A song for the weekend...

In my quest for more classic films, I inadvertently bought the remake of Footloose.  We watched it last weekend and surprisingly - I really loved it!  The music is fantastic.

Haiwaiian Chicken

Here's the delicious dinner we enjoyed on Sunday as a kind of blow out before I went back to Weightwatchers.  Nico cooked me a lovely Chicken with pineapple and cheese.  Most of the sauce and rice went untouched as I was so full after the main.  I think it helped on the diet though since I really didn't need to eat much on Monday,..or Tuesday...

It's Back!

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As well as the new school year, here's something else that is going to be taking up my time until Christmas now - Strictly's back!  I love love love this show, for so many reasons: the amazing dresses, the wonderful dancing, the comedy moments and of course, it means the countdown to Christmas, cheering me up on the cold, rainy nights.

To top it off, I think it's really hard to call this year!  So many great stars who could be good contenders.  I think Kimberly and Nicky will do well as they've both danced as part of their careers...let's see with the others.  Who are you betting on?

Weightwatchers

Yesterday, it was back to Weightwatchers for me.  Having made no progress this year, or living a one step forward, one step back approach, I decided I needed some real motivation, and I'm hoping that getting on those scales in public once a week (and on a Monday) will be just that.

The plan has changed a little since I last did Weightwatchers but I think I'm on top of it.  I decided to do the monthly pass so that I am under extra pressure to go and also that means I get the online tools included so I cancelled my long underused British online account.

I was a little down about being back there having got to goal once already but one of the rules is to have a positive outlook and the fact is that fully dressed and after lunch, I weighed less on the official scales than I do at home (on Weightwatchers weighing scales) so not as far to go as I thought...

The other big difference is that it is all in kilos so I need to get my mind around that too but I'm going to stick with it.  It's Turkey Curry for tea tonight.

Monday blues?

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Pinterest

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I recently discovered the website Pinterest.  I think it's brilliant.  I was a little worried at first that it could end up taking over like my email and facebook accounts sometimes do but I've made it a rule to only go on when I get their weekly update email.  As you can see, I've got three boards so far with not much on them but enough to get me started.  Some of the photos on there are so inspirational, like the one above.  I hope to find lots more too.

The Saturday Update

It's been a whirlwind week here with both of us being back at work.  Although I had technically shorter days at work, it was very tiring.  I love our new class.  Nineteen little ones - I won't say angels but they are much better than expected so far...  School has felt really different this week.  I think it's a combination of having a permanent contract now and having a new class.  We have two more days of induction and then it's into normal lessons, so we'll see how that goes!  We also spent time building furniture and setting up our new office which is a lovely space and I think we have a great team too so altogether, I'm quite excited about this school year.

I also met up with Taisiya on Tuesday for our English coffee and Loreto and Camilla yesterday for Spanish lunch.  Both events were nice, girly time which I enjoyed even though my brain was addled enough by Friday without getting back into Spanish too - I think I did ok.

The diet was out of the window this week.  I started eating in the mensa at school this week as I have to go there with the class at least one day a week.  I'm going to Weightwatchers on Monday (two lbs on this week) so we'll see whether I continue eating there (it is very healthy but it's a main meal and I like to eat a good meal with Nico on an evening) or start taking something with me.

I did cycle to work and back every day this week.  I'm hoping to keep that up for as long as possible, depending on the weather...

Next week is more of the same, with normal lessons, a trip to Ikea and who knows what else!  Have a good week!