About me

So I have decided to be very open about my self in this blog by telling you everything about my weight, my size and why I eat. Hopefully this will be like a self help and help to other people who are in the exact situation as myself.

I AM AN EMOTIONAL EATER! 

I eat as an excuse of how I feel. 
"I need that chocolate bar to make me feel better"
"I need to eat the whole pizza because I've had a bad day"
"I need to have a chocolate cake because I'm fed up with my life"

Its easy to let how you feel be an excuse for eating shit but what it really comes down to is laziness and boredom. 

Truthfully, I know I dont need these foods, they dont make me feel better, in fact after I mostly feel regret as I know they have done me no good. However, I carry on doing it, like a big vicious circle feeling bad so eating then eating more because I feel worse for what I am eating. 

ITS TIME TO TAKE ACTION

In less that 14 months I will be 30 years old, If I carry on with the weight I've gained in the last 2 years I will be 15 stone by then. I will be morbidly obese and will have high chances of becoming diabetic, which is in my genes (Two aunties have died diabetic related deaths).

I am currently 13 stone 11 pounds. I would be very happy with being 10 stone and that is what I am going to aim for. (On Wed 2nd May 2012 I will write official a sizes, weight and upload a picture of my body as Wednesdays will be my weigh days)

INSPIRATION

My boyfriends brother has lost a whopping 30 pounds in the 3 months he has been on the Paleo diet. He is living proof that this diet works well with a regular exercise regime, he is an inspiration and looks amazing already. 

Keep tuned for recipes, videos, updates and pictures. 

Taken in Egypt 23/04/2012

Helen x

Paleo: THE RULES!

Here is a quick description of what the Paleo diet is...

Sometimes called the 'caveman' diet, the paleo diet is all about going back to what your body essentially needs without all the extras that are put into most processed foods. Basically, there are 4 main rules to follow:


1) Lean Meats: Anything from beef steak to fish and seafood. As long as all visible fat has been removed. Lean proteins support strong muscles, healthy bones and optimal immune function. Protein also makes you feel satisfied between meals.

2) Fruit and Vegetables: Most fruits and Vegetables are allowed, sticking to the rule that if you can eat it raw, you can eat it. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that have been shown to decrease the likelihood of developing a number of degenerative diseases including cancer, diabetes and neurological decline.

3) Healthy fats: Nuts, seeds, avocado and olive oils are all allowed in moderation. Studies show that diets rich in Monounsaturated and Omega-3 fats dramatically reduce the instances of obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and cognitive decline. 

4) Avoid: Dairy, Grains, processed foods, legumes (beans, broad beans etc), starches, sugars, potaoes and alcohol. Your body finds these types of foods harder to digest and turn into energy, thus turning it into fat which collects around your body. These fats lead to obesity, high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes.

Now you and I know the rules, we can start to change our diets, our minds, our bodies and our lives. 

Follow this blog to join me as I battle the bulge and get the body I have always dreamed of. 

Helen x