I don't have to look like everyone else!

A bit up and down with my food but I've stopped worrying so much about keeping carbs down. All my life I have never thought about carb, protein, calories and when I was active I never really had a problem with weight. Now that I am in the fitness industry I over think it and beat myself up for really just eating what I used to always eat.

I have made a real effort to cook everything from scratch and eat as close to it's natural state as possible. I have great healthy cook books at home and I am really enjoying using them. I think my favourite breakfast has been pear, date and cinnamon porridge, main meal - asian poached chicken with veg and soba (buckwheat) noodles and lots and lots of homemade soups (Moroccan sweet potato, leek and chickpea)

I am also focussing on a more positive opinion of body image. I DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT! Everyday I say that I am happy with how I am now and I eat to be and feel as healthy as I can be. Not as thin as I can be.

Today

M1: pear & date porridge

M2: protein shake with greens mix

M3: Low carb/high protein soy noodles, zucchini, tomato and ricotta bake

M4: Chai latte / kit kat (post workout - ok not so great but I did ride for 90 mins!)

M5: veg and egg mini frittata (small muffin size)

M6: Lamb and veg

Food combining??

I have continued to say "Hunger is not an emergency" during the day and it really helps! I'm definitely not starving myself but I'm eating when hungry not just in case I get hungry.

I know a few people that have had long term digestive problems and have recently tried the 'Great taste, no pain' way of eating by Sherry Brescia. Long story short your meals are carb and veg (including legumes) or animal protein and veg and then fruit is eaten on it's own.

Have always had mild IBS and bloating after carb/protein meals so following my 'natural approach' I will also try the 4 day trial. I like the idea b/c it doesn't really restrict foods (although sugar doesn't really get included) just the timing is changed.

Meals today

2 poached eggs with avocado and spinach / tea with milk