I’ve decided not to follow a special diet, since I know that a lot of people tend to cut out all carbohydrates, such as potatoes, bread etc. In fact a number of people start the Atkins Diet – although this is not for me !
In terms of diet, I have made a real effort in terms of making sure that I start the day with a good breakfast. There used to be a time when I would not eat breakfast at all. Although I now understand that it is better to start the day with breakfast, ideally something that is a slow release food – such as porridge. By having breakfast you are making sure that your metabolism gets a good kick start in the morning and the slow release food makes sure that you don’t get hungry until lunchtime. So my regular breakfast these days is a good bowl of porridge.
As for lunch I tend to have a sandwich on brown bread, with a good amount of salad and mayonnaise on the bread instead of butter. I have swapped the packet of crisps for some fruit, such as a pear an apple or a banana. Depending on whether I still feel hungry or not, i’ll then have a low fat yoghurt.
As for my evening meal, i’ve cut down on the amount of potatoes I eat and started to eat alternates, such as rice, noodles or cous cous. Oh and i’ve substituted the potatoes for more vegetables. No longer have a pudding unless I feel particularly hungry, in which case I tend to have some fruit.
Finally, I no longer eat when I feel hungry. I will get myself a glass of water instead, since i’ve tended to find that I am generally thirsty rather than hungry. It’s also amazing how much better you feel by drinking more water.
So, as you can see I have made minor changes to my diet, as well as cutting down on the portion sizes / amount I eat. That’s about it, no special diets and no help from Dr Atkins !!
