I'm being good today its WW tomorrow. i might have mini fish and chips after

Hi everyone.

Been at the doc's. I have to go back to physio as I have rotator cuff tendonitis. They did x-rays as well. I have decreased range of motion on that side. Can't unfasten my bra at the back anymore. In fact last night I couldn't raise my arm up all the way to shave under it.

I've been walking with my friend. We walk 30 minutes at the moment but I need to increase my exercise.

Hi Michele I love reading about your family and your shenanigans with the rose.

Lou that chicken sounds good. Where's the recipe?

Welcome Moose you've done really well 44 lbs awesome.

Mini fish and chips sounds good to me.

ooooooooooooo CG, I know how that pain is, I had tendonitis in my shoulder from moving J's bed and of course the rotator cuff damage bloody hurts! Ough... for you darling...talk soon.

I've just been on the while watching biggest loser, kept me going great because they're workouts are so hard and so inspirational

See you all tomorrow

I remember when you had the problem with your shoulder, wasn't sure if it was the same thing. It got better didn't it with physio?

Remember going to that PT place in Jersey? Was it in Cherry Hill?

Clydegirl – That sounds painful for you I do hope that the physio can help you. I see a physio myself for a trapped nerve in my leg which I’ve had now for over six months.

It’s a rainy day which means I am not going to get out with the dog since he refuses to walk in the rain, but I need some shopping so think I will walk to the supermarket so I can get in some exercise!

ugh... finally got myself to Drs... have chest infection... I was suposed to be chair of our team meeting... and off to brum for training tomorrow...

anyway chicken recipe....;

serves 4

prep time 5min + optional marinading (i did mine overnight as we were going to gym.. so would be back late to add 30mins!)

cooking time; 30min...

cals: 267, 2g fat (0.5 sat) - per serving

ingredients..:

4cm piece fresh ginger, peeled & finely grated
1tbs soy sauce (+ extra to serve)... i used the low salt one..
3tbs sweet chilli sauce
juice of 1 lime & zest finely grated (i think that was a bit much..it was qute limeeee so adjust to your taste..)
4X 170g skinless chicken breast
300g pak chio.. trimmed
noodles & sesame oil to serve.. (ooo i forgot about that!..lol)


1. preheat oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5. in a bow mix the ginger, soy sauce, chilli, & lime & zest. make 4 diagonal cuts across each chicken breast. Add to the bowl, turning to coat (leave for 30mins if you have time, then prehat oven)

2. Place the chicken on a lined baking tray (with foil or greaseproof paper). Pour any extra marinade over the chicken. Cook for 25mins until baked through and well caramelised.

3. Halve the pak choi (if large..) steam for 3-5mins until softened. Serve along side noodles cooked according to instructions & dress with a few drops of sesame oil & a little soy sauce


enjoy!!... it was yummy! & we left the chicken to cook while getting ready for next day/having shower... easy peasy!....

BTW.. pak choi is high in folic aci, energy releasing B vitamins and soluable fibre...!!!

Cheers lou for the recipe. That looks simple enough. I have never made pak choi.

I'm off to St.Louis daughter has her scoliosis appointment.

pak choi ... tastes a bit like cabbage.... but quite i distinct taste i think...

ooo hope the apt is ok...

Where abouts in Brum are you off to Lou?

im not now... im sick.... not sure where is was going to be held..
i lived there for 6months after i qualified... lived in stechford.. hated it... (no offence..).. i worked at heartlands.. was awful... me & and one other trained staff for 24 kids!.. not good!.. some were quite sick..

wouldn't argue about Stetchford. or about heartlands for that matter. Mainly ended up in A & E there usually escorted patients or as one when one of mine knocked me out harborne is nice

Sarahgrace I worked at the Q.E for 2 years. I remember Harborne. The Plough was our favourite watering hole.

phewww!!... lol.. i lived in the nurses home for 4 weeks before i found a little flat to rent.. (stechford)..

I remember a sister who lived down the corridor there was only one HUGE cupboard in the kitchen .. she had packlocked it with all her stuff... & the cooker was vomit enducing.. about 4inches of lard on the hob.. ugh....

one night i was sat watching TV and there were blue flashing lights outside my window (i was on 3rd or 4th floor)... was used to that because the ambulances used to go up n down... but i thought mmmm its still there... looked out the window..& it was a fire engine.. aparently there was a fire in the laundry rm.... no fire alarm went of!.. thats when i had to move...!!!

my flat was nice.. all newly done out.. above a hair dressers lol.. BUT literally next door to a chineses & 24/7 kinda place ...whopps!... but then was on a 6month contract... so had to stay...

moved to oxford after that....!




i dont know harbourne...

The plough is still there although a trendy wine bar type place as you can see below. harborne hhigh street circa 2005 this there too.

Sarahgrace thanks for posting those photos of The Plough. It's hard to imagine it as a trendy wine bar. We had some good nights there. Then of course going for a curry every weekend. I have such a craving for a balti chicken now.

Daughter's appt went well. The doctor was really pleased so she's to continue with the brace and see him again in 6 months.