This weekend I had to do me pee experiment which wasn't as bad as I had expected it to be. The only tricky part was going to the movies and needing to use the toilet. I came up with the brilliant idea of buying a drink and using the bottle because I did not want to start all over again by missing some of my urine. After the movie I made my way to Clicks and bought a vitamin water to use the bottle and Marc and I chugged the bottle down as quickly as we could. This turned out to not be a bad idea and I could carry on testing till Sunday morning instead of having to start all over again.
After finishing my 24 hours I took the bottle back to Pathcare to have more blood drawn, I was glad that it was only 2 normal 5ml vials this time instead of the huge vials. This leaves no more blood to be drawn and only the nephrologist and the psychiatrist testing. There is another test I have to do when they shoot the dye in your veins and see the outlines of the kidneys and how the vein work is inside the kidney. This is the absolute last test before we have the actual transplant which we are really hoping to have done in March.
We however did get the most important result back that our tissue typing was negative which is awesome so we can move forward to the next steps. Tissue type is involved in the process of getting rid of viruses from the body and HLA are proteins that are located on the surface of the white blood cells and other tissues in the body. This means Tam wouldn't need as strong anti-rejection drugs as she might have had to use for the first transplant.
Before that however I need to get the last 5 - 7kgs off my arse so the docs will be able to operate on me. All the testing is exciting like it's an adventure Tam and I are going on together for a huge reward at the end of it all. Even with the stress of losing the weight and making the healthiest choices so I can be able to recover after the op I know I'm doing the right thing.
Have a good, healthy weekend peeps
xxx
Friday, January 16, 2015
Friday, January 9, 2015
Ultrasounds and Dressing Gowns
On Tuesday I had an appointment I was dreading for a while, I had to have X-rays and an ultrasound done to see my organs and make sure they all healthy. The reason I was so nervous for these tests for some reason was I was scared something would be wrong and this would be the time I would find out "Oh you have abnormally tiny kidneys that cannot be used for a transplant" or "Gosh your heart is not strong enough to withstand major surgery". To make this worse it was nil per mouth, and a hungry Karmen is normally a grumpy Karmen.
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| The standard issue square gown! |
Eventually the day came and off we went to Constantiaberg Mediclinic to have our tests done. Tams appointment was first so as I sat on my own in the waiting room my nerves and hunger were getting to me. At last a nice lady names Jess called me and gave me a gown, with the instruction of take your clothes off and put this on but leave your undies on, to my relief. Once I was all dressed up Jess came and ushered me into a dark room with lots of buttons, she told me to lye on my back and pull my top up till my bra. I felt a tiny bit self conscious at this point as my stomach isn't really something I like to show off to strangers.
I was then left alone with my thoughts, nerves and grumbling belly till the lady who does the ultrasound came to see me. Her name was Jane and told me that she is going to put jelly on my stomach to see inside. The jelly was a little bit cold and felt strange and the ultrasound paddle thing actually hurts, it could just have hurt because my left kidney was play hide-and-go-seek.
After the ultrasound was finished and the jelly was all removed I was ushered into the x-ray room. I have never had an x-ray done before so I had no idea what to expect. To my absolute horror Karen, the x-ray lady, told me that bras interfere and have to be removed, so off came the bra. Karen then told me to stand with my chest and shoulders against the board thing and breath in and out.I then had to stand with my side to the board and grab the railing above my head, feeling like a monkey I did as I was told.
Delightfully I could now get dressed into my normal clothes and wait for my picture CD of my organs. After a few moments Karen called me again and I had to change back into the square gettup and head down a passage for more x-rays. luckily this time i could keep my bra on, YAY for little pleasures of no free exposed boobs. This x-ray was just of my abdomen and I could lye down on the white bed. Karen told me to breath in and out and then I was done. I could finally get back into my own clothes for good and wait for the CD.
Next was blood tests. This was the second lot of blood and it was a big 1. Off I went to Pathcare to have the blood drawn and still feeling grumpy cause I could still not eat. Small panic did hit as I realised 1 of the tests were for cholesterol and I already have an issue with those critters. after waiting a few minutes and being called into the little booth the girl so kindly asks me "where is your urine sample?" I was then given a huge 5l can and told I will have to put all my urine in this can for 24 hours. Huh did i hear you correctly? 24 hours in 1 can? But yes that is correct, just lovely. So after an embarrassing run in with another guy in the wrong blood room and the shame of having to pee in a can I had my blood drawn, 6 vials of precious red liquids gone, 1 of which was a huge as those spermy shooter bottles.
I had agreed that I would do the urine sample over the weekend so I don't have to lug the huge bottle to work and back everyday. All this has actually shown me that even though I'm not in the best shape I am still healthy in the way of not having any issues with organs or blood disorders. Bigups to that.
After all the horror I finally got to work and could not wait to see what my insides look like, so in I popped the CD to take a journey to the unknown. Turns out my kidneys are 12cms and the left is smaller than the right and everything else on the doctors report says that I am a healthy horse! Good stuff!
Here's to peeing in a bottle and losing more blood
xxx
Monday, December 29, 2014
Blood types and the what not
Merry Christmas to my readers. I hope you have had a joyous festive season and did not put on too much weight.
We finally got the approval from the medical aid and all of the appointments we need to go to. On Monday we did the 1st test which was tissue typing. After drawing 6 vials of blood we should know in about 3 weeks time if our tissues match.
My next appointment is next week Tuesday to have x-rays taken. Unfortunately I cannot eat before the x-rays so I think it is going to be quite challenging. I also have another round of blood tests to go through then it's just the social worker and small bits and bobs.
We hoping to have the transplant done in March / April, provided I have lost the extra weight, which is up to 7kgs now thanks to the festive season eatings.
Today I am going back to gym even if I sit on a bicycle for an hour it beats sitting at home on the couch stuffing my face. Home is where the trifle and fridge tart are which makes it difficult as I have no will power at all. Food controls me most of the time so being away from that situation is the best I can do. I see it as a win win situation.
I need to get back to work. Hope there is some good news coming soon.
Toodles
xx
We finally got the approval from the medical aid and all of the appointments we need to go to. On Monday we did the 1st test which was tissue typing. After drawing 6 vials of blood we should know in about 3 weeks time if our tissues match.
My next appointment is next week Tuesday to have x-rays taken. Unfortunately I cannot eat before the x-rays so I think it is going to be quite challenging. I also have another round of blood tests to go through then it's just the social worker and small bits and bobs.
We hoping to have the transplant done in March / April, provided I have lost the extra weight, which is up to 7kgs now thanks to the festive season eatings.
Today I am going back to gym even if I sit on a bicycle for an hour it beats sitting at home on the couch stuffing my face. Home is where the trifle and fridge tart are which makes it difficult as I have no will power at all. Food controls me most of the time so being away from that situation is the best I can do. I see it as a win win situation.
I need to get back to work. Hope there is some good news coming soon.
Toodles
xx
Friday, November 14, 2014
Blood blood blood!
Last week Wednesday I had an appointment with the transplant sister, sister Margaret explained everything that was going to be done and all the test I would need, the time it would take for testing as well as post op, and I had to sign all the forms for the information to be sent through to the medical aid. Tams medical aid covers all of the tests that need to be done for the recipient as well as the donor (how nice of them). I was also told I need to lose some weight, which I already knew. I have lost 8kgs already so only 5 more to go!! Both Tam and I were also informed that we need to be super healthy now as even a normal snotty nose or a slight cough would push the testing back till we are healthy again. I will be in hospital for about a week and then I will need 6 - 8 weeks recovery time at home to be fully healed and I will not be able to do any exercise for about 12 weeks post op.
Sister Margaret also gave me a form to go to Pathcare to have proof of my blood group. While I was there I did the other blood tests my GP had ordered me to have done.
When I finally got the results back turns out I am O+ (same blood group as Tam, which we already knew but they needed evidence) my Creatinine is 62 which is good and my Urea is 2.7 (it's supposed to be 2.8 but that is no problem), this mean that my kidney is actually perfect to be donated YAY! Sister Margaret has now sent all the forms and details to the medical aid so now it's a waiting game.... tick tock, tick tock. The last time the transplant was requested it took about 3 - 4 weeks to be approved, which isn't too bad, gives me some more time to lose some weight.
From all the tests I was told these are the ones I actually remember:
Chest x-ray.
Lung tests.
HLA typing or tissue typing - they test the antigens (proteins on the cells of the body) to make sure they match, we get antigens from our parents (50% from mom, 50% from dad) so we are positive that our antigens would be a match.
Meeting with a social worker - this is to make sure I am not being bribed or paid into giving up a kidney.
The CT scan thing where they shoot dye into your blood to see which kidney is best suited to be donated.
Blood pressure tests are also very important, and if my blood pressure if high they will put me on a little machine that will be strapped to me and will measure my bp over a 24 hour period.
I will also have to pee in a bottle for 24 hours to see how my kidney processes water and urine (I must say I'm really looking forward to this part of everything)
Now that the ball is finally on the roll I feel excited to get this done, but also a tiny bit scared as I have never had a operation before and I do not know what to expect but also very glad that I have the tools that can help Tam feel better and keep her healthy.
I will be writing a blog for every test or scan that I am doing.
Here's to many healthy years.
x
Sister Margaret also gave me a form to go to Pathcare to have proof of my blood group. While I was there I did the other blood tests my GP had ordered me to have done.
When I finally got the results back turns out I am O+ (same blood group as Tam, which we already knew but they needed evidence) my Creatinine is 62 which is good and my Urea is 2.7 (it's supposed to be 2.8 but that is no problem), this mean that my kidney is actually perfect to be donated YAY! Sister Margaret has now sent all the forms and details to the medical aid so now it's a waiting game.... tick tock, tick tock. The last time the transplant was requested it took about 3 - 4 weeks to be approved, which isn't too bad, gives me some more time to lose some weight.
From all the tests I was told these are the ones I actually remember:
Chest x-ray.
Lung tests.
HLA typing or tissue typing - they test the antigens (proteins on the cells of the body) to make sure they match, we get antigens from our parents (50% from mom, 50% from dad) so we are positive that our antigens would be a match.
Meeting with a social worker - this is to make sure I am not being bribed or paid into giving up a kidney.
The CT scan thing where they shoot dye into your blood to see which kidney is best suited to be donated.
Blood pressure tests are also very important, and if my blood pressure if high they will put me on a little machine that will be strapped to me and will measure my bp over a 24 hour period.
I will also have to pee in a bottle for 24 hours to see how my kidney processes water and urine (I must say I'm really looking forward to this part of everything)
Now that the ball is finally on the roll I feel excited to get this done, but also a tiny bit scared as I have never had a operation before and I do not know what to expect but also very glad that I have the tools that can help Tam feel better and keep her healthy.
I will be writing a blog for every test or scan that I am doing.
Here's to many healthy years.
x
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Sickness and health?
Hello lovies.
I wanted to write last week but I was so weak, I was hit by a nasty bug that meant anything that went into my mouth came right back out again (will teach me to drink Coke and eat Chinese food together) This did help me lose 1 kg (the only awesome part about being sick) and has helped me lose quite a bit of my appetite. This also meant no exercise so that 1 kg was a blessing.
I normally do weigh ins every second Tuesday but today out of curiosity I jumped on the scale and found I've lost 2.4 kgs since my weigh in last week! yay! This feels kinda weird and unreal (I happened to get back on the scale again just to make sure it was a correct reading) as it has been a while since I've actually lost big amounts of weight, 500g does not cut it. This brings my total weight loss since 23 September to 5kgs. Pretty proud of that right there.
Today is also day 3 of drinking gelatin in tea (coffee makes me way too naar to drink it) which I'm hoping is going to help with my stretch marks and the marks I have on my legs from the stress scratches I always end up having when life happens to have a wobble.
The other night I tried waxing my legs..... what a disaster, little chips of dried wax all over the lounge carpet and blood shot legs to pay for it, I doubt I will be trying that again, should just get a bottle of wine and go to a salon so they can do it for me (the wine is for the dutch courage)
I shall be going to gym tonight and being healthy and happy again YAY!
Till we meet again
xxx
I wanted to write last week but I was so weak, I was hit by a nasty bug that meant anything that went into my mouth came right back out again (will teach me to drink Coke and eat Chinese food together) This did help me lose 1 kg (the only awesome part about being sick) and has helped me lose quite a bit of my appetite. This also meant no exercise so that 1 kg was a blessing.
I normally do weigh ins every second Tuesday but today out of curiosity I jumped on the scale and found I've lost 2.4 kgs since my weigh in last week! yay! This feels kinda weird and unreal (I happened to get back on the scale again just to make sure it was a correct reading) as it has been a while since I've actually lost big amounts of weight, 500g does not cut it. This brings my total weight loss since 23 September to 5kgs. Pretty proud of that right there.
Today is also day 3 of drinking gelatin in tea (coffee makes me way too naar to drink it) which I'm hoping is going to help with my stretch marks and the marks I have on my legs from the stress scratches I always end up having when life happens to have a wobble.
The other night I tried waxing my legs..... what a disaster, little chips of dried wax all over the lounge carpet and blood shot legs to pay for it, I doubt I will be trying that again, should just get a bottle of wine and go to a salon so they can do it for me (the wine is for the dutch courage)
I shall be going to gym tonight and being healthy and happy again YAY!
Till we meet again
xxx
Monday, September 29, 2014
Pork Sausage casserole
I love casserole and have fond memories of my grand father making this when he was alive.
Right so you will need
Grease an oven proof dish and line the sausages at the bottom of the bowl. pour veggies over the top of the sausages and spice as you like. I used chilli flakes and garlic. Par boil your potato in the microwave and cut into thin rings, then place ontop of the veggies. Pour your wine or beer over the veggies and potato and pop into a pre heated oven at 180*. Cook for 1 hour or until sausages are cooked and potato is crispy around the edges.
:)
Right so you will need
- 2 pork bangers (no nasties or fillers)
- 1 bag of mix veggies of your choice
- 1 medium potato or sweet potato
- 1 glass of beer or wine
- Spices
Grease an oven proof dish and line the sausages at the bottom of the bowl. pour veggies over the top of the sausages and spice as you like. I used chilli flakes and garlic. Par boil your potato in the microwave and cut into thin rings, then place ontop of the veggies. Pour your wine or beer over the veggies and potato and pop into a pre heated oven at 180*. Cook for 1 hour or until sausages are cooked and potato is crispy around the edges.
:)
Weekend bum
This weekend I was very good, I missed the parkrun but I went to gym twice last night (YAY!)
On Saturday I saw an old friend who I have not seen in a while and 1 of the 1st things he says to me is 'F*ck Karmen you got fat' Well needless to say my 1st reaction was a not so lady like f*ck you and then as he carried on 'oh but your bums gotten so big' and the trying to make it sound like he's being nice 'it's good, women need a bum' my response was 'so what, it's my bum' this ultimately lead my to a huge lump in my throat and wanting to leave. The skinny me was not happy with herself and the fat me felt defeated. When we eventually left I couldn't help but cry, my dad, at first, didn't know what to do with his crying 24 year old daughter but then gave me the speech. Karmen, f*ck him you live with us and we love you and no my girl you are not fat (My dad thinks we are perfect even though I am carrying a little bit extra around the edges) which made me cry even more because my parents are so awesome.
So I ate all healthy stuff the weekend and went to gym twice on Sunday to make up for me being 'fat'. This included a stretch class which I cannot say I enjoyed very much as my tummy kept getting in the way. I am starting to enjoy going to gym just wish I could spend more time there.
Today when I got into work I found out I lost the bet with my boss so Saturdays parkrun I will have to run it *yikes* the deal however did not say how fast I have to run so I will do my running not athlete style running.
On a lighter note (literally) I lost 1.4kgs since my last weigh in which was Tuesday morning so will see coming Tuesday what the final result is, which I think isn't too bad.
Here's to the rest of the day.
Till we chat again lovies
x
On Saturday I saw an old friend who I have not seen in a while and 1 of the 1st things he says to me is 'F*ck Karmen you got fat' Well needless to say my 1st reaction was a not so lady like f*ck you and then as he carried on 'oh but your bums gotten so big' and the trying to make it sound like he's being nice 'it's good, women need a bum' my response was 'so what, it's my bum' this ultimately lead my to a huge lump in my throat and wanting to leave. The skinny me was not happy with herself and the fat me felt defeated. When we eventually left I couldn't help but cry, my dad, at first, didn't know what to do with his crying 24 year old daughter but then gave me the speech. Karmen, f*ck him you live with us and we love you and no my girl you are not fat (My dad thinks we are perfect even though I am carrying a little bit extra around the edges) which made me cry even more because my parents are so awesome.
So I ate all healthy stuff the weekend and went to gym twice on Sunday to make up for me being 'fat'. This included a stretch class which I cannot say I enjoyed very much as my tummy kept getting in the way. I am starting to enjoy going to gym just wish I could spend more time there.
Today when I got into work I found out I lost the bet with my boss so Saturdays parkrun I will have to run it *yikes* the deal however did not say how fast I have to run so I will do my running not athlete style running.
On a lighter note (literally) I lost 1.4kgs since my last weigh in which was Tuesday morning so will see coming Tuesday what the final result is, which I think isn't too bad.
Here's to the rest of the day.
Till we chat again lovies
x
Monday, September 22, 2014
Parkruns and things
This week I did my 6th parkrun which I managed to finish in 48 minutes which I'm proud of but is still not my personal best (Which is sitting on just under 45 minutes) - I must say I have absolutely no idea how I get to my personal best!!
On Friday I did the circuit at the gym for the 1st time I must say that they do not give you nearly enough time to figure out how to work each machine and then test out the weight that you would need to use and use the equipment before the dreaded red light flashes again. I will rather just do my own thing when there is few people around so I can time myself.
This weekend I prepared for my healthy week, I bought frozen veggies, chicken and pork sausages (home made with no nasites) I shall be tackling this next 4 weeks head on. I've given myself 4 weeks to get my arse in gear and be healthy again, summer is looming and I want to fit into my pretty skirts again.
Today I tried the Supashape Chocolate protein shake which is supposed to be "silky smooth" but actually just tastes like canderel thrown into a bottle of milk, I will much rather stick to my own cocoa shakes that tastes yummy. I went as far as to create a Dinner Menu for the week so I can stick to the plan and when I get home from work or gym there's no excuses to make dinner (those normally consist of *I have no idea what to make for dinner*)
I am planning on doing a shape class today again and will see how my legs are after that I might go exercise on the bikes a bit before I head home. Gym is a pretty good distraction for me lately which I'm guessing is a good thing.
Tomorrow is weigh and measure day! Yikes
Hoping things haven't gotten too bad.
Enjoy the rest of your day lovlies
xXx
On Friday I did the circuit at the gym for the 1st time I must say that they do not give you nearly enough time to figure out how to work each machine and then test out the weight that you would need to use and use the equipment before the dreaded red light flashes again. I will rather just do my own thing when there is few people around so I can time myself.
This weekend I prepared for my healthy week, I bought frozen veggies, chicken and pork sausages (home made with no nasites) I shall be tackling this next 4 weeks head on. I've given myself 4 weeks to get my arse in gear and be healthy again, summer is looming and I want to fit into my pretty skirts again.
Today I tried the Supashape Chocolate protein shake which is supposed to be "silky smooth" but actually just tastes like canderel thrown into a bottle of milk, I will much rather stick to my own cocoa shakes that tastes yummy. I went as far as to create a Dinner Menu for the week so I can stick to the plan and when I get home from work or gym there's no excuses to make dinner (those normally consist of *I have no idea what to make for dinner*)
I am planning on doing a shape class today again and will see how my legs are after that I might go exercise on the bikes a bit before I head home. Gym is a pretty good distraction for me lately which I'm guessing is a good thing.
Tomorrow is weigh and measure day! Yikes
Hoping things haven't gotten too bad.
Enjoy the rest of your day lovlies
xXx
Friday, September 19, 2014
Friday... is that you? o.0
So I never made it into the woman walk on Wednesday and haven't been to gym all week, my scooter is still broken sadly. Today I am definitely going to break a sweat. Cardio and circuit here I come!!!
I have spent some of the morning doing some research on transplants and kidney donation and found that there is possibly a way to do a kidney and partial pancreas transplant which would be awesome if that could be done so Tams diabetes wouldn't be as bad as it is now. The only problem is the only hospital that does this is in Johannesburg and I'm guessing is going to be quite expensive. We finally got an appointment with the transplant doctor which is good news seen as last month I had to wait almost a month for an appointment, seems there is many people getting transplants.
My eating has been up and down today I have been craving bread like nobodies business and so I gave in and had some bread with my meat balls. I cannot wait till payday so I can buy another shake I miss my chocolatey goodness. I have no idea how people drink water when it is so cold out it just makes me even more cold when I do drink water, I'm much preferring my coffee and tea, even an app on my phone never helped me get my required amount of water in every day.
I recently saw a post on FB where somebody was asking for help to fund their dogs operation which made me sad when I read some peoples comments (1 in particular) saying it's not right to be asking for financial help because we are supposed to budget blah blah.
This made me think of all the times when Tam had her 1st transplant we had fundraisers because the bills were just pilling up. I really think people are wrong thinking like that. If you do not want to help just don't pay attention to it.
We as a family never asked to be in the situation where my sister needs a new kidney because she got a disease that's a little bit hard to handle and seeing the way she is when she comes off dialysis is horrible enough to want to take it away and do anything to make it better. So yes I decided when we got the news that she could have a new transplant that I would give her that kidney she needs, why should money have to stop me from helping her, maybe it's selfish of me to want to keep her around (and healthy) for longer so we have more time together.
Just something I have to think of...
Have an awesome weekend all. If anybody is reading this.
xxx
I have spent some of the morning doing some research on transplants and kidney donation and found that there is possibly a way to do a kidney and partial pancreas transplant which would be awesome if that could be done so Tams diabetes wouldn't be as bad as it is now. The only problem is the only hospital that does this is in Johannesburg and I'm guessing is going to be quite expensive. We finally got an appointment with the transplant doctor which is good news seen as last month I had to wait almost a month for an appointment, seems there is many people getting transplants.
My eating has been up and down today I have been craving bread like nobodies business and so I gave in and had some bread with my meat balls. I cannot wait till payday so I can buy another shake I miss my chocolatey goodness. I have no idea how people drink water when it is so cold out it just makes me even more cold when I do drink water, I'm much preferring my coffee and tea, even an app on my phone never helped me get my required amount of water in every day.
I recently saw a post on FB where somebody was asking for help to fund their dogs operation which made me sad when I read some peoples comments (1 in particular) saying it's not right to be asking for financial help because we are supposed to budget blah blah.
This made me think of all the times when Tam had her 1st transplant we had fundraisers because the bills were just pilling up. I really think people are wrong thinking like that. If you do not want to help just don't pay attention to it.
We as a family never asked to be in the situation where my sister needs a new kidney because she got a disease that's a little bit hard to handle and seeing the way she is when she comes off dialysis is horrible enough to want to take it away and do anything to make it better. So yes I decided when we got the news that she could have a new transplant that I would give her that kidney she needs, why should money have to stop me from helping her, maybe it's selfish of me to want to keep her around (and healthy) for longer so we have more time together.
Just something I have to think of...
Have an awesome weekend all. If anybody is reading this.
xxx
Monday, September 15, 2014
Shape my what?!?
I realise it's been a month, and I've been super lazy to write anything but finally I have some good news. Turns out to be a donor my BMI only has to be 30 which is awesome because I am currently sitting on 31.
I want to get it to be 28 or something close to that just to be on the safe side and with December looming I finally joined the gym.
I have been doing classes mostly and the weekly parkruns which I must say so myself I am killing, all under 50 minutes each week. The class I enjoy the most is the Shape class that really gets you sweating but wow last weeks class was hectic I ended up hurting my back, so trying Pilates (I will admit I was a bit skeptical how playing around on a mat will help my back heal) helped a lot and gave my abs a good work out.
Unfortunately my scooter decided to be a little red cow and lose her start button so I cannot get to gym tonight to do another round of classes or to work up sweat in any other way.
I want to get it to be 28 or something close to that just to be on the safe side and with December looming I finally joined the gym.
I have been doing classes mostly and the weekly parkruns which I must say so myself I am killing, all under 50 minutes each week. The class I enjoy the most is the Shape class that really gets you sweating but wow last weeks class was hectic I ended up hurting my back, so trying Pilates (I will admit I was a bit skeptical how playing around on a mat will help my back heal) helped a lot and gave my abs a good work out.
Unfortunately my scooter decided to be a little red cow and lose her start button so I cannot get to gym tonight to do another round of classes or to work up sweat in any other way.
I even entered the Adidas womans walk but I never made the cut but will go to gym and walk those 3kms on the treadmill or cycle them.
My eating is coming right slowly (excluding this weekend) veggies and meats are the choice for most dinners and salads for lunch at work, I've even started making yummy smoothies for breakfast.
Anywho guess I should get back to work and earn my salary :/
Have a sexy day lovelies
xxx
Friday, August 1, 2014
Tuna Muffins
These taste so good and are quite filling.
1 tin of tuna in water
1 medium sweet potato
1 egg
1. Boil the sweet potato and mash when it's soft
2. Mix the tuna and sweet potato
3. Mix in the egg
4. Scoop into a muffin tray and cook in the oven for 25 minutes in a preheated oven at 180*
1 tin of tuna in water
1 medium sweet potato
1 egg
1. Boil the sweet potato and mash when it's soft
2. Mix the tuna and sweet potato
3. Mix in the egg
4. Scoop into a muffin tray and cook in the oven for 25 minutes in a preheated oven at 180*
Failure is nothing
So I noticed I haven't written in a while. I tried the reboot, I failed on day 9 so Monday is the start of attempt no. 2, and I am going to try harder this time.
I was told that I'm horrible to live with when I was on Reboot due to the lack of sugar I'm guessing. I'm not normally horrible :/ I was even snappy *snap snap*
The cold weather isn't very helpful, all I want to do is eat. I've taken this last week off and have eaten what I feel like eating which is really good but I have noticed that some foods make me feel horrible.
I'm stuck between doing reboot or trying to get my head right for the Herbalife again seen as I had lost so much weight before I know I can do it again I just need to keep to it. I have to get myself sorted before December. I suppose reboot is only 30 days so I can always do the shakes again after I have finished the Reboot.
Hmmm decisions decisions!
I was told that I'm horrible to live with when I was on Reboot due to the lack of sugar I'm guessing. I'm not normally horrible :/ I was even snappy *snap snap*
The cold weather isn't very helpful, all I want to do is eat. I've taken this last week off and have eaten what I feel like eating which is really good but I have noticed that some foods make me feel horrible.
I'm stuck between doing reboot or trying to get my head right for the Herbalife again seen as I had lost so much weight before I know I can do it again I just need to keep to it. I have to get myself sorted before December. I suppose reboot is only 30 days so I can always do the shakes again after I have finished the Reboot.
Hmmm decisions decisions!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Day 19 and so on!
So... it looks like I haven't written in a while! I do give my apologies I am been a little bit lazy!
Today I signed up for the Rondebosch park run on Saturday which I am quite looking forward to.
This week I have been eating quite well, my dad fixed my treadmill so I can finally exercise at home and do my muscle challenge which I have been neglecting a tiny bit.
I've made a few salads recently and eating avos like its nobodies business.
I am determined to start reboot on Monday and I haven't been drinking sugar in my coffee. Now just to cut the milk out... YIKES!!!
Today I ate the following...
Breakfast:
Herbalife shake with milk
Snack:
Bacon and egg muffin with green tea
Lunch:
Herbalife Shake with water
Snack:
3 Provita crunchy vites and coffee
Dinner:
Tuna and avo with tomato
Today I signed up for the Rondebosch park run on Saturday which I am quite looking forward to.
This week I have been eating quite well, my dad fixed my treadmill so I can finally exercise at home and do my muscle challenge which I have been neglecting a tiny bit.
I've made a few salads recently and eating avos like its nobodies business.
I am determined to start reboot on Monday and I haven't been drinking sugar in my coffee. Now just to cut the milk out... YIKES!!!
Today I ate the following...
Breakfast:
Herbalife shake with milk
Snack:
Bacon and egg muffin with green tea
Lunch:
Herbalife Shake with water
Snack:
3 Provita crunchy vites and coffee
Dinner:
Tuna and avo with tomato
Friday, July 4, 2014
Day 18
Today wasn't a bad day. I had a small cheat of a cupcake and had a salad for lunch. I even had enough juice to concoct a dinner.
Today I ate
Breakfast:
Herbalife shake with milk
Breakfast:
Herbalife shake with milk
Snack:
Banana and tea
Banana and tea
Lunch:
Tossed salad with meatballs
Tossed salad with meatballs
Dinner:
My interesting omlette with leftiver meat balls.
My interesting omlette with leftiver meat balls.
Going to do my days exercise and be happy :)
Day 19
Friday at last!!! I can look forward to lazing around all weekend reading, my favourite thing to do!
With the weather being really crappy I was feeling like a nice warm lunch so I decided to have some Asian food. I am a huge fan of Simply Asia and just wanted something to chew. As a punishment my meal got to me being medium chilli instead of mild, needless to say I found a cure for a blocked nose.
My meals for today isn't too bad
Breakfast:
Herbalife shake with milk
Snack:
Banana
Lunch:
Simply Asia Mushroom Roasted Chilli Paste Stir-Fry
With the weather being really crappy I was feeling like a nice warm lunch so I decided to have some Asian food. I am a huge fan of Simply Asia and just wanted something to chew. As a punishment my meal got to me being medium chilli instead of mild, needless to say I found a cure for a blocked nose.
My meals for today isn't too bad
Breakfast:
Herbalife shake with milk
Snack:
Banana
Lunch:
Simply Asia Mushroom Roasted Chilli Paste Stir-Fry
Snack:
I don't think this will be needed as I am still full from lunch :)
Dinner:
Butternut soup made with sweet potato thanks to Tam.
I'm quite looking forward to spending the night with her seen as we haven't had a girly sisters day in a while!
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Omelette
Right so to make my omelette is used
3 eggs
Basil pesto
Left over meat balls (can use normal mince too)
Cheddar cheese
Feta cheese
Coconut oil
Pepper to taste
Basil pesto
Left over meat balls (can use normal mince too)
Cheddar cheese
Feta cheese
Coconut oil
Pepper to taste
1. In a bowl mix eggs, basil pesto and pepper
2. Heat up coconut oil and pour egg mix into pan
3. Chop up cheese, feta and meatballs
4. When the egg base is a little cooked put the cheese and mince down the middle of the cooked egg mixture
5. Once there is no more runny egg flip the other side over and remove from pan
6. Serve and enjoy!
2. Heat up coconut oil and pour egg mix into pan
3. Chop up cheese, feta and meatballs
4. When the egg base is a little cooked put the cheese and mince down the middle of the cooked egg mixture
5. Once there is no more runny egg flip the other side over and remove from pan
6. Serve and enjoy!
This came out amazing!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Baked Lemon Chicken
I found this recipe online and tweaked it a bit. It came out amazing!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons mustard
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillets
1 grated lemon rind from 1/2 a lemon
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons basil pesto
salt and pepper to taste
Method
1. In a small bowl mix together the mustard, yogurt, lemon rind, basil and lemon juice.
2. Place chicken fillets in a deep oven proof dish.
3. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken breasts .
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover and bake in the oven at 180* for 25 minutes.
Serve with a fresh green salad and vegetables.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons mustard
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillets
1 grated lemon rind from 1/2 a lemon
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons basil pesto
salt and pepper to taste
Method
1. In a small bowl mix together the mustard, yogurt, lemon rind, basil and lemon juice.
2. Place chicken fillets in a deep oven proof dish.
3. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken breasts .
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover and bake in the oven at 180* for 25 minutes.
Serve with a fresh green salad and vegetables.
Muffins anyone?
So I found this site with amazing recipes for when I do the reboot and thought it would be good to share with you.
http://nomorethan9.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/basic-egg-bacon-muffins/
I am going to be trying this and will let you know how it comes out!
I quite like cooking so this is right up my alley!
http://nomorethan9.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/basic-egg-bacon-muffins/
I am going to be trying this and will let you know how it comes out!
I quite like cooking so this is right up my alley!
Where are we?
Ok so I totally lost track of where i was.
I got sick after I started doing my health change and it took me more than a week to get over the nasty infection. On the plus side I did lose 4.8kgs which I am trying to keep off now that i am eating again.
I have recently started a muscle challenge which is so hard but my muscles hurt afterwards which i totally love!
Today would be day 17 of my journey and this is what I ate
Breakfast:
Herbalife Shake
Snack:
2 Provita cookies and coffee (1 canderel)
Lunch:
Mixed salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta and lemon juice) mixed with 2 boiled eggs
Snack:
Woolies slimmers choice casava chips
Dinner:
Meat balls with salad and mash sweet potato
Today is my rest day so I wont be exercising tonight :)
I got sick after I started doing my health change and it took me more than a week to get over the nasty infection. On the plus side I did lose 4.8kgs which I am trying to keep off now that i am eating again.
I have recently started a muscle challenge which is so hard but my muscles hurt afterwards which i totally love!
Today would be day 17 of my journey and this is what I ate
Breakfast:
Herbalife Shake
Snack:
2 Provita cookies and coffee (1 canderel)
Lunch:
Mixed salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta and lemon juice) mixed with 2 boiled eggs
Snack:
Woolies slimmers choice casava chips
Dinner:
Meat balls with salad and mash sweet potato
Today is my rest day so I wont be exercising tonight :)
Monday, June 16, 2014
Day 1
Today was day 1, which wasn't very bad.
I have been in bed all day with flu but I still had my shake for breakfast.
I had a banana for lunch and then steamed chicken and 2 cups of veggies with cottage cheese for dinner, Feeling really horrible I have no drive to go exercise, which would be a bad idea seeing as I get out of breath just going to the toilet!
Here's to hoping this flu and crap cough will get better so I can start doing my exercise :)
I have been in bed all day with flu but I still had my shake for breakfast.
I had a banana for lunch and then steamed chicken and 2 cups of veggies with cottage cheese for dinner, Feeling really horrible I have no drive to go exercise, which would be a bad idea seeing as I get out of breath just going to the toilet!
Here's to hoping this flu and crap cough will get better so I can start doing my exercise :)
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