Ola... Week 3... how the time flies by! How are we all doing? First
thing is to ask you all to pop over to last weeks blog and show a little
love to Anon3.. she's struggling and needs all your tips and advice!
We've all been there..
Second on the agenda.. Look at the petals on the chart.. filling in nicely thank you very much! Here's to another good week!
This
weeks mini challenge is... drum roll... No eating after 7pm! Now THIS
is a challenge! Anyone remember the 'no junk food' challenge.. this is
worse.. but try it.. if only for the week days... and those working
difference hours etc this won't apply to you... but its one of the main
reasons for weight gain.. snacking late at night.. at least become aware
of it and prepare for it.. get some yummy berries.. low fat yoghurts...
mini meringues.. but not the crisps and other junk we indulge in.. and sorry ... choccie is a no no! Here's the top five guilty parties to avoid like the plague!
Greasy or fat-filled foods: Greasy,
heavy, fatty foods not only make you feel sluggish the next morning,
but they also make your stomach work overdrive to digest all that food.
Stay away from things like fast food, nuts, ice cream, or super cheesy
foods right before bed.
High-carb or sugary foods: A
little bit of something sweet before bed may be just what you need to
rest happy, but if you gobble a huge slice of chocolate cake, the spike
in your blood-sugar levels could cause your energy levels to spike and
plummet, disrupting your sleep in the process. Avoid cake, cookies, or
other desserts as well as carby snacks like crackers or white bread and
munch on an apple instead.
Red meat and other proteins:
Like fatty foods, eating red meats late at night will sit in your
stomach and make it hard for you to fall asleep while you're digesting
(red meat may affect you the worst, but eating a large portion of
chicken or pork would have the same effect as well). You don't have to
avoid protein altogether, just make sure you go for lean and small
portions, like deli-sliced turkey breast or a cup of yogurt.
Spicy foods:
Spices may be a natural cure-all for a range of ailments, but when
you're craving something to eat late at night, step away from the hot
sauce. Spicy, peppery foods may upset your stomach, and not only that,
chemicals in spicy food can stimulate your senses, making it hard to
fall asleep.
Big portions: Late-night snacking
shouldn't turn into a late-night meal. Keep the total amount of calories
under 200 so you won't have any problems going and staying asleep.
You'll also feel good knowing that you didn't undo all your healthy
eating habits of the day right before bedtime.
So what should you eat
instead? Small, light portions that will also calm cravings and help
you sleep. AND remember to limit how much alcohol you drink as well,
since too many drinks can keep you up at night.
Here's some snacks that will hit the spot and not do too much damage..
1 cup of plain oatmeal with 1 sliced banana (171 calories)
1 cup of Corn Flakes with 1 cup of fat-free skim milk (192 calories)
1 banana with 1 tablespoon of creamy no salt peanut butter (184 calories)
1 slice of whole wheat toast topped with 1 small slice of low-fat cheddar cheese (117 calories)
1 rice cake topped with 1 tomato slice and 1 slice turkey breast (60 calories)
Exercise this week ... lunges... Check them out
HERE again these can be done waiting for the kettle to boils.. or down the corridor at work.. just don't let anyone catch you! Great for toning up the legs and bum... how did we do on the press ups?
Finally - The three Dolls who lose the most this week.. (for next weeks weigh in chart) will be getting a surprise! The blog is nearing 250000 hits (I KNOW!) so its time to give something back! I can assure you they're nice treats and sadly non-edible but will help with your weight loss! So.. once you've weighed in this week its a fresh start to be a winner! Keep up the amazing losses! Doll x
