This weeks challenge was to lose weight, or more accurately try and eat more healthily and do more exercise which would result in weight loss. I have kept a diary of my meals, calorie intake and exercise to see exactly where I can improve.

Monday

Breakfast: 1 slice wholemeal toast & butter, coffee

Lunch: 5 cocktail sausage rolls, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, 3 strawberries, 5 walnuts, glass of OJ

Snack: 1 donut, 2 cocktail sausage rolls, coffee

Dinner: Pork escalope wrapped in parma ham (baked), low fat creamy veg (baby corn, sugar snaps, carrots with tbsp creme fraiche warmed through), glass of OJ

Supper: 1 donut, coffee

Calorie Count: 1826

Exercise: None

This was a mixed day. I switched back from sugar to sweetner in my coffee and ate more vegetables than usual. Monday is our shopping day so we usually have a treat, hence the donuts.

Tuesday

Breakfast: Rice Krispies, Coffee

Lunch: Small cheeseburger, small fries, 2 mozzarella bites, small irn bru

Dinner: 6 cocktail sausage rolls, glass of OJ

Supper: Club sandwich (chicken, bacon, lettuce, no mayo), carrot sticks, coffee

Calorie Count: 2059

Exercise: 20 minute walk

Ouch (have you seen that calorie count!) Today was so bad I actually thought about ditching this weeks challenge, however, I’ve decided to stick with it, it’s such an eye opener!! Definitely going to try harder tomorrow.

Wednesday



Breakfast: Rice Krispies, Coffee

Lunch: Slice wholemeal bread, 1 slice of ham, 2 cocktail sausage rolls, carrot sticks, glass orange squash

Snack: 2 french fancies, coffee

Dinner: 3 chicken wings, 4 cocktail sausage rolls, glass of OJ

Supper: Coffee

Calorie Count: 1790

Exercise: 30 minute walk, 1hr Wii Tennis

Not a great day, I’m glad the sausage rolls are finished!

Thursday



Breakfast: 1 slice wholemeal toast, coffee

Lunch: Cheese & onion toastie, glass of OJ

Snack: Crisps, squash

Tea: Steak & onion ciabatta, side salad, glass of OJ

Supper: Coffee

Calorie Count: 1486

Exercise: 40 mins Wii Tennis

Today was quite good calorie wise I think, but I need to eat more fruit and veg.

Friday

Breakfast:Rice krispies, coffee

Lunch: Grilled chicken breast, roast potatoes, leeks and red onion with parmesan, glass of OJ

Snack: Glass of water

Dinner: 1 slice peanut butter on wholemeal bread, coffee

Supper: Rice krispies, coffee

Calorie Count: 1068

Exercise: 20 mins Wii Tennis

Today was quite good but I think I should have eaten a bit more, maybe some fruit would have been good.

Saturday



Breakfast: Sausage on a roll, coffee

Lunch: Egg fried rice with spring onion, squash

Dinner: Quiche, large salad, glass of squash

Supper: Coffee, 4 chocolates

Calorie Count:1524

Exercise: 15 minute walk, 30 minutes Wii Tennis

Today was ok, I think I need to find some fruit that I like though.

Next weeks’ habit: Exercise