New Healthy Start
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Quorn (or soya mince or chunks) is best if you fry it hard in a bit of olive oil before you add it - otherwise it tends to be a bit bland and mushy. And add a little finely chopped dates, apricot or prunes - otherwise it lacks the sweetness of the real thing (as I recall - been a veggie for 40 years+) and it caramelises a bit.
Buon appetito!
Ashtonian
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Dried apricots are fine for this. Also good boiled up to put on your porridge!
Glad it's not just me saying this. Seriously, it makes my sh*t itch!
Ashtonian
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Not sure what the answer to this is but i'll ask anyway.
How to do get any motivation to exercise back? I have been doing this for 2 months now and although i am still motivated to eat much better and continue with the salads and better teas, i have lost my motivation to exercise. Like i just don't want to get up and do a workout. Like last night, could have got up and done something but took the chance to play FIFA instead (haven't had chance since it came out to play really). but it seems to be a recurring thing now, just not got the motivation to get up and do anything compared to when i first started.
It is massively fustrating tbh, although i am fully commited to the eating part, i know the weight loss is much slower without the exercise, but i just can't bring myself to do it, especially when it is 9 o clock onwards. It isn't down to boredom, or anything either. not down to the workout as once i start it i am fine. I tried to get up to do something this morning and although i did waqke up, by the time i'd eaten, sorted myself out and made packed lunches i suddenly didn't want to squeeze it in and rush about.
Just doing my head in, i want to do it but my head doesn't want to.
How to do get any motivation to exercise back? I have been doing this for 2 months now and although i am still motivated to eat much better and continue with the salads and better teas, i have lost my motivation to exercise. Like i just don't want to get up and do a workout. Like last night, could have got up and done something but took the chance to play FIFA instead (haven't had chance since it came out to play really). but it seems to be a recurring thing now, just not got the motivation to get up and do anything compared to when i first started.
It is massively fustrating tbh, although i am fully commited to the eating part, i know the weight loss is much slower without the exercise, but i just can't bring myself to do it, especially when it is 9 o clock onwards. It isn't down to boredom, or anything either. not down to the workout as once i start it i am fine. I tried to get up to do something this morning and although i did waqke up, by the time i'd eaten, sorted myself out and made packed lunches i suddenly didn't want to squeeze it in and rush about.
Just doing my head in, i want to do it but my head doesn't want to.
ijjysmith
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Seems to me you need to get more into a routine Ash mate.
Bits here and bit there might be why you can't stick to it that well.
It can be hard with a busy life but I always exercise straight after work, everyday except Wednesday and Sunday. Mix up the exercises a lot so it doesn't get stale and seems to work well for me.
If I was you I'd set a time. Every day. Call it exercise time. Don't let anything get in the way and just do it. Even if it's only a little bit.
Bits here and bit there might be why you can't stick to it that well.
It can be hard with a busy life but I always exercise straight after work, everyday except Wednesday and Sunday. Mix up the exercises a lot so it doesn't get stale and seems to work well for me.
If I was you I'd set a time. Every day. Call it exercise time. Don't let anything get in the way and just do it. Even if it's only a little bit.
Ashtonian
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Might be a good idea that yeah. Just be able to tell myself 9pm on this day i'm doing something. I know i might be starting to go running/getting out with someone who lives near me, although when i don't know. and i have insanity normally on a friday so realistically only need 2 more guaranteed workouts for the week to fit in, perhaps tuesday and thursdays then? I'll try and give that a go, 3 workouts a week plus healthy eating should be the 4 pounds a week i need to drop
Mind over matter needed here @Ashtonian. Don't you dare quit on us!
Ashtonian
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haha i'm not quitting, still determined to eat well and get into those 38 inch pants sooner rather than later before then aiming for the 36 ones i already own. I think i'm focused now more so knowing full well in two weeks i could be buying new pants, especially with another half stone dropped. Just need to push myself and if i follow @ijjysmith advice and just starting thinking in terms of i am doing this now, then perhaps i can kick back into it. I will have a crack tonight at it, just convince myself i need to do something and keep the trousers in mind (learning to change the p word haha)
Trousers = progress! ; )
This and also find an exercise that you enjoy or you'll always find an excuse for not excersising- hence why gyms are empty in February.
I love trail running, but hate road running and the gym. If I had to run on the road and go to the gym I woudnt be able to motivate myself to do it.
Sounds like you've become bored of the same old same old Ash - as @ijjysmith says either mix it up or go with the one that you enjoy the most.
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Well done thus far Ash.
I am personally down a stone in 6 weeks, one stone left before I reach my goal of 12.5 stone. Should hopefully hit it by December. Then the hard work begins in maintaining it while eating nice food and the occasional treat. Actually demolished a carrot cake and some home made honeycomb this weekend, so roll on crossfit and spinning Weds and Thurs
I am personally down a stone in 6 weeks, one stone left before I reach my goal of 12.5 stone. Should hopefully hit it by December. Then the hard work begins in maintaining it while eating nice food and the occasional treat. Actually demolished a carrot cake and some home made honeycomb this weekend, so roll on crossfit and spinning Weds and Thurs
I've had better progress since ignoring weight completely and doing measurements only.
Since then I've gone from an XXL and 40" waist.
To a L / XL and 34"/36", and from doing nothing particularly drastic.
I'm 6'3 anyway and have always had a larger build than my mates, even when I was at my slimmest.
Suppose it's about what works for you.
Only awkward thing is when people say "You look great, how much weight have you lost?" and you genuinely don't know.
With that being the only drawback it has been thoroughly worth the change in lifestyle.
Since then I've gone from an XXL and 40" waist.
To a L / XL and 34"/36", and from doing nothing particularly drastic.
I'm 6'3 anyway and have always had a larger build than my mates, even when I was at my slimmest.
Suppose it's about what works for you.
Only awkward thing is when people say "You look great, how much weight have you lost?" and you genuinely don't know.
With that being the only drawback it has been thoroughly worth the change in lifestyle.
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