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Work towards balancing nutrition over a week. Doing it 'correct' daily is almost impossible. And it is so easy to adjust future menu plans to add more of the 'short' nutrients and decrease the 'long' food groups.
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To maximise the nutrition from your limited budget avoid buying big brands, buy in bulk, buy frozen, by dry beans and pulses rather than canned - a bit of soaking before cooking cuts the cooking time - and bake your own bread. Good quality bread becomes a meal when added to soups and meagre stews. Boost protein levels by…
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It is a bit lacking in data and probably not very up to date. UK guidelines for women are < 24 g of added sugars per day. Since I cut added sugars, including sugar alcohols, out of my diet I have noticed such a change in my health that there is very little to argue against giving up sugar. (Cutting sugar out completely is…
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Do some research on the ingredients in sodas - you may find a few where headaches are know withdrawal symptoms.
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I stopped eating meat for years but continued with eggs, fish and dairy proteins. Now I add a portion or 2 of beef every week plus lamb about 3 times a month. Other days alternate between fish and chicken with more fish as I often have tinned fish for lunch. I was worried that I was not eating enough meat to supply…
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Add in more vegetables to every meal. They are very low in calories plus the fibre has the added benefit of leaving you feeling fuller for longer. If you eat more raw vegetables all that time you spend chewing will also help you to feel more satisfied at the end of every meal. Are you having a glass of water before as well…
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It depends on the natural elasticity of your skin. Mine has shrunk back and thickened. If it is 'looser' it is because it is less stretched. Scarring from stretch marks is still very much in evidence.
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All the 'portion' based diets I have seen offer maximum numbers of portions per day/week. It matters little whether a portion fits on your palm or is 1/2 cup. It is the counting of portions and balancing of food groups which is the object of the exercise. Not overeating the calorie high foods and getting plenty of the…
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Fat does wonders for improving flavour so be generous with butter, dressings and sauces over vegetables. Curried veg are the best. Try cooking mixed [frozen] veg in milk then thickening to make a cheese sauce with added wholegrain mustard. After a while you will be able to enjoy the vegetables without the added fats.
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Variations on leftover rice and potatoes with vegetables near to hand. Fried cabbage, cumin or curry spices, mashed potato - bubble n squeak never tasted so good. Rice mixed with milled seeds and yogurt and a portion of fruit. Nothing beats eggy fried bread on days when I need the calories but don't want the bulk.
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I find taking dolomite helps - magnesium and calcium - I take a very low dose and only when needed. Usually less than 1 or 2 g a week. Read the label and do your own research before giving it a try as there are side affects from taking magnesium by mouth which can be harmful. You can add magnesium to your bath in the form…
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Did you know that in the WW tracker you can get all the nutrition info for your portion size? - just click on nutrition info to see it. Even the 0 PP foods reveal their nutrition info. Create a spreadsheet with the data and at the end of the day you have totals for fat, protein and carbohydrate in grams. To get the kcal…
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You can't have too much weight to lose for your age and height. 1200 cal seems incredibly low - may even be so low as to cause loss of lean tissue mass. Try eating more. Change to lose a half pound a week and compare the loss under those calories. Is that net or gross calories you give?
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Are you still eating your rice and beans? Maybe going back to eating homemade food is the only change you need to make to save on the calories every day.
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That is enough to feed a mouse. No wonder you want to give up. Add some fruit to the breakfast. A large bowl of salad or vegetables to lunch. Ditto for dinner.
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Sounds about right. Do try to eat something for breakfast. Even a piece of toast with a portion of fruit is better than hours of nothing to fuel your body. Do 30 minutes a day of brisk walking to help with the belly fat.
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If you are doing finals then you need brain food. At worst the stress will put on a few pounds. There is always next week to get back to eating a calorie deficient diet. Spend all your energy on studies and forget calories - brains can only do one thing well at a time.
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Aim to lose half a pound a week - that won't seem so hard. Start by not eating half the food on your plate. Wait 10 minutes before you start to eat the 2nd half and stop when you feel satisfied. Over time you may discover the first half was all you needed to feel satisfied. Be patient with yourself. It will take months to…
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Find something else to do? Get to know your eating triggers and do something else. Exercise helps suppress appetite so go for a walk or run until you lose the desire to eat. Always have carrots or celery nearby for those times when you just 'have to eat'.
