julierewa

Buy yourself a blender and make a smoothie for breakfasts - ideally with protein powder and fruit. Easy-peasy healthy breakfast. Keep the sandwiches for lunch. Ensure that the quantity of your dinner is not so large. Having your biggest meal at the end of the day is not ideal. Portion control is everything.

Indian food is so delicious! My recommendation would be to keep your quantities SMALL. Don't load up on the rice and naan bread. Before going out for any dinner, have a protein shake so that you don't arrive at the restaurant starving. That way you can select a few spoonfuls of tasty dishes without needing to pig out.

Herbal tea counts and can even be more beneficial with antioxidants and cleansing herbs. Be careful not to drink TOO much water! This is possible and can put dangerous pressure on your kidneys. 12 glasses would not be advisable for everyone. The key is just to maintain a very light coloured urine - as soon as it darkens…

A bowl of popcorn; low cal crackers topped with low fat cream cheese and a slice of tomato; fresh rice paper (spring) rolls stuffed with lightly sauteed carrot, cabbage and turkey mince. Homemade kebabs are good - alternate pieces of chicken with zucchini and other colourful veges. Replacing drinkies is harder! Soda water…

I like to use rice paper - buy it in bulk at the asian supermarkets (not frozen but dried). Simply soaks in a bowl of water for a minute then you can put in your choice of filling and roll up like a spring roll. No need to cook. Delicious!

Yes you are right. I just turned 44. I think the reality is we have to cut out the alcohol and reduce out portion sizes with eating. We have 40+ years of toxins building up in our bodies and need a good clear out!

You've got to think about nutrition as well as calories! Don't exclude your fruit and veges. Tomatoes and cucumbers are very low in calories and I use them a lot. Try making small side salads - like salsas - half a chopped vege, add some fruit even - and only have say a heaped tablespoon on the side of your protein meal. I…

LEAN REVOLUTION by Leslie Kenton - an oldie but a goodie.

All I can suggest is "breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper". Really, have your carbs in the morning and lunch and a light meal and lots of liquids at night. No sense going to bed on most of your calorie intake - may aswell burn it up during the day. If you remember Leslie Kenton, she has a…

I have discovered the most wonderful thing just recently. Called "jaggery" - it is pure unrefined (no chemicals) sugar and it is actually good for you. Check out http://www.sugarindia.com/jag.htm . You should be able to buy it wherever you can buy good indian groceries, spices etc.

What your body is really craving at this time is protein. So have some chocolate protein shakes or keep some of those yummy chocolate caramel protein bars handy. And drink lots of water in between. I also find taking flaxseed oil capsules stems the hunger pangs and it also helps balance out your hormones. 2-4 capsules a…

Hi, I am in Hamilton and today marks just two weeks for me. This website is really awesome - I hope you enjoy it.

Hey! That's a great tip. I'm going to try black rice..... Thanks.:smile:

Try drinking a glass of water immediately before eating your evening meal and be sure to have a portion of protein with your meal. No protein can make you stay hungry. Then what I do is have a small pot of tea (no milk) later in the evening and I have one sweet treat with it - all calorie counted of course - maybe a Weight…

Yes! From my experience I would recomend that you buy some kelp capsules and take these daily to assist with balancing out the thyroid function. Also, take something daily to help with hormone balancing - I take flaxseed oil capsules and also maca powder capsules - both of which are quite cheap to buy and are amazing not…

I think you are doing great. Yes, your body is adjusting - don't underestimate what having a baby does to your body chemically - it takes at least 12 months to fully get over that, regardless of what you look like. Forget watching the pounds right now and measure yourself instead. You will be starting to build muscle and…

Hi there - I am 44 years old and mother of one teenage daughter (scream!). Loving this website but still quite new. Finding the mini tramp works for me re exercise. I just put it in the lounge in front of the tv and twist and bounce away for 20 mins. Feels like the lazy way to exercise, but it's been so long since I did…