Age: 35

I have a variety of interests ranging from cooking and dog walking to shopping and socialising and am relishing this opportunity to get a bit more adventurous with my food.

I tend to follow my own healthy eating plan by eating sensibly most of the time and as I am getting married in a few months I would love to lose a few extra pounds and hopefully introduce the concept of seafood into my fiancés diet along the way. I think that seafood is the ideal way to introduce a healthy diet that is quick and easy to prepare.

Goal – To weigh 9stone 7lb for my wedding.

I am participating in the Regal Slimming Blog as I am hoping that the tips and ideas I pick up along the way will be beneficial not only to my waist line but our customers as well.

• Weight loss this week: 2lb

Replaced one lunch with salmon and salad and replaced 3 evening meals with steamed Fresh Scottish Salmon Fillet and fresh vegetables.  I have been buying Regal fish on a regular basis and have lost 8lb prior to starting this blog – hoping that this will give me the extra incentive I need!  Looking forward to reporting a loss of a few more pounds next week … 

• Weight loss this week: 1.5lb

Made some fabulous King Prawn stir fry’s this week using our Cooked King Prawns; I simply chopped a load of shallots and cherry tomatoes and fried them off in their juices with a little chopped garlic and added the prawns for the last few minutes along with a sprinkling of Tandoori spice.  Managed to get 4 meals out of a 500g bag – result!  Got a dressed crab this week too - used in a salad with plenty of crisp greens and cucumber - deeelicious! 

• Weight loss this week: 2lbs

Really enjoying the fish I have been having; the diet is going good at the moment with a constant regular weight loss.  I tried Seabass Fillets this week and really enjoyed the taste but found there were still a few bones in them, will make sure that I locate them and remove them prior to cooking for the remaining ones – should be easy enough to do!  Someone recommended that eating the Seabass Whole can be better as the bones tend to remain attached to the skeleton and there is less chance of there being any loose ones – going to put that on my next Regal wish list!

The fillets were very easy to cook though; I simply laid them onto foil, sprayed them with 5-6 sprays of 1 cal spray, sprinkled with chopped garlic, soy sauce, chilli and spring onions, wrapped them up and baked in the oven for about 15 minutes at 180°C.  I served them with stir fried vegetables with the juices from the fish poured over – lovely!

• Weight loss this week: 1.5lb

Had a steady week with not much to report but did make a cracking fish pie!  I fried off some chopped onions in garlic and one cal spray and added a tin of tomatoes.  I lay some Yellow Smoked Haddock Fillets into the bottom of an ovenproof dish along with a handful of Seafood Cocktail, poured the tomato mixture over the top and sprinkled with grated Weight Watchers bread.  It took about 40 minutes at 200°C – very tasty and filling too!!

I also managed to whip up a rather impressive whole oriental seabass dish - I made a simple marinade by mixing together soy sauce, chopped garlic, chopped spring onions and a little sugar.  I laid chopped blanched vegetables in the bottom of an ovenproof tin, scored the Whole Seabass and  laid it on top, sprayed with spray oil and poured the marinade over the seabass.  It took about 30 minutes to cook and was enough to feed me and my fiance and looked and tasted great.

• Weight Loss this week: 0lb’s

Generally doing ok, I had a bit of a bad weekend but pulled myself back on track by Monday.  Pleased I haven’t gained any weight but hoping to be able to report a weight loss next week.  Replaced a couple of my usual sandwich lunches with salads topped with generous helpings of Seafood Cocktail, Regal Superior Prawns and Seafood Sticks and used our Seafood Sticks to snack on during the day when I got the munchies.  Also had our Yellow Smoked Haddock for a couple of evening meals steamed with fresh vegetables and new potatoes.  Will be trying smoked trout fillets for next week although not yet sure what I shall be doing with them!  I have still been doing the obligatory dog walk on a daily basis so maybe this has helped to prevent any weight increase after my shocking week … I hope to be able to report a weight loss next week.

• Weight Loss this Week: 0lbs

I am really enjoying the fish meals I’ve been having and like to keep trying new recipe ideas but my weight does seem to have come to a bit of a standstill which I am finding a little disheartening.  I still need to lose 4lb to reach my target weight and I aim to do this within the next 7 weeks as that takes me to my BIG DAY!! Tried Skate Middles this week which I baked in the oven with chopped blanched fresh vegetables, spray oil and garlic – takes about 30-40 minutes but may vary depending on the size of your skate portion (best to keep checking it) and I served it with a low fat parsley sauce.  I also tried our Smoked Trout Fillets for the first time this week and they were delicious.  I simply flaked them in to a bowl and mixed the flakes with a Weight Watchers low fat cheese and chive spread and served them with Ryvita’s and salad.  I have been told that you can add horseradish and lemon juice to the mix for more flavour or use cottage cheese instead of cream cheese and use that as a dip or topping for a jacket potato – might try that next time.

• Weight loss this week: +1lb :0(

Thought i was doing really well until i got weighed; i’ve gained 1lb so not a happy chappy!  Only had one bad day on Sunday so can’t really understand it, my wedding is rapidly approaching so going to have to be extra, extra good from now on …

Made some really great Tuna Fajita’s this week:

• 2 x Regal Frozen Tuna Loin Portions, defrosted
• Spring onion, chopped lengthways
• Mushrooms, sliced
• Red and green peppers, sliced thinly
• Fajita spice mix
• Ready made tomato salsa dip
• Grated cheese
• 1 Cal spray oil

Spray a hot pan with the oil , fry off the tuna for 3-4 minutes each side, slice into strips, sprinkle with the spice mix, stir and leave to stand.  Fry  off the mushrooms, spring onions and peppers, add the tuna and heat through.  Serve with warm tortilla wraps: simply spoon the veg and tuna on, top with grated cheese and salsa, roll up and devour!

I don’t suppose having cheese with this recipe is the healthiest option (possibly a bit to blame for my weight gain?) If you really want cheese might be best to go with the low fat option and sprinkle sparingly …

• Weight loss this week: 2lb

Hooray!!!  i lost the pound i gained plus an extra one – sooo pleased this week.  I’m now only 3lb off my target weight of 9st 7lb with 5 weeks to go until my big day – i’m more determined than ever to achieve my goal weight.  Found this week quite easy to stick to healthy foods and managed to get through the weekend without any takeaways.

Had a nice variety of meals this week:

Had a couple of enjoyable lunches by mixing Regal Superior Prawns with chopped Seafood Sticks and low fat mayo and served them with mini ryvita’s and large salad.  Mini Ryvita’s have made a nice change to bread.

Snacked on Seafood Sticks throughout the day (and night!).  I love these and can honestly say our Regal ones are far superior to any others i have tasted – they have so much flavour.  3 sticks are only 1/2 a point on Weight Watchers.  Think a box of 64 should have lasted longer than a weekend though!!

Also made a stir fry using peppers, mushrooms, onions, beansprouts and Regal Superior Prawns.  Fry it all off with a little spray oil and chopped garlic and add 1/2 a pack of Blue Dragon Stir Fry sauce (about 1 point on Weight Watchers depending on the variety).  Another very low fat meal. :0)

• Weight loss this week:  0lb :0(

Had a really good week; went out on Friday for my Hen Night – had Chinese banquet and quite a few drinks!  Rest of of the week i have been healthy though so thought i might have at least lost 1/2 lb but no such luck!  Not sure about next week either with it being Easter … i can smell the chocolate already!!  I’m really enjoying trying the different fish and using prawns in a variety of ways i wouldn’t really have thought of before and i certainly think that the variety at mealtimes is helping me stick to my diet.

Been having prawns and seafood sticks with salad and pitta bread for lunch this week also tried Whole Seabass again using the following simple recipe:

Oriental Seabass

Ingredients

2 x Regal Seabass Fish, fresh or defrosted
Handful spring onions, chopped
Chopped root ginger
Chopped garlic
2 Dashes soy sauce
2 tsps Sugar
Olive oil

Method

1) Score the fish on both sides and lay on a sheet of oiled foil.
2) Mix together all the remaining ingredients.
3) Spoon the mixture over both sides of the fish and into the cavity. Fold the sides of the foil up to form a parcel.
4) Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25-30 minutes.
5) Serve as a centrepiece on a bed of noodles and crispy fried seaweed.

Serves: 2

• Weight loss this week: 1.5lbs :0)

Well, i’m surprised i’ve lost anything!  Did well up until Saturday then i went into weekend/bank holiday mode … got right back on track by Monday but thought my 2 day binge would have affected my weight in the wrong direction!  Very pleased it didn’t and its spurred me on big time to shed that remaining 1.5lbs to achieve my target.  Only 3 weeks to go to the big day … :0)

Indulged in plenty of stir fry’s this week - Sprinkled shelled raw king prawns with salt, pepper, lemon juice and Thai spice and left them overnight to marinate in the fridge.  Fryed off chopped mushrooms, peppers, onions, spring onions, garlic, grated carrot and beansprouts in spray oil, added the prawns for the last 3-4 minutes then added half a sachet of Blue Dragon sweet & sour sauce (1 point on Weight Watchers) and warmed through.  Very tasty and i found a plateful of this to be sufficient – no bread or potato’s required!

• Weight loss this week: +.5lb :0( 

Not a good weekend – several takeaways consumed!  Quite surprised i only gained 1/2 a pound.  I did get back on track by Monday morning and so far had an excellent few days.  Not quite sure that i will shift my 2 extra pounds in the next 2 weeks before my wedding but am determined to try my hardest and avoid all temptation this weekend.  Karl on nights so should make it easier for me (he is such a bad influence!)

Had crevettes this week – heated them through in a pan with low fat spray and chopped garlic and served them with crispy lettuce and pitta bread.  Had this for a couple of lunches at work, bit fiddly and messy shelling them but the taste more than made it worthwhile!!

Had a fab week, no treats over the weekend and i’m really pleased that i didn’t.  Only 1lb to go and only one week to go – will i hit my goal weight??  Was not very adventurous with my fish meals this week but thoroughly enjoyed them regardless.  Ordered 1Kg yellow smoked haddock and simply steamed it and served it on its own – i love it that much that i really couldn’t be bothered to prepare any veg or potatoes!  Have to say Regal Smoked Haddock is by far the tastiest i have ever tried and recommend that everyone should try it.  For an easy smoked haddock recipe: steam the smoked haddock, add some cooked rice, peas and boiled egg quarters, add a sprinkling of curry powder and stir through – instant kedgeree! Yum!!

Weight loss this week: 3/4lb :0)

Had a really good week, not quite managed my 9st 7lb target but only a 1/4lb off so pretty chuffed.  Really pleased with my results – my overall weightloss since the New Year has been 16 3/4lbs!! This is my last week before my wedding so you won’t be hearing from me for the next few weeks but look forward to reporting in after my honeymoon – sure i will need to be dieting again after that!!

Tried our Chesapeake Crab Cakes last week – hand picked crab meat bound together with a lightly flavoured mayonnaise … dead easy and dead tasty!  I served 2 crab cakes with veg and salad for evening meals and just had 1 on its own for a working lunch.  They’re low in fat (2.65g per 100g) and fairly low in calories too (110cal per 100g) but found them very filling.  Quick and easy to cook too, can be microwaved for 1-2 minutes but i prefered them ovenbaked as they crisp up nicely in the oven and only take about 20 minutes.

• Weight loss this week: +2.5lbs (but who care’s … i’ve been on honeymoon!!)

Had a FANTASTIC wedding and honeymoon – everything was perfect! Ate what i wanted on holiday – a whole variety of food was readily available 24 hours a day (all inclusive) not good.  Lots of fish dishes but most of it was unnamed species and mainly grilled or in curries.  One particular meal was Garlic Lobster – absoulutely delicious and thoroughly intend to try and make it myself.

Only gained 2.5lbs over the 2 weeks which i’m totally happy with, intend to get back on the healthy eating track again now i’m back and try and stay around the weight i’m at.

• Weight loss this week: 0lb :0/

I haven’t really got back into the swing of things since returning from my honeymoon.  Had several takeaways and 2 or 3 bottles of champagne that we got as wedding presents.  Once i get this weekend out of the way (my husband’s 40th) i will get back on track for Monday morning.  Would be a big shame to pile on the pounds again and am well aware that it wouldn’t take too many weeks to do! 

 Tried our Thai Marinated salmon this week which i can thoroughly recommend.  I mocrowaved the salmon for 3-4 minutes and flaked it into a bowl, warmed up some tortillas, spread them with weight watchers cheese & chive spread then added the Thai salmon.  Very tasty and would work well with our Maple or Mint marinated salmon as well and the fact that you can microwave, BBQ, bake them or grill them makes pretty versatile.

• Weight loss this week: +1lb :0(

I gained a llb this week but considering what i have eaten and drunk i’m really not surprised!  – not had a healthy week at all. However i am focused on sensible eating from now on – holiday mood is well and truly over (unfortunately!) and i look forward to reporting a little weight loss next week.

Chose our Whole Seabass this week and requested it headless.  I laid it on tin foil and cooked it for about 25-30 minutes on the BBQ.  Tasted lovely and the flesh just fell off the bone – ate it with fresh green salad and low fat coleslaw.  Definitely preferred it on the BBQ instead of ovenbaked – it was a lot crispier and tastier.  Also snacked on seafood sticks and used low fat hummous and weight watchers cheese and chive spread as dips.

• Weight loss this week: 0lb :0/

Had a steady week – no takeaways this week!  Stayed the same weight as last week but as i mentioned before i’m not really looking to lose any more weight.  I am eating healthy though and maintaining my weight will still be a challenge for me.  I enjoy summer and BBQ’s and am looking forward to being able to pass on some exciting, tasty recipes – all we need now is the sun then bring on the alfresco!!

Had plenty of steamed haddock this week with jacket potatoes and low fat coleslaw and also made a great smoked fish pie:

Microwave a smoked haddock fillet for 2-3 minutes then flake into an ovenproof dish, fry off chopped onion in a little spray oil with chopped garlic until softened and lay over the fish – finish with a tin of chopped tomatoes and sprinkle with breadcrumbs made from Weight Watchers bread.  Sprinkle low fat cheddar cheese over the breadcrumbs if you prefer (but it is extra cals!).  Bake at 180°C for 30-40 mins or until topping is browned.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

Had a good week, pleased with my 1lb loss.  Really enjoyed an Italian Baked Cod recipe this week – made a nice change!  Been doing quite a lot of walking with my dogs as the weather has been good so this has probably contributed to my weightloss as well.  Looking forward to some sunny weather so i can get some crevettes on the BBQ.

Italian Baked Cod

1 can Haricot Beans, drained and rinsed

2 Garlic cloves

1 Vine tomato

10 Small Black olives

2 tbsps Veg Stock

4 Thin slices Parma ham

2 x Regal Cod loin portions, fresh or defrosted

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C.  Place the beans, garlic, tomatoes, olives and stock into an ovenproof dish, stir and season.
2. Wrap 2 slices of Parma ham around each cod loin and place on top of the beans. Cook for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.  Serve with plenty of seasonal steamed vegetables.

Serves 2  approx 6.5 points on the Weight Watchers diet

• Weight loss this week: 0lb

Not been toobad a week – enjoyed the prawns.  Went to a BBQ at the weekend and had a few naughty nibbles but also tried swordfish for the first time and really enjoyed it – will be ordering some from Regal soon – will report back on how i cook it later in the month.  When the weather is good i BBQ as often as i can and try a whole variety of fish and prawns, also i find our goujons are very convenient for BBQ (ovenbaked of course) as they are great for friends and family who are not watching their weight and come in a great variety of flavours.

Had a lazy stir fry this week – bought a ready made stir fry veg pack, poured over a Blue Dragon sweet chilli sauce and left to stand over night in the fridge.  I also marinated our cooked king prawns in chilli spice for a few hours.  I then mixed all the ingredients together and heated through in a wok with a little spray oil – had a great kick and tasted lovely – found it far better than any ones i have previously made.

• Weight loss this week: 0lb

This last week could have been better but i must admit i seem to be lacking in motivation for some reason.  I do need to get my head around healthy eating again – i seem to have 1 good day followed by 3 bad days!  Not gained too much weight as of yet but know to well that it will gradually creep back up to 10 stone or more if i’m not careful.  I keep telling myself “LITTLE PICKERS WEAR BIG KNICKERS!”

Thoroughly enjoyed a new salmon recipe last week – used 2 salmon fillets and spread a tablespoon of low fat cream cheese on top, i then wrapped it in Proscuitio Ham and baked it for 15-20 minutes at 200°C.  I served the salmon on a bed of ready made salsa dip with new potatoes and a rocket salad.  Looking forward to trying swordfish next week.

• Weight loss this week: Don’t even ask!!

Basically its not going well!  I don’t seem to be able to get motivated properly. I really try and do well for a few days then go right off track for the rest of the week – i need to get focused and try to think how disappointed i will be if i gain all my pre-wedding weight again.

Tried a fish pie recipe this week, a little calorie laden on the sauce but sure a low fat version could be found if needed.

 I layed haddock in an ovenproof dish and topped with softened onions.  Poured over a white lasagne sauce, topped with mashed potato (no butter or milk) and a little low fat cheese – bake at 180°C for approx 50 mins.

• Weight loss this week: 0lbs :0/

Had a steady week really, not eaten too much of the wrong food – trying so hard to control my lack of willpower at the moment.  I am finding it easier with the warmer weather as i have less of an appetite but the down side being i want to spend my evenings in the garden drinking wine (not so good eh?)

Had our Regal Superior Prawns and dressed crab this week with rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, spring onion and a spoonful of low fat potato salad and coleslaw – nice, simple and filling.

• Weight loss this week: 0lbs

Again not a bad week – not lost anything but not put on anything either (to be honest don’t really think i have that much left to lose so maintaining my weight is a result).  Not strayed from the healthy eating a great deal, i did however have my birthday this week so a couple of box’s of choccies have been munched!! But other than that have been ok.

Had a BBQ over the weekend and cooked our Swordfish Steaks.  I marinated them for an hour in lemon juice and soy sauce then wrapped them in foil and left them on the BBQ for 10-12 minutes – they were delicious!!

• Weight loss this week: stayed the same

Feeling positive about dropping a pound or 2 over the coming weeks as finding it easy to eat healthy in this weather.  Fingers crossed!!

Had another BBQ and made some great King Prawn Kebabs.  I defrosted our Raw King Prawns, shelled them and put them onto skewers with chunks of onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers and BBQ’d them for 4-5 minutes turning regularly.  Very tasty and very popular too!

• Weight loss this week: 1lb 

Had a good week and even lost a 1lb!!  Really pleased with myself.  Found a new recipe which i thoroughly enjoyed for haddock stuffed marrow (although a few people thought it sounded disgusting!!)  Not had ANY takeaways this week and only a little alcohol and it seems to have made a difference.  I am much better with my healthy eating when my husband is on nights and not there to force feed me pizza and chocolates! (have to blame someone! :0)

Boil a small amount of brown rice and mix in chopped mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic and flakes of steamed haddock fillet.  Halve a marrow length-ways, scoop out the middle and fill it with the rice mixture.  Wrap in foil and bake at 180°C for around 40 mins.  This made a lovely alternative to what i usually do with my fish – really enjoyed it.

• Weight loss this week: Stayed the same

 Going well – had a fairly good week!  No weight loss unfortunately

Made a great meal this week:  mix cooked pasta with a tsp of pesto, topp with cubed skinned and boned smoked haddock, pour over tinned tomatoes and sprinkle with low fat grated cheese.  Cook at 200°C for 20-25 mins until cooked through – yum!  Will forward a photo shortly so you can all see how tasty it looked.

 Am thinking about starting swimming at my new local pool - hoping that this will help maintain my weight.  See you next week, hopefully with another tasty recipe!

• Weight loss this week: +3lb :0(

Well as you can see from the disastrous weight gain it has not been a good week!  However, for some reason i am now well and truly determined to do something about it – feeling very positive and focused and will definitely be reporting a weight loss next week and look forward to doing so.  Not a lot more i can say really other than am totally disgusted by myself :0(

Managed to fit a few fish meals in by steaming salmon fillet and serving it with steamed veg or salad – know that this is the perfect evening meal for weight loss but not when I’m eating junk on top of it!  I find our Regal Scottish Salmon VERY tasty and you get plenty of substantial servings out of a kilo of fillet.  Been keeping the recipes plain and simple so not to disguise the fabulous flavour.

Here’s hoping for next week…

• Weight loss this week: 3lb :0)

HOOOOORAY!!!  I lost 3lb!!!  I have tried so hard and have been REALLY good – no alcohol or takeaways at all and so pleased it has paid off.  Did a 10 mile dog walk at the weekend which ended up at the pub – Karl and my sister had dinner and beer and i had a diet coke and no food!!  Impressed myself actually!! :0)

Ordered our Hot Smoked Salmon this week and came up with a couple of simple serving suggestions:

• Mix flakes of the salmon with cooked pasta swirls and low fat mayo – divide into plastic containers and eat cold for lunch at work
• Spread Ryvita’s with Weightwatchers cheese & chive spread and top with flakes of hot smoked salmon – make a great snack or evening nibble

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Another good week despite going out for an Indian on Saturday and a few glasses of wine on Friday night.  VERY pleased I’m back in the 9 stone region, just a couple more pounds to go and then back to trying to maintain a sensible weight (that’s the hard bit!)

 Chose our Dressed Lobster this week and strongly recommend you treat yourselves!

I warmed the lobster through in the oven at 200°C for 5-10 mins and served with a mixed leaf salad and watercress, Regal Superior Prawns and pitta bread.  You can add a little butter to the warmed lobster but beware the calories!  I know it doesn’t sound that exciting but was actually VERY good – i have never tried our Regal Lobster before but will definitely be ordering it again!

Been forced to do before and after pictures! :0/ Have to say losing 13lbs really has made a difference tho!

What do you think???

• Weight loss this week: +1lb :0(

Not had a bad week even though i gained a pound. I’m really impressed with my before and after photo that we posted last week – hope it encourages you to eat more fish in your diet.

This week i made my favourite healthy fish pie – lay skinned and boned smoked haddock fillets in the bottom of a ovenproof dish; season with mixed herbs and salt & pepper.  Add chopped onions and garlic to a pan along with a tin of chopped tomatoes and heat through.  Pour over the fish and top with breadcrumbs made from Weightwatchers bread.  Cook in the oven for 180°C for approx 45mins and serve with a Jacket potato or vegetables.

• Weight loss this week: 2lbs! :0)

A good week really – not had any takeaways or alcohol this week and to be honest not really missed them either!

Chose our Frozen Hake last week but not got round to trying any yet as have been feasting on our Marinated Salmon – i especially like the Sweet Maple flavour.  Been having 2 portions every day this week either on their own or with WeightWatchers bread – they’re perfect for quick lunches as they only take 2-3 minutes in the microwave and are extremely tasty and filling (feel full until teatime).  Looking forward to trying our new Lemon & Pepper flavour next week!

Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Had a good week – still no takeaways or alcohol!  Think I’m getting bored lately … i haven’t had any weight loss but more to the point no weight gain either so pleased about that.

I am still really enjoying my “seafood” diet and am pleased that my husband, Karl is now also a fish eater as he wouldn’t touch it before we met!  Am really looking forward to next Friday as we’re having a cook up of all our Christmassy products – can’t wait to try all the seafood nibbles!

Been eating Marinated Salmon portions for lunch this week, quite enjoy them on their own but also go great flaked into a pitta with salad.  I think out of the 3 flavoured salmons we do the Lemon & Pepper is definitely my favourite and will certainly be ordering it again.

Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Had a very busy week – been decorating my house so not been cooking at all.  Have to admit to a Chinese Takeaway (mushroom chow mein) along with the odd sandwich so guess I’ve done well to stay the same really.  My mum has been doing all my meals for me as the house has been upside down – i could actually get used to being cooked for again as nothing tastes as good as your mum’s cooking :0)

Got some Tilapia Fillets lined up for this week so hopefully will see an improvement next week …

• Weight loss this Week: 1lb

Steamed our hake fillet & ate with broad beans & other fresh veg, found it quite tasty really & I have not had Hake before. This week was not too bad & pleased that I can report a slight loss although I know it’s not brilliant. The meal itself was only about 5 points on Weight Watchers the only points were in the fish & broad beans. Would order Hake again & use it in a fish pie.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Had fresh haddock, made my “famous” fish pie with tin toms chopped onion & garlic & sprinkled with WeightWatchers bread crumbs, baked at 180°C for 40 mins, this has to be my favourite meal fish dish it is so tasty & very quick & easy to make, only 3 points for the haddock & half a point for each slice of bread used for the crumbs. Lost another lb this week so that puts me at 10st now. Hoping to lose a little more before xmas so I can have a few treats over the festive season!

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

Marinated salmon was on the menu this week, I had the maple flavour, some I ate on their own & the others I chopped up with onion & lettuce & wrapped in a tortilla, I found this very tasty for lunch at work & a quick  meal in the evening when Karl was at work & I didn’t need to cook a dinner. Each portion is about 3 points on WW & the tortolla wraps are about 2 points each. still at 10st this week, had an indian on Saturday night but that is the first take away I have had for a while now (that seem to make it all the more tasty too!) probably explains the lack of weight loss for the week though.

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

Made some great Raw King Prawn Kebabs this week with Cherry Tomatos, Mushrooms, Courgettes, Yellow Pepper and Red Onions

All placed onto skewers with a low fat sweet chilli dipping sauce for taste – Grilled on my George Foreman served with boiled rice and a cheeky glass of Chardonnay…

Also had a couple of portions of my Favourite Marinated Salmon – Lemon and Pepper with a simple Rocket Salad and Low Fat Coleslaw.

Generally not had a bad week.  Weight stayed the same at 10 stone – So generally very Pleased overall…!

• Weight loss this week: 1/2lb!!

Had our Cooked & Peeled King Prawns this week; I made a king prawn tikka massala, now I know your probably thinking that is not diet food BUT I used low fat sauce from Tesco & it is only 3.5 points for half a jar! I bulked the curry up by using lentils, mushrooms, onions & chopped peppers ( all of which are free points) I cooked the curry in my slow cooker for about 6 hrs & it was sooooooo tasty. I would definately recommend that you all try it, serve with boiled rice & instead of Naan bread try a pitta, there ideal for mopping the sauce & only 1.5 points!

Again another good week & lost 1/5 lb so back at 9st 13.5! Very pleased with that. I have been very good and not had any take aways for a couple of weeks now, saving myself for Christmas I have also cut out drinking wine during the week & think this has helped too.

• Weight loss: +8lbs :0(

Here goes………. I gained 8lbs, I ate & drank all I wanted. I could tell I had put weight on as my clothes are too tight. Bit gutted  about the weight gain but I am determind to shift it again & ready for the challenge, looking forward to getting back into eating fish & trying out some new recipies. Hope to be able to report a few lb loss next time!……..

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

Not had any fish as yet but continued to eat healthy, sticking to the WW points, I’m allowed 20 per day. Mainly been eating fruit, WW bread, salads & soup. Still walking the dogs so thats my exercise! Hope to be able to report more of a loss next week.

• Weight loss this week: 0lb :0/

Not to impressed by my lack of weightloss – been good; no takeaways or alcohol but not lost an ounce Had the lemon & pepper salmon this week, ate them with salad, jacket potato or on their own. Eaten lots of fruit too as an alternative healthy snack.

Feel better in myself knowing that I’m not over indulging, glad that I’m back into the swing of things again, just hope I will shift a few lbs this week.

• Weight loss this week: 3.5lbs :0)

Am pleased with the result so far, this week I have been having Regal Superior Prawns. I ate them in a pitta bread with salad, this made a change from eating Weight Watchers bread, I also made a stir-fry & added the remainder of the prawns, in the stir-fry I used peppers (all colours) spring onions, mushrooms, onion, grated carrot, water chestnuts, peas, beansprouts & a handful of noodles to bulk it up a bit. I use a blue dragon sauce which is 1.5 points for half a sachet & the veg’s are free points (all but the peas) & noodles, these amounted to 3 points combined so still allowed me some spare for a WW choc pudding!

I really enjoy the above meal & find it very substantial. I’m enjoying the healthy eating again now that I’m back into the swing of it, I must admit it did take a while to get back into a positive frame of mind though.

Look forward to reporting a further loss next week….

• Weight loss this week: .5lb :0)

Only lost half a lb, but had a good week, had seafood sticks this week, I ate them in salads & mixed with prawns & low fat mayo in pitta bread, I find Regal seafood sticks far superior to shop ones as they don’t seem as watery, 3 sticks are only half a point so very good to snack on on WW. 

• Weight loss this week: 1lb :0)

He He lost a lb. Another good week had my favourite yellow smk haddock & made a kedgree with rice mushrooms onions & peppers, total points was about 6 per serving, this was very tasty & will defo make it again.

• Weight loss this week: 0lb :0/

Stayed the same this week, been good though not had any take aways, had a bottle of wine at the weekend. This week I made a fish curry, using hake, tilapia, king prawns & some salmon. I cubed all the fish dipped it into a low fat curry paste and lightly fried to seal it, I then added a jar of low fat curry sauce (rogan josh) along with chopped peppers,mushrooms & onion. Once boiling I left to simmer for about 25mins until the fish was cooked through. I ate with a pitta bread which are only 1.5 points a small portion of rice 2.5 points & serving of the curry was around 6 points, it was very tasty & would recommend you try it.

• Weight loss this week: 1lb

Lost a lb this week so pleased with myself, I made spicy king prawns on skewers served with a rocket salad & a drizzle of garlic mayo (low fat) and pitta bread instead of normal bread as lower in points. I marinated our raw king prawns in spice and left them overnight, then put them onto skewers & put them in the oven on 180 for about 10 mins, had this for lunch over the weekend. Really enjoyed this light lunch, made a change from having soup or sandwich. Each kebab was about 4 points & depending on the mayo add another 2 points.

The diet in general is going well, looking forward to the spring so I can get the BBQ out again, cant beat eating out doors with a cheeky glass of wine!, I can tell I have lost some weight as my clothes don’t feel as tight as they did at Christmas, will be happy just to lose a few more pounds so I’m back in the 9st, region again.

• Weight loss this week: 0lb :0/

Weight 10st 1lb, no loss again this week but not going to get disheartened by it, generally had a good week eating lots of salads & seafood sticks, made a king prawn stir-fry yesterday, I marinated the prawns in a chilli powder & fried them in fry light spray (0 points) then added the beansprouts, peppers, chopped onions, water chestnuts, & chopped spring onion, I added a stir fry sauce that was 1.5 points per half a jar, all the stir-fry ingredients are 0 points. Served with corn on the cob which I microwaved for 2 mins, the corn is also 0 points.

I also had some yellow fin sole, I enjoyed this very much its the first time I have tried it & will order it again. I just ate this on its own with some WW bread, the sole is about 3 points per portion.

Weight loss this week: +1lb :0(

  although not really suprised as have eaten & drunk quite a bit this last week, I did however make a fish stew, I used up different fish that I had in my freezer, Hake, Tilapia, portion of salmon, hand full of king prawns & a fillet of yellow smkd haddock. I defrosted all the fish & cubed it, put it into the slow cooker with a stock cube & added some frz peas & chopped onion, all the fish worked out at about 8 points & I added some bisto granuals to thicken it up a little, they worked out at 2 points, I served with a table spoon of brown rice & some WW bread. The total points for the meal was around 14 points, I found this meal very substantial & enjoyed it, it made a nice change from the usual things I do with my fish.

Weight loss this week: stayed the same :0/

Didn’t get any fish this week (Kathy forgot to order!)  but have still been eating healthy, stayed the same weight at 9.12. Am pleased with that. I have had some king prawns & made a stir-fry which I really enjoyed, it had the usual ingrediants of bean sprouts, mushrooms, peppers, onions, & spring onions all of which are free points on WW. I mixed it with a blue dragon chow mein stir fry sauce - 1.5 points per half sachet, the prawns were added & cooked for just a few minutes. I served it with a pitta bread, 1.5 points. Also had a bottle of wine or 2 this week!