How many times have you gone on a diet? With all the will in the world it's virtually impossible to stay on a diet forever. If you want to LOSE WEIGHT successfully, and KEEP IT OFF, then you need to CHANGE your eating habits, because, let's face it - it's your eating habits that made you gain the weight in the first place!
The average woman goes on 3 diets a year and lasts 19 days on each one! (I haven't got a figure for men but I believe they do a little better).
The UK diet industry is worth an estimated £1 billion each year. A huge proportion of that is repeat business - because DIETS DON'T WORK (long term). It's no good eating less food for a few weeks, or months & then hoping the weight will stay off. It won't. Once you revert back to your old eating habits the pounds will slowly creep on again, and possibly more.
The answer is to cut out the junk, processed and packaged foods, go back to basics by cooking good, fresh healthy food, eat nutrient dense foods instead of 'empty calories' - and move!
That said I'm off for a swim now.
Are you fed up with yo-yo dieting? Are you ready to CHANGE?
Happy eating!
Bev
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Thursday, 11 August 2011
FOOD TO LIFT YOUR MOOD
Hello again, well what a week we've had so far with all the rioting and trouble. I sincerely hope that it's over now, all those who have lost homes, businesses or possessions get compensation, and every criminal gets their just desserts.
So, if you're feeling a little low think about what you are eating - food can have a positive or negative effect on your mood. Sadly, when we're down we may not be bothered to eat well, which in turns means your body will not work at its best, due to a lack of good nutrients.
It's important to eat protein rich foods to ensure you are getting an amino acid called tryptophan. This is converted in the brain to the mood enhancing hormone, serotonin.
Also have a great variety of fruit and vegetables, as Vitamin C can also help produce serotonin.
Brazil nuts are a great source of this hormone too - 3 a day is all you need.
Omega 3 fish oils will help too - choose oily fish 2 or 3 times a week.
Finally remember to drink up to 2 litres of water a day to stay hydrated.
On a lighter note I'm off to the Peak District to spend a long weekend walking, and, true to form the weather looks bleak. So not to be deterred, waterproof trousers and jacket, hat, scarf, gloves and thermals all packed.......tell me, is it really still August?
Happy eating!
Bev
So, if you're feeling a little low think about what you are eating - food can have a positive or negative effect on your mood. Sadly, when we're down we may not be bothered to eat well, which in turns means your body will not work at its best, due to a lack of good nutrients.
It's important to eat protein rich foods to ensure you are getting an amino acid called tryptophan. This is converted in the brain to the mood enhancing hormone, serotonin.
Also have a great variety of fruit and vegetables, as Vitamin C can also help produce serotonin.
Brazil nuts are a great source of this hormone too - 3 a day is all you need.
Omega 3 fish oils will help too - choose oily fish 2 or 3 times a week.
Finally remember to drink up to 2 litres of water a day to stay hydrated.
On a lighter note I'm off to the Peak District to spend a long weekend walking, and, true to form the weather looks bleak. So not to be deterred, waterproof trousers and jacket, hat, scarf, gloves and thermals all packed.......tell me, is it really still August?
Happy eating!
Bev
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