Target for Christmas!
**does a little happy dance**
After 11 weeks I managed to achieve my target weight on 21st December and I’m feeling pretty bloody fantastic
I’ve eaten better than I probably ever have in my life, I haven’t made any sacrifices still enjoying my favourite treats and I have really enjoyed being in the kitchen and actually making my own food rather than waiting for the takeaway dude to turn up
One of the things that has really helped me along the way is working with Hazeldines and our Slimmers Wrap, granted it’s easy for me I work here. But there are lots more options for you now to make it nice and easy for you to enjoy a bit of Hazeldines magic in your life too
There is nationwide delivery available, if you order before 12pm you can receive it by 12pm the very next day! If you’re not in our courier will leave your order in a safe place or with a neighbour. Don’t worry the meat is snuggly packed up with plenty of ice packs to stay chilled
Or you can order online and just choose a collection date that suits you, then all you do is pop in your order will be ready and you can just grab and go – simple!
Now, I don’t know about you but I can get pretty bored of eating the same old stuff every week. The beautiful thing about our packs is they are packed with flavour so you are definitely not going to be bored. In fact the only disastrous thing I’ve made and couldn’t eat along my journey was a Vegetable Curry, (it was awful) proof indeed that meat makes everything better!
Saturday night always makes me feel like being naughty so Chinese Pork is my choice. Surprisingly my brain is pretty easy to fool and this can be just as delicious as a Chinese Takeaway
It’s not something I ate a lot of before (aside from the mandatory Bacon Sandwiches) but I do love a good Chinese and this marinade is one of my favourites.
I tend to make my own version of egg fried rice with spring onions thrown in there and lots of yummy veg on the side too. It’s just as nice with noodles or stir fried veg, in fact the possibilities are endless. And they are making me hungry!
Friday nights always used to be takeaway nights in my house, I deserve a treat, it’s been a long week etc etc. Takeaway Friday has been replaced with Steak Friday. It’s one of the highlights of my week to be perfectly honest
I make chips (from scratch) and although it takes a bit longer it’s well worth it I much prefer them to normal chips now. In the last 10 minutes of cooking I add in garlic and peppers and onions, chilli flakes if I’m feeling brave. Just like Salt & Pepper chips – but better and healthier!
I pan fry the steak and serve it with one of our creamy Peppercorn Sauces (20 seconds in the microwave – it’s genius) and voila my perfect meal.
Thursday: Mince is one of my eternal favourite meats to cook with. It’s just so darn versatile, whether its lasagne, cottage pie, bolognese or chilli con carne. Minced Beef is one of the staples in my fridge and makes an appearance at least once a week in my meal plan
Our Slimmers Mince is less than 5% fat all the trim cut off and just pure lean meat goes through the mincer to make this super super lean and very yummy indeed.
You’ll notice the difference as soon as it goes in the pan, no nasty juices sloshing around
Wednesday
After weigh in my motivation is all renewed and I’m full powerhouse mode on Wednesdays. So I go all lean with one of the best protein sources around. The humble chicken breast.
These chicken breasts are marinated in Cajun flavouring (yummy) in the summer I had them on the Barbecue and they were incredible. So much so last week it was out to the fire pit and on the grill – it was pretty cold but there is something I just love about the outdoors and getting stuck in with delicious food
Tuesday is weigh in day so I need quick and easy which is normally where my Stir Fry night comes in, either with noodles or rice
Doesn’t come much quicker than our Lemon & Coriander Chicken Stir Fry
Comes in 490g tubs, marinated in the sauce with lots of fresh peppers and chopped onion in there too
It only needs a few minutes in the pan and I can sit down and enjoy so if you are busy or in a rush this is the perfect go to meal for you
Monday‘s are nobody’s favourite day lets be clear. So for me it has to be a meal that feels like a treat, which means Bangers & Mash! I’ve swapped my staple potato mash for celeriac, it’s not everybody’s cup of tea but I love it. Prepares in the same way as you would potatoes although it can be a bit of a brute to chop – my advice get a bigger knife always works for me
I’m a griller rather than a fryer of sausages, think it’s my Mum’s influence, the George Foreman grill blew her mind when it was released all those years ago “Just look at the fat run off Katrina! Who wants to eat that” and so it continues!
I’ve lost the grand total of 1 stone 10lbs in just 11 weeks. I’m pretty flabbergasted to be honest. Just over 2lb’s per week and in the spirit of full disclosure there were 2 bad weeks in the middle of there, one where I got away with a maintain and my first gain of 0.5lb which was enough to get my head back in the game and commit to what I had set out to achieve. It’s quite easy to be hiding over here as a keyboard warrior with my anonymity intact. In fact, truth be told, I’ve delayed writing the post, thinking it to be a bit smug and showing off which is not what I want to do at all. However I’ve been asked a few times from behind the safety of my computer screen and the one thing which has surprised me more than anything else is the love and support from fellow members.
That was the bit I dreaded the most about joining, the thought of going to group therapy. Having never done anything like this before, in my head it all runs like an Alcoholics Anonymous group and we’d all go round and I’d have to stand up and say “Hi, I’m Katrina and I eat too many biscuits”. It all sounded mortifying and not for me. But I couldn’t have been more wrong, every single person I have met through my group and through talking about my journey on this blog and our Facebook page has been nothing but lovely. If you are thinking of joining and, like me, the thought of group is putting you off, take my advice, it is the best part of it all. There is so much energy in our group and the ideas flow out of everyone, its so positive it’s like a great big hug every week. Nobody judges, nobody hates, there’s no jealousy if you’ve done well, people just want to learn and share thoughts. Truly one of the best things I’ve ever done and I got to share it along with my Mum, who despite joining a week after me, got to her target the week before me! So stepping out from behind the computer screen here I am. The top picture is “Before” taken on the 10th September, there is a horrendous bikini shot which I’m definitely not brave enough to share! The bottom photo is my “After” taken on 23rd December with my gorgeous boy Alfie. From these shots alone, the difference in my face is noticeable to see, my chins have vanished, I have cheekbones (who knew?!) and the bulging armpit flab is gone. For New Year we had a Hot Tub party and I was back in to a size 10 (from a 14 in September) for the first time in 6 years. Last time I had been there, it was not done in a healthy way and I am so pleased to be back, healthier, fitter and happier than ever.
We at Hazeldines are all wishing you the best of luck on your Slimming Journeys, if I can do it, you can do it too š
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