Week 3 - Diet & Exercise

Week 3 - Monday, 31st May 2010

2 Litres of Water spread out over the day.

Exercise: Walked 20 minutes


Breakfast - Time: 9.30 am

Berry Yoghurt:
200 grams Low Fat Yoghurt - Fruit
100 grams Strawberries
2 tblspns Flaxseed/Linseed oil


Lunch - Time: 2.30 pm

Spent some of the day making low fat pies for hubbies lunches.

Homemade Meat Pie:

70 grams Beef mince – lean
70 grams Crushed tomatoes, onion
Sprinkle Mixed herbs
Squeeze Tomato Sauce
½ sheet Low fat pastry

Cook mince, tomatoes, onions and season with salt and pepper. I have a pie machine so I use that to make the pie. You could use a large muffin tray and cut out the shape of the pastry and top to fit it. Cook in moderate oven till pastry is browned.

1 can Diet Coke


Dinner - Time: 7.30 pm

Homemade Meat Pie and Salad:

70 grams Beef mince – lean
70 grams Crushed tomatoes, onion and baby spinach leaves
Sprinkle Mixed herbs
Squeeze Tomato Sauce
½ sheet Low fat pastry
1 tblspn Olive Oil

Cook mince, tomatoes, onions and season with salt and pepper. I have a pie machine so I use that to make the pie. You could use a large muffin tray and cut out the shape of the pastry and top to fit it. Cook in moderate oven till pastry is browned. Serve with crispy baby spinach leaves tossed in olive oil and salt and pepper.

2 mini Portuguese custard tarts – low fat




Week 3 - Tuesday, 1st June 2010

2 Litres of Water spread out over the day.

Exercise: Walk around city


Breakfast - Time: 9.30am

Vegemeezy Toast:
2 slices Rye Bread
2 tspns Cheesy Mite
1 whole Apple


Lunch - Time: 2.30pm

Sushi:
½ doz Little Sushi rolls with Chicken Katsu
1 can Diet Coke


Dinner - Time: 7.30pm

We had friends for dinner so these recipes I wouldn’t recommend for weight loss.

Rocket, Parmesan, Pear, Macadamia nut salad with Sour Dough bread:
Handful Rocket
4 whole Macadamia nuts
1 tblspn Olive Oil
1 tspn Balsamic Vinegar
¼ whole Pear
Squeeze Lime
1 chunk Sour Dough Bread
Sprinkle Sliced Parmesan cheese

Use a peeler and thinly slice pear and squeeze lime all over to stop browning. Toss leaves, cheese, nuts, oil and vinegar together and serve with bread.

Beef Bourguignon with Mashed Potato:
This recipe serves 6.
1 kilo Good Beef Steak
3 cups Good Red Wine
1 cup Beef Stock
3 tblsns Flour
3 whole Onions
3 whole Dried Bay leaves
Sprinkle Thyme
Sprinkle Parsley
2 handfuls Chopped Mushrooms
1 handful Potato chopped
4 tblspns Butter

Brown steak and remove. Cook down onions till soft. Add back in steak and flour. Cook for 1 minute. Add wine, stock, mushrooms, potato, butter and herbs. Season well. Cook for as long as you can till sauce thickens and steak is soft. Serve with a chunk of bread.

2 whole Portuguese Custard Tarts
4 glasses Champagne




Week 3 - Wednesday, 2nd June 2010

2 Litres of Water spread out over the day.

Exercise: Walk 20 minutes


Breakfast - Time: 9.30 am

1 whole Apple
1 cup Diet Hot Chocolate


Lunch - Time: 3.30 pm

Turkey and Salad Sandwich:
130 grams Turkey sliced
135 grams Cucumber, Lettuce, Tomato
1tspn Cranberry sauce
2 slices Rye Burgan Bread
1 can Sprite Zero


Dinner - Time: 8.30 pm

Beef Bourguignon with Mashed Potato:
Left overs from last night served with a large handful of baby spinach leaves.

4 whole Portuguese Custard Tarts



Week 3 - Thursday, 3rd June 2010

2 Litres of Water spread out over the day.

Exercise: Walk for 2 hours


Breakfast - Time: 9am

Vegemeezy Toast:
2 slices Rye Bread
2 tspns Cheesy Mite

1 medium Trim Latte


Lunch - Time: 2pm

Ham and Salad Sandwich:
130 grams Ham sliced
50 grams Lettuce, Tomato
1 slice Cheese
2 slices Rye Burgan Bread

1 small Strawberry Tart from the Museum of Auckland


Dinner - Time: 7pm

Chinese Beef and Vegetables:
From take away shop.

4 whole Portuguese Custard Tarts




Week 3 - Friday, 4th June 2010

2 Litres of Water spread out over the day.

Exercise: Walk 30 minutes


Breakfast - Time: 9am

Vegemeezy Toast:
2 slices Rye Bread
2 tspns Cheesy Mite

1 medium Trim Latte
1 whole Chocolate Brownie


Lunch - Time: 2pm

Turkey and Salad Sandwich:
130 grams Turkey sliced
135 grams Cucumber
1tspn Cranberry sauce
2 slices Rye Burgan Bread

1 can Diet Coke


Dinner - Time: 8pm

Away in Wellington – had to eat out at a restaurant called Dockside I think at the Queens Wharf near Wellington Museum.

Roast lamb with honey pumpkin and fennel.
½ Coconut panacotta with berry sorbet

I know… naughty but so yummy.




Week 3 - Saturday, 5th June 2010

2 Litres of Water spread out over the day.

Exercise: 2 hours walking


Breakfast - Time:

Away in Wellington slept in.



Lunch - Time: 2pm

I know I know….

1 Whole Grand Angus Burger from McDonalds
1 large Chips
1 large Diet Coke

1 medium Caramel Hot Chocolate


Dinner - Time: 8.30pm

Dinner at Belgium Pub with Noels boss and work mate. I know… I know…

Lamb and Italian Vegetables with a red wine sauce.
6 glasses Beer




Week 3 - Sunday, 6th June 2010

2 Litres of Water spread out over the day.

Exercise: Walked for 4.5 hours


Breakfast - Time: 11.30am

Away in Wellington

1 whole Beef pie
1 slice Chocolate Cake
1 medium Caramel Latte trim


Lunch - Time: 4pm

Away in Wellington

1 bowl Minestrone Soup
1 small bread roll
1 tspn Butter
1 medium trim cappuccino


Dinner - Time: 7.30pm

Away in Wellington – went back to Dockside restaurant as we enjoyed it so much the first time.

Garlic Bread
Roast lamb with honey pumpkin and fennel.
½ Crème Brulee with strawberry shortcake and strawberries

½ can Sprite Zero