Day 28 - Progress

Well guys, today is a momentus day. I went for a jog, and enjoyed it. Yes, enjoyed it! I had spent all day LOOKING FORWARD to going to for the jog, mental I know, and really enjoyed myself when jogging. I didn't manage to jog for too long, maybe a mile and a half, but felt so much better for it! The scenery on the jog isn't too shabby either. :)

Can't say I looked so good after it though...

Lobster anyone? No pain, no gain though ey?!

I had spent today a little stressed. Another woman in the office I work in is getting married at the end of the Summer and is busy planning her day, currently sending the invites out. I am not really sure why but it set me panicking, thinking I needed to be doing something! I have almost 11 months til my wedding day, and have booked the venue, church, cars, photographer and decided on my dress and bridesmaid dresses. I'm pretty much on schedule, right?

So i googled wedding to do list and according to them I seem to be okay, although my next few items I need to concentrate on are booking a band/DJ and videographer. I am on it! We are going to see a band this weekend, who also does DJing, as a potential booking and I do have a relative who is videographer, bingo! So I am sure within the next few weeks I will have them both booked. Panic over (for now!)

Diet wise, food today was good!

Breakfast - Special K with semi-skimmed milk
Lunch - Cheese, tomato and onion sandwich on brown bread
Dinner - Gammon, potato with peas and sweetcorn. Oh, and a little pineapple on top. Yum!

I am planning on going on another jog tomorrow after how good it made me feel today. I always read that after exercise you feel so much more awake, happy and alive... well as corny as it may sound, I have to agree! I may be warming to the idea that exercise is, indeed, good for you!

Ellie x

Day 27 - I Did It!

I did it! I resisted the brownie birthday cake!

It helped that we had a busy evening, going the pub to watch the England vs. Ukraine game and seeing friends and family, but I did it! Just one problem... there are still remains in the fridge! I do have a busy evening ahead  of me today, more blog post writing, jogging and the normal chores that come with owning your own house, so I hoping keeping myself busy will prevent me from eating the brownie cake! Watch this space!!!! Oh and check out the card I bought the fiance, I could not find ANY Happy Birthday fiance cards, so had to do a little improvisation!

For the rest of the day, I ate okay. I didn't feel particularly well so didn't eat alot.

Breakfast- Special K with s-skimmed milk
Lunch - Pasta with mayo and tomatoes. I only managed a few mouthfuls.
Dinner - 2 x pieces of brown toast with butter

And that was all. Not a good day nutrition wise at all, but I felt so nauseous all day I could only face bland foods. I suppose that is another reason as to why I managed to avoid the brownie cake!! I picked up towards the end of the day but thought it would be best just to stick with toast to settle my stomach. I went to the pub anyway, and a little distraction from my stomach made me feel a whole lot better! Below is what I wore to the pub.

Top - New Look
Jeans - ASOS
Sandals - Next
Scarf - Primark

Join me tomorrow after I attempt another jog, and hopefully I can increase my time!

Ellie x

Day 26 - Birthday Preparations!

Today the diet was back on, full steam ahead!

I ate my usual breakfast, special k with semi skimmed milk (i'm wondering if I will ever grow bored of it!) followed by jacket potato and salad for lunch. In the evening I cooked mushrooms, peppers, onions, passatta and a load of herbs and spices mixed with pasta for tea. It was one of my go-to 'I haven't got the time or energy to cook anything else' meal! It always tastes good, fills the gap and is very healthy! Sometimes, if I have eaten well all day, I put on a little parmesan on top just to give that extra flavour.

As well as cooking tea I also had a very difficult job to do... make a birthday cookie cake. Oh the tourment!! My partner is renound for his sweet tooth (if you thought I like chocolate you should see what he can inhale) and one of his favourites is a chocolate brownie receipe I make on occassions. It is so simple, but so SO unhealthy! But as they say, the things you do for love, I made the brownie cake regardless.

Once it was cooked, and the smell was covering the house (sheer tourment I tell you!), I attempted to ice it. Not the most amazing of icing jobs I have ever seen, but not too bad for a first attempt! What do think? I think I needed to wait for the cake/brownie to cool down a little more before I iced it! And maybe not write over icing is already done. #error

Tomorrow I will try and resist eating the cake... arghh!

Ellie x

Day 25 - Air Show Day

Today there was an air show on at the local RAF base, and my parents house has a perfect view of all the action!

I've included a couple of pictures from the day, it was lovely seeing all of the family and enjoying the BBQ food!

I was pretty good food wise for the whole day, here is what I ate.

Breakfast - special k with semi skimmed milk
Lunch/Dinner - BBQ food. Salads, chicken, sausages, jacket potato and rice salad. All very yummy, healthy and filling!
Snack - now, there is my downfall. My mother (bless her!) put some gorgeous food, followed by my favourite sweet.... scones with clotted cream and jam! Now, I tried so hard to resist but caved, and had half of a scone with a small amount of cream and jam. It was delicious! I am glad I only had half, it was plenty and I didn't feel too guilty after eating it.

Drink wise, I didn't have anything alcoholic. I spend the day drinking diet coke, fun fun! :)

Tomorrow is back to work for me, followed by a week of celebrations for my fiancés birthday! Hopefully I can keep on track and resist the temptation of birthday treats...

Ellie x

Day 24 - ON IT!

I am well and truly on the diet now after yesterday's disappointing weigh in.

Today I went for a walk, before unwrapping my new toy! I am so excited to get sewing again, watch out crafts, here I come!

Hope you are all well, I will be back tomorrow with more news on my diet!

Ellie x