The Christmas Diet (Meal Planning Monday)

I haven't weighed myself in 6 months. I've been avoiding it as I expect I have put on about half a stone over the summer but my new Garmin Vivofit2 activity tracker arrived at the weekend and required my weight for set up. So I nervously got on the scales this morning to find I have put on exactly 7lb. At least I know my own body well enough that my estimation was correct! I know why it has happened - I took my eye off the ball focusing on the kids over the summer then settling Little E into school.

So the plan is to shift this 7lb by Christmas and the diet and exercise plan starts this week. I have a Yoogaia online interactive yoga and pilates subscription which has been shockingly underused the past few months so I will be making use of that and giving you regular updates on my fitness levels . Also my new soup maker will be taking a hammering!

So here is this week's meal plan...

Monday
(Kids - picnic after gymnastics)
Courgetti bolognaise - courgette ribbons made using my spiraliser instead of pasta

Tuesday
(Kids - leftover Courgetti Bolognaise)
Homemade carrot and sweet potato soup with wholemeal pitta bread

Wednesday
(Kids - homemade mini tortilla crust pizzas)
Guests for dinner - Heck chicken sausages with pesto bulgur wheat and spinach

Thursday
(Kids - leftover chicken sausages and pesto bulgar wheat)
Out with the school mums - this will be tricky as it is a pub meal but I'll try and keep low carb.

Friday
(Kids - Dinner at Bestie's house)
Pork fillets stuffed with apple seved with roasted curly kale.

Saturday
Pizza Express birthday lunch for Cousin E - I'll be having a salad!

Sunday - Roast Chicken dinner with sweet potatoes and lots of veg.