Yesterday was the big day. And now that my birthday has come and gone, we shall never speak of what transpired in the culinary department. It's a new day. I like new days. And now, I am planning on having 30 new days.
I am currently a larger version of my 'comfortable in my own skin' self. My hubby thinks I'm smokin' hot, which is sweet, but I admit, I am not feeling it at present. However, I will cut myself some slack. I am 45 and almost 4 months out from my third caesarian, suffering chronic pain and a bit of nerve damage, and readjusting to life with a little person whose night time sleep routine doesn't often include the 8-8.5 hours in a row I would like. I won't put myself down as of today, call myself fat, or belittle me in front of my daughter. I will remove labels and emotions, and simply focus on choosing to consume healthy, whole foods, and gently exercise when I can.
I have been on many diets. Many are successful, but few are sustaining, or ultimately healthy. I am at the conclusion that real food is best, not powdered, processed, packaged stuff- though at times, they have their place. I am also convinced that low fat/ high sugar foods are pure evil and completely unnatural, unless you are consuming fibre and vitamin rich fruit. Sugar is not a food group, it's an additive and Western cultures consume way, way too much.
I don't support low fat. Of course, if I have consumed too much rich food, a day of lower calorie veggie soups, fruit, salads etc is acceptable. But fat is important for our bodies normal, healthy function. And it's way more satisfying.
I am also not anti wheat, grains or dairy. I am not allergic to any of these so I won't eliminate them from my diet. I will choose instead to try to consume the less processed option. I'm also not opposed to dried fruit in moderation. I like a little in my morning soaked oats sometimes. But for me, it's an occasional food. High sugar foods and me don't mix. I don't have a very good cut off switch with them. Also, as I'm not running a marathon, higher carb foods aren't something I need a lot of at present.
I am a bible believer, and since early on, we have eaten fruits, nuts, grains, animals, olive, breads, spices, dairy, yoghurt, honey etc. The only main thing I can see emphasised is portion control, or how gluttony is wrong. That basically sums up my eating preference.
I am currently a larger version of my 'comfortable in my own skin' self. My hubby thinks I'm smokin' hot, which is sweet, but I admit, I am not feeling it at present. However, I will cut myself some slack. I am 45 and almost 4 months out from my third caesarian, suffering chronic pain and a bit of nerve damage, and readjusting to life with a little person whose night time sleep routine doesn't often include the 8-8.5 hours in a row I would like. I won't put myself down as of today, call myself fat, or belittle me in front of my daughter. I will remove labels and emotions, and simply focus on choosing to consume healthy, whole foods, and gently exercise when I can.
I have been on many diets. Many are successful, but few are sustaining, or ultimately healthy. I am at the conclusion that real food is best, not powdered, processed, packaged stuff- though at times, they have their place. I am also convinced that low fat/ high sugar foods are pure evil and completely unnatural, unless you are consuming fibre and vitamin rich fruit. Sugar is not a food group, it's an additive and Western cultures consume way, way too much.
I don't support low fat. Of course, if I have consumed too much rich food, a day of lower calorie veggie soups, fruit, salads etc is acceptable. But fat is important for our bodies normal, healthy function. And it's way more satisfying.
I am also not anti wheat, grains or dairy. I am not allergic to any of these so I won't eliminate them from my diet. I will choose instead to try to consume the less processed option. I'm also not opposed to dried fruit in moderation. I like a little in my morning soaked oats sometimes. But for me, it's an occasional food. High sugar foods and me don't mix. I don't have a very good cut off switch with them. Also, as I'm not running a marathon, higher carb foods aren't something I need a lot of at present.
I am a bible believer, and since early on, we have eaten fruits, nuts, grains, animals, olive, breads, spices, dairy, yoghurt, honey etc. The only main thing I can see emphasised is portion control, or how gluttony is wrong. That basically sums up my eating preference.
I am quite a fan of the 50 Days No Sugar Challenge, and Sarah Wilson's 'I Quit Sugar' books/ blog. I like these in particular as they focus on real food. And with a family who doesn't quite share my views, I can still make satisfying meals that don't leave them feeling deprived. Though I am not on a Paleo diet, I also quite like some of the recipes used, and will include them too.
Below is an example of my breaky this morning.
Below is an example of my breaky this morning.
5 button mushrooms, 2 small slices of rind-less bacon, sauteed in a pan lightly coated in olive oil. Add two roughly beaten eggs and a heaped tablespoon of shredded parmesan cheese. Cover with a lid and turn the heat off. Leave a minute longer. Gently roll onto a plate, cover with 3-4 green, pitted olives, a few parsley leaves and black pepper.
A sustaining breakfast in under 10 minutes.
Follow me for the next 30 days as I post my daily recipes, triumphs and struggles as I work on bringing healthy back. And yes, I will suck it up and weigh myself-with a photo- so that we will all know if this kind of eating with limited exercise is successful or not.
Until next time :)
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