Helpful Tips

Some of the changes I have made are based on things that I have tried, that if you are trying to loose weight, may help you also.

These are all common sense things really, but sometimes, we just need reminding...

·          Cutting down on carbs

·         More exercise – if you hit a ‘wall’ with your weight loss, change this routine or mix up different types of exercise over different days

·         Use a swiss ball.  Seems to help.  I like to sit on mine when I work at the computer or watch T.V as it works your ‘core’ muscles around  your middle whilst you are balancing on it.  Every little bit helps.  This also helps my posture.

·         Drink lots of water (something I often forget to do, but does really make a difference).

·      Eat some protein at breakfast time.  I like to include a soft boiled egg or maybe some sardines on grain toast – something like that.

·         Weigh food

·         Be strict & honest about your portion sizes

·         You don’t need to eat meat everyday, but try to include protein. 

·         Eat more whole, natural foods as much as you can.  More expensive, but worth it.

·         Instead of eating lots of processed food, if we have ‘easy dinner’ night, sometimes I just steam up or stir fry some veggies.  Much healthier, cheaper & quicker than going to get takeaways or eating processed, packaged foods!

·         If you have the time – walk the long way to everywhere that you can.

·         Include broccoli and other greens in your diet.

·         Tell as many people that you trust as you can, that you are on a weight loss and/or fitness challenge as it keeps you ‘real’ and you will find most people are happy to encourage you along your way.

·         Stop snacking late at night – get more sleep.

If you start feeling down about anything, try to go for a walk in the 'fresh' air for some 'me' time no matter what the weather (ok, be sensible, i'm not saying go walking with your umbrella in a thunder storm lol).

·         Take one day at a time, then one week at a time as you regain your confidence. 
 Try not to eat if you feel stressed.  Again, try doing something else that you like instead, like a walk, listening to music, exercise, etc and I try to remember to pray about it as well and Yes!  Sometimes I do forget to do this, but I try to remember!