Tuesday evening, 05-11-24 and Christmas strategy 3: walk and talk

Good evening morning, everyone!  

Sorry.  I started working on the last part of a crochet project, lost count of time and the next thing I knew it was nearly eleven.

Does anyone else do that too?

What I ate today yesterday

The fruit was pear and melon, both of which were deliciously ripe and juicy.

The chia and mixed seeds were part of my healthy extra B

I went almost full on med for lunch.

The salad had capers, olives and my balsamic dressing as well as the usual stuff and the only naughty bit was some 70% lighter salad cream which is, obviously, ultra processed (but nice).  The grain is bulgur wheat.

There's some mixed bean and tuna mix (without salad cream) left over so I think I will mash them into some potato and make patties tomorrow.  I can make Alex a burger.

Afters was easy peelers.

Two syns for evoo in the dressing, one syn for olives, two syns for salad cream

I do love a pasta bake.

One syn for some spray evoo to soften the veg and one healthy extra A for grated cheddar.

Alex and I both had this and there's leftovers, enough for either him or me (it would make two portions for me) so I will see what he wants t do for lunch.

No dessert - I was full.

Summary:

one healthy extra A

almost one healthy extra B

six syns

My meal plans for tomorrow today:

B:  fruit, yogurt and seeds

L: soup from the freezer with bread for dunking or it might be pasta leftovers from yesterday.  It depends what Alex wants as I will be happier with either.; fruit

D:  jacket potato, cheese, bean and veg topping, salad; fruit

Exercise:  personal training

The Extra Bit

The third strategy for having a great Christmas with minimal gaim, according to the SW magazine is . . .

Walk and Talk

Basically, it is saying that as things get busier through the run up, it might be hard to fit in your usual fitness stuff (assuming you have any) but don't forget that walking is also great exercise and can be very sociable.
It mentions Christmas markets, late night shopping, walking around the neighbourhood to see the house lights and decorations - these are all; great exercise (two of them are likely to be expensive too though!!)

It's a very valid point that, as things get busy and social stuff builds up, it might be hard to get the classes in but, for me, I've paid for this current block of classes which take us right up to Christmas Eve and, apart from a few that I know I will have to miss, I'm committed!  Other things can work around them.  Priorities, guys!!

To be fair, I don't have the responsibilities that some have but I also try to get as much done as possible in November to spread the load.

My 'danger time' will be between Christmas and the start of the new blocks in January and then walks will be invaluable for getting me out and about in the fresh air.  Walking is so very accessible and can be tuned perfectly to what we can manage as well as being great opportunities for a bit of a get together and chat, not to mention clearing the head and getting the gut working better after those indulgences.

(and there are some enjoyable 'walking' videos on YouTube too).

And I have a vague idea that SW group will continue as usual because it doesn't fall on any of the Big Days.  They might be weigh-and-go sessions but there will probably be be something.
That will help too.

So - find ways of staying active and getting fresh air as the days get busier!  It will help so much