Week 2 diet menu
Here's
a suggestion for another weeks worth of dieting. Again, you don't have
to follow it to the letter, just use your common sense and stay off the
stodge.
There is nothing revolutionary about this diet, it just relies on reasonable portion sizes and sensible use of low-calorie alternatives wherever possible. Replace milk, butter, drinks, mayonaise, sugar and cereals with low fat, low salt, low sugar options and you'll lose weight and get healthier.
Breakfast is optional but don't skip it if you think it'll lead you to graze or pop out for coffee and Danish at 11 am. Don't overdo the cereal and stay clear of high sugar breakfast cereals.
Lunch is best made at home and taken with you to work, it's cheaper, healthier and you've got a far better chance of staying slim if you keep out of the canteen / deli / restaurant / pub at lunchtime.
Our view is that the best diet is one which is sustainable so don't worry about having a glass of wine a couple of times a week - aim for a sensible balance rather than going for the full austerity package.
Keep away from ready meals and processed foods if you can, they are generally much higher calorifically than natural and home-made meals, and can contain a lot of salt that you'll be healthier without.
Use low-calorie spreads and dressings rather than butter and you'll be surprised how many calories you'll save.
Monday
Tea or Coffee (no sugar or use sweetener)
Muesli
Chicken curry and rice - home made curry using lean chicken breast.
Small serving ice cream or low-calorie pudding
Tuesday
Tea or Coffee (no sugar or use sweetener)
Grapefruit
Mushroom risotto - use brown rice and keep the quantity low
Strawberries
Wednesday
Tea or Coffee (no sugar or use sweetener)
Scrambled egg and 1 slice wholemeal toast
Thursday
Tea or Coffee (no sugar or use sweetener)
porridge made using water and a little skimmed milk and blueberries
Boiled ham with peas and mashed potatoes
Stewed apple and low fat custard
Friday
Tea or Coffee (no sugar or use sweetener)
Boiled egg with wholemeal toast
Grilled haddock fillet with garlic and herbs, new potatoes and baby sweetcorn and mange-tout.
Small serving ice cream or low-calorie pudding
One Glass of wine or 1 bottle beer
Saturday
Tea or Coffee (no sugar or use sweetener)
Cereal, toast with low-fat spread
Grilled chicken breast, new potatoes and salad
Fruit salad
One Glass of wine or 1 bottle beer
Sunday
Tea or Coffee (no sugar or use sweetener)
Orange juice
Low-fat croissant
Any of the above - 'tis Sunday and a second new week of losing weight awaits you. Don't fall by the wayside you're doing great!
Roast beef (with no fat), two small roast potatoes and choice of cabbage, sprouts, green beans, peas or cauliflower.
Fruit Salad