So, I am following a plan that suggests that we should eat 6 times a day. So, the main meals and 3 snacks daily.
We should leave between 2 and 3 hours between meals, reducing the frequency as the day goes on to ensure that blood sugar levels are kept okay and the body is not overworking.
This is especially important for those with PCOS (Polycystic Ovaries) as it is harder to lose weight due to insulin levels playing a muck. Also, keeps energy levels up which drop a lot with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
I will go into more details about what is meant to be eaten at different times in the following week or so. But the premise is Low GI (Glycemic Index) as this helps with the controlled release of insulin levels.
As, I am morbidly obese, it is advised to do 200 calories extra so 1700 – 1750 a day rather than 1500 if you were 13 stone or under. This means it will be a steady weight loss and a lifestyle change.rather than a crash diet which people tend to fall off the wagon easier.
It roughly works out as:
250 for breakfast, 200 for morning snack, 350 for lunch, 200 for afternoon snack. 450 for evening meal and 150 for evening snack. Plus 150 for spare for brews etc. If you were under 13 stone, you would just do 100 calories for the morning and afternoon snack.
So, yeah that is the basic idea, slow burn, takes longer but is more manageable!
Hansi xx
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