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Terrific Tuesday

Posted on May 11, 2010October 9, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Had a fantastic day as far as food and exercise and feeling good goes. Started off with an early morning walk with the dogs. I was hungry when I got back so had a small snack of 2 cruskits with spreadable cheese.

Later I made a scrambled egg with onion, placed inside some mountain bread with BBQ sauce.

Then it was off to the gym. I decided to ride up with Christy (the school is right next door). I let my membership go in Jan so paid for just 15 visits (that will take me up until we go away). Was nice to be back and see lots of familiar faces. I did 15mins on the bike, 5 mins on rower and 15min on elliptical. Then rode back home. My legs were like jelly when I got home. And my face rather red…

After cooling down I had a shower and made myself a green smoothie.

I made a short 5min video about my recommitment to the Red Carpet Ready program.

Lunch was yet another salad with egg and pineapple and new favourite homemade dressing. I also added some pinenuts.

Spent the afternoon playing on the computer and reading. Legs are feeling it after this mornings workout. But I did manage to get a start on some vegetable soup – just chopped up what I could find in the crisper and added some chicken stock (the kind that doesn’t contain chicken!).

Around 2pm I had

4pm…

and 5.30pm a half bowl of the vegetable soup…

Dinner was a very delicious selection of roast vegetables…

My plate… with one vegetable finger…

A few hours later I was feeling a little peckish so myself a chocolate protein shake. I haven’t one of these in ages – not since discovering green smoothies so it was very nice for a change.

Next it was time for a nice hot bath – to try sooth my aching legs. Then bed with a good book and a cup of tea (courtesy of Kevin).

A new week has begun…

Posted on May 11, 2010October 9, 2026 by Libby Withnall

It’s a new week and I’m ready to get back on the healthy eating wagon. Started the day with a lovely walk by the lake and a green smoothie.

Then it was on with cleaning the house and a yummy falafel salad for lunch.

Afternoon tea was some tiny teddies I found while cleaning out the kitchen :-(.

Dinner was a burritos made with TVP, cheese and tomato. And don’t you just love how bright tonights photo is? Kevin got me a new camera – isn’t he a sweetie! I can’t believe how much better it is.

And supper…the last of the ice cream (no more until we’re back from the UK) and a choc strawberry bought yesterday.

I’m all geared up and ready to get back on track with the Red Carpet Ready program. Which means no cakes, cookies, lollies, ice cream and only the occasional dark chocolate until we leave for the UK in 5.5 weeks. It’s crunch time!

Home made dressing delight

Posted on May 8, 2010October 10, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Had a lovely morning walk with the dogs followed by the upper body part of my workout. Then came a green smoothie – using freshly ground flaxseeds cortesy of my new grinder.

After dropping the girls at school I had a cup of tea and a slice of grainy bread with hummus.

Spent the morning doing random jobs around the house. Lunch was a salad with egg…and homemade dressing. I finally got around to making a honey mustard dressing with equal parts (1 tbsp) dijon mustard, honey, olive oil and lemon juice from Kath Eats Real Food.I fully expected not to like it – after all I do like a creamy dressing – but this was REALLY good.

Afternoon tea – a cup of tea and a chocolate muffin (homemade this morning and on the healthy side).

This afternoons snack was pita bread with cheese, hummus, carrot and sprouts. Yum!!

Served with tea, of course.

Tonights dinner was a lentil bake. I’ve made it before and I love it. But unfortunately I’m the only one who does…

You can find the recipe at Attic 24. If you like lentils you’ll love it. I even forgot the peanuts and it still tasted great. Real comfort food.

And lastly…

Crazy Tuesday

Posted on May 4, 2010October 9, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Ooops, I stayed up too late last night reading and while I woke up at 5am, I went back to sleep and didn’t wake again until nearly 7am!!! Too late for the walk I had planned, esp. when I had to be out the door at 8.15am. After getting ready I sat to eat breakfast with the girls. I couldn’t decide what I wanted to made a bowl of muselli. But I wasn’t really in the mood and only ate a few spoonfulls.

When I got back from uniform shop just after 9am I made a green smoothie. Yummy as always.

After watching some of the launch of I want my bikini body, I headed out to get the groceries. I made a short grocery haul video if you want to see what I got.

It was then time for some lunch – which was pita bread with hummus, a lentil patty and some sprouts. Yummy and so full of goodness.

I packed a banana (and sandwiches for the girls) to take in the car to eat on the way to this afternoons appointment.

Then because it was a crazy afternoon I bought a choc bar which I had on the way home.

Back home eventually I made myself a cup of tea which I had with some healthy handfuls. Feeling a bit stressed with the way the afternoon had turned out. Of course then I didn’t get hungry until 7pm and since it was just Christy and me for dinner I made some cheese on toast.

Probably not one of my best food days – but not too bad considering how crazy it ended up.