PPPOTD - Quick fix lunches

Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch.
Orson Welles

Yep... it happens to us all... you get to work... and realise the beautifully prepared lunchbox is lounging on the shelf in the fridge... or it was too late last night to start messing about in the kitchen and you promised yourself you'd get up early! ahem.... so you're caught on the hop.. its raining... cold and you want something warm and convient to eat at your desk... its a trek to the shops for something to microwave and theres a lot on offer!

Now I'm not a big fan of all the E numbers going on in these things.. I'm a 'make it from scratch' kinda gal... but other WW members have told me these are tasty, filling and ready in a few minutes... and the sachets of flavoured rice are a god send when you get home late and want a stir fry but don't have all night to watch rice boil! Plus they are very flavoursome and you only really need a quarter of a pack with your dinner... and just 2 mins and its all done! Watch out nigella!


Here's some of the latest on offer..


Uncle Bens Rice Time Sweet and Sour - 3PP per 100g, 9PP per 300g pot


Uncle Bens Rice Time Mexican Chilli - 3PP per 100g, 9PP per 300g pot


McDonnells Super Noodles Beef Flavour - 7PP per half pack, 14PP per pack!!!


Knorr Snack Soup Vegetable & pasta - 2PP per serving


Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato Flavour - 11PP per pot!!!


Heinz Spicy Tomato & Pepperoni Sauce with Fusilli - 9PP per pack



Heinz Cheese & Tomato Tortellinni in tomato sauce - 6PP per pack


Dolmio Pasta Vita Tomato & chilli flavour - 9PP per pot


Dolmio Pasta Vita Tomato & basil flavour - 9PP per pot


Dolmio Pasta & Bolognese - 9PP per pot



Here's some of the quick fix rices available out there...


Uncle Bens Express Pilau Rice - 125g portion (half a pack) - 6PP


Uncle Bens Express Mushroom Rice - 125g portion (half a pack) - 5PP


Uncle Bens Express Wholegrain Rice - 125g portion (half a pack) - 6PP


Uncle Bens Express Basmati Rice - 125g portion (half a pack) - 5PP


Uncle Bens Express Mexican Style Rice - 125g portion (half a pack) - 5PP


Uncle Bens Express Golden Vegetable Rice - 125g portion (half a pack) - 5PP



Bottom line is have a healthy lunch and keep your blood sugars high through the afternoon or as soon as you get in the door you'll eat all around you! Use some of your 49 PP if you're caught on the hop... that's what they're there for!

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PANCAKE DAY!!!!

YEP ITS HERE!!! That one day of the year we are contractually obliged to eat pancakes... work with me here!

Now there are MANY recipes out there.. whole wheat... egg whites only ... the works.. but for the basic pancake.. its 1 PP... Here's the offical link to WW and their recipe...

PANCAKES

I make mine especailly thin so it looks like I've got more to eat, I'm a gal who eats with her eyes! A large skillet / frying pan will mean you can make them nice and thin, and remember to point your fillings! TIP: get some greek yoghurt to replace cream and you'll save propoints... Here's some ideas... PANCAKES

Good old lemon and sugar is the way to go in my opinion... but if you're having them as your main meal then savoury is a good way to go with a poached egg and some lean bacon, throw in some 0PP mushrooms, grilled tomatos and you'll be stuffed!

Happy pancake day!!! Doll x

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Drum roll please....

And the winner, thanks to RANDOM.ORG, is....

MOM ON A MISSION!!!

Drop me an email with your postal address and I'll get it out to you by next week and let me know how you like the recipes etc! I'm only sorry I didn't have more to giveaway but stay tuned folks, there will be another giveaway shortly!

E - theskinnydoll@gmail.com

and thanks to everyone who entered... I'm gonna write a post about all the great tips you shared!

Doll x

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WEIGH IN 5 - 2012

Slow and steady win the race... down another half pound.. as I was reminded at the scales... half a pound a week for the year is 2 stone! New week when you step off the scales! Doll x

Oh and check out the giveaway below.. if you're not in .. you can't win as they say! x

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Giveaway #1

Giveaway #1: Win Weight Watchers’ “Seriously Satisfying” by Penny Stephens



February traditionally sees the new found dedication to healthy diets and weight control we had in January, start to fade... resolutions? what are they?? So here's a little something to refresh the motivation and kick start spring!

I'm lucky enough to be a WW Superfan and I get to review recipes, cook books and new products they are sending out to the masses! One of these books is Seriously Satisfying... so as I have an extra copy.. I'm putting it up for grabs...

Seriously Satisfying has 130 delish, easy to follow recipes in 10 chapters, ranging from 'cooking for me' to 'family food' and an entire chapter called 'chocolate heaven!' There's over 60 vegetarian recipes and all the recipes have 'tips' and alternatives for vegetarian options.



Recipes include sausage and mushroom sarnie, paella with chorizo, butterflied garlic chicken, basked alaska and marbled chocolate cheescake!

So, I have one copy to give away to Skinny Doll readers and better still, it's available to any winner worldwide.

To give you a flavour of what’s inside why not take a look at my review ......

Simply Satisfying

How do I win?
To enter, just post your top tip on how you kick yourself back into touch when motivation starts to fade as a comment below ... I always get great ideas from you guys and sharing is caring right!

Enter by Valentines day at midnight then watch to see if you're the winner and I'll be in touch to get your details. The winner's name will be posted on Wednesday 15th February. Best of luck!!
 

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This week - The two step diet!

The day you take complete responsibility for yourself, the day you stop making any excuses, that's the day you start to the top. - O. J. Simpson

We all know it has to be done... even on the coldest day - and its ffrreeeezing today - yes .. its exercise.. and all the excuses in the world don't wash.. This is Ireland and we're not exactly famous for our weather but there's some pretty good evidence that getting outside is better for you than the gym! Exercising outdoors when its cold encourages your body to burn more calories and because your metabolism works even harder to to maintain your core body temperature, and the more you do it.. the better you'll feel.. soon you won't even feel the cold! you'll just feel refreshed!

sooo.. excuses... who's got one?!? Take your pick!

I can't afford a gym - Who is asking you to join a gym? Put one foot in front of the other and leave the house.. The push is to get out the door.. because trust me once you've got the trainers on ... and are standing at the door.. you will do it.. its that push from the couch, its that 'i'm too tired after work' feeling that we need to get over.. and you only have to walk for 10 mins turn around and come back! 20 mins done and trust me you'll feel SOOOO much better after... go to a park... walk to the shop... meet a pal and you'll definitely get there.. the thought of someone waiting for you will spur you on!

The weathers crap - Breaking news ... its not going to get any better! and a further shocker - you're not made of sugar.. you won't dissolve! Next!

I HATE exercising - but you love dancing.. riding your bike... ice-skating.. all exercise my friends! Choose something you love doing and you'll be exercising without all the drama!

I don't have enough time... but here you are on the Internet a little longer than you intended... you couldn't POSSIBLY miss Eastenders! One of the gals in my class has a new baby and she brings each piece of laundry up the stairs one at a time! now THERE's dedication! She finds it hard to leave the house with a new born as it is... so she's made her house the gym... and all without having to pack half the house to get to the park! Write it in your diary/calendar .. its an appointment just for YOU! Oh and the 'I've got kids' card doesn't wash either.. bring them, the dog and granny with you!

Even just 5 mins here and there helps... whilst your waiting for the kettle to boil.. march on the spot... another member in my class has the yellow pages (remember that!) beside her chair and whilst she watches her soaps she does step ups for every ad break... that's 4 mins exercise every 15 minutes!

There ARE no excuses... only benefits.. so one paw in front of the other .. left.. right.. left.. right! Lets go! Doll x

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WEIGH IN 4 - 2012

uuuurrrrggggghhhhhhhh! Someone got a little cocky with the 'i don't need to track' attitude... its now taped to the fridge door! Silly Doll! x

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