For the last week or so, I’ve been feeling really ick and bloated. I don’t weigh myself so the only indicator I have is the mirror. Maybe it’s psychological, maybe it’s not. But if it is a case of the latter, something’s got to change. Easier said than done, it’s so important not to fall into a trap of self-pity or self-loathing. Not only where weight and body image is concerned, but with life in general: if something’s making you unhappy or bringing you down, don’t sit around and hope things will magically change. Rather than complain and make excuses, get proactive! Can’t get a job? Change your CV, do an internship, expand your qualifications, something…anything.
So anyway in case you’re wondering, here is my plan of action as of yesterday to get rid of this bloated feeling. Rather than focus on points or calories, I am going to go back to focusing on real foods. Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed an old, bad habit creeping up: I unconsciously tot up the calories of everything I eat. Although it’s not necessarily a bad thing, it is when it stops you from choosing certain healthy foods because of their caloric value. Or when it leads to unnecessary overeating because ‘I’ve not eaten enough today’ or ‘I can because my run burnt off 500 cals’. The aim is to eat intuitively and be in tune with my hunger signals. Sometimes that’ll require a lot of food, some days less: ultimately it all balances out.
Based on what I have at home/personal preference, here are some of the foods that are more than likely going to be eaten:
Carbs:
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Finn crisp
- Melba toast
- Multigrain/rye bread
- Whole-wheat noodles
- Sweet potatoes
- Oats
- Multigrain wraps
Protein:
- Eggs
- Prawns
- Lobster
- Reduced fat cheddar
- Reduced fat spreadable cheese
- Parmesan- only the real deal will cut it
- Chicken
- Kidney beans
- Chickpeas
- Yogurt
- Soy milk
- Lentils
Fats:
- Olive oil
- Olives
- All-natural peanut butter
- Avocado
- Flaxseeds
- Nuts
- Pine nuts
- Coconut
Fruits+veg (all)
–> Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be made up of the foods above
And because I’d be kidding myself if I ‘gave up chocolate/dessert’, I’m limiting myself to 150-200 calorie portion of choc/ice cream/cookie/dessert daily.
I’ll snack as much as I want if I’m hungry, and preferably from the foods above. If I’m snacking out of boredom, it’s time to find a hobby :lol:. As for meals out, there’s always something I can order that won’t make me feel like I’ve lost the plot.
Despite my recent 1-week hiatus from exercise, I’m back in the game. As long as I’m working 4-5 times a week, which is completely doable, I’ll be a happy camper.
Yup, there you have it: nothing fancy, nothing Hitler-esque. I’m just keepin’ it real…literally 🙂
let the games begin…! health camp starts tomorrow !!