Hands up if you made a new years’ resolution involving diet and exercise?
*raises hands.*
Hands up if those resolutions completely disintegrated within the first 15 days?
*raises hands and hides face*
I’ve come to realize that all these so-called resolutions and goals never really work out in the long run and the reason they don’t is because I approach them as if they are projects to be completed, as opposed to a lifestyle!
In order to successfully achieve my goal, I’ve learnt that I need to incorporate the little changes daily into my daily routines, so gone are the get-fit-quick Hollywood diet and work out fads! So far, I’ve tried:
- The Lighter Life Plan: A diet which solely consists of drinking nutrition shakes/bars for a minimum of three months. Under no circumstances are you allowed to eat “non-plan” solid food. I lasted 7 days and lost a total of 10 lbs, however I passed out on the last day. X_X
- The Waterfall Diet: As the name suggests, the diet consists of drinking a LOT of water- more than what i’m sure is the suggested daily amount. Lasted 3 days, then read in the Daily Mail that drinking vast amounts of water within a short time can kill you as it drowns your brain or something…(something like that anyway, LOL)
- The Master Cleanse: Waste of time and money, tastes like expired cabbage and has absolutely no nutrition whatsoever. Lasted a day. Lbs lost: none.
- The ‘No Carb’ Diet: Was pointless from the get go. Considering that i’m African and the majority of our food consists of carbs and meat, that was NEVER going to be successful, I love my carbs too much LOL! That last about 3 hours.
Over the last month or so, i’ve learnt to recognize my eating habits and make changes towards them. For instance:
- I never eat breakfast on weekdays: Solution – Having a piece of fruit in the morning, or buying a packet of fruit on the way to work. On weekdays, my breakfast consists of the dishes above.
- I always eat two big meals a day, then snack a lot: Solution – Limit my portion size (I can’t eat more than two meals a day for some reason so I can’t change that lol) and instead of snacking on chocolate, I substitute them for fruit bars and coffee. (I know that’s bad but…well..baby steps people…baby steps. :P)
Tell me your ‘fad diet’ stories!
How do you approach your diet?
Great post dear. Struggled with weight during teen life and pregnancy but now I'm pleased to say that's all gone.
i I try to eat as much as I can,well to be honest I'm not even a big eater I have English breakfast in e morning, fruits,snacks in between meals&Salads in e evening. I do dance classes once or twice a week
Hope u find something that works for u long term. May u have e strength and courage to fulfill ur resolutions xxx
My January has been so stressful Ive found myself overcompensating with food. I cant wait to get back in the gym! I like your approach…its about recognising and making small changes rather than radical ones.
Liz
http://www.aspirationsofglam.blogspot.com
xxx
i was on body chef for a couple of weeks, amazing. It helps to show you how you should be eating!