Morning –
- Museli
- Glass of  cranberry juice
- Glass of water

Mid-Morning –
- 1 banana
- 1 Apple
- 2 small bottles of water

Lunch –
- Baked potato and tuna with tomato and cucumber
- 1 pear
- 1 Glass of cranberry juice
- 1 Glass of water

Mid-afternoon –
- 1/4 melon
- handful of mixed seeds
- handful of red seedless grapes
- 1 cup of green tea

Evening –
- Grilled chicken and salad
- 2 slices of cheese and tomato pizza (yes you read that correctly - that was my monthly treat and I loved every minute of eating it. It’s amazing how we savour things when we have them strictly as treats)
- 1 pear
- 1 Cup of Green Tea
- 1 glass of  water


Exercise
I’ve lost another 2 lbs this week making my total loss 11lbs since I started a month ago. I’m still going strong although I’m desperate to find some new recipes.

I’m also at a point where I’m not feeling like eating – which brings into play that I have to actually eat so my body doesn’t hold onto the fat (because it can go into starvation mode apparently).

It’s tough! I enjoy food but finding having to eat at certain times a pain and inconvenience when I really want to get on with other things. I wasn’t expecting that.

My exercise for today was 2 circuits of weight training (where I upped my arm weights) and 15 minutes on the bike with 1 hour swimming. I can’t get enough of swimming right now. I’m really loving it. My size 20 swimsuit is now gaping in various areas which led to a hilarious ‘Oh no’, moment when my puppies almost fell out of the top.

I’m resisting the urge to buy anything new until I’ve got near to my goal – but the swimsuit may have to be an exception as well as the workout leggings I wear. They are gaping too!

P.S. To follow Vanessa’s thoughts and feelings along her journey go to http://vanessareece.com/category/wellbeing/

Morning –
- Yogurt, muesli, with banana
- Glass of cranberry juice (no sugar)
- Glass of water

Mid-Morning –
- Handful mixed seeds
- 1 pear
- 1 glass of water

Lunch –
- stir fry turkey pieces with mixed nuts and tofu
- 1 cup of Green Tea
- 1 glass of water

Mid-afternoon –
- 1 large bottle of water
- 1 pear

Evening –
- Baked potato and tuna (1 tablespoon lo-fat mayo) fresh tomato and cucumber
- 1 Apple
- 1 banana
- 1 pear
- 1 glass of  cranberry juice
- 1 cup of green tea


Exercise
Rest day from gym. I did go out for a 30 minute walk though.

P.S. To follow Vanessa’s thoughts and feelings along her journey go to http://vanessareece.com/category/wellbeing/

Morning –
- Great big bowl of fruit salad with mixed nuts
- Glass of cranberry juice (no sugar)
- 2 glasses of water

Mid-Morning –
- 1 pear
- 2 glass of water

Lunch –
- sardines and salmon with brown rice and mixed seeds
- 1  Cup of Green Tea
- 1 Glass of water

Mid-afternoon –
- 1 bottle of water (still full from lunch)

Evening –
- Yogurt and grapes
- 1 banana and some mixed seeds
- 1 Cup of Green Tea
- 1 small bottle of water


Exercise
I went swimming for 45 minutes straight. Plus I did some power walking for 30 minutes.

Debra has been great. We had a phone conversation this week and she’s just so positive. I only wish I lived nearer to ShapelyGirl Fitness centre. What great support that is for women like me.

P.S. To follow Vanessa’s thoughts and feelings along her journey go to http://vanessareece.com/category/wellbeing/

Morning –
- Muesli
- 1 apple
- Glass of water

Mid-Morning –
- 1 coffee latte made with soya milk – two sweeteners
- 1 glass of water

Lunch –
- 1/2 flat bread sandwich with salad and chicken (all low fat)
- 10 grapes
- 2 glasses of water

Mid-afternoon –
- Handful of nuts
- Small bottle of water

Evening –
- Lentils, tofu and salmon (a home made dish that tasted divine)
- 1 Cup of Green Tea
- 2 glasses of water


Exercise

I had a wonderful one to one with a home coach who came into my home and did cardio, strength training as well as Tai Chi. 
I really felt the burn but felt so wonderful doing all the moves.

I’ve booked him for another session next week. 
I also got an amazing Shiatsu Massage from him which really helped because I had started to feel a little nagging ache in the pit of my spine.

I’ll be writing a full review on my experience with this and the work out on my site.

P.S. To follow Vanessa’s thoughts and feelings along her journey go to http://vanessareece.com/category/wellbeing/