My first priority needs to be nutrition. I have been attempting to modify my diet for a few days now with the Paleo method. I had actually tried this about 2 years ago, due to a doctors recommendation - before I even heard it coined 'Paleo'. I successfully used this method for 3 months and lost 13 kgs, but now the weight is almost all back again. I think it is a miracle that I am not heavier, with the rubbish I have been eating for 2 years now, but I am determined to get my nutrition back on track - this time for good.
Last time I managed to switch, more or less cold turkey, but this time I am going to work towards some key changes first and then make sure I have those areas firmly established as habits, before I work on removing grains, dairy and sugar from my diet. For now, a reduction in these items will still benefit me and I will hopefully feel more comfortable transitioning over a period of time.
First on my list of changes is the return to black coffee / tea. I drink 2-3 cups of espresso coffee and usually one cup of tea per day. I probably need to reduce this to 1-2 cups of coffee, but losing the milk is a good start. The second change is Paleo snacks. I am usually tempted by crackers, biscuits and bread as a quick fix between meals. I am committing to fruit, veges or unprocessed meat for between meals. For main meals there will still be a carb component, but I will cut it back slowly. Lastly I plan to introduce back more nuts/seeds and good oils to my diet, but only in small amounts and only as part of meals, not snacks, as I am too partial to nuts and might overdo it.
I think these changes are realistic and won't cause too much disruption to family mealtimes for now. I do plan to make changes over time, but I expect a better response to gradual change.
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