I'm finding it a real struggle at the moment. I keep being tempted by (and falling for) stuff that isn't great and certainly not Slimming World helpful.
So, after watching Karl (of Weary Wolf Adventures) and his latest week on, I thought 'good idea, maybe it will scratch and satisfy that itch'.
What he did in the linked video is eat a week on Iceland £1 frozen meals - £21 for the whole week because he didn't add anything else.
I would. I would add two pieces of fruit each day and two portions of non-starchy vegetables - or four altogether, not more than two fruit.
I would. I would add two pieces of fruit each day and two portions of non-starchy vegetables - or four altogether, not more than two fruit.
Alternatively, I could do maybe two Iceland £1 meals each day and have yogurt and seeds for breakfast (and the veg/fruit)
I've had a look on their site and I would have to choose carefully, paying attention to both nutritional info and ingredients but many of the meals don't look horrendously ultra processed and some could split into two meals - like the sausage rolls which I could have with salad veg, for example.
Pondering.
Some of yesterday's meals:
The rest of my carrot, lentil and tomato soup.
For the rest of the day I overate on rubbish and I did not feel good about it, not one bit.
Definitely thinking hard about the Iceland idea. What do you think?
I think whatever works for you, Joy. Maybe mixing things up and having a change will work to rejuvenise you. We must all do what's best for us. Good luck! xx
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched the video and far be it from me to judge, but my first thoughts were but you love to cook from scratch with fresh ingredients! Whilst there may be choice I imagine the £1 meals will be quite carb - based and high in salt / preservatives although if you add fresh fruit and veg that would help. I think a week would be quite dispiriting, just my thoughts! And I do know what you mean about sometimes needing to go off piste to get back on track. I am the same at the moment, maybe we need less salad and more hot food now the weather is turning. Best wishes Melanie
ReplyDeleteI agree with you both. In a way it's just a bit of fun and maybe a way of satisfying an unnecessary craving.
ReplyDeleteI think 'dispiriting' is the right word, Melanie, in terms of not prepping, cooking, etc. I've looked at the nutrition and will be commenting on it. And I couldn't manage without my fresh fruit and veg so it's a no brainer to add some in.
Yes, I find myself craving soups, etc, now whereas in summer it was all about the salads. It doesn't feel quite right having a salad when it is dark! :-)
xx