Age: 41

Starting Weight: 11st 2lbs

I really enjoy family activities, especially spending time with my new grandson.

I have been following the weight watchers plan since September 2006 and have lost nearly 4 stone; I only weighed myself once a fortnight and achieved a steady weight loss of 2-3lbs every 2 weeks.

I have already been enjoying Regal Fish on a regular basis and particularly enjoy our salmon and seabass fillets.

Goal – To help maintain my current weight and keep those extra pounds at bay.

I’m hoping that by joining the Regal Slimming Blog I’ll be able to gain some excellent tips to help our customers and my colleagues to assist in their bid for healthy eating.  I shall also be looking out for simple low fat recipes and hopefully trying some new fish along the way.

• Weight loss this week: Not weighed this week 

My first week went ok; I’ve been having salmon and prawns with salad for lunch at work instead of the usual sandwiches, which were far more filling with the benefit of less fat and calories.  Also used our Regal Superior Prawns at the weekend as a snack when I felt a bit hungry.  Particularly liked this simple recipe for our Fresh Scottish Salmon Fillets:

• 1 x Salmon Portion 
• Spinach
• Low calorie crème fraiche
• New Potatoes
• Green Beans

 Wrap salmon in foil and ovenbake for 10-15 minutes at 180°C, spoon onto wilted spinach and top with crème fraiche and favourite herbs - simple yet tasty!!I will be getting weighed on Tuesday as I only get weighed once a fortnight – here’s hoping for a loss or maintain! 

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

Really pleased with my weight loss this week, did my salmon with spinach recipe again this week – loving it!  Intend to try seabass fillets next week cooked simply with vegetables and new potatoes.  Replaced a couple of sandwich lunches this week with Dressed Crab and salad – made a very refreshing change.  Trying desperately to grow my nails and hair so hoping all this extra fish is going to have the desired effect. 

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

I’ve had quite a good week this week and really getting back into healthy eating after the Christmas splurge!  Having plenty of fish meals each week and thoroughly enjoyed the Seabass Fillets I got this week.  I simply grilled them for  8-10 minutes and served them with salad and new potatoes – got 3 good meals out of 500g’s of Seabass Fillets.  Intending to try making a smoked fish risotto next week.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

Really pleased with my continuing weight loss, I lost such a lot of weight previously that I had found that up until recently I was struggling to shed any further pounds – definitely think adding more fish to my diet is paying off.  Managed to share out 1 Dressed Crab between two salad lunches last week which I really enjoyed and also used some of this weeks Yellow Smoked Haddock as an evening meal with vegetables and new potatoes.  Saved a bit of the Yellow Smoked Haddock to make a really easy Smoked Haddock Kedgeree instead of a risotto:

I pre-cooked some rice and set to one side.  I whisked 3 eggs and scrambled them in a pan, then added flakes of yellow smoked haddock and frozen peas along with the cooked rice and a splash of soy sauce and heated through stirring constantly for approximately 10 minutes until the fish was cooked.  Yum!

I have not weighed myself this week so not sure if I have lost any weight or not!  I have had a few treats so I’m going to be really focused this week; eating lots of salads with Fresh Scottish Salmon for lunches which I find very filling, also will be trying our Smoked Trout Fillets for the first time – they’re quite good on Weight Watchers point wise.  I have also started trampolining so will hopefully see some results next week … fingers crossed!

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

I gave smoked trout and prawns a whirl this week.  Our Smoked Trout Fillets come ready to eat but I lightly grilled them and served them warm on a bed of rocket leaves with a low fat vinaigrette dressing, I also had Regal Superior Prawns with salad as well.  You could also try adding flakes of smoked trout to stir fried (with spray oil) onions and peppers along with tagliatelle and a serving of low fat dressing of your choice – worked for me!

Overall I’ve quite enjoyed my meals this week and really pleased to lose another pound – getting closer to my target weight.  Gives me the motivation to keep going plus a good excuse to start buying new clothes for summer!

• Weight lost this week: 0lbs :0(

A mixed week for me; made it through the weekend without having too many treats although did have a Chinese takeaway for Mothers Day (any excuse!!) and the end result being no weight loss this week – rather disappointed so will be counting my Weight Watchers points extra carefully this week!

Tried Skate Middles for the first time this week and found them really nice and will definitely be having it again.  I simply grilled it with a little lemon juice and served it with vegetables and also tried it with a topping of low cal mayo and tomato ketchup mixed together – worked really well.  Had crab salad again for lunch a couple of times and also used our Maple Marinated Salmon for a meal with salad and new potatoes as its quite low in calories and fat and very simple to cook (took about 3 1/2 minutes in the microwave from frozen).

• Weight loss this week: Not weighed myself this week

Not managed to weigh myself this week as was too busy to get to Boots the Chemist to use their scales.  Looking forward to getting weighed next week though as have been sooo good!  Been using recipes supplied by our Call Centre Team leader, Emma and also from my sister as they’re both better cooks than me.  Hence why Sunday lunch is always at my sisters house – going to get her to try a fish dish for a change – will let you know how it goes …

Been using our Regal Superior Prawns as a topping for jacket potatoes this week (no butter) and also found a low fat alternative for my favourite food: Chinese!

Get a ready prepared pack of stir fried vegetables from your supermarket and fry it off in a little spray oil and chopped garlic, add Regal Superior Prawns a couple of minutes before the end with a few splashes of soy sauce.  I served mine with a cheeky pack of prawn crackers – it was lovely!

• Weight loss this week: 2lb :0)

Really good last week – i now weigh 10st 13lbs – yippee did it at last!!  So pleased and its made me even more determined to carry on.

Had Skinned & Boned Haddock Fillets this week and made a great Fish Balti:

454g Regal Skinned & Boned Haddock Fillet, skinned & cubed

1 Small onion, chopped

1 Clove garlic, chopped

2 Tomatoes, chopped

Low fat curry sauce

Green beans, halved and blanched

Fry onion and garlic in spray oil for 1-2 minutes, add the sauce, cover and simmer for 2 minutes.

Add the fish, season and cook gently for 15 minutes.

Lightly stir in the beans and tomatoes and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Serve with naan bread (optional) and rice

• Weight loss this week: not been weighed

Not too bad this week – nobody bought me an Easter egg (sob, sob!) but was quite pleased really as less temptation.  Only real “treat” was a pick and mix at the cinema.  Had some lovely Hot Smoked Salmon salad’s this week which i really enjoyed - our hot smoked salmon is definitely one of my Regal favourites!

Cooked a really simple recipe with our Hot Smoked Salmon, Tagliatelle and Lemon Butter Sauce:  Simply cook a small amount of tagliatelle as per packet instructions, meanwhile chop peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion and courgettes into bite size chunks, spray with spray oil and bake at 200°C for 20-30mins until cooked.  Add a ready prepared lemon butter sauce (or low fat sauce of your choosing) to the tagliatelle along with flaked smoked salmon and warm through.  Serve piping hot with the oven roasted veg.

Not lost weight this week but managed to stay the same.  Had some really nice prawn dishes this week:

Really fancied King Prawn Massala from my local Indian takeaway until i read what went into it – coconut, flour AND fresh cream!  So i ditched that diea and had a word with Emma my team leader and she recommended the following recipe:

• Handful Raw King Prawns, shelled and de-veined 
• Low fat Tandoori or Korma sauce (ready made)
• Ground almonds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green and 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips
• Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Clove garlic, chopped
• Tandoori spice
• Uncle Ben’s boil in the bag rice 

Season the prawns with salt, pepper and freshly squeezed lemon juice, dip into the Tandoori spice and chill

Cook the rice as per packet instructions

Using fry light, fry off the onions, peppers, tomotoes and garlic for 2-3 minutes, add the prawns, almonds and sauce and cook until the prawns turn pink and sauce is warmed through.

Serve immeadiately with a small amount of the rice

For a lighter option marinate the prawns in a little lemon juice and leave for approx 30 mins.  Thread onto skewers (alternating with cherry tomatoes if prefered) and pop under a medium grill for 2-3 minutes each side (or until pink and cooked through.)  Serve the kebabs over stir fried veg or with salad and low fat dips.  Yum! 

• Weight loss this week: Get weighed next week

Going really well, don’t feel like i’m dieting anymore – fish has just become a normal part of a healthier lifestyle.  Trying to be a bit more inventive with serving suggestions and constantly on the look out for new recipes.

Been having fresh salmon portions for lunch with salad – simply ovenbaked the salmon in foil with a splash of lemon juice for 15-20 minutes at 200°C.  Also flaked smoked salmon into scrambled eggs and served with grilled tomatoes for breakfast – filled me up all day (or at least until dinner ;0)

• Weight loss this week: 0lb :0(

Disappointed  that i did not lose any weight this week.  Have reduced my Weight Watchers points to see if it helps at all – going to have plenty of fish next week to see if it improves matters.

Ordered Crab Claws this week – found it a bit tricky getting them open (must get some nut crackers) but found they made a nice change to go with my prawn salads.  Also been having fresh salmon with new potatoes and vegetables for my evening meals. 

• Weight loss this week: not known :0/

Was really good this week - have cut down my points for Weight Watchers in order to lose a few more pounds.  Went to get weighed and the scales at Boots weren’t working, went back the next day and still not working – gutted as will have to wait til next week now and am sure i had lost weight!  Really enjoyed my choice of seafood this week – had whole seabass baked in the oven at 200°C for 25-30mins and had it with roasted vegetables.  Also had poached Salmon and Regal Superior Prawns for lunches at work – both dishes very tasty and filling.

• Weight loss this week: 4lb!!!! :0) :0) :0) :0)

had loads of fish this week and the scales worked – was soooooo pleased to have lost 4lb – yippee!!  It worked – fish has played a BIG part in my weight loss this week and its helped me to stay on 17 points (Weight Watchers).  At this rate will hopefully be on target before Summer.

Had a couple of salads with plenty of steamed salmon and dressed crab and used our Regal Superior Prawns as snack food.  Also had another seabass this week with vegetables as my Sunday dinner – delicious!

Going good – treated myslef to a cheeky fish and chips after lasy weeks weight loss – lovely!!  Going to try my crevettes and salmon on the BBQ this weekend if the weather keeps up.

Had salmon salad’s again this week and prawns for snacks.  Also tried crevettes – shelled them and served them with lots of salad and a drizzling of low fat dressing – fab!!  They’re also great just on their own and that fact that you have to shell them means you can’t eat too many too quickly!

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Lost another lb this week so rather pleased with myself – lost 4 stone in total now and this nice weather we’ve been having has made it so wothwhile – can’t wait to go clothes shopping for MUCH smaller sizes!

Had salmon fillet this week and popped it on the BBQ in foil - also added cooked salmon flakes to cooked pasta and added cucumber, onion and tomatoes and mixed it all in with a low fat dressing – lovely!!

• Weight loss this week: Not weighed

Chose Cooked King Prawns this week and made a great stir fry with lots of beansprouts, mushrooms, peppers and a splash of sweet and sour sauce – very filling and only 3 points approx on the Weight Watchers diet.  Also had plenty of salmon salads and Regal Superior Prawns as a snack.  Really enjoy eating in this weather – great excuse for plenty of fish, fruit and vegetables.

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Going ok – sometimes finding it hard but the fish keeps me going (literally!!) and really fills me up.  Hope to be at target weight soon then just need to maintain it!

Had smoked haddock this week, baked in the oven for 20-25mins at 180°C and served with new potatoes and steamed vegetables.  Also had salmon fillet on the BBQ again – i created a quick marinade with 1 tsp of runny honey, 1 tsp french mustard and a squeeze of lemon juice and spread it over the salmon fillet portion.   Best to wrap fish in foil when cooking on the BBQ as it seals in all the flavours, serve with plenty of crisp salad – who needs burgers!!

• Weight loss this week: Not got weighed

Been ill all week with a virus and tooth infection and been on antibiotics so not been eating a lot – did manage a tuna salad for tea at some point but didn’t go down to well, probably because i’m not feeling too well.  Going to try our fresh tuna soon to see how i get on with that.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Had my favourite Hot Smoked Salmon this week – had it as a healthy option for Sunday lunch as the weather was great and it made for great outdoor eating.  I flaked it over some mixed salad leaves and diced onions, peppers and tomatoes and served with a light salad dressing – yum!!  Also had a piece of salmon fillet wrapped in foil on the BBQ along with barbequed corn on the cob – Lovely!

• weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Going good – managed to get some new recipes from a Weight Watchers magazine and i’m going to try them this week – they look pretty easy which is good as i’m not the best of cooks – will let you know how it goes …

Tried whole seabass this week – just popped it in the oven wrapped in foil with chopped garlic, soy sauce and seasoning and baked for 25-30 minutes and served with roast vegetables (you can add a little olive oil and sugar for extra flavour but be aware of the extra calories!).  Also been having lots of dressed crab with salad for lunch at work.

• Not got weighed this week

Going ok – easier in summer when its warm!  Will be doing my sponsored Midnight Walk on Friday which is 6 miles so hopefully that will help with the weightloss – ha!  Tried fresh tuna this week under the grill for 4-5 minutes each side with new potatoes and veg  - preferred it to the frozen but definitely not one of my favourites – just going to put it down to personal preference.  Still been having dressed crab with salad for work lunches and am finding prawns with jacket potato and low fat dressing very filling.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Going ok – lost a 1lb yeay!!  Has hot smoked salmon last week which is one of my favourites – tried it with salad and also made a pasta dish with peppers, onions and cucumbers and just flaked the salmon in and mixed it through – made a big bowl full and used it for lunches and tea at work.

Finding it hard going at times but know i will get there in the end – it’s been worth it so far as i am feeling so much better about myself.

• Weight loss this week: 0lb

Stayed the same so not disappointed – had to go out and buy new underware as my knickers are getting too big and keep falling down!!

Had my usual dressed crab with salad for lunch at work along with ovenbaked salmon fillet with a drizzling of lemon juice and cous cous for tea.  Also made a couple of stir fry’s using our raw king prawns with noodles and chopped veg – simply chop your favorite veg such as mushrooms, baby sweetcorn and onions and stir fry in spray oil for 3-4 minutes, add shelled prawns for a further 2 mins and cook until pink then add a little ready prepared stir fry sauce and warm through – serve on a bed of cooked noodles.  Simple and very filling!

• Weight loss this week: Stayed the same :0/

Had my favourite hot smoked salmon this week – tried it flaked over pasta with a low fat salad dressing and also in pitta bread with plenty of salad and a small portion of potato wedges – yum!  Also has some of our Scottish salmon fillet left over so had that for tea with veggies and new potatoes.

Still really enjoying finding new ways of serving our fish and finding the meals really filling.  Will be looking after my grandson at the weekends so am going to try and get him onto fish now that he is eating solids – will let you know how it goes …

• Weight loss this week: Stayed the same :0/

Ordered Fresh Haddock Fillets this week and was very pleased with them.  My husband had been to the chippy, so i grilled a fillet of haddock for myself and served it with new potatoes and mushy peas – much healthier.  I also mashed up some of the fish for my grandson along with some mashed potato and he wolfed it down! 

For something different try cooking a portion of haddock fillet in the microwave for 3-4 minutes,  flake it into a low fat curry sauce and heat through and serve it with a small portion of brown rice – simple but tasty.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

Not a bad week! Chose our raw king prawns this week – shelled them and threaded them onto skewers along with peppers, onions and mushrooms then popped them onto the BBQ for 1-2 minutes each side, you can use a low fat marinade if you like but the prawns have that much flavour i didn’t find it necessary.  Also wrapped a whole seabass in foil after spraying it with a little spray oil and lemon juice – took about 20 minutes to cook through then served it as a centrepiece at the garden table and everyone tucked in and helped themselves to salad bits to go with it.  Got a great serving suggestion for a very low fat salsa that goes great with all fish (and sausages and burgers too!):

Finely chop one chilli (green for a little kick, red for a bigger one), add one chopped red onion and one cubed mango, sprinkle with the juice and zest of one lime and mix in a tablespoon or so of fresh chopped mint and coriander – its very simple, very tasty and very low on the calories!

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Been OK but off work next week so will probably end up having a few treats  – makes it harder that everyone around me will be eating everything i can’t!

Chose our Scottish Salmon Fillet this week and had plenty of salads with steamed salmon and made a simple pasta dish with cooked flakes of salmon and chopped courgette, red peppers and cooked wholemeal pasta all mixed in with a low fat dressing – very nice and filling.  Also used up the rest of my raw king prawns in a stir fry with a splash of ready made stir fry sauce.

Weight this week: Not got weighed

Been off all week so haven’t been particularly healthy but have started to go swimming which should help.  Had another BBQ on Saturday and used up the rest of my Scottish Salmon Fillet – just sprinkled it with a bit of lemon juice, salt and pepper, wrapped it in foil and popped it on the BBQ for 10-12 minutes – lovely!!

Been having my usual dressed crab and salad for lunch at work which is low fat and filling and used our Regal Superior Prawns in salads and as a topping for jacket potatoes with low fat dressing and no butter.

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Going OK – getting a bit fed up of the same old recipes so going to take a look on the Internet and on our Regal Recipe Site for some inspiration.

Had Seabass Fillets this week and pan fried them using a little spray oil – served them simply with a few new potatoes and veggies.  Still having Regal Superior Prawns with Dressed Crab and salad for work – find them perfect for quick filling lunches.

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Ordered Haddock steaks this week, tasted great but didn’t really enjoy eating them as there were too many bones – will try loin next time as its comes naturally bone free.  Did well to stay the same this week as only had one healthy fish meal!

Haddock steaks are really easy to cook but would recommend you try and remove the bones first – wrap them in foil with a little lemon juice, sliced tomatoes and seasoning and bake at 200° for 15-20 minutes depending upon the thickness – serve with roast veg (with spray oil) or salad.

• Weight loss this week: Stayed the same :0/

Been keeping my fish dishes nice and simple by baking and serving with either salad or vegetables which i think is probably the most healthy and nutritionally balanced way of doing things.  Tried Haddock Loin this week which was loads better than the steaks; a lot chunkier and no hidden bones and very simple to prepare – season, sprinkle with lemon juice, wrap in foil and bake for 20-25 mins, serve with any veg but my personal preference being new potatoes and peas.  You can serve with a low fat parsley sauce if you can find one but its all extra calories and the fish is so tasty that its not really required – all down to personal preference i guess!

Its all going OK as i am managing to maintain my weight and as an added bonus the family are eating a lot more fish now too!

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Got quite a few different types of fish in my freezer now so thought I’d try out a fish pie – it was lovely and very simple to do:

Cooked up a portion each of Regal Haddock Loin , Regal Natural Smoked Haddock and Regal Scottish Salmon Fillet and added to a ovenproof dish along with a handful of Regal Superior Prawns. I mixed in a low fat cheese sauce packet mix and topped with mashed potatoes (no butter) and baked for about 30-35 minutes.  Serve with your choice of fresh veg – Yum!!

Stayed the same this week which I’m happy with considering all the weight i have lost previously – nice just to maintain!  Have been having plenty of salads at work with our Regal Superior Prawns or Scottish Salmon Fillet which i still enjoy – they are filling and not many points on WeightWatchers.

Looking forward to trying some new recipes next week …

• Weight loss this week: not weighed

Ooooh – not a good week – been ill with a dreadful cold so hardly eaten a thing!

Did manage a prawn salad and baked a bit of haddock loin and served with Weightwatchers chips and mushy peas but other than that been rather short on the fish front.

 Hoping my total lack of food will have had a postive effetc on my weight though …

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Going good, my colds cleared up and feel a lot better for having had a fish filled week again.  Had lunch at my sisters the other day and she made us jacket potato’s with a Hot Smoked Salmon salad – my good habits must be catching on!!

Treated myself to dressed lobster this week too, bit unsure what to do with it so just had it with salad but was very nice – thought i was posh, ha!!  Does anyone out there have any good low fat recipes for lobster?

Been indulging in prawn salads for lunch all week and also been having baked haddock with loin with new potatoes and veg so hopefully will be reporting a weight loss next week …

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Going good!!  Our new Lemon & Pepper Marinated Salmon is lovely – had it 3 times this week!  So easy to do when you’re busy; will definitely be choosing it again.

Cooked 1 portion in the microwave for about 3 minutes and served it with plenty of salad, also made wraps using the cooked salmon wrapped in tortilla’s with strips of red pepper and onion.  It also works well served cooked with new potatoes and steamed vegetables.  We do 3 flavours so there should be something to suit everyone.

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Week been OK – been having prawn salads most days for lunch which i am still enjoying.  Made a lovely fish pie for the family this week although its not particularly “slimming” it makes a great meal.  Cook up one of our Frozen Hake Fillets and a portion of Scottish Salmon Fillet, place in a casserole dish and add a low fat cheese sauce.  Top with mashed potatoes (without butter if your being good but use a splash of milk) and bake in the oven for about 35-40 mins.  For a lower calorie version of fish pie its worth taking a look at one of Julie’s recipes. 

Weight loss this week: Stayed the same :0/

Got weighed and stayed the same this week – was disappointed as cannot seem to lose those last few extra pounds – anyone any ideas???

Started the week on a postive note though as been having loads of salad with prawns, salmon and crab – hopefully will be just what i need!

Going OK still – still following the Weightwatchers diet and finding it fairly easy to stick to 19 points or under a day (i try and save a few extra points for the weekend).  Been out and had a few nice meals this week as been ill most of last week and off my food – not effected my weight though as pleased to say have stayed the same.

Am finding smoked haddock really good on Weightwatchers as i can have a medium fillet (3pts) poached in milk (.5pts) with new potatoes (1.5pts) and veg (0pts) – full filling meal for 5pts and plenty left over for a pudding (weightwatchers of course!)

Can also highly recommend our hot smoked salmon – try adding half a flaked portion (3pts) to 150g cooked pasta (2pts) along with light salad dressing (.5pts) and cubed peppers, onions and cucumber and plenty of green salad – great meal for 5.5pts!!

• Weight loss this week: Stayed the same :0/

Going ok – had plenty of crabsticks this week with salad for lunch and also for snacks when feeling a bit peckish – you can have 3 seafood sticks for half a point on weight watchers; in fact all fish is good on weightwatchers as it is quite low in points.

I can make a simple meal of steamed salmon, new potatoes, salad and dressing for just 5 1/2 points or a crabstick salad for 1 point – easy to do and certainly filling!

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Had quite a few portions of fish this week, have stayed the same but not put any weight on either; struggling a little to lose these last few pounds after my initial mammoth weight loss.  Don’t suppose eating chocolate at the weekend helped but you gotta treat yourself to a few squares now and and again!

Had our easy to cook lemon & pepper salmon this week which is roughly 4 points on Weightwatchers along with new potatoes, salad and low fat dressing which is about 6 points in total for the meal, also had the same but with our haddock loin which works out at about the same points.  Had prawn salads as well this week which work out at 3 points a serving (salad is nil points!)

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Had King Prawns this week and had them in a stir fry – practically no points on WeightWatchers!! 8 King Prawns (1.5pts) + Beansprouts and stir fry veg (0pts) and soy sauce (1.5pts) – makes a great filling lunch.

Also had jacket potato with King Prawns and mayo for tea – great in this cold weather – 3pts for the potato, 1.5pts for the prawns, 1 tbsp mayo is 1.5pts and plenty of free salad – yum!!

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Not had many seafood meals this week as its been a busy week with visits to the hospital.  Tried Plaice for the first time this week with grilled tomatoes.  Tried it pan fried with 1 cal spray oil – would recommend that you defrost the plaice thoroughly first and blot with kitchen paper in order to get a crispy finish, make sure you get the oil hot first too!

• Weight loss this week: Stayed the same :0/

Had Raw King Prawns on skewers this week – works out at 1.5pts for the prawns and no points for the mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and onions – simply thread them all onto skewers and grill for  4-6 minutes until the prawns turn pink.  Very quick to do and very tasty – try serving them with a jacket potato for an extra 3 pts.

Also had cooked salmon fillet with salad and new potatoes for 5.5 pts – yum!

Been going OK but some times it’s hard when all the mince pies are out!

Weight loss: Darn’t check :0(

Hi all!

Came back to work on the 5th of January and thats when my diet really got re-started.  Not got weighed yet but will be going in to Boots on Tuesday to get weighed and assess the damage – my trousers are feeling very tight and it definitely was a not a good xmas as far as food was concerned.  Did not feel good about myself but come back motivated and been good all week so far – off ice skating on Saturady too so hopefully that will help.

• Weight Loss over Xmas: +7lbs :0(

Got weighed this week and put 7lbs on – knew i had as clotehs had been getting tighter.  This is my second week of being good and has been quite easy to get back into now Xmas is out of the way.  I have been having Regal Superior Prawns for lunch with salad & Cottage cheese (4pts) and smoked haddock with veg (3pts) for tea – made a great change from chicken!

• Weight loss this week: Not got weighed

Going good!!  Getting weighed on Tuesday so keeping fingers crossed for a loss.

Have got right back into healthy eating since Christmas and it does make a difference – before when i was eating anything i felt sluggish … i’ve got a lot more energy now and feel much better in myself :0)

Had Hot Smoked Salmon (2.5pts) this week with low fat cottage cheese (1pt), salad (0pts) and low fat dressing (.5pts) = 4points!

Also Haddock Loin (3.5pts) with new potatoes (1.5pts) and lotsa vegetables (0pts) = 5 points!

Had our yellow smoked haddock as a quick snack – came out at 3pts for the smoked haddock and 2pts for weightwatchers bread with butter – yum!!

• Weight loss this week: 2lbs!! :0)

Lost 2lbs this time – really pleased!!  Motivated me to get more adventurous and hunt out some new recipes.

Had Regal Salmon Fillet this week with salad and new potatoes – works out at about 6 points for the whole meal.  Also had our Hot Smoked Salmon with pasta, salad and a drizzle of low fat dressing for 6 points – filling and tasty.

• Weight loss this week: Not got weighed

Getting a bit fed up with salad so attempted a prawn curry this week.  I used a jar of low fat curry sauce, poured it into a pan and added a handful of our raw king prawns and heated it through until the prawns turned pink.  It was really tasty and the prawns still retained their flavour even in a curry sauce!  Worked out at 7 points for the whole meal including a serving of rice.

Also had a nice jacket potato with prawns and cream cheese and a large side salad – 7 points in total.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Chose our Regal Maple Marinated Salmon this week – calculated it to be about 4.5pts on Weightwatchers (went 1 point over just in case!)

Been having prawn salads for lunch at work – 2points for our Regal Superior Prawns + FREE salad + 1 pt for cottage cheese = 3 points and an enjoyable change from sandwiches!

Had our Maple salmon before but particularly good this week!  I had it with cous cous (6 points with the salmon) and also flaked it into a low fat pitta bread with salad and a drizzle of light dressing (6 points)

Really pleased with another 1lb off this week :0)

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Tried to work out the points for our NEW yellowfin sole – looked on the Weight Watchers web site, not there so guessed about 5 points (although my coleague Julie seems to think about 3)  It was really filling for one portion and i really enjoyed it and looked very nice when cooked.  Also tried swordfish this week but not really my cup of tea – quite a strong, meaty fish but worked ok grilled with a little lemon juice and seasoning.  Also been having Regal Superior Prawns as a simple snack food.

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same

Had hot smoked salmon with salad and low fat dressing (about 3.5pts on WeightWatchers) – one of my favourites, could eat it all at once (but didn’t!).

Stayed the same this time, could have been better but pleased i didn’t put any on, going to up my exercise by going swimming, also been ice skating but not that good at it!

• Weight loss this week: Not got weighted this week

Been a prawn week this week!  Love them for dinner or tea – easy to get ready and you feel like you’ve had a good meal.  Prawns in a pitta bread with mayo and salad work out at about 5 pts and prawns with salad, dressing and cottage cheese works out at about 3.5pts.

Also cooked up a good portion of our Regal Scottish Salmon Fillet and flaked it into wraps with onion, cucumber, peppers and light mayo – about 4.5 points per wrap and got a good 3 servings out of one fillet portion.

Weight loss this week: 0lb :0/

As usual been having my cous cous salad for lunch this week with a healthy portion of our Lemon & Pepper Salmon – add a litle Balsamic vinegar for that extra pep.

Bit disappointed taht i haven’t lost any more weight but i have been a bit naughty this week and had some fish shop chips so i’m not too surprised!  Looking forward to my smoked haddock order next week … always a favourite.  Hopefully start losing again next week …

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Had a lot of fish this week – prawn salads (2pts) are so easy and i enjoy them better than sandwiches.I asled our team leader for a recipe for hake this week and this is what she came up with (was lovely and the whole family enjoyed it):

Fry off red onion, spring onions, mushrooms, peppers, baby corn, leeks and courgettes in a little spray oil until softened.  Place in an ovenproof dish and top with flakes of cooked hake.  Add a tin of tomatoes and cover with mashed potatoes (steady on the butter), add tomato slices and a little low fat cheese and ovenbake until the cheese starts to bubble and brown.  About 7pts per serving.

Also had our hake fillets baked in the oven with a little seasoning and served with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms – about 4pts on WeightWatchers.

• Weight this week: not got weighed

Didn’t get weighed this week as i was on babysitting duties for my grandchild.  Started jogging this week, been twice this week so far and going to try and go at least 3 times a week – needed oxygen after my first run, was out for 20 mins when i got in! :0)  been bringing salad to work every day with either our Regal Superior Prawns, Scottish Salmon or White Crabmeat (love our crabmeat!)

A crab meat salad with salad leaves, cous cous and low fat dressing is about 4.5pts of Weightwatchers. Also grilled our salmon with a ropping of sliced tomatoes, mushrooms and breadcrumbs made from WeightWatchers bread.

Weight loss this week: not got weighed

Really enjoying salads for lunch at the moment with plenty of Regal Superior Prawns and the’re also great for stir fry’s – hardly any points on the WeightWatchers diet as you only count the prawns and the sauce.

Also had plenty of our Smoked Haddock this week – perfect cooked in the microwave for a few minutes and served with cous cous – perfect for work as it only takes a few minutes to prepare.

Tried our Maple Marinated Salmon too – cooked it as per the packet instructions, flaked it and added to 2 “Good for You” wraps along with salad and low fat mayo – 2 wraps only 6.5 points!!

Weight lost this week: stayed the same

Have stayed the same for ages now so decided to change my diet from WeightWatchers to Slimming World.  Have got all the books and am going to get weighed on Tuesday and will go the week after to see my progress.  Been looking through the books and it seems a good diet for fish as you can have as much fish as you like including smoked mackerel and kippers which i really love.  I can basically have as much fish and salad and vegetables as i like without using any syns which is great – going tobe making the most of my salmon fillet this week!