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Don’t eat too little. Even when you want to lose weight, it’s important to eat. Starving yourself causes the body to go into a state of emergency and slows down your metabolism.
Hi there, I know this is good advice but there are times when I don’t eat as much as I should, then the next day I feel low and in need of naughty things! Sometimes its to do with work and having no breaks, other times, as now, I have a cold coming and no appetite – just when I know I should be eating more fruit and veg, all I want are carbs – any tips?
Hi, SlimaSharon. Soups seem to be the answer for sick days, because they feel like carbs, but you can throw/hide a lot of nutritional value in them – beans, shiitake mushrooms (immune-supporting), grains, vegetables).
You can also choose higher-protein carbs like spelt bread and pasta, quinoa, etc. and be sure to spread high-protein things on the breads (or even avocado is good), add high-protein items and vegetables to the pasta, etc.
If you’re good at unconscious eating (i.e. munching without paying attention), try nuts, dried fruits, etc.
And of course, fluids. You can sneak some nutrition in by drinking organic vegan milks.Thanks Ossie, I have stocked up on instant Miso soups by King Soba which come n a variety of flavours like red miso with tofu and ginger or pumpkin and vegetable. These may help me when I’m pressed for time and I will try and make some veg soups to store at home in the freezer. I will also try and get into the habit of carrying a bag of nuts – especially for end of work day when I’m heading for the bus stop – before starting the diet I used to regularly get a bar of choc or bag of crisps – think its just relief at getting out of work and nothing to do with hunger. I don’t go in every day now as semi-retired so habit has been easier to break. Pleased about the avocado as I love them but have been avoiding because I thought they were full of fat. I have got Quinoa but haven’t tried it yet.
thanks
Sharon
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