Friday, 25 August 2017

Back from Disneyland - Moment of Truth on the Scale

Back from Disneyland - Moment of Truth on the Scale

So I flew back home last night after a whole week (Saturday through Saturday) at Disneyland. I was exceedingly nervous about my home weigh-in. (Official one tomorrow night at Kaiser.)

We are in transition. I took bars and shakes, but knew I would also be having some real food. But I was amazingly strong (at least, I amazed myself) and did NOT have my usual Disneyland treats which range from chocolate covered marshmallow sticks in Critter Country to fresh raspberry tarts at the Holly Jolly Cafe to fried chicken on Main Street to margaritas in California Adventure. I was at bars and only had a diet coke. I was at complementary breakfast buffets and only had a hard-boiled egg. I was on a plane flight and passed on the free pretzels and sugar-covered peanuts. ;-)

But still, I knew I had eaten and drank more than we were supposed to be doing at this point in transition. And when you are losing weight and start eating real food, bizarre things can happen in your body. I honestly had no idea what to expect weight-wise. That's why I was blown away to find out that I had actually lost two pounds during the week at Disneyland. Now that is a first for me for sure! V. proud of myself!! :-)

And here's another thing. The last time I went to Disneyland (in November of last year) I weighed 45-50 pounds more than I do now. And wow, could I tell the difference. After that November trip I thought I might have to give up taking my grandchildren to Disneyland because it was just too hard and exhausting. This time I had more energy and stamina than the 9 year old and 3 year old I had with me. Feeling very grateful for how much better my body works for me these days.

Thursday, 24 August 2017

Lost 50 Pounds in Four Months

Lost 50 Pounds in Four Months

When I look at that title it seems hard to believe. Fifty pounds is a lot of weight. I can't imagine carrying around fifty pounds of something all day long, but that's what I was doing. No wonder I feel so much better.

I know there are pros and cons with each type of diet, and the final proof is in weight kept off, but I'm sure happy with the weight loss phase. Here is the latest chart:

The actual total pounds lost, based on the weigh-in tonight, is 52.8. And my blood pressure tonight was 100 over 65. Crazy!!

We are adding dairy and fruit to our transition diet (already added veg and lean protein) so bought blueberries, apples and Greek yogurt tonight at the store. My fridge is starting to have actual food in it again! ;-)


Weeding the Closet - Bagging up the "Fat Clothes"

Weeding the Closet - Bagging up the "Fat Clothes"

Actually, I was bagging up clothes in two categories. Some clothes were removed because they are way too big on me. Some were favorites - Disney tees, etc. - but they swim, so into the bag they go. The other category of clothes to remove is sleeveless and short-sleeved tops. Unfortunately, a combination of rapid weight loss AND minimal arm muscles means the upper half of my arms are really unattractive. I'm hoping that either 1) excess skin disappears over time (does that even happen?) and/or 2) I'll be motivated to use those weights sitting on my bedroom dresser to get my upper arms in shape. But in the meantime, they are not fit for public viewing, sadly.

The bag is huge and the question is then begged - what to do with all the clothes? There's the "throw them out and never go back" philosophy which is admirable. Then there's the "hedge your bets and store them somewhere" cowardly custard approach. I confess I'm keeping them. I like the clothes, and the pile represents a significant amount of money. Do I ever want to wear them again? NO I DO NOT! I plan to stay the size I'm at for the rest of my life, and never need to open that bag. But, I still can't get rid of them.

Part of it is that though I think I'm pretty good at losing weight - the excitement of the scale going down, the satisfaction of reaching a goal - I know that maintenance is a lot less exciting. And I'm not convinced that underlying food issues have gone away. I still like to eat, eat things that aren't particularly healthy (pizza, marshmallows, margaritas, rich Thai food, etc.), and don't do very well when feeling deprived.

I know the tools to maintain - logging, exercise, mindful eating, daily or frequent weighing, a mindset that considers healthy food and healthy portions to be good for my body. And also not considering certain food completely off limits. But old habits die hard. I'm not making excuses or trying to pave the way for gaining weight. I really really really do not want to gain weight back and will try my hardest to keep that from happening. I'm counting on never needing to open that bag again. But it's still going to be somewhere out in the dusty garage, probably providing mice and black widow spiders a place to nest. Off limits, but still not gone forever. Right or wrong, that's what I'm doing for now. Maybe someday I'll donate them, but not quite yet...


Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Optifast Kaiser Diet - Down 55 Pounds

Optifast Kaiser Diet - Down 55 Pounds

Weigh-in tonight (missed last week) was down 2 pounds, which was good. I actually would have been fine with no change, but Thursday am leaving for 6 days at an inclusive family camp, and am worried about gaining. Lots of high carb food served family style with not that many healthy choices. I'm going to try my best!

Not on product-only for some time, but I still have a bar or two a day. I'm happy that I'm holding my weight down even while eating "real food" and certainly have had food that wouldn't be necessarily recommended, from champagne flights to fig chutney on French bread to frozen gelato. BUT, those are the exception, and I've compensated, and mostly I'm eating high protein, low carb, high veg. And not a lot. Sadly at my age my metabolism can't handle lots of calories.

Related to that, in a few weeks we'll have that test that tells us how many calories we should eat to maintain. But I had it maybe five years ago and it was distressingly low - related to muscle (and lack of) and exercise (and lack of). And age and gender are probably figured in too.

It's in the hundreds where I live this week so am SO happy I shed that 55 pounds or I would be SO miserable - sweaty, rashy, exhausted. Well done me, is all I can say, for my success on this program! And best wishes to anyone considering a similar program, starting out on it, struggling through it, hitting transition, or in the maintenance phase. I've gone probably from a size 18 to a size 8, so for me this program is a big thumbs up. And I hope in 5 years I say the same thing!


The Danger of Delicious Food

The Danger of Delicious Food

I've realized that for me, the biggest danger with regards to healthy eating is that some food just tastes too darn good! So I'm fine when on Optifast product, and if my fridge and daily diet is full of eggs, tuna, salad, apples, plain yogurt, veggies, I'm OK too. No problem with portion control or overeating.

But put me at an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, or hand me a jar of chocolate-covered apricots, or sell me a basket of ripe cherries from a road-side stand, and that food is gone, all of it.

My mom could make a box of Sees candy last a month. I obviously didn't inherit the self-control gene. It is really really hard for me to stop eating when food tastes good. Yesterday at a buffet I only had salad because I knew if I started on the other food it would be a pig-out. Not proud to say it, but I feel like I know myself after all these years, and I know that I will blow through any stopsign on the autobahn of eating when the food is yummy.

So do I just eat meh food the rest of my life? That's kinda what I'm thinking at this point! I did read that successful post-dieting folks limit the variety in their meals. So basically eat mostly the same thing day in, day out. That's probably due to this same problem.


So for now, I'm keeping the sexy, high-interest foods out of my fridge and pantry, avoiding certain restaurants, and hoping for no more chocolate apricot gifts. (It was from my son! From Vienna! And he knows I love apricots. And chocolate!)


My weigh-in last night was half a pound below a month ago, the previous weigh-in. If I was still trying to lose a lot of weight that would be a bummer. But actually, I'd be happy to maintain, so no gain was good news. Just gotta keep keepin' on!

Tuesday, 22 August 2017

Challenging Week Ahead

Challenging Week Ahead

In an hour or so I'm off to a week at a "Family Camp" in the Sierras where our family goes every summer. This year there are extra challenges. Some of those include the record heat in California right now (and associated fire danger), and the rapidly-melting record snowpack along with the danger of flooding and extra-cold, extra-fast moving water (our cabin is right by a river). But, the main danger I'm worried about is the food! ;-)

Food is served more or less family style and is typically high-carb (spaghetti, etc.) with very few healthy choices, with the "veg" being some limp iceberg lettuce. And traditionally we take lots of snacks - and alcohol - for in-tent "happy hours" and all day munching by the water. Not to mention s'mores - yum!

I'm taking some shakes and bars, but at this point being back on "real food" it is hard to go back on mostly product at meals. But one way or another, I'm determined to survive the camping excursion without significant backsliding. Not only do I never want to go back to bad habits and old weight, but I have a wedding I'm going to on July fourth and a dress I need to fit into! ;-)

I'll be away from phone and internet service for a week. Wish me luck with surviving fire, floods and food, LOL!

Monday, 21 August 2017

Totally Rocked the Family Camp Challenge

Totally Rocked the Family Camp Challenge!

Salad bar in the camp dining hall
So this was a first for me. I've been going to this family camp for years and it's always been an eat and drink binge pretty much. I was sooo focused on healthy eating this time. Didn't even open the bottles of wine and champagne (my favorite) that I brought for "happy hour" in our cabin. (The fact that it was in the 90s and higher also discouraged drinking alcohol.)

I brought my own dressing to lunch and dinner, and basically had a big plate of salad with whatever protein was being served. If the protein was too "saucy" (pulled pork, I'm looking at you), I just got by on the beans and cheese in the salad bar, and had a protein bar. Fruit was also served and so I had melon. I had eggs for breakfast, bacon once, and fruit. I was never hungry and it felt great.

I had a few splurges (rocky road ice cream at the camp store) and a few "tastes" (a bite of my granddaughter's s'more) so didn't feel deprived. And coming home, not sure what the scale would say, it was actually a pound or two lower than when I left! But we just got home yesterday and I sweated SO much at camp due to the heat that I'm thinking it was just water loss! In any case, I don't think I gained so YAY!


You're a Different Person

"You're a Different Person"

At the weigh-in on Monday, as I was passing a fellow cohort member, she said, "You're a different person than the one who started in this program!" I thought it was an interesting, and somewhat surprising, comment. Although the person making it is probably not at her goal weight, I believe she has probably lost more weight than I have on the program. So I'm wondering, does she feel like a different person than the one who started in January?

Maybe she does. I definitely don't feel "like a different person." I recognize I might look significantly different (inevitable after losing almost 60 pounds), but I'm still me, flaws and all.

I actually would have expected that comment from someone who was NOT on a weight loss journey herself. In our culture we do judge people on their weight, and being "weightist" seems to still be an allowable way to discriminate against people and treat them like second class citizens. Losing - and also gaining - weight doesn't change who you are, and shouldn't (ideally) change how people perceive you and interact with you.

I'm 100% sure she meant it as a compliment, and I (after a brief hesitation) took it as one, and said something like oh we're all different than we were in January, but I meant in the outward sense only. I know the stereotype exists that people who are heavy somehow have character flaws - gluttony, laziness, sloth, lack of self- discipline - and so are seen as internally flawed based on their outward appearance. But I know I'm no better or worse than I was in January, just lighter.

The world may treat me like a different person, because I look different, but it would be nice if we could see through the outside and relate to people on the basis of other more important factors. But I know that's somewhat unrealistic. (Although it is the basis for the start of the movie Beauty and the Beast, where the beast judges the enchantress by her external appearance and pays dearly for his lack of judgment!)

I am happy to have compliments on my weight loss success and healthier appearance, but at the same time, I can't help wish that we lived in a world where people were judged and valued for who they are, not what they look like...


Maintenance and Motivation to Weight Loss

Maintenance and Motivation

Despite challenges this summer - vacations, barbecues, weddings, and more - I am holding more or less steady (never gaining) at about 57 pounds lost. Since the goal stated at the top of my blog was to lose 30 (or 40, or even 50) pounds - and I would have been happy with 30! - this is a resounding success. Now I just need to keep it up. I'm a size 8 (started at 18) and this seems like a good place to stay. Maintenance isn't as sexy as losing. I love seeing the scale go down. So a different mindset is needed to get the same thrill from seeing the scale hold steady. But there are so many good reasons to maintain and stay motivated to keep the scale from going back up.

Regarding motivation, if someone asked at the start of the Optifast program about why I wanted to lose weight, I would have said my motivation was 75% health, 25% appearance. I'm going to be 64 on Sep. 1st, and yesterday celebrated my 35th wedding anniversary. I'm not out there on the dating scene or looking to wear bikinis. My husband seriously doesn't seem to notice whether I'm big or little. So my main motivation was improved health, as indicated by BMI, cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. And all those indicators have been good.

But there's another aspect I hadn't considered, related to health but more tangible than test numbers, and that is comfort. It makes my life much easier and more pleasant to be down over 50 pounds. Here are some examples:

  • For our anniversary yesterday we went kayaking in Napa. It was easy going down the river, but then we had to turn around and paddle against the current to get back. It was hard and my arms are killing me today, but wow, if that kayak had been 50 pounds heavier it would have been even harder. So I was grateful that I only had to paddle my 140 pound self up the river, not my 197 pound self!
  • I love taking my grandkids to Disneyland but last year thought I might have to quit, as it was getting too hard physically. I was too tired to keep up. It wasn't fun anymore. Now this year when I went in May it was completely different in terms of energy and endurance. Bring it on, Mickey!
  • We go to Family Camp for a week every year. This year was especially hot (in the hundreds) and our cabin was up a hill. If I had been climbing that hill in that heat carrying 50 more pounds it would have been so miserable I don't think I would have lasted a day. I was so grateful to be facing that heat (and that climb!) without the extra weight.
These are just a few of the ways that this weight loss has improved my life. I am daily grateful for ALL the positive aspects of this weight loss journey!

Sunday, 20 August 2017

How to lose weight permanently? Question of common sense!

→ How to Lose Weight Durable? Question of common sense!

If there is indeed a question that often comes up in overweight people this is how to lose weight.
The answer is obvious! Knowing the purpose and the means: the goal being to be in agreement with oneself, not to resemble the standardized measurements, the means being to know the relations of its body with the food and thus to make good use of the latter.

The right diet is one that will teach you how to lose weight without resuming after

How to Lose Weight: The 10 Rules to Follow

Melting is possible, but the real stake is not to resume. It is enough to adopt these good reflexes ...

1. Distribution: It is necessary to know to distribute in 3 meals.
If the breakfast is non-existent (or almost), the organization works empty. This results in a certain fatigue and a reactive compensation during other meals.
It is essential to absorb at breakfast:
o Bread (carbohydrates),
o Milk or yoghurt or white cheese (calcium),
o Butter (lipids).
A fruit (vitamins) may be added.

2. Nibbling: We must ban the nibbling.
Nibbling satisfies only punctually and tires the organism maintained during digestion. Additionally nibbling foods typically provide a significant calorie count.

3. Hunger: In the event of hunger one can resort to the yogurts nature and white cheese to 0% or 20% of fat, that is embellished with a sweetener. You can also eat raw vegetables (but this is not very pleasant). The glass of water can also calm the hunger.

4. The balance of the meal: It is fundamental to consume with each meal proteins, lipids, carbohydrates , vitamins and calcium. It is on this condition that one can lose weight in the best physical and psychological conditions.
The importance of balance can not be overstated. Some miraculous diets suggest totally unbalanced meals that create deficiencies and therefore weight loss more worrying than pleasing.
On the other hand, a selective feeding makes it easier for the individual to be outside the social or family circle, which is regrettable since the effective approach is fundamental.

5. Skipping a meal: Skipping a meal is a serious mistake. The organism that suffers from this lack of supply will store more energy items at the next meal.
Thus, many people gained weight because they ate only once a day. With such a rhythm, the slightest gap is sanctioned by a recovery of weight. It is important to make at least 3 meals a day.

6. Water: Keep the habit of drinking 1 liter of water a day to keep the body in shape.
Drinking enough will help keep a finer figure, a firm and hydrated body, a fresh skin.

7. Salt: Salt should not be abused.
Parallel with water, salt is usually feared. If it is true that it "fixes" water, it nevertheless remains indispensable to the exchange of water in our cells.
It should be discontinued only on medical advice, if there is a pathological problem (it can be suppressed in the case of hypertension, heart or kidney disease).
To thin you must limit the salt to promote dieresis and because it excites the appetite, but in no case to suppress it, under penalty of causing deficiencies.

8. Take the time to eat: Even if the ration is not important, it is fundamental to chew properly.
Indeed, eating fast does not calm the appetite, as satiety does occur only a few minutes after the start of the meal. Cut the food into small pieces, chew, and mark a pause between 2 mouthfuls, helps to calm the appetite. This is all the more important if you eat your meal with someone who eats a lot (so you do not need to re-use).

9. Giving yourself the trouble to cook: For a diet to be continued, it must be pleasant. The menu grilled meat, boiled vegetables does not satisfy the palate long and as a result is quickly abandoned.
Modifying your diet also means taking an interest in a new way of cooking (see recipes).
We can thus conserve the pleasure of eating, because to follow a regime against heart, is already the victory to the failure. If we are convinced of the benefits of dietetics, we will make a family measure. Then effort will be easier because shared with others, who will benefit.

10. Appreciate the new way of eating: Deciding to lose weight is not a one-off action. It is the determination to profoundly change body and therefore mind.
Too many people still view such a regime as a temporary constraint. Except for a few exceptional cases, the weight problem must be considered all his life.
It must therefore be considered positively and not punitively. Considering this, it will be much easier to accept.
When personal discipline becomes daily and automatic, the goal is reached, it is only time.

Metabolism Test

Metabolism Test


Today I had my metabolism test at Kaiser. The results were expected (by me anyway) but still disappointing.

First, my metabolism was 18% below normal. That can be due to dieting/low calorie intake but there are many other factors including just having a family history of being slugs. ;-) And, I pretty much have NO muscles, LOL. Very squishy. My granddaughters love it for cuddling. Just like a marshmallow...

So for the actual test, you breathe through a tube for 10 minutes and it measures oxygen and carbon dioxide as you inhale and exhale. From that it can determine metabolism, and calories burned under different circumstances.

So if I never moved all day I would burn 1037 calories to maintain my current weight. Normal daily movement takes me up to 1336. And adding real exercise allows more calories to be eaten while without gaining- so for example 30 minutes of exercise takes the calorie figure up to 1454.

I'm actually not tracking calories right now, but it would be interesting to test this by coming up with maybe two weeks of meals at right about 1300 calories and see what the scale does.

So of course it would be nice to have these numbers be higher (a faster - or more normal- metabolism), but I was told they've seen lower! Age, hormones, lack of sleep, and stress are also factors that impact metabolism.

The paper they gave me with my results also said that my BMI was 25, which according to the chart I looked at was just over the edge from normal into overweight, but waaaay below obese, where I used to be.


Saturday, 19 August 2017

Weight loss: Belly, Hips, Thighs

 Lose Weight in Your Stomach
 Lose Weight in Your Stomach 


To erase small belly and horse breeches, it is not enough to reduce its caloric intake, it is also necessary to sort in its plate, by betting on foods that promote the stocking of fat and chase water. Thanks to our detailed program, lighten yourself in a targeted way and lose a pants size in 14 days.

Family compared to a pear, the feminine body has the peculiarity of rounding down the belly, the hips and the thighs. This silhouette, known as the glenoid, is a source of complex because it is not aesthetic. It owes nothing to chance: ovarian hormones - estrogen and progesterone - favor the storage of fat and their location in the lower body . To have babies then feed them, you need reserves! This phenomenon is more pronounced in women who are sensitive to hormones and those who are genetically predisposed, and is often accompanied by water retention .

1. The enemy N ° 1: the sugar


Difficult to dislodge, this grease requires a tailor-made treatment. Of course, the balance must be reversed by moving more and eating less: whatever the distribution of reserves, overweight is linked to intakes higher than needs. Above all, it is necessary to make sorting on his plate, by eliminating as a priority the sugars and the alcohol which cause brutal secretions of insulin. Because in addition to promoting fat storage, this hormone goes together with estrogen. When these are stimulated, this stimulates insulin which, itself, reticulated the estrogen. So we store more, and especially down the body! (See sugar-free diet )

2. Fibers for draining


Vegetables and, to a lesser extent, fruits, must also find a central place in the plate: full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, they are especially rich in fiber which, by promoting a good draining of the colon , Will drain the body as a whole and help deflate. (See Why eat 5 fruits and vegetables per day? )
My plate to melt the lower body
To reshape his figure, you have to reshape ... his plate. Here are the eight keys to a diet to destock fat localized to the lower abdomen, hips and thighs.



Increase vegetable diet


Their secret? In addition to low caloric intake, they are sources of soluble fiber (pectin, mucilage) and insoluble (heme cellulose, cellulose). These promote satiety by swelling in the stomach, cleanse the colon by facilitating transit, and limit storage by slowing down the assimilation of carbohydrates. It is thanks to this latter property that they also indirectly contribute to re balancing hormonal secretions, thus harmonizing the body distribution of fats. It consumes at least 350-400 g of vegetables per day, raw and cooked according to its intestinal tolerance and favoring the most draining: asparagus, leek, celeriac, pepper, black radish, cucumber.

Tips to boost your consumption. We can no longer conceive a meal without them, and we anticipate! For raw vegetables, wash, peel and lemon beforehand, then rasp or cut at the last minute. For the cooked, we think of frozen ready-to-use and cooked the day before (steam or wok). When troubleshooting, we turn to the preserves, to rinse carefully to remove the preserving salt.
Be limited to two servings of fruit

They too are rich in fiber, but they contain sugar in a not insignificant amount. It is limited per day to two portions of fruits of about 150 g by mixing raw and cooked in case of digestive discomfort and favoring the most draining (pineapple, watermelon, kiwi, red fruits) and less sweet (apricot, strawberry, Melon, watermelon).

Ensure at least one serving of meat or fish


The body needs, every day, a sufficient amount of protein to maintain its cells, especially muscle. This quantity is estimated at 0.8 g per kilogram of body weight, or 48 g if we weigh 60 kg. If these basic needs are not met, the organism seeks the protein element by demanding ... sugar. Now, sugar nourishes the breeches of the horse, while the proteins favor the drying of the silhouette! It is better to ensure good intake by consuming at least once a day meat or fish (130 g = about 25 g of protein), the quota being reached with the rest of the diet (dairy products, legumes , cereals).

At the other meal, what do I do? According to their habits, one portion is consumed at one time at one of the two meals (and cereals and / or legumes are programmed with vegetables) or consumed at the two meals, by distributing them.


Consume two dairy products, depending on tolerance


Like meat, fish and eggs, they bring proteins of high biological value, that is to say complete and well assimilated by the organism. Choosing natures and skimmed or semi-skimmed, they prove to be less caloric and low in carbohydrates. Finally, these are excellent sources of calcium, this mineral which, in addition to solidifying the bones, would slow down the assimilation of fat.

If I do not digest cow's milk ... Take milk from lactose or go to the goats or sheep's milk, more digestible and prefer cheese and yogurts, poor in lactose. We can also opt for soy juice enriched with calcium, nature. On the other hand, other plant juices that do not contain enough protein and are sometimes fatty and / or sweet are avoided.


Rationing starchy foods


Indispensable to the brain and muscles, they are also high in carbohydrates and are quite caloric, so they must be judiciously chosen and especially limited when you want to lose weight.To over-refined cereal products which, by stimulating the secretion of insulin, favor storage, we prefer full versions (quinoa, rice and wholemeal pasta, Bulgar ...) and dried vegetables that lastly satisfy and stabilize blood sugar, Progressively in case of digestive disorders. The right ration? 200 g, cooked weight per day of cereals (or 100 g of cereals + 150 g of legumes), to be distributed to both meals according to their habits and appetite, and to systematically associate with a greater quantity of vegetables.
Bread, at breakfast only. 50 g maximum, choosing the one which is digested the slowest, in general, of tradition and sourdough. Other meals are avoided.

Dosing fat


They are not the ones who make the biggest! They satiate, nourish the brain and help limit carbohydrate storage by slowing gastric emptying. They also contain lip soluble vitamins (A, E ...).
The right measure. 10 g of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil per day, to be divided between lunch and dinner, varying: rape, walnut, linen ... for seasoning, olive, sesame and sunflower for cooking.
On the other hand, so-called "constitutional" or hidden fats, that is to say those contained in foods, are avoided. Exit fatty meats, fries, sauces and prepared meals. Fat fish (mackerel, sardines, salmon ...), once a week.

Remove sugar and sweet products


There is no doubt about it: little belly and horse breeches owe him everything! Not only caloric, they cause a sudden increase in insulin secretion, this hormone whose mission is to restore blood sugar by promoting the penetration of carbohydrates into fat cells. Associated with estrogen secretion, they form the perfect duo to grow from the bottom. By removing them, we break this vicious circle and promote the destocking.
Reflexes not to crack. First of all, we do not zapped the starches authorized and we enjoy its meal: otherwise, it is craving delayed assured! We automatize our dairy products with spices (cinnamon, vanilla ...) and essential oils (almonds, citrus fruits ...), we opt for bitter coffee and teas or perfumed infusions, we customize the fruits (carpaccio, kebabs, verrines with Dairy products, scented compotes ...).

Hydrating at all times


This does not increase retention, but rather promotes elimination and drainage. Moreover, the brain can confuse thirst and desire to eat. Regular drinking of small quantities prevents nasty snacks!
Prepare yourself for light drinks. To avoid hidden sugars, you take time to concoct your own flavored waters by letting infuser fresh herbs (mint, basil ...), zest of citrus fruits, lemon juice ... in the carafe of water. Fragrant teas and herbal teas can also be prepared and refrigerated to consume them "frozen".


Slimming without fatigue with foods rich in vitamins and minerals


→ Lose Weight without Fatigue with Foods Rich in Vitamins and Minerals

To eliminate the extra pounds, sometimes the balance is sacrificed. In order to lose weight calmly, our season program reduces caloric intake without limiting our essential vitamin and mineral requirements. We all agree on one point: to lose weight, you have to eat less. 
The theory is simple: one reduces its caloric intake significantly. Result, the organism draws its fuel from its reserves and the curves melt like snow in the sun. 
Practice is more subtle. Those who have tried ultra-selective diets such as swallowing cabbage soup or 0% white cheese can still remember ... Because if the body knows how to cope with an energy restriction - precisely because it has reserves in adipose tissue - it suffers, on the other hand, from the slightest reduction in the intakes of certain micro nutrients. 

Deficiencies weaken and slow emaciation

Every day, many substances brought by the diet contribute actively to the functioning of the organs, the muscles, the brain ... In this, they have an essential impact on our tone, our immunity, our sleep or our stress resistance : Every deficiency, even slight, immediately reverts to the state of general form. You can feel fatigue, physical or psychic, and difficulty falling asleep, have cramps, hair or brittle nails, suffer from digestive disorders , be victim of all the viruses and germs that drag ... 
More surprisingly, deficiencies can prevent weight loss, or even promote a take of a few pounds. And for a number of reasons: by slowing down the functions of the body, micro nutrient deficits push the body into economy mode that is to burn fewer calories and to store the slightest discrepancy more easily. Moreover, some micro nutrients act directly on the mechanisms that control the weight by intervening in the synthesis of neuro mediators and thyroid hormones. Finally, being tired, lacking sleep, feeling stressed favor cravings.
Eat less and guarantee targeted intake
Slimming by meeting the nutritional needs of the body is therefore essential. And, good news, it's more like a balancing act than a puzzle! Above all, it is necessary to eliminate products that are rich in empty calories , that is to say, energy-rich but poor in vitamins and minerals, ie most manufactured products. And to make the most of the natural foods richest in micronutrients, namely fruits and vegetables , lean meats and fishes, cereals, vegetable oils of quality ... After all, it is question of choice, quantity and timing.

My week of menus to melt while preserving my tone
With a seasonal, balanced diet rich in nutrient-dense foods, you lose weight without sacrificing shape or immunity. At the key: less 1 to 2 kilos per week. 

Monday

Breakfast
o Coffee, tea or infusion without sugar,
o 1 kiwi,
o 1 egg shell,
o 50 g of spelled bread with 5 g of butter
Lunch
o Endive vinaigrette (1 tbsp rapeseed oil),
o 150 g of rabbit saddle,
o Green beans steamed parsley,
o 2 small steamed potatoes,
o 100 g apple sauce homemade
collation
o 1 yoghurt with soya nature,
o 2 dried apricots,
o 2 small squares of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa min.
Having dinner
o Soup of various vegetables without starches,
o 150 g of papillote colin (lemon, thyme, 1 tbsp of rapeseed / olive oil),
o Broccoli steam,
o 1 pear

Tuesday

Breakfast
o Tea, coffee or infusion without sugar,
o 1 pressed grapefruit,
o 12 almonds,
o 40 g organic sugar-free muesli with a little vegetable juice
Lunch
o Grated carrots dressing (1 tbsp walnut oil),
o 125 g of minced steak, 5% MG,
o Jerusalem artichokes,
o 1 orange
collation
o 100 g of 20% white cheese MG of goat or sheep,
o 1 fig,
o 2 small squares of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa min.
Having dinner
o Soup with cabbage ,
o ¾ liter of marinated mussels,
o Green leaf salad and lemon raw beetroot and 1 tsp. To s. Of rapeseed oil,
o 1 baked apple

Wednesday

Breakfast
o Tea, coffee or infusion without sugar,
o 1 orange,
o 2 slices of poultry ham,
o 5 crunchy buckwheat bread with 5 g butter
Lunch
o Green lemon salad,
o 150 g mignon filet in cocotte (1 tbsp olive oil),
o spinach,
o 4 c. To s. Of semi-complete pasta,
o 150 g fresh fruit salad
collation
o 10 almonds,
o 2 dried apricots,
o 2 small squares of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa min.
Having dinner
o 150 g of salmon in papillote with herbs and lemon,
o Ratatouille (frozen or canned),
o 2 clementines

Thursday

Breakfast
o Tea, coffee or infusion without sugar,
o 200 ml of cranberry juice,
o 50 g of smoked salmon,
o 50 g of rye bread with 5 g of butter
Lunch
o Black radish chewable
o 200 g sea bream fillet in a frying pan (1 tbsp olive oil),
o Mashed cauliflower (without starch),
o 100 g apple sauce
collation
o 1 yoghurt of goat or sheep,
o 1 fig,
o 2 small squares of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa min.
Having dinner
o Velvety celery without starch,
o 150 g chicken escalope with herbs (1 tbsp walnut / olive oil),
o 1 slice fresh pineapple

Friday

Breakfast
o Tea, coffee or infusion without sugar,
o 1 kiwi,
o 30 g of cheese at less than 300 calories / 100 g,
o 50 g country bread with 5 g butter
Lunch
o Green salad and 125 g of fried poultry liver with lemon juice and 1 tsp. To s. Rapeseed oil / walnut oil,
o 50 g bread of tradition,
o 1 poached pear
collation
o 5 walnuts,
o 2 dried apricots,
o 2 small squares of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa min.
Having dinner
o Braised endives with mushrooms (1 tbsp olive oil),
o 2 slices of ham,
o 1 orange

Saturday

Breakfast
o Tea or coffee without sugar,
o 12 almonds,
o 1 pressed grapefruit,
o 40 g of oatmeal with vegetable juice
Lunch
o Broccoli salad and cauliflower vinaigrette (1 tbsp rapeseed oil / walnuts),
o 2 grilled mackerel in the oven,
o 4 c. To s. Of coral lenses,
o 150 g fresh exotic fruit salad
collation
o 100 g of 20% white cheese MG of sheep or goat,
o 1 fig,
o 2 squares of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa min.
Having dinner
o Soup of turnips,
o 150 g of filet of haddock in papillae thyme and lemon,
o Steamed green beans,
o 1 apple

Sunday

Breakfast
o Tea, coffee or infusion without sugar,
o 1 kiwi,
o 50 g of bacon,
o 50 g country bread with 5 g butter
Lunch
o Grated raw beetroot and black radish on a cheesecake bed (lemon and 1 tbsp walnut oil),
o 150 g of drumstick,
o 4 c. To s. Of quinoa,
o 150 g pineapple with spiced papillote
collation
o 1 goat's yoghurt,
o 1 fig,
o 2 squares of dark chocolate with 70% cocoa min.
Having dinner
o Green lemon and parsley salad,
o 1 can of sardines in olive oil,
o 2 clementines



Friday, 18 August 2017

My Lemon Diet Plan: - 3 kg Weight Loss!

Lemon Diet Plan
Lemon Diet Plan
It's all good, lemon diet plan! Detox, diuretic, re materializing, antibacterial ... its virtues are legion. In the middle of winter and after the holidays, it has no equal to chase water and excess fat, and give us an incredible fishing. It also brings plenty of potassium, essential to heart health, and iron that helps to better assimilate the precious vitamin C. Easy to follow, the lemon diet is zero frustration. Because it is not about drinking only its juice, added maple syrup and Cayenne pepper as in the Lemon Diet Plan advocated by the American stars. In our lemon diet we eat! 


The 6 magical powers of lemon

Whiplash 

With its 52 mg of vitamin C / 100 g, a lemon covers more than half of the daily needs. And that's triple bonuses! The "C" reinforces the assimilation of iron (antifatigue), boosts immunity and has an antiseptic action. In short, the anti-winter joker! 

Low calorie 

Its caloric intake is only 34 kcal per 100 g (the average weight of a lemon), that is to say that it does not count on the scale! So, whatever the way one consumes it (juice, filet on the fish ..), it remains light while giving taste and peps. No wonder he is the most faithful friend of our line. 

Stop Sugar 

A source of fiber, the pectin it contains slows down the absorption of sugars by the stomach, which gives a sensation of satiety that can last up to 4 hours. It also lowers blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. So, consume its peel, it's good too! 

Anti cellulite 

Double effect if one drinks its juice and if one applies on the skin a well lemoned lotion. The recipe: pour in a bottle the juice of a lemon + 50 cl of strong coffee. Shake well, then let stand 24 hours. Apply once daily to the stomach, thighs and buttocks by "massaging". 

Powerful purifier 

It helps cleanse the liver and helps to dissolve excess fat. Thanks to its diuretic properties, it stimulates the kidneys and promotes the hunting of waste that pollutes the body. Stronger, it promotes the production of glutathione, which allows the toxins to become soluble, and therefore, to be eliminated more easily. 

Degomme capitons 

Lemon owes this effect to its richness in antioxidants and its ability to regulate blood sugar levels. And, the icing on the cake, it decreases by 30% the overall glycemic index of the meal, which limits the storage of fats and sugars.

The keys to success

For a 100% effective program, it is important to respect the first two days, the most austere, whose menus are without starches, without added sugars, low in carbohydrates but rich in vegetables. Thus, the day turns around 1000 kcal. The next five days incorporate more carbohydrates and proteins, for a day around 1400 kcal. And after ? Always more vegetables, less nibbling, and you must also replace the sugars added by a fruit. Not to forget to do sports, if possible before breakfast, in order to better burn fat.

To drink his lemon pressed fasting, is it obligatory? 

No. For the defenders of the acid-base diet, the body's pH is more acidic in the morning upon waking. So to get back to a neutral pH - and stay healthy - you have to drink lemon juice, which has an alkaline effect despite its acid taste. That said, no scientific evidence has substantiated this theory. So, fasting or not, lemon juice in hot water remains a great way to start the day by ensuring its dose of vitamin C!

Are there any contraindications to lemon diet plan? 

Yes indeed, lemon diet plan is not recommended for those who suffer from reflux, ulcer and / or kidney stones. But if one is healthy, the lemon juice does not irritate the stomach. However, watch out for teeth! Because, in high doses, it can attack dental enamel. It is therefore recommended to brush the teeth after each lemoned infusion.

My Menu Week

Two days "Boosters"

Day 1

Breakfast

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o Chia Pot

o Green tea

Lunch

o Grilled salmon

o Fried vegetables + lemon vinaigrette

In case

o Infusion lemon Tonic

o 1 plain yogurt + 1/2 lemon peel

o 10 g almonds

Having dinner

o Butternut squash with lemon confit

o Vervain or linden tea, to sleep well

Day 2

Breakfast

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o Apple Compote

o 10 g almonds

o Green tea

Lunch

o Couscous with Cauliflower and Lemon

In case

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o 1 plain yogurt + 1/2 lemon peel

o 1 clementine

Having dinner

o Hot salad spinach mushrooms with 20 g hazelnuts + lemon vinaigrette


Day 3

Breakfast

o Infusion lemon Tonic

o Chia Pot

o Green tea


Lunch

o Chicken

o Roasted Vegetables + Lemon Healthy Sauce

In case

o Infusion lemon Tonic

o 1 plain yogurt + 1/2 lemon peel

o 1 g of almonds

Having dinner

o Lentil soup

o Poached egg

o Pomegranate Seeds + a Fillet of Lemon Juice

o Vervain or linden tea, to sleep well


Day 4

Breakfast

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o Smoothie green

o Green tea

Lunch

o Pilaf qu quinoa and sweet-salted kale

In case

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o 1 apple sauce

Having dinner

o Grilled fish

o Green beans and broccoli + Asian sauce


Day 5

Breakfast

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o Chia Pot

o Green tea

Lunch

o Lebanese Frittata

o Arugula and avocado salad + lemon vinaigrette

In case

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o 1 clementine

o 10 g of hazelnuts

Having dinner

o Pan-fried shrimp with vegetables

o Noodles soba or whole rice (100 g) + Asian sauce


Day 6

Breakfast

o Smoothie green

o Green tea

Lunch

o Roasted mackerel fillets

o Salad with tomatoes and tomatoes + lemon vinaigrette

In case

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o 1 plain yogurt + 1/2 lemon peel

o 10 g almonds

Having dinner

o House Ratatouille

o Poached egg

o Ricotta Pudding


Day 7

Breakfast

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o Apple Compote

o 10 g almonds

o Green tea

Lunch

o Warm Niçoise Salad

In case

o Infusion Lemon Tonic

o 1 clementine

Having dinner

o Parsnip soup

o Green salad + lemon vinaigrette

The Lemon Tonic Infusion

1/2 lemon pressed

150 ml of hot water

2 sprigs of fresh mint

2 fresh ginger rings

Leave to infuse 15 min.

My Lemon Diet Recipe Weight Loss


Lemon Diet Recipe Weight Loss
Lemon Diet Recipe Weight Loss

Chia Pot

For 1 person 

Mix 150 ml almond milk, 1 grated apple, 20 g chia seeds, a drizzle of lemon and a pinch of cinnamon. 

Let the chia seeds swell at least 15 min before tasting.

Smoothie green

For 1 person 

Mix 150 ml milk, ½ banana, 1 kiwi, 1 handful of spinach sprouts, 3 cm cucumber, 2 sprigs of mint leaves and a drizzle of lemon juice.

Butternut squash with lemon confit

For 1 person 

Cut into cubes 1 small butternut squash (do not barely peel or remove seeds), then spread them on the plate in the oven. 

Add ½ lemon confit and 1 small thin red onion, 1 pinch of turmeric, 1 pinch of cumin, salt and pepper. 

Put in the oven for 45 minutes at 180 ° C (theorem 6), then mix it with 750 ml of hot broth.

Ricotta Pudding

For 1 person 

Mix 125 g ricotta with 1 chopped Madjool dates, 1 tsp. A coffee of almond powder, 1 tsp. Honey coffee, 1/2 lemon zest, a drizzle of lemon juice and a drizzle of orange juice. Book 1 hour in the cool.

Warm Niçoise Salad

For 1 person 

Mix 1 small can of drained tuna, 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half, 1 small zucchini in dices, 5 black olives, 1 filet of anchovies in minced oil and 1 fresh onion thinly sliced. 

Cook in a frying pan for 5 min in 1 tsp. Of hot olive oil. 

Out of the heat, add 10 g of pine nuts, 1 handful of spinach sprouts, 2 sprigs of fresh stripped basil and, just before serving, 1 filet of lemon juice.

Pilaf with quinoa and sweet-salted kale

For one person 

Mix 2 large kale cabbage leaves finely chopped with 100 g cooked quinoa, ½ grated pear, 20 g sunflower seeds, chopped zest and 1/2 lemon juice. 

Cook the whole 5 min in the pan, in 1 tsp. Of hot olive oil. Put salt and pepper at your taste.

Couscous with Cauliflower and Lemon

For 1 person 

Mix roughly ¼ of cauliflower. Mix this "semolina" with 50 g of cooked whole couscous (= 25 g raw), 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half, 1 new chopped onion, ¼ of finely chopped preserved lemon, 10 g ground almonds, 2 sprigs of parsley , 1 tbsp. Olive oil, salt and pepper. 

Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 200 ° C (th 6-7) for 10 to 15 min.

Lebanese Frittata

For 4 people 

Dice 1 small eggplant, 1 small pepper and 1 small courgette. 

Spread them on the baking tray and sprinkle with a drizzle of oil. Bake for 30 min. At 200 ° C. (theorem 6-7). 

Transfer the roasted vegetables into a pre-greased pan. 

Mix 6 eggs with 1/2 lemon rind, 1 pinch of paprika and 1 pinch of cumin. 

Pour the mixture over the vegetables and scatter 100 g of diced feta. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 200 ° C. 

Lime and Lemon for Weight Loss
Lime and Lemon for Weight Loss

3 Lemon Fashion Sauces

Vinaigrette

(For 1 serving): mix in a bowl, with a fork, 1 tsp. Olive oil + 1 tsp. 1 teaspoon of lemon juice + 1 filet of soy sauce.

Healthy Sauce

(2 to 3 servings): mix 1 lemon confit + 4 sprigs of coriander + 1 clove of garlic + 1 pinch of paprika + 2 tbsp. Olive oil + 2 tbsp. Water.

Asian sauce

(2 servings): mix 1 tbsp. Soy sauce + 1 tsp. Coffee of rice vinegar (Asian groceries) + 1 tsp. Coffee of lemon juice + 1 pinch of gomasio (bio shops) + 1 tsp. Of sesame oil.


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