Tiaratara
Full Member
Hello all, hope you are all well. Just thought I'd give u an update on my dieting! I managed 10 days on Atkins and by the end of it it made me cringe at the sight of bacon and eggs. I lost 6lbs which I'm very happy with but I feel it's just not the diet for me. Too restrictive and a little too boring for someone like me who doesn't have the most extravagant of tastes!! So after reading through ClaireCats posts about her adventure on Cheat to Lose I am giving it a go!! So far I feel good!!
Yesterday was my initial cheat day prior to starting the priming phase. I went out for a meal and had everything I fancied. It was lovely!! As per the book I have now started a low carb week!! I can manage one more low carb week when I know next week I can have fruit etc!
So this week, it's similar to Atkins, then a week low gi, then a week high gi. Then after completing that without a cheat day I will get my first official cheat day!! Cannot wait!! Lol!!
So how's my first day been....really good! Due to my carb up at the weekend I had the energy today to go straight to the gym after work today. I worked hard following the 18 minute program recommended plus did some extra weight training and I've come away feeling really positive about this diet!!
I'm eating similar things as when I was doing Atkins with the added benefits of free veggies, tomatoes being one of them!!
So today I've eaten....
Protein shake
2 x bacon, scrambled eggs, mushrooms.
Protein shake
And then for tea tonight I'm thinking chicken Wrapped in bacon in a tomato, mushroom and onion sauce with a little mozzarella sprinkled on top! Looking forward to it actually!
So I've started a new thread for my new journey. If anyone wants to join in feel free!!
I'm positive and happy and that's always a good place to start!
Tara xxx
(p.s if I've put this thread in wrong place, mod please can u move, thanks!)
Yesterday was my initial cheat day prior to starting the priming phase. I went out for a meal and had everything I fancied. It was lovely!! As per the book I have now started a low carb week!! I can manage one more low carb week when I know next week I can have fruit etc!
So this week, it's similar to Atkins, then a week low gi, then a week high gi. Then after completing that without a cheat day I will get my first official cheat day!! Cannot wait!! Lol!!
So how's my first day been....really good! Due to my carb up at the weekend I had the energy today to go straight to the gym after work today. I worked hard following the 18 minute program recommended plus did some extra weight training and I've come away feeling really positive about this diet!!
I'm eating similar things as when I was doing Atkins with the added benefits of free veggies, tomatoes being one of them!!
So today I've eaten....
Protein shake
2 x bacon, scrambled eggs, mushrooms.
Protein shake
And then for tea tonight I'm thinking chicken Wrapped in bacon in a tomato, mushroom and onion sauce with a little mozzarella sprinkled on top! Looking forward to it actually!
So I've started a new thread for my new journey. If anyone wants to join in feel free!!
I'm positive and happy and that's always a good place to start!
Tara xxx
(p.s if I've put this thread in wrong place, mod please can u move, thanks!)