"You can s**t half a pound"

This week, I have really gone back to basics with my diet, I’ve religiously tracked everything (Weight Watchers speak for keeping a note of what you’ve shoved in your gob) I’ve been to the gym, walked the dog and I’ve changed what I’ve eaten this week. I know me and because I’m not a great cook, I very often get stuck in the trap of making the same stuff, just because I know I can make it and it tastes alright. Not this week my friend, for the first time ever I cooked with aubergine. I know I am quite possibly the most bonkers person you know. Move over Cara Delevingne, step aside Pete Doherty and quite frankly Charlie Sheen I can laugh in your face, cos I’m the one who’s “winning” (too far?)

 I made a lasagne using layers of aubergine and courgettes instead of pasta and it was pretty good, which was a relief as I ended up eating it two nights in a row (the joys of living alone). I also made myself a curry, but instead of rice (and I know this sounds weird) but I grated cauliflower, cooked it for a few minutes in the microwave and hey presto, something that looks naughty, but it low fat and tastes amazing. Honestly, try cauliflower rice, it will change your life (well sort of and if you like cauliflower*)

  On Friday night, we had a girl’s night out, but I’d saved points and accounted for EVERYTHING, Saturday it was the cinema (“The Heat” is an amazing film, go and see it immediately) and on Sunday, me, Lucy, my friend Laura and her children Nate and Eve went along to the Robin Hood festival, where we walked for miles! I had Nate on my shoulders for a good part of the day and when he wasn’t on my shoulders, we were running! Yes I actually ran, turns out my natural running pace is that of a 3 year old!

  So on paper, you’d think, “well done Katie, 2 thumbs way high for you!” Imagine my absolute disappointment when this morning I stepped on the scales to find I’d put on half a pound. I was so gutted I could have cried. When I know I’ve been bad then somehow it’s not so bad, because I can account for it. I know to some people they’ll be thinking well it’s only half a pound and to quote Peter Kay “you can shit half a pound”, but to me it really knocked me. I was quite tempted to go straight to Morrisons (other supermarkets are available for lunch) and rather than have my usual jacket potato and prawns stuff my face with fish and chips. I didn’t and actually when I put it into perspective, it is only half a pound, it’s not the end of the world and I know I’ve done all the right things this week, so I’m just going to keep doing them.

  I have a lot of weight to loose and so I can’t just give up because I’ve put half a pound on, that would be REALLY stupid. So just as I did last week, I’ve planned what I have coming up and where I might need to save a few points and also where I have time to earn bonus points.  Plus I’ve bought a new lasagne dish and discovered a love of aubergine, so I can’t give up!

*PS my earlier claim that cauliflower rice will change your life, just to clarify it wont bring great riches, wealth and beauty, it’s not magic, but it does taste nice if you like cauliflower.