I'm not sure I qualify for either of the above this week. After losing 2.6kg (almost 6lbs) in two weeks, and feeling ubersmug about it, this week I have given back the 0.6kg I lost last week. Part of it is that I wasn't as careful as I should have been (due to being so smug) but it's also because if you lose too much to quickly you have to give some back sometimes. The important thing is to carry on rather than throwing in the towel because of one lousy week. I'm still 2kg less than when I started three weeks ago and maybe I needed this disappointment to remind me that I have to keep at it. Next week will be better - promise.
As for meals for the week - I'm still using the weekly meal plan I posted two weeks ago. I did explain last week that I will be sticking to it until I've written up all the recipes that people have asked for. So this week it's Spaghetti Tofunaise. Just to remind you, if you're expecting exact amounts you're in the wrong blog. And I also have to confess that this is a vegetarian dish that is trying to feel like meat. I know that's a no-no for some puritan veggies but some of us
Spaghetti Tofunaise
Fry a large onion and some garlic in a pot until they are golden. Put them in the processor with chunks of tofu and peeled chopped tomatoes. Pulse to a mincemeat-like texture. Return all the mixture to the pot and cook, seasoning with salt, pepper and light soy sauce. I often add a carrot and cube of chopped spinach from the freezer as it gets lost in the tofunaise but surely adds some health value. When it looks and tastes done (i.e. not too runny) turn off the heat and mix in some grated cheese. Serve tossed with spaghetti.
P.S. I usually make double quantity and freeze half with or without the cheese.
P.P.S This can also be used as the bottom layer of a vegetarian shepherd's pie.
I love how you use spinach because it's healthy but try to hide it from yourself. I share the ability to achieve that level of denial -- ten kif!
ReplyDeleteI know I'm a lone voice when I say this, but I happen to love green veggies -- brussel(s) sprouts, cabbage, green beans and yes -- spinach. I love it even more, since my sister pointed out to me that the non-voweled word written in Hebrew could also be pronounced "turd".
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Trollmamma - Hahaha I'm not hiding it from myself you shmeryl, I'm hiding from DD - although she does actually like a lot of vegetables. And I'm merely pointing out that you can add a healthy element without pandering to anyone's tastes and prejudices. Now if only I could find a way to hide 10kg+ of extra weight from myself....:)
ReplyDeleteI will try this out this week. I normally grate a carrot into my sauce too because it melts away into nothing by the time its cooked!
ReplyDeleteFro' - Carrot sounds good. You can also jazz it up with mushroom or any other vegetables. Hope it comes out nice.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy. You sound like you are in a good place at the moment and know that you wont lose every week particularly if you are not careful enough. Keep going and im sure you will reach your goal very soon xx
ReplyDeleteThanks WL2BAYMummy, although very soon isn't really possible. I just want to keep going and not give up like I usually do. But you are right, I am in a good place at the moment :)
ReplyDeleteAs a vegetarian for best part of 17 years I could never get the hang of tofu... Might give this one a try though as I can hide lots of veggies in it! Coincidentally I am tucking into Spinach and Ricotta Canneloni as I read this - spinach right out in the open!!
ReplyDeleteForest Flower - I'm never going to live the spinach thing down. I love spinach, I was just saying for parents of picky eaters. This really is an easy recipe, I hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI like your philosophy that sometimes you have to give a little back x
ReplyDeleteNotyet - it's a good one isn't it. Of course I didn't make it up myself....
ReplyDeleteI love your jump back on the horse attitude xxx
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ReplyDeleteWishing you a great week Rachel, I hope you have a nice loss to reward you for your great attitude about giving back!
ReplyDeleteMich x
Liska - probably me, some days I'll eat anything.
ReplyDeleteMich - thank you. Amen for all of us.
Looks great, will give it a try. Thanks. Susan
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it comes out Susan.
ReplyDelete2nd in 3 weeks is really good going!
ReplyDeleteI mean 2kg not 2nd - stupid predictive text auto correct!
ReplyDeleteYour spagetti tofumaise sounds really nice and I love the name! Well done on your weight loss and for keeping going. I had a really disappointing week last week but this week was rewarded with a minute loss of 1lb, but its still a loss! Keep going and you will probably lose about 6lbs
ReplyDeleteThanks Motherporridge - I am trying to keep that i nmind, that it was still 2kg in three weeks despite 'giving some back'.
ReplyDeleteR. Pages - You have hit the nail on the head, the hard part is to not give up. I'm really trying to stay focussed. Thank you.
I love the fact that you used tofu in a bolognese sauce. I'm going to try it.
ReplyDelete(Popping over from "Chronicles of a Reluctant Housedad")
Anne @ Domesblissity
Fab idea to whizz tofu up! Being gluten free never sure if I can eat tofu or not, must investigate :-)
ReplyDeleteThink I will have to try this....I have tofu in the cupboard & apart from doing a stir fry never know what to do with it. Will give this a go.
ReplyDeleteI know this is vegetarian, but it would easily go down well with a meat eater like me. Cracking variation on the 'naise' theme. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKeith aka Reluctant Housedad