1 Small Change Day 4-6
So far so good right, Goals set, quality time with the kids and a menu for the week ahead!
You ready to keep going?
Day 4: Stock Up
My Cupboard staples which I would highly recommend sticking on the shopping list are-
Oats
Potatoes
Cooked Tinned Beans, Baked and things like Kidney beans and also other pulses like Chickpeas
Rice Cakes
Dry Noodles & Pasta
Tinned Carrots & Peas
Tinned Fish
Eggs
Tofu
Peanut Butter
Marmite
Paprika, Cumin, Coriander, Garam Masala, Ras en Hanout, Chinese 5 spice are all good staple Spices!
Nuts
Popchips
Grenade Carb Killas
Myprotein Cookies
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein
My Freezer staples are-
Frozen Fish, including Shellfish
Frozen Meat
Frozen Veg, although Broccoli and Cauliflower isn't so good
Bread, Wraps, Pittas, Buns, Bagel thins
Heck Sausages
Halo Top Creamery Ice Cream
Asda Cooked Chicken Breast strips
Breyers Ice Cream
I also make sure I have things like Fish Fingers, Chicken Nuggets and Chips in for the kids and some nice healthy ready meals for me and dean for when I don't have time to cook!
And don't bother buying foods you don't enjoy just because its on the list, lets be realistic and enjoy your food!
Day 5: Shop Smart
1. Shop Online
After the first time it's so easy as everything is saved, and if it means no more entertaining the kids in a shopping trolley what's not to love! I have also saved tonnes of money doing this and it helps me avoid buying Sweets (my weakness). I use Asda and Morrison, the shopping Apps make it so easy!
2. Don't Shop on an Empty Stomach or Drunk
If you are either of these you're going to make some bad decisions!
3. Check the Labels
For fat loss ALWAYS go for lower calorie BUT be careful with all the ''Higher Protein, Lower Fat, Reduced Sugar...'' It's probably got 1g of protein to start with so 2g isn't exactly amazing is it, and swapping a Full Fat Coke (sugar values of 10g) to a Reduced sugar 14g Sugar Fruit juice, even though your possibly (not definitely) getting more nutrition with the juice its still not good is it?
4. Don't be Scared to Step Away from the Brands
If it's between Lurpack and the stores own brand and there are less calories in the stores brand, try it! Save the calories and a few quid! Bread is bread, sure go for brown as its more nutritious but the basics vs the brand...your body will break it all down the same way!
5. Buy the Kids stuff You Hate
I wouldn't eat a Fruit Stick or some carrot Muffins (unless I was drunk maybe) so I get these things for the kids, even the treats the kids get are not my cup of tea, it means I'm not tempted to pinch a few. I hardly ever buy coco pops for this exact reason!
Good luck and have a little look at online shopping when you next get chance!
Day 6: Get Moving
Daily activity contributes to your overall calorie burn it’s not just the hours you put in on the treadmill, at your class or the gym!
If your moving your burning so create a calorie deficit through increasing your daily activity!
It doesn’t have to be a HITT or a run just take the baby out for a walk, choose the stairs instead, or get jiggy with some housework!
Move more, eat a healthy balanced diet and you will see results...Easy Peasy!