Dieting for a fussy eater!

I have been dieting now since the start of January, and so far I've lost a stone. (yay go me!) I go to a slimming world class on a Monday eve and mostly follow this plan. However, I am fussy. Not ridiculously fussy with meals but when it comes to snacking I'm not a lover of fruit so sometimes I'm not 100% on the SW plan. I have swapped a fair few things in my diet that have definitely helped me so far though. These being:

• Instead of having a chocolate or biscuits with my evening Tea I will have one of these NAKD bars. My favourites being cashew cookie, and the bakewell tart that is A-MAZING!
• In the late morning between breakfast and lunch I have swapped biscuits or sugary cereal bars for a banana with a cuppa. (try it! it surprisingly tides you over!)
• I have a massive sweet tooth and have found a new love for dried fruit and nuts. A small bag like this from sainsburys is much better than a chocolate bar or a few biscuits.

• I'm trying to not drink fizzy drinks but when I do I have Sugar Free versions.
• Swapped my 2 sugars in a cup of tea to sweetner tablets.
• Limiting bread to once a day.

All of these are just little changes but added together they are definitely making a difference. That alongside slimming world and I have lost a stone since start on January, which isn't bad going right?

I'm learning that everything can be enjoyed in moderation, and just because you may "fall off the diet wagon" with a cheat meal or treat, it doesn't mean you have to stay off. Enjoy the treat, and jump straight back on that wagon. Everything in moderation!

Mrs H x

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Money saving tips

As the New Year approaches, many people will be making their resolutions, and for some this is to save money. For me too! Here are some ways ive found to save those pennies.

1. Meal Plan - Before you do the food shop, make a list of what you already have in the fridge/freezer and then meal plan accordingly. Believe me this really cuts down on the grocery bill!
2. Make a list when food shopping and stick to it, don't buy any unnecessary items!
3. Sell any unused items of clothes or dvds and old toys etc and pop the earnings in your savings account.
4. Always pay yourself first - any money that you can put in to savings, do it first (after bills of course) rather than last, that way you wont miss it.

I also plan on doing this savings scheme this year for Christmas 2017.

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Slimming world beginner

So I am biting the bullet and starting at my local Slimming World this coming Monday. I'm excited and very nervous about getting on those scales. I have sat and watched YouTube vloggers talking about their own Slimming world journeys and I really feel that I can do it. I've tried different diets in the past and always end up giving up, but this time something has switched on in my brain and I am determined! I hate pictures being taken of me and I'm missing photographic memories being made with me and my children because of it.  Before I had my first child I was a size 10-12 and now 3 children and a lot of comfort food later I sit at a size 18 and am disgusted with myself. Now is the time to really take charge of my own body and mind and change the way I look and feel about myself. Also I want to be fit and healthy for my children.

I will take all the advice and help I can get so please come with me on my journey to self happiness.

Mrs H x

New Years Resolutions

When it comes to New Years Resolutions, I usually don't  have any. This coming year is different. I have a few! I want to lose weight, 3/4 dress sizes to be exact and be happy in my own skin. I have already signed myself up at my local slimming world and start next Monday! I never thought I would say I'm looking forward to starting a diet, but I've seen a few people transform their bodies with slimming world and I'm eager to do the same. Also I want to really try and save some pennies and have been trawling the net for different ways of doing so. I feel like both of these resolutions go hand in hand with being more organised. They just wont work if I don't organise my time properly so that is my third and final resolution.

1. Slimming World.
2. Save Money.
3. Be more organised.

I would love to know some of your resolutions, or if you don't make them, why not? Please follow me on my journey.

Here's to 2017!