Piglet to Gazelle - My weight loss journey

purpleshoes_2

Im just off out, will post later

First_Trouble

Is it weird that the one thing I am looking forward to eating come winter is Brussels Sprouts?

First_Trouble

purpleshoes wrote: »

Im just off out, will post later

Thanks Purpleshoes.

I am trying and your advice is very much appreciated.

purpleshoes_2

First_Trouble wrote: »

This may sound like a stupid question but how do I increase my calorie intake while reducing portions?

I know that I can have butter, cream & cheese so I could add some more of these while cooking. I also need to add more vegetables and reduce my hidden sugars. I may just have answered my question?

Well yes, definitely look out for sugars, basically if you cant pronounce something on a label, dont buy it. Id have cheese in moderation but definitely if you are having dairy its better to have full fat and not low fat (when fat is removed sugar is often added back in)

Dont worry about the odd stock cube etc, but the less processed stuff, white carbs and sugar you have the better. Plus you really do need to eat to keep your metabolism ticking over.

First_Trouble

Monday's Food and Exercise

B: 2 scrambled eggs and 75g smoked salmon
L: Chicken Stew
HM Chicken Bhuna and 195g cooked brown rice
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/787634/chicken-bhuna
S: 1 tbsp raisins, 4 brazil nuts, 4 pecans, 5 almonds, 1 small plum, 1 banana
E: walked 7931 steps (3.6 miles), day 4 abs (rest day) day 4 push up (rest day), day 4 squats (60 squats)
Calories: 1927
Carbs: 143

First_Trouble

purpleshoes wrote: »

Well yes, definitely look out for sugars, basically if you cant pronounce something on a label, dont buy it. Id have cheese in moderation but definitely if you are having dairy its better to have full fat and not low fat (when fat is removed sugar is often added back in)

Dont worry about the odd stock cube etc, but the less processed stuff, white carbs and sugar you have the better. Plus you really do need to eat to keep your metabolism ticking over.

Brilliant, thanks. Will slowly work this out of my diet and out of my cupboards. October's shopping list will be interesting, but much healthier.

By October I also hope to have replaced most of my white potatoes with sweet potatoes. I have already switched successfully from white pasta and rice to brown. I have also cut milk from my diet due to high lactose content.

Definitely starting to feel much better than I ever was on slimming world.

First_Trouble

Saw this on the BBC today about sugar.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29212780

I don't know why they just can't ban the companies from using added sugars in their products like they do with certain E numbers.

First_Trouble

Tuesday food and exercise

B:smoked salmon 75g & coffee with 26g double cream
L: chicken bhuna and 195g brown rice
LO cottage pie with 1 cup each of Savoy cabbage and carrots plus 200ml gravy
S: 5 almonds, 1 tbsp raisins, 4 Brazil nuts, 4 pecans, 150g natural yoghurt
E: walked 12866 steps (5.9 miles), steps, exercise DVD
Calories: 1986
Carbs:151g

Tried upping my exercise a bit more today. Went for an exercise DVD I had for years. (Vicky's Weight off Workout) I have also ordered JM's 30 day shred and some 2kg dumbells. Also took the dog out for an extra walk which he loved.
Am definitely ready for bed now though think I have earnt it.

First_Trouble

A few things I have learnt over the last 2 days.

- Manufactuers packets serving suggestion can be too big. Brown rice I served yesterday was according to packet instructions and I couldn't eat it all so next time will reduce this by half. Means I will have more room on the plate for veggies.
- How much my body loves a good workout session. Did my exercise DVD last night and although it was tough, this morning my skin feels amazing and I feel so energetic if not a tad sore.

I am hoping I have done enough this week to see some results on the scales/tape measure tomorrow.

Little_Miss_Winner

keep up the good work!