I don’t know a lot about others but Winter in UK is so depressing at least to me and I tend to put on a lot a weight , I try to make up some time after work to go for regular walks and swimming but still unable to maintain a healthy diet. So I want to kick-start a health plan and see how it’s working for me
I feel at the end of the day I atleast gave it a go rather then depending on silly slimming programmes and slimming food.
Hope u all will join me!! I actually find it easy if u are doing it together with friends who can advice or suggest and help u.

MY TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIVING:

1. Drink lots of water, atleast 1 litre a day.
I actually found very hard to start my day with glasses and glasses of water but gals u do look so hydrated and radiant and u can notice in few weeks u know!

2. Never skip breakfast.
One thing I can’t get around in the morning is to have a nice breakfast. I never used to have time but now I make a point to have bowl of cereal before going to work and this actually made me stop binge eating at lunch time u know!! Most important thing is never shop when you’re hungry.

3. Keep healthy snacks to home (fresh and dried fruit, fat fruit yoghurts, )
Another mistake we all tend to do is, try to reach out for crisps or some chips whenever we are hungry so try to have salads handy and cut those chocs and crisps

4. Limit stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol and refined sugar.
I tend to drink tea as soon as I am stressed or bored at work, 5 cups- black tea with extra sugar!! Its tastes yak!!! But it keeps me going!! But I have to change that habit as well!!

5. Limit the number of times you eat out to once a week. Take your own packed lunch to work or choose soup in the canteen.
This is the most difficult bit but when u stick to fresh produce, u tend to realise in a while how rubbish ready meals taste so try to plan a week ahead what u will prepare which will make u stick to it and cook. Treat yourself once in a while

6. Take your time. Don’t cut out food groups all together, such as carbohydrates, in a bid to lose weight quickly as your body needs balance and please don’t do denial as you’ll only end up cracking or binge eating!!
I tend to have fixed menu on Sunday and go with accordingly!!! This will actually make u stick to u’r routine.

7. Only eat things you like the taste of - find what works for you and don’t force yourself to eat things just because they’re good for you.
I was in a dilemma last week when I bought broccoli soup for lunch to please myself and to think “oh yes!! My healthy diet” but believe me It was disgusting!!! So stick to simple, healthy meals and try what u like

8. And finally….Cooking should never be stressful and eating should always be a pleasure.

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