle swimming after work

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 5962

[sozzielou]

Tuesday 14 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 apple with a dessertspoon of almond butter (first time I ever ate almond butter  !!)

1 ham salad (cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a babybel cheese, a chopped slice of ham and a heaped dessertspoon of houmous)

Pork chop with half a jacket potato, peas, broccolli and sweetcorn

1 can Coke Zero cherry

4 x 330ml glasses of water

4 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

Total of 5 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

40 minute walk at lunchtime (in the pouring rain!)

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 4770

 

[StarGazer]

A few more days of those May goals and I see new workout shorts in your future! Go you!

[sozzielou]

Wednesday 15 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 small pot of mango pieces in custard

1 pork salad (cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a babybel cheese, a chopped pork chop and a heaped dessertspoon of houmous)

Lambs' liver, 2 rashers bacon, a boiled potato, onions, sweetcorn and carrots

1 can Coke Zero cherry

4 x 330ml glasses of water

2 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

1 200ml bottle chocolate milk

Total of 6 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

BBW before work in the gym

40 minute walk at lunchtime (took a new, longer route to usual)

20 minutes gentle swimming after work

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 8303

[sozzielou]

Thursday 16 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 small pot of pineapple pieces in jelly

1 ham salad (cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a babybel cheese, 2 chopped slices of ham and a heaped dessertspoon of houmous)

2 chilli pork sausages, homemade chips, a fried egg and a portion of baked beans

4 x 330ml glasses of water

1 can Coke Zero cherry

1 cup of hot chocolate from McDonalds

3 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar in each)

1 large glass fruit juice (orange and lime)

Total 5 portions of veg / fruit

 

Activity:

45 minute walk at lunchtime (new route)

30 minutes of reasonably intense housework

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 5643

[sozzielou]

Friday 17 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 pre-packaged French style tuna salad

1 snack bowl of tomato, cucumber and cheese

1 large bowl of mixed salad

half a large Italian pizza hut pizza (best ever supreme) with mushrooms instead of olives and extra goats' cheese

200ml chocolate milk

2 x 330ml glasses of water

3 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

1 large glass fruit juice (orange and lime)

1 can Coke Zero cherry

Total of 5 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

BBW before work

40 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 5759

 

[sozzielou]

Monday 20 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 ham salad (sweetcorn, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, slice of ham, a babybel cheese and 1 heaped dessertspoon of red pepper houmous)

1 large apple

Pork chop, homemade chips and peas

5 x 330ml glasses of water

5 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

1 can Coke Zero cherry

Total of 5 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

1 hour health check (includes step test)

20 minutes swimming

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 3212

[sozzielou]

Tuesday 21 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 ham salad (sweetcorn, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, slice of ham chopped, 1 babybel cheese, 1 heaped dessertspoonful of red pepper houmous)

1 small pot of pineapple pieces in jelly

1 medium banana

1 bowl sauce (minced beef, passata, red kidney beans, mushrooms, onion, garlic, bell pepper) with small portion of pasta

1 slice of raspberry cheesecake

500ml chocolate milk

1 can Coke Zero cherry

6 cups of water

2 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

Total of 5 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

BBW before work

40 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 8244

[sozzielou]

Wednesday 22 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 ham salad (sweetcorn, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, 1 chopped slice of ham , 1 babybel cheese, 1 heaped dessertspoon of red pepper houmous)

1 large apple

1 turkey escallop, 2 boiled potatoes and a portion of baked beans

1 can Coke Zero cherry

5 cups of water

5 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

Total of 6 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

50 minute walk at lunchtime

20 minutes gentle swim after work

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 7015

 

[sozzielou]

Thursday 23 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

Mackerel salad (100g smoked, peppered mackerel fillet, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a babybel cheese, and a heaped dessertspoon of red pepper houmous)

A hard-boiled egg

A banana

2 pork sausages, 2 boiled potatoes and a portion of mushy peas

A Galaxy Ripple (33g milk chocolate)

1 can Coke Zero cherry

400ml chocolate milk

6 cups of water

3 cups of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

A large glass of fruit juice (apple and raspberry)

Total of 6 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

BBW before work in the gym

45 minute walk at lunchtime

20 minutes gentle swimming after work

 

Achieved all my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 7080

 

[sozzielou]

Friday 24 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

Mackerel salad (100g smoked, peppered mackerel fillet, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a babybel cheese, and a heaped dessertspoon of red pepper houmous)

A grapefruit

A banana

1 large bowl of mixed salad

half a large Italian pizza hut pizza (best ever supreme) with mushrooms instead of olives and extra goats' cheese

1 cup of tea (one teaspoon sugar)

1 cup McDonald's hot chocolate

1 can Coke Zero cherry

Total of 6 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

Walked around for 30 minutes

Spent my lunchtime doing paperwork / filing

 

Achieved my May goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 2102

[sozzielou]

Tuesday 28 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

Beef salad (1 chopped slice of roast beef, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a babybel cheese, and a heaped dessertspoon of lemon & coriander houmous)

100g blueberries

Small pot of yoghurt

A banana

White fish fillet with portion of brown rice and two tomatoes

4 Quality Street chocolates

1 cup of tea (one teaspoon sugar)

250ml semi-skimmed milk

1 can Coke Zero cherry

5 x 330ml glasses of water

Total of 6 portions veg / fruit

 

Activity:

30 minutes interval training (elliptical) - warm up was 5 minutes of dry rowing

 

Pedometer reading: 2530
 

[sozzielou]

Wednesday 29 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

Beef salad (1 chopped slice of roast beef, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a babybel cheese, and a heaped dessertspoon of chilli houmous)

Small pot of pineapple pieces in jelly

A banana

Half a cheese and onion quiche, baked beans and a scoop of mashed potatoes

Large bowl of nectarines and strawberries with a heaped dessertspoonful of homemade custard

1 Quality Street chocolate

3 cup of tea (one teaspoon sugar each)

1 can Coke Zero cherry

3 x 330ml glasses of water

Total of 6 portions veg / fruit

 

 

Activity:

30 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Pedometer reading: 4328

 

[sozzielou]

Thursday 30 May 2013

 

Ate and drank:

Ham salad (2 chopped slices of cured ham, sweetcorn, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, a chopped slice of brie, and a heaped dessertspoon of red pepper houmous)

An apple

Lamb rogan josh curry with pilau rice

4 small vegetable samosas

60g grated cheddar cheese

1 cup of tea (one teaspoon sugar)

1 cup of McDonald's hot chocolate

1 can Coke Zero cherry

5 x 330ml glasses of water

1 litre apple juice

Total of 6 portions veg / fruit

 

 

Activity:

30 minute walk around the supermarket

 

Pedometer reading: 2739

[sozzielou]

Monday 3 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

11 almonds

Chicken salad (sweetcorn, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, chicken breast pieces, 1 babybel cheese, heaped dessertspoon of white bean and pepper houmous)

Can of Coke Zero cherry

1 hard-boiled egg

A banana

2 pork sausages, scoop of mashed potatoes and mushy peas

Large bowl stewed nectarines and rhubarb with a small portion of homemade custard

3 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

6 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

Total 6 portions fruit/veg

 

 

Activity:

BBW before work

30 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 6440

 

[sozzielou]

Tuesday 4 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

10 almonds

Chicken salad (sweetcorn, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, chicken breast pieces, 1 babybel cheese, heaped dessertspoon of white bean and pepper houmous)

A banana

Meat sauce (minced beef, onion, mushrooms, passatta, red kidney beans) with small portion pasta

Large bowl stewed nectarines and rhubarb with a small portion of homemade custard

2 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

6 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

330ml apple juice

Total 7 portions fruit/veg

 

Activity:

30 minutes intervals on elliptical before work

45 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 7552

[sozzielou]

Wednesday 5 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

10 almonds

Chicken salad (sweetcorn, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, chicken breast pieces, 1 babybel cheese, heaped dessertspoon of white bean and pepper houmous)

Can of Coke Zero cherry

A banana with portion of fresh (supermarket) custard

Baked white fish fillet, portion of sweetcorn and a small jacket potato with some grated mature cheddar cheese

3 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

5 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

Total 6 portions fruit/veg

 

 

Activity:

BBW before work

35 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 7221

[sozzielou]

Thursday 6 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

Corned beef salad (beetroot, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, 2 chopped slices corned beef, heaped dessertspoon of Weight Watchers coleslaw)

Can of Coke Zero cherry

140g turkey breast chunks (BBQ)

Burger King Whopper (with cheese, extra pickles, extra onions, no mayo, no tomato) with 3 chilli cheese bites

1 portion fresh orange juice

2 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

5 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

Total 5 portions fruit/veg

 

 

Activity:

30mins intervals on elliptical before work

30 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 5109

 

[sozzielou]

Friday 7 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

140g turkey breast chunks (roast)

Corned beef salad (beetroot, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, 2 chopped slices corned beef, heaped dessertspoon of Weight Watchers coleslaw)

Can of Coke Zero cherry

Bowl of sauce - turkey mince, onion, mushrooms, green pepper, passata, red kidney beans

330ml glass fresh juice (orange and mango)

3 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

3 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

Total 5 portions fruit/veg

 

 

Activity:

BBW before work

30 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 3978

[sozzielou]

Saturday 8 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 packet Asda white chocolate buttons

3 egg omelette with tomatoes, bell pepper and a little grated cheddar cheese

500ml semi-skimmed milk

330ml cloudy apple juice

Corned beef salad (cucumber, tomatoes, 3 chopped slices corned beef, heaped dessertspoon of Weight Watchers coleslaw, 1 mini babybel cheese (cheddar))

1 Morrison's mint choc chip ice-cream cone

2 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

Total 5 portions fruit/veg

 

 

Activity:

General housework

Treated my feet to a DIY spa / pedicure

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: didn't wear it!

[sozzielou]

Sunday 9 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

1 packet Asda white chocolate buttons

1 whole grapefruit (white)

Portion of roast chicken, with broccolli and homemade chips

Portion of roast chicken with cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, 1 whole beetroot, dessertspoon of coleslaw, dessertspoon of cottage cheese

7 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

Total 6 portions fruit/veg

 

Activity:

30mins grocery shopping at the supermarket

Laundry and general housework

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: didn't wear it!

[sozzielou]

Monday 10 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

Turkey salad (100g turkey breast chunks (BBQ), beetroot, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, heaped dessertspoon of Weight Watchers coleslaw)

Can of Coke Zero cherry

Bowl of sauce - lamb mince, onion, mushrooms, passata, red kidney beans, grated cheddar cheese

Half a can of sliced peaches in juice

4 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

4 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

Total 6 portions fruit/veg

 

 

Activity:

BBW before work

30 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 5272

 

[sozzielou]

Tuesday 11 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

Turkey salad (140g turkey breast chunks (tikka), beetroot, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, heaped dessertspoon of cottage cheese)

Can of Coke Zero cherry

Half a can of sliced peaches in juice

3 slices of peppered ham, small jacket potato, half a can of spaghetti in tomato sauce, portion of grated cheddar cheese

3 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

5 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

Total 5 portions fruit/veg

 

 

Activity:

Intervals workout on elliptical before work

30 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 5575

[sozzielou]

Wednesday 12 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

Sausage salad (150g cocktail sausages, beetroot, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, heaped dessertspoon of natural cottage cheese)

Can of Coke Zero cherry

2 pork sausages, half a can of mushy peas, scoop of mashed potatoes

1 white grapefruit

2 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

3 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

Total 6 portions fruit/veg

 

Activity:

BBW before work

30 minutes shopping after work

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 3026

[sozzielou]

Thursday 13 June 2013

 

Ate and drank:

250ml semi-skimmed milk

Turkey salad (140g turkey breast chunks (BBQ), beetroot, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, heaped dessertspoon of cottage cheese)

Can of Coke Zero cherry

Half a can of apricot halves in juice

Lamb rogan josh curry, pilau rice and 50g of grated cheddar cheese

3 cups of tea (1 level teaspoon sugar each)

5 x 330ml glasses of water

More water (during workout)

Total 5 portions fruit/veg

 

 

Activity:

Intervals workout on elliptical before work

30 minute walk at lunchtime

 

Achieved all my 6 week goals for today  

Pedometer reading: 4895