To Weigh Every Day or Not? My Love/Hate Relationship with the Scale
Today I am happy because today I weigh less than yesterday. Any day you catch me in a particularly good mood, it’s because I’ve dropped a kilo (more than two pounds!) overnight. If everything in my life is going really well but I’ve had a tiny gain – I feel miserable. How long I have […]
21 Vegan Snacks Under 100 Calories
Want to discover some healthy vegan snacks under 100 calories? You have reached your destination! There are so many reasons to go vegan, either part time or full time. It’s ethical, healthy, sustainable and awesome! In fact, a vegan diet may help you to feel more healthy and vibrant! Here are 21 vegan snacks under 100 calories […]
My Experience with Fasting for Weight Loss and the 6 Small Meals Debate
I had a friend who was very into fasting. His most impressive effort was 18 days without food, surviving on only herbal tea, water and a teaspoon of honey when he got very tired and needed some energy. Most people would say this was extreme – but there are many advocates for fasting. 6 Small […]
Could Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?
Have you heard of Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV? It is a natural vinegar that contains something called Mother of Vinegar, which looks like a cloudy cobweb, floating inside the vinegar bottle. ACV is made from fresh ripe apples that are fermented; it has lots of vitamins, beta-carotene, pectin and vital minerals such as potassium, […]
One Very Easy (and Weird) Thing I am Doing this Week to Lose Weight
I have made a very odd weight-loss resolution today. I have recently gained weight. If you have been following my blog you’ll know that it’s quite a minor problem. I’ve only gained 5 pounds, or about 2.2 kilos. It’s the sort of weight gain that makes me feel very depressed. I want them gone- dammit! […]
7 Ways to Fix a Fat Day
Fat days. You know what I’m talking about. I’m having one today. My stomach is bulging, my arms look chubby, my skirt is tighter than yesterday and I swear I can feel my thighs rubbing together more than they were yesterday. Every time I put something in my mouth, I feel guilty. On days like […]
One Week on a Seaweed Diet: Will it Work? Here’s What Happened.
Seaweed: it’s no longer strange to most people because of the prevalence of sushi bars and nori rolls. But could you eat it for a whole week to lose weight? I put myself on the seaweed diet to see if it made any difference to how I felt and what I weighed. Seaweed is rich […]
5 Day Vegan Power Cleanse Program
Feeling a little sluggish after Christmas? Why not try “going vegan” for only 5 days? This is a great cleanse, you can eat lots of food and still feel light on your feet. DAY ONE: CLEANSE This day is designed to detoxify your body, eating mostly fruit. The idea is too keep your food plain […]
Give “Fake” Vegans a Break
Vegans: they’re everywhere now; but eating no meat, eggs or dairy takes organisation and discipline. Can you occasionally lapse and still call yourself a vegan? Shouldn’t we all just be more relaxed about an individual’s food choices? I’ve been judged by many angry vegans as being a fake. A Vegan who Sometimes Eats Meat – […]
Eating Disorder – A Short Story (not about me!)
I picked up the orange segment delicately and sliced into it with my knife. I divided it cleanly and precisely into four more pieces and then set about removing every single trace of white pith from the outside of my snack. Actually it wasn’t really a snack. This was supposed to be my lunch; 10 […]