| Healthy eating… on 21:26 - Jun 25 with 2110 views | J2BLUE |
| Healthy eating… on 21:16 - Jun 25 by TractorWood |
Energy and concentration. You could go like 16-18 hours without eating if you skip it. This means you appetite and metabolism can't stay regulated. This can lead to overeating later in the day, that affects sleep.
Most studies suggest those who regularly eat breakfast are of lower weight than those who skip it. |
There are plenty of studies which show the timing of when you eat isn't important.
I never eat breakfast. Forcing something down for the sake of it IF you don't want breakfast seems counterproductive. |  |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:26 - Jun 25 with 2113 views | mutters |
How are you with smoothies?
I often have a breakfast smoothie, which has blueberries, blackberries, banana, some protein power and also some pysullum husk (for extra fibre). The fibre and protein really fills me up. You need to blend it after adding water.
Else greek yoghurt and berries with a sprinkle of nuts |  |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:30 - Jun 25 with 2092 views | NewcyBlue |
| Healthy eating… on 21:20 - Jun 25 by SitfcB |
Blimey the first thing that came up on that was a load of exercises, never said anything about that 
With my job I can do a bit of walking per day if I want, but sometimes laziness gets the better of me. Did do 2.5 miles one day the other week. |
Oh aye there’s all sorts on that excel sheet.
Always here if you need to chat.
One thing worth remembering is that “what gets measured, gets improved” |  |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:31 - Jun 25 with 2084 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Healthy eating… on 21:30 - Jun 25 by NewcyBlue |
Oh aye there’s all sorts on that excel sheet.
Always here if you need to chat.
One thing worth remembering is that “what gets measured, gets improved” |
“what gets measured, gets improved”
You've been talking to my wife. |  |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:31 - Jun 25 with 2088 views | ThisIsMyUsername |
Rather start by immediately trying to cut out the unhealthier things in your diet, begin by keeping your current diet but add a few healthier things in during the day.
Once you get used to eating a few healthier items regularly, then gradually begin to cut things out. |  |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:32 - Jun 25 with 2083 views | SitfcB |
| Healthy eating… on 21:19 - Jun 25 by BanksterDebtSlave |
Baked potato (in an oven) sardines and tomatoes. (or grated beetroot) and a bit of mayo. |
I’ll pass on that one thank you  |  |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:34 - Jun 25 with 2078 views | SitfcB |
| Healthy eating… on 21:22 - Jun 25 by GlasgowBlue |
Also give up eating meat. Not only will you feel less bloated and far more healthy, you will contribute to saving the planet. |
Bloody hell if I give up meat as well I won’t eat anything | |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:34 - Jun 25 with 2065 views | J2BLUE |
| Healthy eating… on 21:30 - Jun 25 by NewcyBlue |
Oh aye there’s all sorts on that excel sheet.
Always here if you need to chat.
One thing worth remembering is that “what gets measured, gets improved” |
Only because I switched from inches to CM to make myself feel better | |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:35 - Jun 25 with 2059 views | SitfcB |
| Healthy eating… on 21:26 - Jun 25 by mutters |
How are you with smoothies?
I often have a breakfast smoothie, which has blueberries, blackberries, banana, some protein power and also some pysullum husk (for extra fibre). The fibre and protein really fills me up. You need to blend it after adding water.
Else greek yoghurt and berries with a sprinkle of nuts |
Probably wouldn’t mind a smoothie, just need a blender! | |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:38 - Jun 25 with 2027 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Healthy eating… on 20:23 - Jun 25 by Keno |
get a nice fresh piece of plaice and shallow fry for a few mins in olive oil, have with new potatoes and a side salad
lovely |
I would add seasoning the plaice by adding a good whack of salt and pepper to a little flour and dusting the fish with it before frying, and then squeezing some lemon over the potatoes and other veg. Lemon rind could also be added to the flour with the salt and pepper. |  | | |
| Healthy eating… on 21:41 - Jun 25 with 2011 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
What are your goals?
To add muscle mass?
To lose weight?
To improve cardio-vascular fitness?
Depending on which of those is your primary goal, the recommended "diet" approach would be very different. | | | |
| Healthy eating… on 21:41 - Jun 25 with 2010 views | blueasfook |
| Healthy eating… on 21:34 - Jun 25 by SitfcB |
Bloody hell if I give up meat as well I won’t eat anything |
Hawk tuah |  |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:42 - Jun 25 with 1996 views | SitfcB |
| Healthy eating… on 21:41 - Jun 25 by ArnoldMoorhen |
What are your goals?
To add muscle mass?
To lose weight?
To improve cardio-vascular fitness?
Depending on which of those is your primary goal, the recommended "diet" approach would be very different. |
To lose weight initially, plenty of it to lose.
But would like to be and feel fitter as well. | |
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| Healthy eating… on 21:46 - Jun 25 with 1976 views | J2BLUE |
| Healthy eating… on 21:34 - Jun 25 by SitfcB |
Bloody hell if I give up meat as well I won’t eat anything |
There's a lot of advice on this thread. Some conflicting.
Just remember your words in your opening post. Small heathier changes.
You don't need to give up bread.
You don't need to give up snacking.
You don't need to squeeze lemon on your veg.
Unless you want to.
Wonder bread and proper wholemeal sourdough are both technically bread. One is healthy, one isn't.
You can snack on 100g jelly beans or 100g blueberries.
Do your best. Don't try and change everything at once. Ignore anyone who tells you to cut out an entire natural food group (not aimed at GB, the planet thing is a good point). | |
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| Healthy eating… on 22:28 - Jun 25 with 1927 views | mutters |
| Healthy eating… on 21:35 - Jun 25 by SitfcB |
Probably wouldn’t mind a smoothie, just need a blender! |
It's been a real game changer for me as its a quick 200 ish calories, and the carb count is relatively low due to the unsoluble fibre not counting towards your daily carbs. I am also trying to manage my blood sugar as I have slightly raised count and really don't want to go down the diabetic route in 10 years time.
I don't know much but happy to share what I do know. We had a gym in the family and somehow I still ended up being overweight :-D | |
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| Healthy eating… on 22:28 - Jun 25 with 1926 views | mutters |
| Healthy eating… on 21:41 - Jun 25 by blueasfook |
Hawk tuah |
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| Healthy eating… on 22:37 - Jun 25 with 1910 views | Clutch |
I guess it depends on the purpose.
If it's weight loss, then eat less, not necessarily different - you can still have chocolate, but smaller portions.
If it's part of the whole no processed food thing, then yeah, it'll either get boring or very time consuming.
I really like nakd bars, hardly any ingredients - and on WW, which I follow, are 4 to 6 points a bar, which isn't terrible. [Post edited 25 Jun 2024 22:38]
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| Healthy eating… on 22:41 - Jun 25 with 1885 views | redrickstuhaart |
| Healthy eating… on 22:28 - Jun 25 by mutters |
It's been a real game changer for me as its a quick 200 ish calories, and the carb count is relatively low due to the unsoluble fibre not counting towards your daily carbs. I am also trying to manage my blood sugar as I have slightly raised count and really don't want to go down the diabetic route in 10 years time.
I don't know much but happy to share what I do know. We had a gym in the family and somehow I still ended up being overweight :-D |
Nothing wrong with carbs.... | | | |
| Healthy eating… on 23:05 - Jun 25 with 1840 views | Coastalblue |
I am hardly one to give advice, but, suggest looking at recipes for red lentil dahls. Easy and quick to cook and bloody amazing, one night a week gives you a healthy dinner, that's one meal a week sorted then you can start looking at another one. |  |
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| Healthy eating… on 23:16 - Jun 25 with 1827 views | BloomBlue |
They say there is only 5 healthy foods
Avocado
Onion
Jerusalem artichoke
Walnuts
Pistachio nuts
How the hell you create a meal from just those ingredients I don't know.
Finally I decided I would have a big mac and fries with my own home made salad... Avocado, onion, jerusalem artichokes, walnuts & pistachio nuts.
I'm healthy. But I wouldn't recommend it. |  | | |
| Healthy eating… on 23:16 - Jun 25 with 1825 views | mutters |
| Healthy eating… on 22:41 - Jun 25 by redrickstuhaart |
Nothing wrong with carbs.... |
It all depends on your situation but as a general rule, there is nothing wrong with carbs. If you are trying to keep carbs low due to higher than-wanted glucose in sugar, then yes carbs can be a problem as it quickly causes spikes in blood sugar as it breaks down. All about what works for you and your particular goal.
It's a well-beaten path these days that an overly high-carb diet leads to more insulin resistance and an increased chance of developing diabetes. | |
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| Healthy eating… on 23:19 - Jun 25 with 1820 views | mutters |
| Healthy eating… on 23:16 - Jun 25 by BloomBlue |
They say there is only 5 healthy foods
Avocado
Onion
Jerusalem artichoke
Walnuts
Pistachio nuts
How the hell you create a meal from just those ingredients I don't know.
Finally I decided I would have a big mac and fries with my own home made salad... Avocado, onion, jerusalem artichokes, walnuts & pistachio nuts.
I'm healthy. But I wouldn't recommend it. |
I asked ChatGPT and this was the response:
Avocado and Jerusalem Artichoke Salad with Nut Topping
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1 small red onion or 1/2 a medium onion
2-3 Jerusalem artichokes
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup pistachio nuts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Jerusalem Artichokes:
Wash and scrub the Jerusalem artichokes well. You can peel them if you prefer, but the skin is edible and nutritious.
Thinly slice the Jerusalem artichokes using a mandoline or a sharp knife. If they are particularly large, you can cut them into smaller bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Onion:
Thinly slice the red onion. If using a regular onion, slice it as thinly as possible.
Prepare the Avocado:
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Cut the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Nuts:
Roughly chop the walnuts and pistachio nuts. You can toast them lightly in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor, but this step is optional.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced Jerusalem artichokes, red onion, and avocado.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
Add the Nuts:
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and pistachio nuts over the salad.
Garnish and Serve:
If using fresh herbs, chop them finely and sprinkle over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
This salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with nutrients, making it a great option for a light meal or a side dish. The combination of creamy avocado, crunchy nuts, and the unique flavor of Jerusalem artichokes creates a delightful and satisfying dish. | |
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| Healthy eating… on 23:32 - Jun 25 with 1796 views | J2BLUE |
| Healthy eating… on 23:16 - Jun 25 by BloomBlue |
They say there is only 5 healthy foods
Avocado
Onion
Jerusalem artichoke
Walnuts
Pistachio nuts
How the hell you create a meal from just those ingredients I don't know.
Finally I decided I would have a big mac and fries with my own home made salad... Avocado, onion, jerusalem artichokes, walnuts & pistachio nuts.
I'm healthy. But I wouldn't recommend it. |
Who says that? | |
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| Healthy eating… on 01:31 - Jun 26 with 1722 views | tcblue |
There's all sorts of things which work for me - for me being the operative word. I used to calorie count everything but got bored of that and it became sort of second nature. Exercising fasted (before breakfast) really inspires me to make good nutrition decisions throughout the day.
And that's the key point - it's not one big decision, it's hundreds of small ones. If I make a (nutritionally) poor one during the week, I won't beat myself up over it, I just wait for the next decision point. It sounds obvious but when I realised that, I stopped yo-yoing because I didn't spiral after making a 'bad' choice; it was a choice, I made it, forget it and move on, rather than wallow in the "well I might as well give up" psychological trap. | | | |
| Healthy eating… on 02:20 - Jun 26 with 1679 views | Ryorry |
Don't eat unless you're properly hungry with a rumbling tummy.
Apart from that, each individual is different, so sod any rules including those about breakfast or bread. Listen to your body, and go with what suits it.
Oats give you big energy at a longer, slower burn than wheat or chocolate, and are more filling, so flapjacks are a useful pick-me-up snack if you're out & have physical work ahead of you. Try to go for ones with less sugar & fat if you can - I like these, which are quite 'dry', ie high proportion of oats to fat - Olyke Original Oat Flapjacks 95g (box of 24 available via online shopping).
It can be hard to find the prep time if you have a busy life - one very tasty 'instant' food which has very decent ingredients though & which I love, are Cauldron Middle Eastern falafels (they do other types of falafel too) - just heat up in a mcrowave (about 5 mins on 1,000, turning once).
As a couple of others have said, allow yourself occasional 'treats' whether a bag of crisps or choc bar etc. Knowing you can consume them sometimes makes you yearn for them less & stick to your healthy eating for longer.
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