Blueberries......

Blueberries ~ an absolute Wonderfood! I have now added more of these into my diet, gorgeous little bursts of deliciousness that they are! Full of antioxidants, and carrying amazing health benefits, such as cancer fighting qualities, helping with the anti aging process, the prevention of diabetes, Alzheimer's, Macular Degeneration and more. What's not to love about these delectable little wonders?!

Seafolly Swimwear.......

We have just booked a holiday house at the seaside for a Summer break around Christmas time. I am so looking forward to it. Our eldest daughter will have finished school and will be going to University next year and I realise more and more how precious these days are while we are all still living in the one home and can still spend these times together.

Our littlest Princess has outgrown her bathing suit from last season and of course, simply must have another! Pretty much everything in her wardrobe is pink, but when I saw this supergorgeous little swimsuit last week, it was a fashion must have for her. One of my favourite brands, Seafolly, it is the Peak A Bow tutu, in the raspberry colourway. Love it and it's loveliness! Now I'll just have to order her some new hair bows to match.

French Women Don't get Fat & Beyond Chocolate......

French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano and Beyond Chocolate by Sophie Boss and Audrey Boss. I think I've found what I'm looking for!!

Both of these books are very accomodating of my lifestyle and eating habits. They are not about deprivation but more about portion control, listening to your body and recognising when it's telling you that it has consumed enough food to be comfortable and satisfied, and yet not eating for the sake of eating. Choosing good quality food and actually tasting food, experiencing food and not just consuming what happens to be on your plate without thought. Waiting until you recognise the signs of hunger, rather than eating because the clock tells you it's mealtime, or you pass by that gorgeous patisserie that is calling your name! Not eating everything that you have been served, but eating until you have satisfied those hunger pangs and are somewhat comfortable, yet not full. Getting on the move, exercise that can be easily added into your daily routine. Drinking plenty of water and generally eating good wholesome and healthy food.

I honestly believe that a combination of these two books will lead me to the results I desire, not a quick fix, but a longer term eating style that I can maintain and achieve without too much effort.

Loving these books, I feel as though I have a clear direction with where I'm going with this life change. Wish me luck!

Which Diet?

This week I have purchased four different weight loss/food choice books, in the search for the perfect eating plan that suits my lifestyle. I have ruled out joining a weight loss club as my spare time is quite limited and frankly I just can't stand the thought. I also know that pre-made meals like Lite N Easy just aren't for me......if I was living alone or there were just two of us, then this certainly may be the solution, but as I have a large family and I do all the cooking, I would rather be eating the same food that I prepare for everyone.

I also realise that I need to be making my own food choices, healthy choices and the right portion size, and as we eat out frequently I have to go back to basics and get a grip on what I eat and how much, no matter where I am for that meal. I realise that I am responsible for what and how much I eat, and this is the key to  success in this journey.

Over the past week I have read The Dukan Diet by Dr. Pierre Dukan. I know that this diet works for me as I shed 3 kgs last year before a special occasion and I dropped the weight really quickly, in less than a week.I found it quite a chore really as I am not a big meat eater, and I found that to continue on with this diet would have been too draining for me......there is only a certain amount of meat I can take! That said, it really is a great way of losing weight and moving it fast, I just don't think that I can do this for the longer term.

The second book is Sweet Poison, Why Sugar Makes Us Fat, by David Gillespie. Although this book is new to me, I have a friend that started with this diet back in February and has since lost around 10kgs. Again I can see the benefits and no doubt if I could stick to this way of eating, I am sure I would succeed with the weight loss that I desire and also my overall health would improve. I just don't know that I want to give up on sugar altogether. I'm hoping to find the perfect balance between weight loss, a healthier lifestyle and not feeling deprived. I know that as I am not up for deprivation that cutting out sugar would end in my downfall and me falling back into my old eating habits. So for the rest of this week, I'll continue to read on and hopefully come to a decision on what will work best to get the results that I am looking for and what will inspire me, yet that I feel I can stick to for the longer term........

The Beginning Of A Whole New Chapter.......

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Well, today is a whole new beginning.......a new blog and the road to a thinner and healthier me! Blogging seems like a great idea and the answer to accountability.  Do I want to change my eating habits and try to cut out sugary fatty foods? Well, to be honest yes in theory but no in feeling as though I will be denying myself of these scrummy treats! Do I honestly feel like increasing my daily physical activity? Not really, to be honest that just makes me want to stop this whole idea right now!! Do I feel like reducing my portion intake? Again, NO!! BUT........do I want to be thinner, fitter and  healthier? YES I do! No delish dessert, chocolate or cupcake can take the place of the feeling of pure fabulousness, whilst sashaying around in a new outfit in a smaller size! So, I'm going to take the harder road, the less pleasant road and I am absolutely convinced that in no time at all, it will seem as  though I have taken the best road for my body and my life. I am much happier when I am around 12kgs down from where I am now. After having so many children and nursing for so many years, now is the time to get the old me back. It is the perfect time now as Spring and Summer are on their way. Wish me luck because this is going to be a bumpy ride, BUT one that I know that I won't regret!