im stuck on the same weight and it wont budge it been 12,12 for 3 weeks
i aint got time to excersise due to long hours at work although i do about
10 min a day on excersise bike

daily food intake what i been eating:
MONDAY EXAMPLE

breakfast: slimfast strawberry shake 217cal
Lunch : slimfast choc shake 217cal

Dinner :100g of ovenchips sainsburys be good to yourself low fat 112 cal,
2 bbq chicken gridders 210 cal,2 pieces of weight watchers bread 94cal, a
few chicken dippers 50 cal = total of 460cal ish on average.

daily : 1100 ish + after snacks and drinks

SNACKS consist of: Cheesy strings 69cal
tescos toffee cake slices 75cal
weight watchers desserts 165cal 3 points
slimfast snack bar 91cal
banana 100cal

example meals
MAIN MEALS : Weight watchers ocean pie and 100g of crispy potateos =450cal
weight watchers curry and potateos = 450
+dessert yogurt or somin
weight watchers lasagna and potateos = 450 +
dessert yog or somin
100g low fat chips , 5 chicken dippers, 2 slices
bread and pro active butter =450

all my lunch and breakfasts are a slimfast shake and my main meal is about
500 cal each night with a snak
DRINKS flavoured pink grapefruit water
pure orange juice
Actimel strawberry

I Dont eat choc, sweets, crisps, drink coke, iv had no alcohol, dont smoke
my basic calorie intake is 1200 a day including snaks

my difficualty is veg and fruit but i am expanding a little, as the weight
watchers meals have brocoli and veg in them and i dont mind tht to much,
plus my buget is very,limited to 60,00 a month 30.00 on me slimfast on
shopping so i cant buy fancy food and cook it.
im very fussy on food, i aint keen on veg,beans,seafood, anything like that.
and excersise is a prob as by the time i get home im tired and want to sleep
and its late, and i start early morning and work on a checkout so i get no
excersie :((( i
im doing my shop on friday for the month and need to loose weight and i only
got 40.00 to spend as im poor :(

i need advice, if anyone has any good advice.

becky

Becky,

I noticed you said you didn't like vegetables .... is that all vegetables (cooked and raw) ....

You know spending money on Slim Fast I have to assume costs more in the long run than purchasing food ...

I am living on a fixed income (my husband has been retired now for almost 15 years ...) and for the two of us I spend on average $65 to 70 dollars a week ...

I buy fresh meats (chicken, fish and turkey -- and divide the packages up .. and store in my freezer -- ), fruits and vegetables I purchase twice a month.

If you purchase Whole Wheat Pasta (American Beauty Harvest Whole Wheat Spaghetti) sells for $1.79 ... depending on how many you are serving ... can last for 3 meals .... if you purchase canned tomato sauce (generic brands sell for 29 cents a can) ...

If you like salads, purchase spinach leaves (wash them very well) and a bunch of spinach sells for 89 cents a bunch ...

When you buy processed foods you are paying for the packaging .... and for the convenience.

I notice you like Yogurt .... maybe it would be more economical to purchase a large container and add sweetener and vanilla or different extracts ... eaten over cut up apples ... great dessert and is less expensive ..

Those are just a few suggestions .... if I can be of any assistance .. please let me know. Always, Monica

its really hard, i dont like any veg :(mushrooms i can take , sweetcorn, dried friut bananas apples is about it im affraid,

wot could i do for lunch tho, i work in a supermarket and only get 15 min lunch break, taking a oacklunch , but of what??
i dont like taking sandwiches as they aint that fresh after 3 hours in a container..

Becki,

I really don't know what to suggest to you because YOU ARE LIMITING YOURSELF ....

What I do know imho is that by constantly purchasing processed foods (even if it is WW) really limits your weight loss success .... you're not eating foods that fill you up by not including vegetables and fruits ....

I do want to help you .. and I do have a variety of different recipes .... but it means that you have to prepare the foods ..... maybe someone else can offer you different suggestions ...

Always, Monica

what sugestions do u have i dont mind meats, porkchops, chicken, turkey, steak,

Okay .... a little later on I will post some recipes in your Journal with the caloric and nutritional information ..... I need to put stuff away and visit some other journals ... but I will be back. As always, Monica

STOVETOP BARBECUED BURGERS -- Serves 4
1 pound ground chicken (or turkey)
2 teaspoons olive oil *
2 cloves garlic, minced **
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, THAWED
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper ***
* Instead of using olive oil I use Pam
** If you don't want to purchase garlic ... you can purchase a jar of minced garlic ... use 1 to 2 teaspoons
*** I prefer to use White Pepper instead of the Black Pepper

Divide ground chicken into 4 equal portions; flatten each into a 1/4 inch thick patty.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium high flame until hot. Add patties and cook for 5 minutes. TURN OVER and cook until browned. Remove and keep warm.
Reduce to medium flame. To same skillet add garlic and onion; COOK until onion begins to brown. ADD tomatoes, ketchup, orange juice concentrate, chili powder and pepper. Raise flame to medium high. BRING TO A BOIL.
Return patties to skillet; baste with sauce and cook until burgers are heated through.
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Total Calories per serving 341
Total Fat 22 grams
Carbohydrates 12 grams
Cholesterol 78 milligrams
Sodium 278 milligrams
Protein 23 grams


ORANGE PORK STIR FRY -- Serves 4
1 pound boneless pork loin, halved lengthwise and cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon PLUS 2 teaspoons corn starch
3/4 cup fat free beef broth *
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon grated orange peel (optional)
3 slices 1/4 inch thick fresh ginger (optional) **
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red pepper, cut into large 1 inch pieces
6 to 8 green onions, cut into two inch pieces
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, DRAINED

* I use Swansons FF Reduced Sodium Beef Broth
** You can use 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

In a bowl, combine pork strips, 1 tablespoon each oil, soy sauce and cornstarch until well mixed. SET ASIDE
In a bowl combine remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, broth, ketchup and orange peel (if desired), UNTIL WELL MIXED.
In large skillet or wok, heat tablespoon oil over medium high flame until hot. Add pork, marinade and ginger, if desired; cook, stirring constantly, until browned yet slightly pink in center, about 3 to 4 minutes. REMOVE AND KEEP WARM.
In same skillet add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; add green and red peppers, and green onions; COOK STIRRING CONSTANTLY until green onions wilt. Return pork to skillet.
Stir reserved broth mixture; add to skillet. BRING TO A BOIL, STIRRING. Add oranges; COOK STIRRING CONSTANTLY UNTIL PORK IS COOKED THROUGH. Discard ginger slices, if used.
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Total Calories 358
Total Fat 19 grams
Carbohydrates 22 grams
Cholesterol 68 milligrams
Sodium 623 milligrams
Protein 26 grams


BAKED CHEDDAR, MACARONI AND PEAS -- Serves 6
1 1/2 cups small elbow macaroni
1 cup cottage cheese *
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2/3 cup sour cream **
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ***
1 (10 oz) package frozen peas
3 tablespoons green onions, minced (optional)

* I use fat free cottage cheese to lessen total fat intake
** I use fat free sour cream to lessen total fat intake
*** I use Kraft FF Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Healthy Choice Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Cook macaroni according to package directions. DRAIN WELL AND SET ASIDE.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease (with cooking spray) shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish; set aside.
In food processor or blender, combine cottage cheese and mustard until smooth. In a large bowl, place cottage cheese-mustard mixture. Add sour cream and pepper until well mixed. Add pasta, 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, peas and onions (if desired), UNTIL WELL MIXED. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Total Calories 424
Total Fat 20 grams
Carbohydrates 38 grams
Cholesterol 56 milligrams
Sodium 521 milligrams
Protein 22 grams


TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE -- Serves 6
6 oz. egg noodles
8 tablespoons margarine (1 stick)
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 medium red pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup milk *
1/2 cup chicken broth **
2 cups Swiss Cheese, shredded
1 (6 oz.) can Solid Tuna (packed in WATER), DRAINED
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese ***

* I use nonfat milk to reduce fat intake
** I use Swansons FF Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
*** I use Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
Cook noodles according to package directions. DRAIN WELL. In a large bowl combine noodles and 3 tablespoons margarine; TOSS TO EVENLY COAT. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a shallow (using Pam) 1 1/2 quart baking dish; set aside.
In saucepan, heat remaining margarine over medium flame UNTIL MELTED. Add mushrooms, green onions, red pepper and garlic; cook stirring occasionally UNTIL GREEN ONIONS ARE TENDER.
Add flour; stir until well mixed. GRADUALLY ADD MILK AND BROTH; cook, stirring until thickened. Add cheese; cook, stirring until cheese is melted.
Add tuna and parsley. Add to noodles; toss gently to evenly coat. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
Bake until golden brown, for 30 minutes.
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Total Calories 482
Total Fat 28 grams
Carbohydrates 29 grams
Cholesterol 123 milligrams
Sodium 501 milligrams
Protein 26 grams


Becki .... give these recipes a try .. if you put them in a Ziploc container .. heat them at work you can take them for lunch ...

Also if you are going to eat them at dinner time ..... make yourself a salad (using dark green leafy lettuce ... I use Romaine or Spinach leaves) using Rice Vinegar or Balsamic Vinegar as a salad dressing.

I have tried to give you variety .... after you have tried these if you want others ... let me know ... and I will check my recipe files . As always, Monica

I posted this in a different thread and then found this one here as well - so here is my response again lol :)

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Hi Becky

I don't think your going to like my response - sorry.

There is no ONE answer for each person as to why the scales quit moving down. There are so many factors to consider.

1. need to increase water intake

2. retaining water

3. salt intake - hence # 2 above

4. maybe your body just needs time to adjust and its on its own break - it really does do that lol

5. you may be at a point where you need to exercise in order to keep losing

6. your fruits and vegs are quite low - BUT I won't harp on you about them - as if you really don't like them then you wont eat them any ways lol I know I would'nt lol

BUT the mom in me is coming out - sorry - lol - at least take a good multi vit and a good strong C if your not eating your greens and fruits.

I understand about lack of funds, trust me I understand it all too well..........sigh

but these already made dinners - even ww - usually have a lot of sodium/salt in them. Plus you can cook your meals as cheap as you are paying for these already meals now with careful planning and shopping.

Take your french fries as an example:

I can buy a bag of low fat low calorie french fries for about 2.00 and it will make me at least 4 - 5 meals. Then buy a chicken for about 5.00 and boil it and cut it up and you can make all kinds of things from that one 6.00 chicken - see my point?

well any ways - hope some of this is a help to you and you figure out what is causing you to be held back

Beth :not:
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