A week of pain and flu

Hi everyone. The sun seems to be shining more often but its still so cold! I finally started my revision and one of my assignments. I'm going to do this quickly as I feel absolutely unwell.

This week I my workout regime is quite different. The gym I go to was shut because of some construction work but the rest of the leisure center was open so I went to the exercise classes instead. I still went spinning on Monday, I'm still struggling with that and its a beginners' class. lol.

On Tuesday, I participated in the Tone Zone class which is basically aerobics but with dumbbells in your hands. It was a killer, I think its harder than spinning because when you get tired during spinning you can at least reduce resistant and you're only using your legs but with Tone Zone you're using everything. You have to keep moving. I could feel the result instantly, the muscles in my thighs were hurting later in the day. The next day was worse, when I woke up I struggled to get up. lol. Muscles all round my thighs, lower back, stomach, shoulders, arms, and glutes were hurting. The worst thing was, I was going out for lunch in Covent Garden (going lunch isn't the worst thing lol) that day which meant I had to take the train and a lot of walking up and down the stairs. I was in pain, I had to hold on to the hand rails lol! Despite the pain, I loved it. On Thursday, I was supposed to go to Sculpt class but my muscles were still in a lot of pain so I didn't go.

Moules et Frites, & Onion soup

As for food, I ate out again this week as mentioned earlier. I went for lunch with some old university friends at a French restaurant, Palm Court Brasserie, in Covent Garden. It was another deal I found on Top Table; 50% off A la Carte menu, 2 courses only per person. For starter, I had French Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese and for main I had the traditional French dish, Moules et Frites (Mussel and chips). Quick review: It was average, I don't think I would go back again. The onion soup was nice but the portion was quite big. As for main course, it was very nice, I loved the sauce. However, I don't know if it was sand or undissolved salt (?), I kept eating sand or small crunchy particles. When the waiter came over and asked if everything was ok, I told him. And he was like 'are you sure?' So I said, 'Well, something is very crunchy'. Then he just walked off. I wasn't expecting anything from him anyways, its because he asked.

Back to Monday. For breakfast I had a cheese and ham roll and a banana oat smoothie. I normally try to avoid bread because of the yeast, but the roll was gluten and wheat free so wanted to try. My dad bought it because it was on sale for 10p. Lol! People said gluten free products aren't nice, but it wasn't that bad. 

Monday brekkie

Monday Dinner

My dad also made some smoothies so I had some of it. I'm not quite sure what he put in it but there were definitely some oat and carrots lol. It was nice though.

For dinner my dad cooked some stir fried aubergine with some mixed green leaves. He bought those leaves from Tesco, ones that are pre-packed for you. It was on sale for 10p and he bought like 5 bags of them lol. It was a mixture of water cress, rocket and spinach. The dish wasn't so nice. The nutty taste of rocket doesn't go so well. My mum made stir fried turkey breast with broccoli. (My parents always cook together which is why they cooked a dish each lol)


On Tuesday morning, I had some congee that my dad made the previous night. I don't know if it counts as being congee because my dad didn't put any rice, there were a variety of grains, including; red and green beans, goji berry, mung beans and different types of barley.  My dad also made some smoothies that had pineapple, tomatoes, beetroot and ginger. Not sure if he put anything else in, was good though. Sorry didn't take pictures of those.

After the Tone Zone class, I didn't have the energy to cook lunch so I just made something quick. Rice crackers and Ryvitas topped with cheese, turkey ham and cherry tomatoes. There were some pineapples left over from the smoothie, so I had that and a pear.

Tuesday's Quick lunch

Tuesday's Dinner

Later in the day, I went to see my boyfriend and I cooked for him. I made stuffed peppers, some beef in sauce and boiled potatoes. It was my first time making stuffed peppers, and it turned out quite nice. I know people usually put feta cheese inside but I wasn't sure if I would like the cheese as I don't like the smell of sheep and goat's milk so I used mozzarella cheese instead. I stuffed it with rice, mushrooms, onions and cherry tomatoes. Excuse the presentation of the dish, I started eating and remembered to take a photo of the food lol.

For dessert I made American banana flavoured pancakes. It was also my first time making American pancakes, my boyfriend wanted banana flavour so I blended half a banana into the batter. And oh my days, the pancakes were good and so fluffy! So proud of myself. lol.



Wednesday morning, the breakfast was boring just a whole meal bap with cheese, egg and ham. I made a smoothie, similar to the one I made last week but instead of celery I put cucumber. Still tasted good.

my new invention

On Thursday my body was still in so much pain so I thought I need something high in protein. So for breakfast I had Chocolate Soy Porridge:
-1 small carton of Alpro chocolate soya milk
-1 egg
-1 cup of oat
-1/2 teaspoon of maca powder sprinkled on top when porridge is cooked.

First heat the oat and some of the soya milk together. Gradually add the rest of the soya milk. When it starts to thicken or gets hot add the egg. Cook for another 2 minutes or until egg is cooked.

I know it doesn't look very appealing lol but it was nice and chocolatey.

Chocolate porridge

I started feeling ill on Friday. I was feeling tired, my lower back, arms and joints were aching. I didn't have the appetite so I just made a small breakfast. Gooseberry yoghurt wit chopped up apples and sprinkled with mixed seeds (Flax, sunflower, pumkpin, sesame seed & goji berries)

I didn't stay in to rest though because I had a meeting in the evening with one of the founders (Thais) of Glow (a beauty business). I am working with them for my dissertation. So I ate out at Le Pain Quotidien to meet with her, I never knew they serve organic food. Always been past it and always thought they did fatty bakeries. lol. I had Organic Quinoa & roast vegetables with artichokes, courgettes and aubergine & tomatoes. I didn't take a picture because Thais might think I'm weird, it was our first time meeting each other.  

Saturday and today I was just been in bed the whole day and had plain congee both days for lunch and dinner. Below is my Sunday breakfast that I still managed to make; porridge with chopped up bananas, sprinkled with mix seeds and manuka honey.  

Sunday Breakfast

I said I would do this post quickly but ended up writing a lengthy post lol. Anyways, hope you enjoyed it and  stayed tune for more.  Thanks for reading.