21 Cool things about potatoes
Don’t be afraid. They will not hurt you. Potatoes have next to no fat, they are low in sodium and you can eat one for only 130 calories. Why are people so afraid of potatoes? Since Atkins, we have been very cautious with our carbs. This is fair enough, I have noticed myself that proteins […]
Why you should always eat 3 meals a day
I used to stave myself. And then overeat. I used to restrict myself heavily. And then I would binge on foods I didn’t even like. I used to exercise daily and wake up in the early hours to go to the gym. Then I would beat myself up for missing a day, or failing to […]
10 Ways to curb your appetite – naturally
Sometimes I have an appetite that is out of control. Sometimes I want to eat when I am not hungry, when I have already eaten, when I am bored or distracted. You do not need to satisfy every craving you have. I am trying to develop more discipline with the way I eat. Over the […]
5 Celebrities with Eating Disorders
Tracey Gold Do you remember Tracey Gold? She is probably best known for playing Carol Seaver on the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains which ran from 1985 until 1992. Tracey was a famous child star, like her sister Missy. I remember one episode of the show that Carol Seaver fell through the roof of her bedroom, […]
A Perfect Day of Eating? What Bollocks!
I found an article online, talking about The Perfect Day of Eating. To read the original article, go here. It was written by a bloke, so it doesn’t surprise me that it’s very unspecific and completely omits portion sizes. Plus, I think it’s quite unrealistic and assumes the reader to be some sort of angelic […]
The One Advantage Fast Food has Over Home Cooking
I am a good cook. I have several friends and relatives who are better than me (you know who you are) but I am more than confident in the kitchen. The Boyf also knows his way around a spatula and frying pan too but I have to admit something right now. I have almost given […]
Do You Use Food as a Reward?
I do. A while ago I examined the reasons I overeat. At this stage of my life, I rarely overeat but there have been times in my life where I have felt compelled to eat too much. I am sure that many people can identify with this. Sometimes I feel that food controls me; I […]
The Lure of Free Crap and Why I am So Easily Bought
I had been anticipating this Monday for a week now. This was the Monday I was due to get my complimentary hash brown at McDonalds. Yes, if you read my blog you know that I love McDonalds. For the last couple of weeks I have been looking longingly at the promotional poster that declares: for […]
Does Eating Too Much Chicken Make Your Boobs Grow? And What Of Man Boobs?
There is a theory you have probably heard that too much chicken makes your boobs grow. There has been some news recently that estrogen in chicken and beef may be contributing to hormone-dependent cancers. This is from a study in the US. The study was presented in early June at the American Society of Clinical […]
Is Eating “6 Small Meals a Day to Keep Your Metabolism Going” a Myth?
There are so many studies that tell us to eat regularly throughout the day to keep our metabolisms going. It seems that many of us these days are afraid of ever going hungry. Small meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism going Many nutritionists and dieticians believe that eating smaller, frequent meals throughout the […]
The Unhealthy Foods I Eat Every Day (and Still Stay Thin)
Unhealthy foods: do you love them? I used to waste time eating very healthy foods. Quinoa, brown rice, chia seeds, dehydrated yeast flakes, you name it, I wasted my time with it. Don’t bother! The foods listed below are all delicious and have been enjoyed by people for decades. All these foods (except the last […]
Tea Fasting & 5 Best Teas for Weight Loss
There are many people who practise tea fasting. Teas are so lovely, no matter if it’s summer or winter. Tea is an awesome thing to imbibe if you are trying to lose weight or watch your waistline. There’s not a tea in the world that I wouldn’t drink. Here are five of my favourites. Please let […]
10 Weirdest Hangover Cures that Totally Work
It happens to the best of us. Too many bevvies and an early start the next day. What are some great ways to sure a hangover? Here are some of the best! 1. Coconut water wellness It’s true – best from a real coconut, but the bottled stuff is fine. It contains five essential electrolytes […]
Delay Your Meal by Just 20 Minutes to Lose Weight and Avoid Overeating
A phrase a mentor of mine taught me was ‘delayed gratification’. This is when we choose not to indulge in an activity right away – giving ourselves the chance to want and expect that activity even more. It helps us to build up our willpower. Often I have immense willpower – there are times when […]