#MySundayPhoto Number 20

#MySundayPhoto Number 20

Last week it was beautiful and sunny and so we visited Cardiff Bay. It took two buses and although the distance isn't too far it took ages as they go all around the houses. 

In 1999 a barrage was built across Cardiff Bay creating a huge lake and turning the docklands, and the famous Tiger Bay, into a mixture of modern buildings and leisure facilities. It claims to be Europe's largest waterfront development with restaurants, bars, the Welsh Assembly, housing and so much more.

We only visited a small part although we were there for a few hours. Bear is fascinated with shadows and was delighted to find these shadows of bicycle wheels on the gates of a cycle hire near the barrage.

                                                                 

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Slimming World Weigh In #18

Slimming World Weigh In #18

I have been very busy this week, lots of walking and running after my grandson so I should have lost weight. Except (there's always an except isn't there?) I have had a sneaky biscuit, chocolate coin and lots of wine. I even had butter on my bacon sandwich. I say sneaky because I haven't counted the Syns. I've just thought "oh one won't hurt" or "I deserve a treat". This, I know, must stop or I will be back to eating as I used to, and that means putting on weight.

The Perfect Slimming World Baked Potato With Spring Onion and Cheese - Recipe

The Perfect Slimming World Baked Potato With Spring Onion and Cheese - Recipe

To make the perfect Slimming World Baked Potato is not difficult. Just buy large potatoes, floury not waxy potatoes, and bake. What could be easier? To make it fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside you need to add a little more. Although it is possible to cook potatoes in the microwave I find they shrink and go rubbery if over cooked just a little. For the best baked potato cook it in the oven.

Our Weekly Journal 8th May - Roath Park and National Museum of Wales

Our Weekly Journal 8th May - Roath Park Rec and National Museum of Wales

I didn't write a journal last week. Two reasons. One I didn't go anywhere except shopping and two, I was too busy caring for Mr P. He's doing really well and recovering nicely.

#MySundayPhoto Number 19

 #MySundayPhoto Number 19

Bear and I went into town to visit the museum. Afterwards we walked in front of the wonderful civic buildings and on a whim I asked Bear to take a photo of me. I gave him my phone and said
"when you see Nanny press the button".
He saw me, looked for the button and pressed. He missed me but got this gorgeous shot of his shadow.

Slimming World Weigh In #17

Slimming World Weigh In #17

This is the second week of doing all the cooking and meal planning as Mr P is recuperating. After my big loss last week (3.5lbs) I have high hopes for this week. Well I would if I hadn't been a little bit naughty. It was my wedding anniversary and as we couldn't go out we had a takeaway delivered. Before I started Slimming World I would have a Chicken Biryani but this time I chose Tandoori Chicken. I was very good and scraped off the sauce and had it with the salad the restaurant provided. I think I may be one of the few people that have actually eaten all the takeaway salad! Naughtily they added a few popadoms for free, and I couldn't resist so ate a quarter of one.

I also had a chocolate biscuit, a couple of chocolate coins (I found them in the cupboard and I have no resistance once I've already broken the rules) and a packet of Pom Bear crisps. All of these are totally OK if the Syns are counted, but I didn't count I just ate.