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Simply, the weirdest thing that I've learned is that you truly don't have to deprive yourself of anything. Before, I thought that you had to cut out carbs, eat "clean" (whatever that is), never eat junk food etc. But actually, there is a place for everything, as long as you have a balanced approach. If you have a massive…
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If you continue to feel out of sorts, might be worth upping your calories to around 1500 / aim to lose half a pound a week and also eat some of your exercise cals on top of that, and see how you go. I know it is slower (and harder when you don't have too much to lose) but 1300 calories just might not be enough for you,…
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Both seeing certain foods as either a "reward" or as something that is "bad" are two sides of the same coin. I think that trying not to attach any judgement to foods is key. For example, if I want chocolate, I'll have some. I'll track it and integrate it into my day's calories, so its not special to me. I try to see it as…
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I'd also like to add something that I've found effective: to make sure you are incorporating a mixture of healthy fats in your diet. Fat is calorie dense but filling - by choosing to add moderate amounts of things like olive oil, avocado, butter, nuts, full fat dairy etc. into your meals rather than low fat substitutes…
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I lost quite a bit of weight with Weight Watchers over 10 years' ago. It worked in that I lost the weight pretty quickly. However, it didn't encourage me to eat whole foods or look at ways to sustainably live healthily. It seemed more interested in me buying their "food" - processed low fat things like WW ready meals and…
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I use evoo, real butter and coconut oils for cooking. I also use oils on salads etc. - no low calorie options and I feel fantastic. It is just that I'm aware of the quantity and integrate that into my calorie allocation for the day to ensure I'm not going overboard with the portions. It's really easy to think you are using…
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By the way, you absolutely cannot taste a cup of greens like spinach and kale in a fruit smoothie - so it is a great way to up your intake of these :)
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I've been experimenting with smoothies, as they are quick and easy, esp in the mornings. My go-to for breakfast is a variation on some already mentioned above - i.e. 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup spinach 1/2 small banana 2-3 tbsp Greek yoghurt (I always go full fat, but can use 0% or lower fat versions) 1 tsp honey 3/4 cup…
