The Weight Loss Program That Worked For Me
The nutrition that worked for me
I have had a lot of issues and problems with my weight. It has had a major effect on my life, it knocked my confidence and I had an all round low self-esteem.
A couple of years ago I made up our minds to do something about it, to try to lose a few of my excess fat. I had heard of many different types of diet such a lot of which I felt were not suitable for me and even sounded disgusting.
I decided on self-help, doing it my way. I knew that workout would need to be a factor, however was not willing to join a gym. Gyms seem full of people who are already thin! I started to walk a lot more instead of driving everywhere, and started to play tennis again, even though I must admit am pretty rubbish it. I am not exactly the most athletic person and this basically was all the exercise I did.
The main reason I was overweight was because of my poor nutrition. I like to eat the types of meals you are told not to. I love pizzas, a curry, chips, peanuts and especially alcohol. Most people I knew may tell me to cut out all of these from my diet completely- get real! Sorry, that’s not possible, I enjoy them too much.
I thought about what to do and decided that I could start to write down everything I ate. I may eat a healthy breakfast and then might try not to eat until lunch. I am somebody who loves to snack, eating crisps and chocolate especially. I knew that to not eat anything until lunch might be difficult but I had a plan. Whenever I felt hungry or a desire for food I would eat a polo mint or if at home would clean my teeth. Sounds crazy but it worked for me! I would also not eat between lunch and my evening meal. The evening meal would be my biggest meal of the day and would include anything I wanted including chips. On the weekend I would always treat myself to a takeaway and would allow myself a few alcohol.
This kind of diet needs a lot of discipline and character, however you do not have to do that much exercise or cut any kind of food from your diet.
Good luck.
