Before I start on any weight loss course, I spend a little while, maybe a day or two prior the event in preparing and making sure I have everything I need. Nothing beats proper planning and preparation. So I go through a list of foodstuffs and supplies that I know I will need for the first week stock them up and take it from there. I think you are more likely to fail in your attempts at losing weight or dieting if you prefer the term, if you haven’t made every effort to support yourself beforehand.
So here is the outline of my plan, which works for me every time
Foodstuffs
Cut out all processed food
Avoid potatoes and potato products
Avoid refined sugar.
Avoid wheat and wheat products, bread, sauces with flour etc
Avoid processed hydrogenated oils and Trans fats (no spreads or margarine)
Cut right down on dairy
So here is the outline of my plan, which works for me every time
Foodstuffs
Cut out all processed food
Avoid potatoes and potato products
Avoid refined sugar.
Avoid wheat and wheat products, bread, sauces with flour etc
Avoid processed hydrogenated oils and Trans fats (no spreads or margarine)
Cut right down on dairy
Decrease salt intake as much as I can and substitute with herbs and spices, particularly thermogenic and diuretic herbs (I am a sea salt addict)
Limit alcohol – no beer, cider. A little wine or gin (this always works for me and prevents mental breakdown).
Increase lean meats (turkey, chicken, beef, and pork)
Increase fish consumption (particularly wild fish where possible for adequate intake of omega 3 fats)
Increase green vegetables and leaves
Increase fresh fruit intake
Increase consumption of nuts and seeds
Increase water intake and fresh vegetable juices
Use home made herbal teas and green tea as a beverage
In general, keep everything as basic and as close to nature as is possible.
Exercise
Gently increasing to moderately
Stretch
Now you may feel that everything I have just listed constitutes a dieters prison sentence. Believe me it is not. From tomorrow I will be starting the diet diary, and daily weight loss record. Check in every day to see what I have been doing and eating (I will probably even throw in a few photos for you). I realise that unlike some of you who will be reading this, I only have a small amount of weight poundage to shed, but throughout the blog from here on in, we will be looking at many different approaches to controlling obesity, weight loss and dieting. Not all things suit all people, but something will.