I have now decided to alternate my breakfasts a little more. From Monday I'm going to have rye bread with peanut butter (seems to be pretty good for you, despite the fact it tastes awesome too!) and plain yoghurt. I admit I don't like plain yoghurt, so I'm going to add grapes or bananas with it for some sweetness and 1 of my 5 a day. Although the muffins appear to be fairly low cal, I couldn't find whole wheat muffins, and white bread tends to sit around your tummy quite a lot, whereas whole wheat contains lots of fibre that keeps you fuller for longer, and aids weight loss.
So Day 9 wasn't quite as successful as other days. I stuck to having fruit for my snack, but only had chance for one snack, and didn't even have lunch. Then as we were out today, we bought a Dine In from M&S for dinner, including a very luxurious millionaire shortbread for dessert, loaded with fat and calories. I'm not feeling overly guilty - I know I've worked really hard all week, and I've got all my meals planned out for tomorrow to ensure lots of healthy salads, and my fridge is packed full of fruit and veg. I will be happy if I am the same weight on Monday, ready to start afresh and work hard again Monday-Friday.
I have noticed a change in my health since this diet started, 9 days ago. I used to get acid reflux all the time, particularly the last 6-8 weeks, taking Rennies most days, at least 2, and drinking lots of cold water to try and cool my windpipe down. Since I started this 9 days ago, I have had no acid reflux whatsoever. I am really thrilled about this - it can be so painful, and thoroughly annoying in the middle of the night, with no glass of water to hand or Rennies to locate without getting out of bed!! I've also noticed that, for somebody who has never particularly enjoyed fruit, I really enjoy my apples and bananas for snacks, and look forward to my salad at lunch. This is a really positive thing for me. I'm not PARTICULARLY missing take-aways, crisps or white bread. This means that if I can cope without them with lots of willpower, then when we do really fancy going out or treating ourselves, it will be once in a blue moon, and I will feel like I've earned this extra treat.
So Day 9 wasn't quite as successful as other days. I stuck to having fruit for my snack, but only had chance for one snack, and didn't even have lunch. Then as we were out today, we bought a Dine In from M&S for dinner, including a very luxurious millionaire shortbread for dessert, loaded with fat and calories. I'm not feeling overly guilty - I know I've worked really hard all week, and I've got all my meals planned out for tomorrow to ensure lots of healthy salads, and my fridge is packed full of fruit and veg. I will be happy if I am the same weight on Monday, ready to start afresh and work hard again Monday-Friday.
I have noticed a change in my health since this diet started, 9 days ago. I used to get acid reflux all the time, particularly the last 6-8 weeks, taking Rennies most days, at least 2, and drinking lots of cold water to try and cool my windpipe down. Since I started this 9 days ago, I have had no acid reflux whatsoever. I am really thrilled about this - it can be so painful, and thoroughly annoying in the middle of the night, with no glass of water to hand or Rennies to locate without getting out of bed!! I've also noticed that, for somebody who has never particularly enjoyed fruit, I really enjoy my apples and bananas for snacks, and look forward to my salad at lunch. This is a really positive thing for me. I'm not PARTICULARLY missing take-aways, crisps or white bread. This means that if I can cope without them with lots of willpower, then when we do really fancy going out or treating ourselves, it will be once in a blue moon, and I will feel like I've earned this extra treat.
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