As I stood on the scale first thing this morning I was absolutely elated when I saw the numbers drop by another 2lbs, woooohooo this new eating plan kicks butt, literally! Shortly afterward I went to my hot yoga class and the teacher was commenting on my slimmer appearance, wow I guess other people are starting to notice, sweet! If you are just joining my blog I embarked on a eating clean lifestyle about 6 weeks ago, I have lost a total of 11 lbs and 8 inches. What this plan entails is just eating a whole lot healthier, switching out all the white crap, bread, white flour, sugar and most importantly all the cancer causing additives and preservatives in today's food. If you're not sure what to do first, just follow me day to day, I list everything I eat and my activities, but if you want further help buy the book "The eat-clean diet" by Tosca Reno, its an incredible book and its totally changed the way I treat what goes into my body.
This really is a lifestyle change, so you have to be able to eat like this realistically for the rest of your life, so the odd treat is okay I have had a few ups and downs since I started, splitting up with my boyfriend of four years, being diagnosed with a lump (non cancerous thank goodness, but still needs surgery) taking a course to better my chances at getting work. So I have indulged in the odd commiserative drink or a girlie's night in of munchies, but I have really minimized the treat days or nights to a bare minimum. In the book Tosca discusses treat days and its totally up to you, what you think will work best for you, she chooses very few treats, usually just a few a year, so she is very strict.
The best way to explain the plan is to eat every two to three hours, a portion of protein is the size of your palm, a portion of veggies two cupped hand fulls, complex carbohydrates is one cupped handful. So per day you have six portions of complex carbs from fruit and veggies. 2-4 portions of complex carbs from whole grains and starchy carbohydrates. 5-6 portions of lean proteins. 2-3 litres of water, clear herbal tea (unsweetened) , black coffee (in moderation). If you are going to embark on this eating plan I would purchase the book as it explains everything in detail and I found it a fascinating read and of course before embarking on any new regimen consult your doctor first.
Down the hatch:-
Breakfast: 3/4 cup wholegrain cereal, 1/4 cup blueberries, skim milk, 1tbs bee-pollen, 1tbs flax seed, water & cup of coffee.
Snack: Banana & handful of unsalted nuts, water.
Lunch: wholegrain wrap with sliced boiled egg, spinach, watercress, cucumber, tzaziki, water and skinny latte.
Snack: Clean protein bar, water.
Dinner: Lean grilled chicken breast, potato salad, grilled zucchini, water and cup of tea.
Activity: 1 hour hot yoga.
I am so thrilled with the results, do you know this is the first time I have really given a 100% effort into preparing and cooking the food myself, I always followed some kind of frozen diet prepared type of meal plan. I guess I thought it was too difficult to do it on my own and you know what ITS NOT so if you're in the same kind of funk give this plan of eating a try once you've grasped the concept, its totally doable. Believe me I thought I was hopeless in the kitchen, but now I think I'm pretty damn good! I wish you all the best with your weight loss efforts, bye for now.
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