Over the last few weeks, I have got somewhat obsessed with calorie counting and what I put into my body. There are a fair few myths out there about health and nutrition but having trying a few of the fad diets, I realise that these methods are abit of a “cop-out”. A very wise and trusted source told me a fair few tips to eating healthily and I have since adapted the philosophy that everything is okay in moderation and that permanent change is the only thing that will make a difference and withstand the test of time! No more DUKAN diet that’s for sure.
I have since brought carbs back into my life! But not naughty carbs like fries, instead I have opted for good carbs like oat bran, sweet potatoes and wholemeal/grain bread. It has simply been a case of swapping out the naughtiness for a load of nutritious goodness to cut down on calories, high salt intake and unnecessary bad fats (which cause cellulite ladies!!!).
Some top substitutions:
Swap cream and cheddar cheese for cottage cheese- You will save about 15 grams of fat in the process, assuming you use low-fat cottage cheese, you will significantly boost the protein content of this meal. Sometimes it can be hard to adjust to the taste, so if you need more flavour, try drizzling on some low-sugar maple syrup or sprinkling cinnamon over the top.
Swap French fries for homemade chips- instead, you can thinly slice fresh potatoes, spray with cooking oil, sprinkle with salt and herbs like chili flakes, basil or oregano, or freshly ground pepper and bake! Yum!! Even better is to substitute baked sweet potato fries. Sweet potatoes are full of fibre and beta carotene which is an added bonus.
Swap French fries for homemade chips- instead, you can thinly slice fresh potatoes, spray with cooking oil, sprinkle with salt and herbs like chili flakes, basil or oregano, or freshly ground pepper and bake! Yum!! Even better is to substitute baked sweet potato fries. Sweet potatoes are full of fibre and beta carotene which is an added bonus.
Swap flavoured yogurts for plain non-fat yoghurts- flavoured ones are high in sugar, and unless you buy non-fat, they have a substantial amount of fat. Choose plain non-fat yogurt and add your own flavours with sliced fruit and chopped nuts, and a splash of vanilla extract. Use organic honey as a sweetener or even a bit of fruit jam- yum!
Also, if you have over indulged ever so slight, why not try a fun way of burning some calories! I read around this and some of these really made me laugh so I thought I would share!
Give them a go!
1. Swing a lasso over your head 375 times.
2. Do 250 breaststrokes (about 10 minutes).
3. Alternate between cat pose, cow pose and downward dog 13 times, holding each for 30 seconds.
4. Walk up 33 flights of stairs- for those of you with a bungalow of one floor flat….sucks to be you.
5. Lift and lower a soy sauce bottle 170 times with your right hand and a wok 170 times with your left.
6. Take a leisurely walk in the park for 51 minutes.
7. Sing the "Grease" original soundtrack from start to finish.
8. Degrease by scrubbing in the shower for 15 minutes, then spend seven minutes shaving, three minutes toweling off, four minutes moisturizing, and 20 minutes blow-drying and styling your hair.
9. Wiggle while you watch TV for 40 minutes: Fidgeters burn up to 350 more calories a day than couch potatoes
10. Relive the '80s: Lip-synch George Michael's "Faith" 16 times
Happy eating lovelies!
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