Healthy low fat takeaway food

Healthy low fat takeaway food

Just a reminder that eating out or buying takeaway can be as easy as going somewhere like Subway.
I don't go there that often myself but the food is fresh and healthy and low cost.  It's hard to beat and even my fussy friend went there with me last time and enjoyed it.

Here are some of the filling options on their six inch sub sandwiches with fat content -

• Veggie Delite     2.5g fat
• turkey                 4.5g fat
• ham                    3.6g fat
• roast beef           4.0g fat
• roasted chicken  4.4g fat

Of course you choose what type of roll, vegetables and sauce you like.  Surely a minute or two to choose the taste you like is worth it.

Even a snack like a fruit yoghurt is only 2 grams of fat.

There are various other takeaway outlets with healthy options to choose from.   If you take a moment to think what would really make your taste buds, body and purse feel better.

Let me know if you have any ideas or favourite places of your own to share.

Barbejeffs@hotmail.com

WL4MBS

Food Shopping Trip tips

Food Shopping apparently takes an average of 37 minutes and most people go a couple of times a week.  Here are some tips I've heard to help make the experience as fruitful and painless as possible:

• never shop hungry
• schedule at a relaxed time
• shop when the store is least crowded
• always shop with a list and stick to it (to avoid unplanned temptations and extra costs)
• shop the walls (away from the unhealthy junk food isles)
• don't wander, be purposeful
• select refrigerated food and frozen vegetables last

I've also seen there are list making apps like Scan 2 List (free on www.itunes.com)

I'm used to the old fashioned way but it could make life easier.

Happy grocery shopping?

BarbeJeffs@hotmail.com

WL4MBS

Happy Easter and Moderation in everything

HAPPY EASTER!and Moderation in Everything

There's nothing wrong with a bit of chocolate etc. on special occasions as long as we don't go overboard and regret it later.

Eat slowly and savour the taste of food

Relax and chew food (up to about 30 times)

Have enough to feel satisfied which is sometimes just a couple of bites

Listen to your body

It takes up to 20 minutes to feel full

Learn to stop and pause and put your utensils down

Eat when you feel hungry and stop before you feel totally full

It's ok to leave something on your plate or for later

Have some water or talk to others

p.s. Eat before you are light headed, have a headache or your stomach is really growling

BarbeJeffs@hotmail.com

Have you been avoiding having your photo taken?

Have you been avoiding having your photo taken?

We may not have to worry about the paparazzi photographing us before we are ready, but we may have gotten into the habit of avoiding photos or situations if we don't feel we look our best.

Instead sometimes we might even have "frenemies" who deliberately take a bad photo of us to try to show us up or put us down.  Whether it was meant to be a bad shot or not it can be a blessing in disguise if it becomes our "wake up call" to finally take action and begin to change to a healthier life.

So a "bad" photo can contribute to us seeing the need for new eating habits and more exercise so we start to look and feel better.  Doing it for yourself is the most important motivation regardless of what others think.

Cheers

BarbeJeffs@hotmail.com

WL4MBS

See my first 10 posts for how I lost weight gradually and safely.

Begin exercise slowly

Don't start too fast like Olly on his obstacle course

Begin any exercise slowly and learn to pace yourself, especially if you are not used to that activity or any activity at all.  It will mean you are much more likely to enjoy it and keep it up on a regular basis so it will make a difference to your health.  Too many people get carried away like Olly and throw themselves into an activity, only to get hurt, disorientated or give up.

Consult a doctor before starting any new exercise routine if any of the following apply to you -

• you have a medical condition
• are having any pain
• never exercised before
• are over 45

You can always increase the amount of time, effort and speed you do any exercises once you get used to it.  It's important to make a start and find activities that work for you.

Olly looked very hardy and enjoyed his time on and off the obstacle course from what I saw.

We don't have to do things perfectly, but we should try get into the routine of doing some activity each day for health, fitness, fun and general well being.

Cheers

BarbeJeffs@hotmail.com

WL4MBS

Food Craving Control tips and twirl a squirrel champ

Food Craving Control Tips - avoid the above

1.  Stop for a moment.

2.  Get away from the food. (take several deep breaths)

3.  Do something else now:

• go for a walk
• call someone (or text)
• listen to music
• meditate
• surf the net
• read
• write
• laugh (watch a show or video as above)
• dance
• take a shower
• go for a drive
• do a crossword
• play a game (not as above)
• draw
• think of goal reminders
• play or read affirmations

In about 15 minutes the craving will be long gone and you will have saved yourself from making an unhealthy choice.  You will be closer to your goal.  Of course you can add your own ideas to the above list.

Cheers

BarbeJeffs@hotmail.com

WL4MBS

Lighten up and lose some weight

Lighten Up and lose some weight for mind, body and soul

There are so many benefits to letting go of excess weight.  Here are just a few to think about -

Benefits for your mind

• no more guilt over food
• no more focusing on your weight
• not worrying what people think
• more confidence

Benefits for your body

• feeling lighter physically
• able to do more of the things you enjoy
• more energy to burn
• healthier and less strain on your joints

Benefits for your soul

• freedom to be yourself
• focusing on your purpose
• putting energy into what matters
• letting go of other clutter in your life

You can make your own list.  Whatever inspires you to see that you are worth it.  Whatever motivates you.  It could be playing a sport or playing with your kids.  Just making a start to eat healthier, move more and have more energy.  Doing more actually gives you more energy once you get going.

Check out my first 10 posts to see how I did it.

BarbeJeffs@hotmail.com

WL4MBS