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My MJ saviours!
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items I’ve been on a weight loss journey for over 6 months, over 4st down - these are the repeat purchases that are worth the money IMO
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Food prep
Protein that’s worth it
Supplements
The vitamins and supplements that are my go to buys every single month!
Another daily supplement, I have never had any issue with sulphur burps or nausea and IMO it’s all down to this! I’ve even got my sister started on them, my husband suffers from IBS so I’m going to get him to give them a try next!
Gutstar 20 Billion CFU Probiotics For Gut Health
Carrying all the extra weight around, I noticed my joints, particularly my knees were getting creaky and a little sore. My gran suffered badly with arthritis so I made the decision to take better care of my joints and overall health while on this wei...
Joint Care – Vitamins and Supplements for your joints
Again, I started with another biotin from another brand but while searching for another supplement I came across Evo biotin with coconut oil! Coconut oil helps the biotin to absorb and the biotin content of this brand is much higher than the previous...
Biotin Hair Growth 12000mcg with Coconut Oil
On a weight loss journey, it is completely normal to lose some hair IYKYK. My hair was already fine with some loss due to work stress, and to be honest, it never really totally recovered from giving birth to my second baby so I’m trying all the thing...
Hairburst Chewable Hair Vitamins 30 Day Supply 60 Pastilles
There are so many multivitamins on the market, maybe there are better ones available but I wanted a decent, broad spectrum one to take once a day and boost my vitamins and minerals while in a calorie deficit. No weird after taste, good price and over...
Kirkland Signature Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals, 500 Count
Stock up on these when Holland & Barrett have them on offer! I have one every morning in my first litre of water. I’ve tried every flavour, tropical, citrus and berry are my favourites! One tab isn’t quite enough to flavour a 1l bottle so I add a...
HIGH5 Zero Berry 80g
I’m finding it more difficult to get the Hair Gummies on promotion, since I already take a good multivitamin (includes Zinc), biotin and collagen, I decided to switch to add Selenium instead of the gummies to save a few pennies
Selenium Vitamins | Supplements & Minerals | H&B
Another cheaper swap for the Wellgard Gutstar probiotics, amazing product but I just can’t justify the full price for them! Holland and Barrett do amazing deals - especially on the app!
H&B 3 Billion Live Friendly Bacteria with Acidophilus 60 Caps | Probiotics
I made the switch to this brand from another Well known one, mostly because the other one does not disclose the actual collagen content. I have 2 scoops every day, either in coffee or skinny hot chocolate. Great way to get more protein in, my skin an...
Collagen Glow Up Powder 420g | UK's #1 Best-Selling ...
Food prep
Fail to prepare and prepare to fail! These are the items I’ve bought and used and now can not live without!
A good set of digital kitchen scales is a must have in every kitchen! I’ve tried a few and the Salter ones are the best IMO. Good price, accurate weigh, compact design, wipe clean and the battery lasts for ages! Top tip - if your plate/bowl is too bi...
Digital & Electronic Kitchen Measuring Scales
You know the saying buy cheap, buy twice? I am guilty of buying cheap knives that don’t last and I need to replace because I use them so much, even with a decent sharpener the blades were just dull! I finally made the upgrade to the Ninja kitchen kni...
Ninja Knives & Knife Sets
Do I measure and track everything? Yes! Even the milk in your coffee? Yes! Being in a calorie deficit only works if you track every. Single. Thing. I keep this next to my kettle so I can measure exactly 20ml of skim/oat milk in to my coffee, a quick ...
OXO Good Grips 60mL Mini Angled Measuring Jug
A good set of bathroom scales are needed! I try not to weight every day, it can become an obsession. I weigh on the same day, at the same time every week. I’ve tried a few brands, some cheaper, some more expensive but Salter are the most consistent I...
Digital & Electronic Bathroom Weighing Scales
I now own 3 of these! It started off with one, then I left it at work (thought I’d lost it) so bought another. Then my 12 year old took a liking to it and I bought a third! Now she has one for school, I have one for work and another just in case! I’v...
Amazon.co.uk: 1L Water Bottles
Since starting my journey in March 2025, I have not missed a single dose. No time off for holidays, parties etc. The way I see it, any changes I make need to be sustainable for the rest of my life. That means staying mindful and accountable even when...
Amazon.co.uk: Insulin Cooler
My berries last so much longer now that I wash them in cold water with a little white vinegar, let them drain then add to these tubs with some kitchen paper in the bottom to absorb the water! It’s made such a difference in how much fruit we waste
Plastic Fruit Containers
I am totally converted to poached eggs! I’m a little weird with food textures - I don’t like jelly for this reason, and sometimes I don’t like fried eggs, or at least the egg whites depending on my mood - but poached eggs? Yes please, every time! So ...
Essentials Non-Stick Aluminium Egg Poacher Frying Pan
Take measurements! I regret not doing this at the start of my journey, you might not see a change on the scales every week but you will definitely see those numbers going down!
Amazon.co.uk: Fat Tape Measure
Protein that’s worth it
Don’t be misled by everything with PROTEIN on the label. These are protein and fibre foods that are worth buying and eating in a calorie deficit
I’ve tried so many Greek yogurts from the main 6 supermarkets. Nothing beats Aldi 0% Greek yogurt in taste or cost! I have 2 Aldi protein pancakes every morning, 200g of Greek yogurt and 80g each of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries! Yum
Greek Yoghurt 0% Fat
My go to breakfast every morning! 2 pancakes, topped with 200g 0% Greek yogurt and 80g each of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries and 20g of Linwoods seed mix. This gives me 39.4g of protein and 12g fibre for 514 calories. This keeps me full m...
High Protein Banana Pancakes
Topped pancakes, yogurt and porridge with this for a good protein and fibre hit! 20g serving has 4.4g protein, 3.6g fibre for 105 calories!
Milled Flaxseed Sunflower Pumpkin & Chia Seeds & Goji Berries
A delicious seasonal change on the other Linwoods seed mix I love! Adds a delicious apple pie flavour to your morning breakfast, or if you need some fibre and protein to hit your macros in the evening, I like softening some apples in a little water i...
Milled Flax, Chia Seed, Apple & Cinnamon (200g, 1KG)
Perfect addition to a snack plate, or my new favourite snack - a protein Babybel wrapped in ham!
Comparing the macros, babybel light is 41 calories and 5g protein but I find the flavour pretty weak. Babybel protein is 47 calories and 5.1g protein. I...
Mini Babybel Protein Cheese Snacks 6 x20g
Fibre One bars are so good to get that extra fibre in! My go to’s are chocolate fudge brownie and lemon drizzle! One of my favourite high protein and fibre desserts is a torn up Fibre One chocolate fudge brownie topped with a chocolate protein puddin...
Fibre One Snack Bars Chocolate Fudge Brownies Snack Bars
My latest obsession! I love that these are plant based, these toasted with 20g light spreadable cheese and some cooked ham 👌 delicious, protein and fibre in one tasty bagel!
New York Bakery Protein Boost Sliced Bagels 5 pack
Normally I avoid anything SW branded like the plague - but these are actually decent for the calories, spenny but a decent alternative to the Skinny Chocolate Crunch Fruit & Nut bars which I can only get in certain shops!
Slimming World Hi Fi Bars
I keep one of these in the freezer - so delicious, so easy for the nights my kids want something I don’t like or can’t have! Yeah there are cheaper protein meals on the market but this one packs decent protein & fibre for the calories
Myprotein Hunters BBQ Chicken Pasta 550g
Coffee caramel and chocolate are the best IMO! A tasty alternative to coffee, I just mix with hot water and drink! 1.8g fibre and 1.4g protein per 8g serving for 29 calories! Planning to try the chocolate Astro Dust next as an alternative to higher c...
Rainbow Dust | Natural Focus & Energy Boost
Huel 100% Nutritionally Complete Meal Chocolate 500ml
Again, great to keep on hand for those busy days when you just don’t get a chance to sit and eat - protein 20g, fibre 8g for 400 cals
This isn’t an everyday choice but with long use by dates the...
Huel | Brands | H&B