When trying to lose weight, it's easy to fall in to the trap of unhealthy eating, missing out on five a day fruit and vegetables, or just not consuming the amount of calories that my body needs. I can keep a check on this with my diary.
I think a diary helps me to keep on the straight and narrow. I ensure that everything I eat is written down, and by doing this, it actually makes me think about what I'm putting in my mouth. Even if I munch on half a carrot whilst I'm preparing tea, it gets written in the diary.
It's important to be honest. I could easily pretend I haven't eaten some things which I have, but I'm only conning myself. Therefore, everything gets written down, but I don't berate myself for straying off the straight and narrow, a little of what you fancy does you good.
At the moment, I'm still eating much healthier than I used to, but I'm eating far more snacks than I would like, so a few pounds have crept back on. I really need to focus again as my holiday is only a month away and I'd like to lose a little more weight before I go.
Your diet looks very healthy to me! I confess I do not often do my 5 a day and there's always biscuits and cake which are often too tempting to avoid!
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June
All of those veg, you are so healthy!
ReplyDeleteLisa x
You've done really well so I'm sure that you can lose these few pounds again. Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteGreat restraint Jo........much more disciplined than me, ahhhh, I spy 'lemon cake', lol. x
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. When I did SLimmers World I found it much easier when I wrote it all down. xxxxx
ReplyDeleteNow that the rain has stopped a longer walk can be delightful.
ReplyDeleteYou should still be proud of yourself though because every lost pound is success.
Have a great weekend!
Susan x
I agree, keeping a food diary is a great idea. I've kept one for years, though I seem to have slipped lately. I'm trying to lose weight so must start one again!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a pretty healthy diet to me :D
I'm impressed that you've stuck to the discipline of a food diary for so long. I'm also 'super-impressed' that you've manage to follow to five a day rule so consistently. I like to think that our evening meals are healthy but I find it difficult to pack healthy and interesting snacks through the week while we are at work. Jx
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. My eating habits are not good, esp with the end of term hanging over us.
ReplyDeleteLovely blanket, you are so clever!
Sft x
Thank you for all your comments. They're always very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThis looks very healthy to me! Fruit for snacks can't be bad, surely. If I'm ever trying to lose weight I cut down on alcohol (much as it pains me to do that!)
ReplyDeleteI've really cut back on alcohol, Gillian. I do like a glass of wine, but it doesn't do anything for my waistline.
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