Age: 24

I enjoy socialising, spending time with my family, eating out and have a keen interest in theatre.

I have dieted on and off for years but see this as an opportunity to try something new.  I adore all fish and think this should be a diet I will find easy to follow.  I have been enjoying the benefits of eating fish since I started working for Regal over 2 years ago and think this will be an excellent opportunity to improve my health and maintain a healthier lifestyle. I am looking forward to trying new things and feel excited about the results I may achieve.

Goal – To lose weight by eating a balanced, healthy diet that includes plenty of fish with an end goal of losing a total of 2-3 stone if possible.  I have to be careful with what I eat as I am diabetic and seafood seems to be the ideal choice.

• Weight loss this week: yet to get weighed :0/

Got off to a bit of a slow start but joining this blog has definitely given me the boost i needed to eat a lot more healthily.  I have eaten more fish than usual but want to eat much more!  I think my focus will mainly be on my lunches at work as i feel these could definitely do with improvement!

Tried a couple of new serving suggestions this week – can highly recommend them!

Smoked Mackerel Salad with Roasted Veg Cous Cous – A very simple recipe; i just cooked some ready made roasted veg cous cous in boiling water and stirred in chunks of skinned Regal Smoked Mackerel and served along with a selection of salad leaves.  Really quick to make (took less than 10 minutes) and a perfectly balanced light lunch.

My friend made a Salmon Fish Pie which whilst not necessarily low calorie was certainly healthy and more than acceptable given the fact that i have been eating healthy lunches – add cooked Regal Scottish Salmon Fillet to an ovenproof dish, mix in blanched veg of your choosing (optional), pour over a parsley sauce and top with piped potatoes.  Cook for 30-40 minutes or until the potato begins to brown.  Great served with fresh veg and perfect for this colder nights.

• Weight loss this week: Not got weighed :0/

I’ve had a really bad week and didn’t eat much seafood, in fact didn’t eat much food as all as I’ve had a really bad sickness bug :0(  Hoping to get back into full swing next week though …

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

I chose frozen Tuna Steaks this week as its something i wouldn’t usually go for and found them more filling than other fish which is just what you need when dieting!  I tend to serve my fish simply – grilled with jacket potato (no butter) and a peppery rocket salad, this makes for a very satisfying meal that is very simple to put together. 

I haven’t eaten as much seafood as i would have liked this week as I’m still feeling a bit dodgy from my stomach bug but intend to eat an awful lot more once I’m feeling myself again.

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

I’ve had a better week this week although was naughty last weekend as i was away in Scotland for a few days.  Have been eating plenty of seabass fillets which i find really easy to prepare – definitely my favourite so far.  I find that taking the time to prepare a fish lunch is not only healthy but saves money too – a trip to the sandwich shop 5 days a week soon adds up!  Although i haven’t achieved a weight loss this week still feel much happier about feeding my body with a balanced diet (besides got weighed half way through the day which doesn’t help so am sure i will be reporting a good weight loss next week)

I have been having steamed seabass fillets for lunch with my favourite spicy cous cous (Ainsley Harriot does a good ready made one).  I always drizzle Balsamic vinegar over my salad to give it plenty of flavour and the strong taste also complements the fish very well.  You could also try baking the seabass in foil seasoned with black pepper and salt – will take about 15 minutes at 180°C and goes great with jacket potato and fresh salad … lovely!

• Weight loss this week: 3lb’s!!!!! :0)

I’m really pleased this week!  Was starting to feel a little dis-heartened last week as things just didn’t seem to be going as well as I’d hoped but this week I’ve been far more determined and it has paid off!!  Have been having cereal for breakfast as an alternative to toast and not only does it seem to have helped but i feel better for it too.  Working lunches this week have been mostly steamed salmon with ready made cous cous and really enjoying it – they are really satisfying and keep me feeling full all afternoon … always a good thing!

• Weight loss this week: 2lbs! :0)

Really pleased with my weight loss this week – was a bit surprised to be honest as i have been having to eat sugary foods due to my sugar level being low (I’m diabetic) which always seems to happen when i lose weight :0(

I expected the sugary foods to have to have resulted in weight gain so really pleased i have managed to lose some!

I’m really enjoying the fish i have been eating; this has been the easiest diet i have done so far as its very simple and i still get to enjoy my food. Had Herring Fillets this week (you’ll need to order the whole fish and ask for us to fillet them for you - NB there will be about 50% weight loss) which were great grilled with plenty of salad and/or cous cous.  I’m feeling much better in myself as well – perhaps its due to all these extra Omega 3’s I’m getting?!?

I’m really quite proud of myself!!! :0)

• Weight loss this week: +2lbs :0(

Disappointed with my result this week although i did have breakfast before getting weighed this morning which probably hasn’t helped! Still enjoying my fish lunches – am living on ready made flavoured cous cous with salad leaves and a generous serving of fish on top (particularly fond of smoked mackerel and our boned fresh Scottish Salmon and the high Omega 3 content is an extra bonus!).   My weight gain has made me even more determined to do better next week …

With me living at home its difficult to prepare my own meals at teatime so tend to concentrate on healthy lunches during the day but my dad did cook me an excellent King Prawn Stir Fry the other night – will share it with you once i get the recipe off him.

• Weight loss this week: Not weighed this week as been on hols

Have really enjoyed my fish this week – have been on holiday from work so haven’t been having as many of my usual fish lunches (steamed fish portion with cous cous and salad) but chose cooked king prawns this week which have been great for my tea.

Made a really simple stir fry by chopping onions and frying them in a pan with a little spray oil along with some water chestnuts, bean sprouts, sugar snap peas and added the king prawns at the end to warm through.  Add some “straight to wok” egg noodles and quarter a pack/jar of Thai cook in sauce – warm through and serve immediately.

I am finding the more fish i eat the more adventurous i am getting and am looking forward to trying something new each week – cooking fish is not that scary once you get the hang of it!

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

Ordered Arctic Char this week and would definitely have it again!  Feeling much healthier in myself – the diet has given me the boost i needed to really start to look after myself.  I am still being naughty on occasion but enjoy it all the more when i do and am trying to avoid the “bad” foods as often as possible.  I would definitely recommend including plenty of fish in your diet if your looking to improve your health – its so versatile, easy and filling – gotta be worth a try!!

Made some lunches up at home this week with our Scottish Salmon and packed them up for work:

Sprinkle salmon fillet portions with dried mixed herbs, add some capers and bake int he oven at 180°C for about 15 minutes.  Chop your favourite veg up real chunky (the chunkier the better!) – i used carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes (low GI index), slightly par boiled them, then sprayed them with oil, added a little honey and garlic cloves and roasted until cooked through – serve with garden peas – very tasty!!

• Weight loss this week: 2lb :0)

Have been really poorly this week with a tummy bug so pretty much been surviving on toast and crumpets but least i can report a weightloss!!

Looking forward to getting back onto the diet next week though – got some smoked haddock to look forward to once i’m back on form

• Weight loss this week: 2lb :0)

Had our Cooked King Prawns this week and really been enjoying them for lunch with salad and cous cous.  Also had our Smoked Haddock for a change which isn’t something i would usually have but glad i tried it as will definitely be having it again!  My appetitie still isn’t back to normal after being ill last week so finding it bit easier to be careful with what i’m eating – am thrilled to have lost 2lbs this week :0)

• Weight loss this week: +1lb :0(

I am a bot disappointed this week that i have put a pound back on but guess I’m not surprised as i had a show last weekend so had the odd takeaway as i was so busy and away from home for most of the time.  Have to say i have gone off takeaways since i have been eating healthier foods … I’ve really been enjoying it!

Been having my usual cous cous and salad for lunch at work which i really enjoy and the best thing about it is that it takes no time at all to make!

• Weight loss: 6lbs!!!!!!!! :0)

I couldn’t believe my eyes when i got on the scales – the first week i was off i had lost 3lb’s and then the same the second week!  I’ve noticed i now have a smaller appetite so therefor don’t eat as much.  Everyone indulges over Christmas and New Year but this year i seemed to eat less than i would usually!  I’m really pleased and am excited about what the New Year will bring and looking forward to collecting this weeks fish order.

• Weight loss this week: not got weighed

Tried our Organic Salmon this week – laid it on foil and sprayed with some one spray cooking oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, wrapped it and baked it at 200°C for about 20 mins.  I served the salmon with a rocket salad and crispy jacket potato (just spray the skin with low cal cooking spray prior to cooking in the oven – makes a delicious crispy skin)  Such a satisfying meal – had it twice this week already!

I’m really pleased with how this diet is going as I’m now starting to see positive results and people are starting to notice my weight-loss which really encourages me and makes me more determined.  I’m really looking forward to this weeks smoked haddock as i know just how nice it is!

• Weight loss: 4lb!!! :0)

I’m REALLY pleased with how much weight i have lost while being on the fish diet, i have lost far more than i expected and it seems to be dropping off faster than ever now!  I am feeling really good and much healthier … i really look forward to getting my fish each week!

Have been trying our Maple Marinated Salmon this week – real quick to cook in the microwave and goes great with jacket potato and rocket salad.  Try spraying you potato with low cal spray oil before baking – makes the skin really crispy.  Also had our Regal Superior Prawns with cous cous, salad and Balsamic vinegar – really satisfying and very healthy!

• Weight loss this week: 2lbs :0)

Had our Maple Salmon this week – works really well with my cous cous and salad lunches,  Also tried it with jacket potato and rocket salad – lovely!

• Weight loss this week: 1Lb :0)

Chose Smoked haddock this week – definitly one of favourite lunches – great with rice or cous cous and plenty of salad,  Really please with my gradual weight loss.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Ordered our frozen cod loin this week – works realy well to add texture to strong flavoured dishes such as curry.  Just fried it off in bite sized chunks and added a low fat curry sauce and warmed through; serve with a little brown rice or low fat naan bread. Yum!

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

Decided to opt for our NEW Yellowfin sole this week and have to say they were absolutely fantastic! I love this and will definitely be having it again.  Lovely cooked in the oven with crispy jacket potato and seasonal veg – a healthy but filling meal.

I’m really enjoying the fish i’m eating; i have gone down two dress sizes since i started which i think is a fantastic result.  I have also found my appetite has shrunk and i am full much more quickly nowadays!

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

Going ok at the minute – my weightloss has slowed down a little but am still determined to keep losing weight!  I haven’t been eating quite as much fish as previous weeks but am looking forward to my next order of mussels.

Been having my usual lunches of microwaved salmon with cous cous – very filling and very healthy!

Things have slowed down a bit with my weightloss but am really pleased to say that due to this diet i was able to slim down enough to fit into my bridesmaids dress for my friends wedding, which was previously 2 sizes too small!  Living proof its working!

Ordered our mussels this week and made a simple salad:

Just use mixed lettuce leaves, strong tasting ones are best such as rocket.  Add chopped red onion and cucumber, throw in the mussels and season with salt and pepper (add a little Balsamic vingear if liked) – a real quick, easy and tasty salad and definitley healthy!

Opted for our maple marinated salmon this week – find it best done in the microwave for 2-3 minuts then served on a bed of salad along with cous cous.  Makes a really light lunch but still very filling – i usually drizzle over a bit of Balsamic vinegar over the salad to add a bit of sweet and sour flavour.

Hoping to report a loss next week …