12 Week Sabbatical

I have taken myself on a 12 week sabbatical from stress and some of my work. I seriously have considered having a gastric bypass  or going on a detox holiday in Thailand.

The reason when I  haven't chosen the two options are as that bypass will not address issues of optimal nutrition or body work such as strengths muscles and the holiday will be over and then what.
I recall that when  did  a 12 week programmer called Body for Life before that it helped reset patterns and this is very important.

So today I woke up seriously tired. I feel very low energy at present and have not been able to get to the gym, But I am cooking a Artichoke Omelette.

I also have Soup and Spelt crackers to take to work.

 I need to go shopping as I want to eat only organic foods too.

The juicer is brought and I will also continue to take my vitamin B12 and Iron ( Ferrogloin) and also my AllOne Nutrition shake which is full of vitamins and plant based.

I have a neck ache today and also have suffered debilitating mastalgia ( breast pain) for most of  yesterday.. I have had this all my adult life and have not found a cure for  it except  the application of heat.

I start my 10 day detox on the 11th Feb and this will include 3 day juice fast and enemas. sounds scary. I just keep picturing how much better I will feel when I address these health issues.

12 week plan

I am going to save my life in the next 12 weeks. I have seen my family history of stroke and diabetes and I am now determined to ensure that I break the cycle.
A) less work more sleep
B) choosing how I react to the tresses in my life
C) Neuro muscular massages to reset all the tensions my poor abused body
D) organic food
E) a ten day detox
F)going to the gym
H) menu planning
I) planning my life in general..

I read somewhere that 12 weeks is all it takes to make something a habit.. So here goes..
I will be blogging on my blog  A page re weight loss and fundraising for the MS Society http://twothingsiwant.blogspot.co.uk/

I promise not to post pictures of my enemas

Treat yourself to a Ice Lolly and still loose weight!

3.5 syn Trebor Ice Lollys



These Trebor Ice Lollies are not really that extra strong.. more refreshing and at 3.5 syns per day you can have one. They are also pretty creamy so make on feel like they are having a Ice Cream.. what  low syn  items work for you in the heat?

what a stone looks like

What a stone looks like


This lot of shopping is weighs a stone. I have lost two stone so far since Christmas and need to up the ante. Maybe having this picture will remind me of what a stone looks like.


There are now 22 weeks to Christmas. If one looses a stone a week that is 21 lbs a stone half..

I hop I can do it.

What motivators do  you you  loose weight?

What's your favourite slimming gadget

 I love my Mandoline 

 I use it to create lovely salads and to make meat and cheese seem  to go further. 

These cumbers were enhances with a little salt and white balsamic vinegar condiment.I also eat them with lemon and hot pepper sauce and Salt.. All free on any diet especially wonderful as a super speed food ion slimming world

Squid with salad and New Potatoes

A Simple Syn Free  on extra easy meal ( Slimming World)

Saute  the squid in vinegar or lemon juice add garlic back pepper and salt.. Served with salad and New Potatoes

Slimming Sorld Squid and New Potato Salad 

Slimming staples and I do not mean Weight loss Surgery

Potato Salad - Syn Free on  Slimming World ,Extra Easy made with Quark 

Family are away camping and I opted not to go due to Hay fever and back ache. I watched lots of TV last night whilst having a can of ready mixed gin and Tonic 5.5 syns and a bowl of cherries ( Syn Free) 

Most of the programmes were weight loss ones. Super sized vs Super Skinny followed by a Programme about Weight Loss  disasters including a Lady who had a Gastric band and since then has seizures. The programme was presented by a presenter who had lost weight with the traditional diet and exercise route.

Well the programme gave me food for though and stopped me picking on things I should not!

Today I have a Barbecue  followed by and engaging party. So I am aiming for a syn free day until I get to the engagement Party. It is nice to be invited to a Wedding related party where I am not working as a Toastmaster Master of Ceremonies  or Celebrant - a busman's Holiday..

It is not even 9.00am here yet and I have emptied the dishwasher, had breakfast and made a potato salad > I have used quark for the dressing: hence the title slimming staples.  I brought the quark some weeks back when I committed to Slimming World.  Have not really researched what to do with it. I think it is horrible on its own.. so why did I by it..It is a bit like Ryvita or Cottage cheese. A diet does not have to filled with staples that make you gag or put you off at least. or worst still the  ones that stay  in the fridge till they can nearly walk out on their own.  So I  am challenging myself to a more diet staple recipes so beating of beating-my quarkaphobia.. (I could always just not buy it.. But this is more fun for you to read!.

The potato salad was made like this 

Potato Salad - Syn Free on  Slimming World ,Extra Easy made with Quark 

• Maris Piper Potatoes peeled and boiled. and chopped roughly . ( I usually keep the skin on but wanted a certain aesthetic for the summer occasion
•  Parsley and mint .. From my Garden - chopped finely 
• Artichoke heart - chopped 
• One yellow pepper - chopped
•  6 gherkins or pickled dill cucumbers - chopped
• A half a red Onion. Chopped 
• Quark
• Salt and black pepper

I don't measure and weight  syn free foods just put-them all in a bowl and mix 

So back to the topic of today. Yes I have considered a wieghtloss surgery and hope it will not be necessary.. as you can tell I love my food and cooking and would not like the restrictions and would also feel like I had taken a easy option ( which I am aware it really is not) 

I would like to hear your comments on my blog, please subscribe and tell me what you think and also what are your staples or disasters.