Graze

If you are reading this, are a member of the UK weight watchers and attend meetings then chances are you've seen the Graze boxes that are currently being sold in meetings for £3.99.
               There are 3 different types being sold in meetings to members. There is a gluten free box, a vegetarian box and a Mediterranean box. I had seen Graze boxes posted on my Facebook but never really liked the idea of not knowing what would turn up in the post so these seemed like a really good idea as I could see what was in them before I bought one. The best bit was the box had the propoints of each snack already on the box

I picked up the Mediterranean box and I must say I was utterly impressed. In fact I was so impressed I used the coupon inside and got a free box delivered to my door.
I was so surprised by how simple the website was to use and if I knew it was so simple so discard things I dont think I would have liked, I would have been open to trying graze a lot sooner.
They have an option on the website for you to check off any ingredients you don't like and you can 'bin' them so you'll never be sent a product with that ingredient in.

They have a 100 products for their 'light' range that are all under 100 calories which works out about 2 or 3 propoints per snack.

If you'd like to try your own box I do have a coupon code that will get you your 1st, 5th and 10th boxes absolutely FREE!! Who doesn't like free food?! Just click the linky dink and be on your way to a box of yummy goodies. https://www.graze.com/uk/p/EMMAT2J4U

In my box I have... Sour Cream and Garic Crostini (3pp), Chedder Gorge (3pp), Toffee Apple (2pp) and a Lemon and Poppy slice with a tea infusion (2pp). I cant wait to be able to try these during the week.

Monthly Weightloss - February 2015

February was a difficult month but I am still finishing it smaller than I started so I am happy with that. I left January 12st6lbs.

04/02/15 - 12st 4lb (172lb) - 2lb loss this week, I'd had an average week and was happy with a loss. I tracked and stayed within my allotted points

11/02/15 - 12st 3.5lbs (171.5) - 0.5lb loss this week, I had, had a really good week this week. I made a conscious effort to make sure I was doing things properly so was very disappointed to step on the scales and only see half a pound had been lost. I know its a loss but I really felt I deserved more. However, upon returning home the reason for the low loss became clear. *Ladies week* came and slapped my hard in the face.

18/02/15 - 12st 7lb (175lb) - 3.5lb gain this week. With *Ladies week* in full force, Birthday celebrations and Valentines this was never going to be a good weigh in. I was actually happy with this gain as I was expecting to gain more than I did.

25/02/15 - 12st 2lb (170lbs) - 5lb loss this week. Talk about finishing the month of with a bang. All week I had said that as long as I had lost my gain from last week I'd be happy. I tracked and pointed like I was new at this. With it being half term I wasn't out walking as much either. Stepping on the scales and seeing that I was a massive 5lb down was just amazing. I knew I was good but didn't think I had been that good!

Total weight loss for the month - 4lbs
Total weight loss for the year - 8lbs
Total weight loss overall - 105lbs

Even though February hasn't been easy I have still ended the month lower than I started. I have also got another half a stone off so got another silver seven in my book. I am now focused and ready to get into my new stone zone next month!

Birthdays and Romance!

February was always going to be a tricky month for me. I said it at the end of last months round up. In the space of a couple of days our family celebrates 3 birthdays and valentines day. It was always going to be a tough week to manage.
This year my youngest daughter turned 3 years old. Honestly doesn't feel like that long ago but it really was.
To mark this occasion me and Molly recreated one of the first photos of us together..

February 2012 vs February 2015

We celebrated her birthday with a Jake and the Neverland Pirates birthday cake and a trip to McDonalds where I indulged in a large burger meal. I enjoyed every illicit mouthful if I am completely honest.
On the Saturday it was Valentines day and for the first time in mine and my husbands almost 10 year relationship we was actually going out to celebrate on Valentines itself.
We went out for a 3 course Indian meal and a trip to the cinema. The meal was fantastic and we both left very full!

On the Sunday we also went out to celebrate the other two family birthdays...It was a weekend of eating out thats for sure!

Needless to say when Wednesday came around I knew I would have gained and I did. I gained 3.5lbs but do you know what? I was completely okay with that. I was happy it wasn't more as I felt after all I ate I deserved more of a gain.
I was okay with it because it was deserved and I had, had fun! I also looked and felt amazing when I went out for a romantic meal with my husband. I didn't feel like all eyes were on the hideous fat beast stuffing her face. I felt comfy in the clothes I wore too!
I also knew that by weighing in I was drawing a line and would get back into the saddle.

Our Holiday to cornwall May 2012 and ready to celebrate valentines day 2015