I recently mentioned in a post that I want to start eating healthy and I desperately need to lose weight. I think things have come to the point that I have no more trousers to wear because they don’t fit me anymore. It is really disappointing and I am getting so frustrated about it. I keep telling myself that I need to get back on track with healthy habits and be fit again. But I keep failing and it is just killing meย because I’m not a failure and I must do something ASAP.
This will probably sound silly to you but in the past couple of months we had 2 mirrors in our home broken by my little monkeys. So it is not just that I am feeling that I must be having 7 years of bad luck x 2! (Not sure if you are superstitious or not but silly as it sounds sometimes I am!) but also that I’m left at home with no mirrors to look at myself so now I have no clue how I look! This is really affecting me because I can’t track myself if I can’t even see myself in the mirror!
Today I went shopping because I needed bigger trousers so I can survive for a few months until I can fit back into my usual trousers. I went to H&M and tried their whole range of jeans and OMG they were all awful on me! I looked at myself in the mirror of the dressing room and I was in shock at seeing myself that big. This is the first time that I have properly seen myself since my mirrors were broken and I must admit that I am scared. If you have not met me before, you won’t know that I am short so gaining weight wouldn’t help as I would look huge plus I really have a proper latin shape (the pear shape) so all the curves are from my waist down. It is just so hard to find the perfect pair of trousers. I actually think it is a nice body shape but if you don’t know how to keep it, then it could be a disaster for you.
I was a healthy size 10 here
When I was living in Peru I never used to gain weight that much. I was healthy and fit. I used to go to the gym sometimes even twice a day. I got obsessed with spinning and loved the idea of losing so many calories exercising like that. I guess also living in a country where the summer really comes when it is supposed to come and you live near the beach means that you take even more care of yourself as you don’t want to not be able to fit in your bikini anymore. So since I moved to the UK this has been a struggle as I have hardly had a proper summer. You never know here what the weather is going to be like. The first years that I was in the UK, ย I used to travel to Peru once a year during the summer (winter time in the UK) so I was able to keep enjoying the summer in a way. But since having my daughter’s things are not the same and we can’t travel that often to Peru, so we have missed that extra enjoyment of summer and I really miss it!
Anyway, the reason I’m telling you all of this is because I’m now determined to do something about it and to try to beat the horrible feeling that I have at the moment. I don’t want to feel like this anymore and I want to change it. One of the first things that I have been doing as part of making an effort to walk more and drive less is to eat a healthy meal every day. I have recently been introduced to Fit Kitchen which is a healthy meal choice developed by nutritionist Sharmain Davis and Professional MasterChef winner Ash Mair.
Fit Kitchen has created a range of delicious readymade meals, fulfilling the growing consumer demand for intrinsically healthy, convenient products. The team has created a range โtrulyโ healthy with Fit Kitchen; rather than just a calorie deficit and bland tasting meal with no nutritional values.
Kung Pao Chicken with Zesty Sauce
Malaysian Chicken
Middle Eastern Chicken
Pad Thai Chicken with Zesty Sauce
The initial range consists of four modern cuisines, all high in protein, vitamin and fibre content, but remain low in calories (under 300 calories) and saturated fat. Each meal also contributes to three of your five a day.ย There are 4 different meals available at the moment: Kung Pao Chicken with Zesty Sauce, Malaysian Chicken, Middle Eastern Chicken and Pad Thai Chicken with Zesty Sauce.
Each meal comes in a microwavable container, thereโs some pre-cooked pieces of chicken, a mix of fresh vegetables and a sachet containing a unique sauce. You need to open the sachet and pour it all over the meal. You put the lid back leaving enough room to let the steam come out and then you just need to put it in the microwave for 4 minutes and voila it is ready. It is quick and easy.
I was a little bit worried about trying these flavours as I’m not very good with spicy food but I was surprised to find out that they were not spicy at all. They had a lot of flavours. My favourite from all of them was the Malaysian meal. It was really good. It was nice to see different flavours with an oriental influence in the market. It is for sure a different alternative and I’m sure one that you will love it.
Fit Kitchen at Sainsbury’s
Fit Kitchen is available in Sainsburyโs and Waitrose within their chilled section and cost ยฃ3.80 per meal. Next time you are in one of these supermarkets go and give them a try. If you do, please let me know what you think! ๐
Are you trying to eat healthily? What do you do to keep healthy and fit? Have you heard of Fit Kitchen before? Do you like oriental flavours?
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Hi Franca,
Please don’t feel down. You always look gorgeous in your photos. Fit Kitchen meals look great though. I am really lazy in the kitchen and tend to eat quite a few microwave meals. I have not heard of Fit kitchen before. I might give them a try.
Good luck with the healthy eating.
Pen x #KCACOLS
Aww thank you Pen! I just have to bring my will power back! Yes they are different because I have not seen those flavours before and very convenient. Check them at Sainsbury’s. Thanks for commenting, ๐ x
I recently bought myself two new pairs of pants. It was a pretty big incentive that maybe it was time for some changes. These meals look great. I like stuff that has a bit of spice to it, maybe I’d need to kick these up a notch. #KCACOLS
They sound tasty (though I’d like spicy myself.) #KCACOLS
This looks like a great range, I might try it as I’m also trying to shift a few pounds! x #KCACOLS
Eating healthy and loosing weight is so difficult. At least those meals look tasty and healthy. Good luck! #kcacols
I’ve never heard of fit kitchen before but all the meals you’ve shown look like ones I would enjoy. I do need a compete overhaul on my diet!
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Fit kitchen meals look great…unfortunately we still haven’t gotten around to buying a microwave though!!
I’ve the same body shape as you (i think), H&M ALWAYS make me feel horrendous for trousers, walk away and never go back there for trousers is my advice, no matter my weight, the trousers just don’t work for the shape and in the process make you feel awful in the dressing room. Hope that helps with how you’re feeling! #KCACOLS
It is easy to be healthy with a few tasty recipes #KCACOLS
My jeans were so tight today I thought I might pass out from trying to squeeze into them.
I am right there with you- making changes and trying to stick with them.
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aw Franca, if it makes you feel better, H&M jeans are awful on me too. they are literally for the skinniest of people! I find Dorothy perkins are a bit more realistic! good luck with eating well. I need to aswell. im just not prioritising health at the moment #KCACOLS
Thanks for sharing Franca ๐ I honestly wouldn’t have thought you needed to lose weight!!! I’m on that journey too, but even at my thinnest and healthiest I have always HATED pants shopping. I’m following Trim Healthy Mama, when I stick to it it works super well!!! (I took an extended break after getting pregnant with my last son). Today was my first day back at it! I’ve never heard of Fit Kitchen but what do I know, I live on an island off the coast of Canada Food looks delicious! #kcacols
They look like a tasty range and convenient, but personally I find cutting out snacks and pudding works best for me.
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I am right there with you, I got a shock when I went to buy new clothes the other week. I love the idea of these meals and they look delicious too! #KCACOLS
I really need to lose some weight. I have been slowly putting it on over the last few years. #kcacols
We eat pretty healthy on the whole. Its all about making sensible swaps and having naughty things in moderation. I saw those meals in waitrose the other day, they look nice. Thanks for hosting #kcacols xx
Fit kitchen meals look delicious, I get lazy trying to figure out healthy meal ideas then preparing them. you look great Franca and good luck on your journey to healthy eating #KCACOLS
I’m currently in the middle of losing weight. You look lovely Franca! Those meals look really tasty.
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Good luck with it – you’re not a failure. Just think of it as trying to find your routine again when it comes to being healthy. #kcacols
These dishes look amazing! I too, hate trying on jeans–it’s my absolute LEAST favorite thing to do! You look amazing, though! #KCACOLS
I bought bigger trousers after having my second – some times you just need a stop gap! These meals look awesome though – I’d really recommend the Lean in 15 series as they are a similar meal make up to these and aren’t about being hungry! #KCACOLS
I am trying to eat healthier at the moment and these look great for helping with that. The pad thai chicken looks very nice.
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Sounds like you’re on the right track if you’re having protein rich (low carb) meals – thats definitely the way that works for me. (I’m small too – we just can’t pull it off like taller people can, can we!) And these meals look delicious! You just need to see a tiny drop in your weight and it’ll spare you on to keep going – good luck!!! #kcacols
Franca you look absolutely stunning ALL the time so please don’t get stressed about your weight. However, eating healthily is always a good idea and these look delicious. xx #KCACOLS
I am at the same stage of needing to lose weight or buy a new wardrobe. I am not the biggest fan of shopping or dieting, so it is a tough choice as to which I am going to try first. Am hoping that if I wait long enough the weight might get bored and move on ๐ #kcacols
These look like a great healthy option when you need a convenient meal with low calories. I do the 5:2 and would be able to eat one of these on a fast day. #kcacols
It’s really tough at this time of year and believe me, you’re not alone! I find logging what I eat (on my phone app) really helps with making sure I don’t eat too much and also eat the right things. I’m not a fan of ready meals and I think 300 calories isn’t quite enough for a main meal even if you are trying to lose weight! Sugar is my biggest weakness! #KCACOLS
When I was pregnant with Peachy I went to buy some pants to accomodate my expanding belly. That was the first time I was shocked to see my reflection in a mirror. The mirror I use at home when I get ready every day only shows from about the hip up. There is another full length mirror that I peek at on my way out the door but I’m fully dressed by then. At that store they had several mirrors in the changeroom where I really got a look at myself from all angles. Being pregnant I was prepared for the bigger belly but I was not prepared for the bigger thighs and hips. I’m still working on shrinking those areas. #KCACOLS
Oh those meals look delicious!! I am so unhealthy, and although outwardly I may not seem it, I’ve been a 6/8 for my whole adult life, my diet is terrible!! I keep telling myself that I will eat healthier but it’s so much more convenient to eat junk! I love an easy meal like these, and I could definitely stick to something like that for lunch instead of my usual crisps and chocolate, I will have to give them a try! #KCACOLS
Ooh these look delicious. #KCACOLS I am vegetarian, I wonder if the range is good for me x
Those meals look great, hope they expand the range soon. It’s good you can pick up a nutritional ready meal in sainsburys
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I know how you feel about suddenly realising that you need to loose weight. I needed to shift a good stone and a half and finally sucked up the courage to go along to my local slimming world group. I was totally sceptical but it’s bloody amazing. I have no idea how it works but I have lost 1 stone and 4 lbs in 10 weeks. For the first summer in a long time I am actually excited to get a bikini on!! It’s well worth a look.x #KCACOLS
Thanks for sharing this Franca. I need to loose weight (much more than you do!) I’m starting the Body Rescue plan which combines diet excrcise and dealing with the emotions behind them. I’ll be blogging about it too so watch this space… #KCACOLS
I need to try this! I really really really need to lose some weight too! Initially, I had come to the conclusion that the metalwork that was put in my leg following my fracture a few months ago must have weighed 5kg, but it turns out it’s HOLLOW! So I’ve actually put all that weight on myself! And now the target is to lose 8kg! I need to do something pronto! Thanks for sharing your tips! #KCACOLS
I can totally sympathise. Started some tablets for Migraines and vertigo and I’ve gained 2 stone in a few months. I’ve never been his lage in my life. 12st 8 and size 14-16. We all have our own limits huh and it’s heartbreaking when we pass them and can’t seem to stop it.
Can u get a cheap full length mirror. I’ve seen some in B&M and alike. About ยฃ12.99 and hang over a door. These meals sound fab but I would still rather prepare fresh myself.
Best of luck with getting the shape you want. #KCACOLS
I’ve not heard of Fit Kitchen, but the meals do sound really tasty. I think portion size is a bit of an issue for me, my meals have definitely got bigger in recent years! x #KCACOLS
They look great and I love the sound of all the tasty flavours. Good luck in your healthy eating mission! #KCACOLS x
I too am trying to eat healthier and lose some weight, but it’s so hard isn’t it? Convenient healthy food has got to be a good thing! #KCACOLS
Love the idea of incorporating Fit Kitchen meals. The flavours sound amazing and they look great. You can do anything you put your mind too. You got this mama x #KCACOLS
Having just had baby number three I’m feeling the same as you – love the look of these meals, they look so colourful and healthy #KCACOLS
I really need to loose weight too. I’m also running out of trousers and don’t want to keep buying new ones so I really need to do something about it. These meals look great x
I need a bit of your will power! I don’t like the way I look, but I also don’t do much to change it haha! – They look delicious, but I’m a really fussy eater! Maybe one day I’ll just man up and try new things lol. #KCACOLS Becky x
Franca these meals look lovely. I know what you mean about clothes not looking right. I don’t shop in H&M for that reason anymore. #kcacols
Those sound wonderful, I too am a journey to get healthy. I’m sure it will be a long one but I have started and I hope to be able to commit this time. Good luck! #KCACOLS
This looks like a nice option for eating healthy while you don’t have time to cook.
Instead of using excuses to eat a cheat meal…these might come in quite handy
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Good luck! It always helps if you can find healthy options that look and taste at least vaguely appetising – and these look good. I really ought to follow your example! #KCACOLS
THEse meals look lovely, I’m off to get some today! #KCACOLS
I feel exactly the same as you at the moment, the weight has just crept on and I can’t seem to shift it – just doesn’t do much for your self esteem does it. I totally feel for you on the jeans front too – I was in Topshop recently and felt gutted when all the jeans looked awful on me – skinny jeans are definitely a thing of the past sadly! Fit Kitchen sounds a good option – I wonder if their dishes are gluten free? I’m also very supersticious and had to get a cracked mirror taken away recently as I’m convinced it was bringing us bad luck! #KCACOLS
These look really nice and tasty! A lot of ready meals are bland, so I’d really like to try these. Perfect for days I can’t be bothered to cook! #KCACOLS
I can totally relate to the need to lose weight and develop heatlheir eating habis. I really hope you succeed. #kcacols
Never seen these before and like the look of them
Those meals look so yummy!! #KCACOLS
I’m adopting the French attitude to eating, It’s a combination of being able to eat what you want but with restraint. Portion sizes matter, and snacking between meals is a big no no. Oh, and having three good meals a day. Couple that with lots of walking and running after kids and a dog. Seems to be working! #KCACOLS
It’s so much harder as we get older, isn’t it? I need to make a much bigger effort too. I’ve never come across Fit Kitchen before but I like the sound of the flavours. #kcacols
I try to maintain a steady weight – but it doesn’t always happen! I find exercise really does help me though #kcacols
I feel just like you Franca. I know I need to do something but I want it to be uncomplicated. These meals soundalike a great solution. Our closest supermarket is Sainsbury so I’ll see if it stocks these #KCACOLS
I’ve been a bit the same Franca. No excuse for me though as we have plenty of mirrors. I rather like the sound of these meals as it makes it easy. The last thing you want to do when you’re cutting down is spending ages preparing food. If you have something you can eat easily, I think its half the battle. Good luck #KCACOLS
With my return to work looming I’m on the look out of quick and healthy dinner alternatives. These look perfect! Thanks for the inspiration #KCACOLS
I am a classic pear shape too Franca. Before i fell pregnant with Arthur i did the Dukan diet and totally cut out ALL forms of sugar (even fruit) and ate just lean protein and veg and I lost over a stone and a half in 3 months and my skin was the clearest it has ever been. I have never managed to get back on the healthy eating wagon but not im pregnant again I am really conscious of the fact that i need to start making a bit more of an effort. good luck to you #kcacols
I’m so sorry to read you are struggling lovely. Though I’ve also seen how determinant you can be so I’m sure you’ll feel and look fit and healthy very soon. These meals look great. I could really do with something like this as I don’t feel I eat that healthily and it’s affecting my mood. #KCACOLS
I’ll admit I’m not the healthiest of eaters and now that I’m pregnant I’m feeling horrendously guilty for my poor choices. But exhaustion and hunger tend to take over #kcacols
Franca, you look amazing but I completely understand the feeling of not being happy with your body. I live in a sunny country anad am dreading the summer for the first time ever. I am beyond exhausted in the evening and find my motivation to do anything is non exsisitent. the meals look really good and are a great way of eating well at least once a day x #KCACOLS
I like the sound of Fit Kitchen! I struggle too, it’s hard when you don’t have a lot of time and just grab what you can! #KCACOLS
I feel exactly the same! Whilst being pregnant with my youngest (now 7 months) I put on around 4 stone! I’ve lost two just from giving birth and in the first few weeks but I hate myself. Around 8 weeks after her was born I booked myself and my family to do a mud run, I knew I’d put on weight but I didn’t quite realise just how bad I looked until I saw the pictures of me standing next to them all. It was embarrassing and so so upsetting.
I have the same shape as you, I’m all hips, thighs and a vey big booty which I really like but now rather than being firm and toned they’re all like jelly and look awful. I’m only 5 ft 4 too so i look even bigger (thanks to some very honest male friends for letting me know haha)
I’ve been cutting back on my eating and last week I lost 5 lbs so yay!! That’s half a stone this year down, now for the other 3 and a half #KCACOLS
I have been trying to eat more healthily but it isn’t always easy. We do generally have a diet which is at least 80% good stuff but I like cake! And sometimes cooking is not something I have energy for. Something like this would be better than ringing the Chinese shop! #KCACOLS
Oh wow..these sound so much nicer than your average microwave meal! I am feeling a bit miserable about the way I look lately too and I know I’m eating rubbish and not exercising enough. Need to sort it out! I think you look fabulous by the way xx #kcacols
Aww thank you lovely! You shouldn’t feel miserable at all! You have just have a gorgeous baby! And you look beautiful to me! ๐ xx
I’m trying to get back into fitness. I used to be really fit and I want to improve my tone and lose a bit of weight. As I have kids alone all the time though, my options are limited. Trying HIIT workouts at home in evening. Should try eating healthier too. Good luck with yours! #KCACOLS
Ooh those look really nice and they’re not a bad price either! I need to work on eating healthier. You look lovely already!! Best of luck xx #KCACOLS
Oh thank you for sharing this. I’m gaining weight as well at the moment and I feel hard to keep up on eating healthy food due to being busy with everything, stress and emotions. #KCACOL
I saw these in the supermarket but was worried the taste wouldn’t be worth the cost but seeing them once cooked I must admit they do look much better than I thought! It’s nice to know there are healthy options that are actually healthy for those days when a ready meal is a must! Good luck with your getting fit journey #KCACOLS
Those meals look delicious. I am meant to be losing weight too. I have literally NO will power!! #KCACOLS