Diet and Exercise.

Moving to Sydney and getting lost whilst going on your walk does certainly help get that hour-a-day in!

As Jasmin has pointed out we didn’t do our weigh ins. And I must admit I have not been a very good blogger. I used be awesome at updating, but these days, well I get distracted by other things. I promise that from now on I will try better!

[EDIT] Jasmin did do her weigh in! Well done! I however just discovered I don't even own a set of scales. Need to add them to the shopping list!

Okay so we didn’t do our weigh in because I moved from Perth to Sydney. Now that doesn’t sound like much of an “excuse” however Jasmin and I first drove to Adelaide. That meant 3 days of sitting in the car, and an additional day sitting at the airport/in the plane for me. As for Jasmin, well she had to drive all the way back to Perth! Mind you I think we did rather well in avoiding the roadhouse food on the most part, however we did eat a lot of processed food. So yes, I know I have made no progress what-so-ever. I am quite sure Jasmin is in the same boat.

Good news however, since I have gotten to Sydney I have not eaten any fast food. Nor have I had a particular desire to eat it. When I had the option I decided I would like Japanese – a much healthier choice. I have also been making the effort of eating home cooked meals. More fruit and vegetables. I just need to add some more salad to my diet – I am passing by the fruit and veg shop today so I may buy a few salad things. I have cut down my coke consumption, I only drink that every few days (usually when I am out and about). However I have started drinking a lot more coffee. I am starting to limit my consumption though. At the moment I am not letting myself drink it after three in the afternoon. Soon I might try and limit to two a day, and then one. I do need to drink more water. I find the taste of water not too appealing, however I have read about squeezing fresh lemon or lime juice in there helps with the taste, so I might have to try that.

Now as for the exercise. That has been a bit of a bust. I have only just started exercising. The hard thing about it is keep exercising. I found a park near me that has the hills from hell. So I might need to trek up those at least 4 times a week. I am going to walk for a week and then I am going to try this whole “running” thing. That should be interesting.

Diet Plan

My friend has lost 13kgs in a month or so sticking to the below diet. I may try this once I get to Sydney!

Breakfast

1 slice dry toast (can have with grilled tomatoes or 2 tsp cream cheese) OR grapefruit and 1 boiled egg OR 1/2 cup Granola cerial with fat free milk. (Can have poached egg instead, occasionally scrambled)


Lunch

Fresh fruit (any amount, no bananas!) OR pita wrap with lean meat (tomatoes, lettuice, onion etc) (1 tsp low fat mayo optional)


Dinner

Grilled chicken/steak/fish/lamb chops (any amount) with salad OR 2 hard boiled eggs with salad/vegetables

* If adding 1 cup rice/pasta to meal no more than ~ 150g meat.


Dessert

Fat free yogurt. (Only 2-3 times a week maximum. Check to ensure yogurt is actually low carb)


Note – Herbs & Spices are your friend. Garlic/chilli very good. Can add to meat for variety.