I have to say that my wardrobe is indeed infested with crafty calories, as a lot of my clothes are becoming very snug at the moment.
Now, I did say that it could be the fault of my new diabetic drug as there is written evidence to suggest some women over 60 can actually put weight on.
I also suggested that I would need to monitor what I am eating to see if it is that or if indeed I am just being a little piggy.
So with that in mind this morning I opened my Fitness Pal app on my computer and updated my weight and measurements so that now I am able to properly log and monitor my intake.
The last time I used this app I managed to shed 1st l0lbs so it is well worth making an effort to do it properly and not cheat. The app itself logs your calorie intake each day so you know exactly where you are. I have given myself 1200 calories per day. It also allows you to log exercise and liquid intake. The app has 1000's of already calculated core foods, brands and fresh items including all supermarkets in the programme so you just put in what you are eating and its weight. There is no food that you cant eat as long as you are truthful with yourself as to the amount. I hope that you can see the amount of detail that the app gives you.
So with that in mind, I have mapped out my meals for today and am within my target goal of 1200 calories. I decided that I would make a vegetable soup with my new soup maker and it is working out at 86 calories per serving. The soup made 4 servings - nice. I used red and orange peppers, leeks, butternut squash and turnip. I have also made a Chicken Passanda in the slow cooker this morning which I will have maybe later in the week.
Tonight I am slightly overbooked in the school run department having completely forgotten that I was not only picking Harry and Leighton up but also Dominic and Robyn, as Dominic and Robyn go to school in Newton Aycliffe I will not be home in time for the other two. But it has been sorted and Harry and Leighton will have to become latch key kids for 20 minutes.
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