Lots of people asked me what I did to lose the weight, what gimmick I used, what diet plan. For me it was simply about changing my habits and cutting out that which was unhealthy.
- gluten and wheat: for a couple of weeks I cut this out completely. A large proportion of the population are intolerant and it makes you build up ft around and below the belly button. Cut it out! It is difficult but you can buy lots of nice gluten free alternatives in supermarkets! It's also really present in premade sauces!
- sugar: probably the hardest one for me but the key is to stick with cutting it out. I think for me personally it takes about three days and my sugar cravings go. I also get a headache when I cut it out but after that I feel amazing.
- E numbers : I am more and more inclined to agree that prepackaged food is not good. The more natural the better. It might be convenient but the chemicals are bad for us. Spend time actually cooking. I felt all kinds of smug when the horsemeat scandal broke because I hadn't touched a ready meal in at least a year! Even the weight watchers ones are packed with preservatives. If it has a long date on it, it is no good. (For example, today I had curry super noodles. Good idea at the time but now I am shouting at Kev for not gettin the boiler to work and I feel hungry again! Lesson learnt!)
- alcohol: I really struggled here. Everyone knows I love a drink. For the first couple of weeks I didn't drink at all. I felt glorious. Then I decided on low cal drinks: reduced alcohol wine, vodka an diet coke were the best for me. Stopping the things you enjoy just makes you want them more. The key is moderation.
- carbs and fat are good! But they have to be the right kinds! I love bread and cheese but as I was keeping a food diary I noticed that bread makes me angry and cheese gives me migraines. It's all about the right choices: rice, Cous Cous, brown pasta as for fats olive oil is a miracle worker, nuts and humous was surprisingly good for snacking on. Don't jut cut these out. Nothin good will come of it.
- weigh yourself daily. That way you can track what's going on and what does and doesn't work for you. However, the scales don't mean anything. I also measure myself and look at the fit of my clothes. That is way more telling. This should be at the same time every day! I fluctuate between the morning and evening. You are usually lightest in the morning!
I think I will shut up for today. I am by no means an expert. Just sharing what has worked for me.
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