25h
October 2013
Just
because something is not happening for you right now, does not mean that it
never will.
Good
morning Gorgeous! Be careful what you
wish for because you may just get it! A few weeks ago I remember being
super rushed with loads to do and I thought to myself "I'd just love a
week of doing nothing!" Well I've just had one thanks to my surgery and
personally - you can keep doing nothing for any great length of time, it sucks!
I've missed walking the dog & weighing my members, hell I've missed everything
about my life as I know it! Yeah doing nothing is most definitely
overrated.
As
it had finally stopped raining yesterday, I ventured out with Alfie for a walk
and a bit of fresh air and it was lovely and I'm sure mom enjoyed having the
house to herself for a bit too even if she wouldn’t admit it.
I've
missed cooking, I love to spend time in the kitchen, of course I enjoy it more
when I have more time but even when I'm busy, I get satisfaction from putting
together a meal, knowing I'm taking care of myself.
Sitting
around for a week has really affected my body too, my knees are all achy and
sore from lack of use and my shoulders are stiff. Our bodies are meant to
be used not to be constantly sat in front of a tv. Daytime tv should be banned
lol, at least I can say I didn't stoop to watching that ;) but I am guilty
of watching episode after episode of friends, still funny even though I’ve seen
them all before.
So
I'm finally out of my pyjamas, and I’m being treated to a massage today courtesy
of my helpers, that'll hopefully loosen up some of these stiff muscles, I’m so looking
forward to getting back to normality, I will take it easy still, not planning
on climbing any mountains or cleaning the house from top to bottom but I should
be ok to knock up a meal and walk Alfie. Feels good to be getting better
and goes to show that living the healthy and happy life and Eating Gorgeous
helps with recovery.
I
can’t wait to get back to my members next week and hear how they’ve all been
getting on in my absence. I’ll be happy
to tell them all I’ve maintained, I had my cornflakes yesterday (overrated and
will be giving the rest of the box away) and for lunch I had leftover cottage
pie with baked beans because I was assured the combination was lush, I’m not
sure, I like pie and I like beans but together mmm nah not for me, created
quite a debate on Facebook about it though!
I much preferred it with a pile of veggies like I had the day before.
I
love how we all have different tastes, I love to try new foods and I’ve found
myself a recipe for Scouse, never had it before but have heard a lot about it
and I’m pleased to say it’s a Filling & Healthy recipe as well as being
sensible on the ProPoints too. I’ve put
the recipe below if you fancy having a dabble.
Have
a great day, it’s raining again here – boo, but it is October and Bonfire
Nights not far away, the weather always gets rubbish around now so it can make
the bonfire events wet! Eat Gorgeous my
lovelies and always take care of you because you already know what’s coming
next – YOU’RE WORTH IT!
Scouse
Serves 3, F&H or 11pp per serving
420g Lean Diced Casserole Beef (16pp)
600g of Potatoes, Diced (12pp)
5 or 6 Carrots, Sliced
1 large Onion, Sliced
6 Beef stock cubes (3pp)
2 tsp Olive Oil (3pp)
Spray Olive Oil in a large pan and heat. Add the beef and cook on high to seal it. Drain any fat and add the onion and cook for a
couple of minutes. Add the carrots and
potatoes and add enough hot water to cover. Add the oxo cubes and stir. Bring to the boil and then simmer for about
3-4 hours until the liquid reduces and it goes really thick – you know when
it’s ready as you can stand a spoon in it! Delicious the next day.
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