Celebrity? Slim?

Well, that was a lovely surprise; I log on to blog and I find some lovely comments! THANK YOU!  They really cheered me up.  It's been a long day....

So...today's topic was going to be all about budgeting and dieting (oh yes) but I decided to save that for another day and talk about Celebrity Slim.  Do you know this diet?  I guess it's a variation on Slim Fast, etc. To be honest, I saw the name AGES ago and thought it was...well, a bit silly.  But then, guess what?  I met someone who has lost a lot of weight with this regime and it really was working for her.  So, lovely readers, I purchased some packets.  All in the name of research, of course.

Taste-wise, they're not so great but then taste is subjective.  After LighterLife, they feel decidedly 'thin' and leave an oily aftertaste.  But, here's the upside, no blender required.  So you could be very discreetly mixing up some shakes/soups, whatever, and having a meal replacement.  They're not cheap but then compared with the price of a sandwich, it's more or less the same.  

Funnily enough, a shake for breakfast really works for me, particularly when I am going to work.  I am always running late so need something quick.  Toast is just too tempting (I was going to write dangerous but that would be implying that toast had a hold over me...perish the thought!).  One slice is never enough.  Or two...well, you know that feeling.  Porridge, however much I absolutely love it, just leaves me wanting to eat more and more and more.  I really don't know why this is.  And I've tried lots of variations and the result is always the same.  

Ultimately, I've only tried three flavours of Celebrity Slim but I may try some others, if I think it's worth it. Funnily enough, I have never had a Slim Fast.  Perhaps I should give that a go, too?  The massive upside is that these are all available on the high street.

But just in case you thought my halo was getting way too shiny, supper tonight was some cheese, some Christmas chutney and...some carrots.  And I ate it all...standing up, while preparing Mr Lard's supper.

Oh dear.

Comments

[Lesley]

I suspect that you're right - that breakfast is more important in losing weight than I've been accepting. I've slipped and slided into a lazy habit of having whatever I fancy. Not usually a big amount. Toast or a couple of croissants, sometimes crunchy nut cornflakes etc and slipped away from what used to work for me ie. muesli with fruit and yoghurt.

No particular reason but I suspect the mental side of having a heathful and virtuous breakfast sets you up for a better day.

I will try getting back to my old brekkie tomorrow (especially now I'm not eating up croissants anymore...) and hope that it helps as part of re-establishing healthy habits.

Stick to it hon

Lesley xx

[janine aka slimmer bridezilla as once was]

Dear Mrs L
I can't tell you how pleased I am you're back - I'm actually quite emotional x big big big hugs x

[Peridot]

Hurrah! I have managed to comment finally! SO nice to have you back - there's still a Mrs Lard sized hole in my life that I'm glad you're back to fill.

Peridot x