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How would you rate my food today?

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BlazesBoylansHat · 26/09/2025 21:15

I'm trying to be more mindful of UPFs + also lose the last 10lbs of a 3 stone weight loss .

Breakfast: porridge made with half & half water & low fat milk, tiny sprinkle of brown sugar, small glass of freshly squeezed orange juice (from the juicing machine in supermarket), proper coffee with low fat milk

Lunch: homemade soup (roasted butternut squash, carrot, sweet potato, red onion, garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chilli flakes, salt pepper, low fat coconut milk & chicken stock) with a slice of organic wholemeal seeded sourdough with real butter

A tiny pink lady apple

6pm- proper coffee & 1 fun sized bag of malteasers (was really tired after work )

Dinner: fesh salmon cooked in foil with spring onion, thinly sliced Red pepper, grated fresh ginger, chilli flakes, fresh coriander & soy sauce served with roasted asparagus & steamed new
potatoes

A clementine

Water with lemon slices to drink

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GoldPoster · 29/09/2025 22:47

BlazesBoylansHat · 27/09/2025 21:05

@GoldPoster i'm genuinely curious why thats such a terrible thing barring medical issues?

@BlazesBoylansHat Blood sugar spikes can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance and ultimately increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Orange juice really doesn’t agree with me, so I avoid it.

Bimblebombles · 29/09/2025 09:06

Bit low in protein and fat for me but sounds tasty and lots of nutrients.

I’d replace the low fat versions of things with full fat - more satisfying and that’s help your body absorb some vitamins.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 29/09/2025 08:52

Is NHS Bmi calculator reliable? Is bmi still something we use ?
I'm 5ft 9" & bmi 26.5 which is overweight. I weigh 12 stone 7lbs

BMI is a good starting point. Mines 27, was 36. I'm happy with 27.

Another gauge is your waist to height ratio:
www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-waist-to-height-ratio

AngryBird6122 · 28/09/2025 17:08

My fave breakfast is Greek yoghurt with frozen blueberries sauted (so yummy) over it with some nuts and seeds.

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BlazesBoylansHat · 28/09/2025 16:50

Is NHS Bmi calculator reliable? Is bmi still something we use ?

I'm 5ft 9" & bmi 26.5 which is overweight. I weigh 12 stone 7lbs

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MasterBeth · 28/09/2025 12:45

DisplayPurposesOnly · 26/09/2025 21:20

So how does it help with your weightloss? Without knowing calories or portion sizes, what can we say?

I don't see why you'd have orange juice and a clementine. You didn't need butter on your bread for soup.

She probably had orange juice, the Clementine and the butter because she likes them.

HTH.

Amba1998 · 28/09/2025 12:43

All depends on the portion sizes really as that dictates calorie intake

THisbackwithavengeance · 28/09/2025 12:41

I had 2 pain au chocolate for my breakfast if that makes you feel better OP.

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BlazesBoylansHat · 28/09/2025 11:47

lljkk · 28/09/2025 11:31

You sound like a foodie, OP.

I think that's my problem!! ILOVE food & i'm a good cook & used to cooking v nice, but more calorific dinners.

So this is a new challenge. Eat healthily, cut out all the crap & cut back on all the lovely stuff that's adding calories (just for now)

I would like to lose the last 7-10lbs which would take me to a 3 stone loss.

I lost the bulk of it in spring 2024 & have maintained v well at the weight i stopped at. I know that when I get to where I want to be I can eat like this midweek & relax a little over the weekend & stay fairly steady.

I just need to push on to get to that point without feeling utterly deprived!!

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lljkk · 28/09/2025 11:31

You sound like a foodie, OP.

Toastea · 28/09/2025 11:23

BlazesBoylansHat · 28/09/2025 11:20

I'm eating 3 meals per day. I don't think its 'little' but it did take me a few days to get out of the habit of snacking between meals, usually on crap like crisps / shop bought cake & biscuits

Today i'm having

Porridge with stewed apples & coffee

Mushroom omelette with herbs & grilled tomatoes

Cajun chicken breast with three-bean salad & guacamole (all homemade)

I have apples / clementines/ Grapes to snack on

Sparkling water to drink

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Sounds delicious! I meant I'd be starving if I ate that much, as I eat more and I'm rushing about all day. I am slightly overweight, though, so would probably be healthier on your kind of cooking!

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BlazesBoylansHat · 28/09/2025 11:20

Toastea · 28/09/2025 01:25

I'd be starving eating so little, but I'm impressed at your cooking. The soup sounds delicious.

I'm eating 3 meals per day. I don't think its 'little' but it did take me a few days to get out of the habit of snacking between meals, usually on crap like crisps / shop bought cake & biscuits

Today i'm having

Porridge with stewed apples & coffee

Mushroom omelette with herbs & grilled tomatoes

Cajun chicken breast with three-bean salad & guacamole (all homemade)

I have apples / clementines/ Grapes to snack on

Sparkling water to drink

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Toastea · 28/09/2025 01:25

I'd be starving eating so little, but I'm impressed at your cooking. The soup sounds delicious.

coxesorangepippin · 28/09/2025 01:15

Put lentils or chickpeas in the soup to add protein.

No butter on the bread.

Hars boiled egg for snack instead of malteasers.

popcornandpotatoes · 27/09/2025 22:26

BlazesBoylansHat · 27/09/2025 21:05

@GoldPoster i'm genuinely curious why thats such a terrible thing barring medical issues?

It's not a terrible thing and also not necessarily true. I've spent two weeks recently with a blood sugar monitor in and have a small glass of orange juice with my breakfast most mornings. No issues. If your body is processing glucose properly it's not an issue.

millymollymoomoo · 27/09/2025 21:39

You should always start your first meal of the day with savoury- you gotcha to much sugar in the porridge and orange juice that will raise your glucose and set you on a roller coaster

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BlazesBoylansHat · 27/09/2025 21:38

DoubtfulCat · 27/09/2025 21:28

It sounds nice and I would feel well on that food. I think depriving yourself of everything nice (like butter or chocolate) is more likely to make you binge. And when you are maintaining weight it’s not very realistic to have a very Spartan diet. Look at the celebrities whose weight yo-yos madly. That’s not healthy, surely it’s better to have a few maltesers and a bit of butter rather than busting out in a disordered way and regaining all the weight?

I agree with you..i think in order to stick with this i need to have some of the things I love in moderation. I think real butter is a superfood & good for you.

I'll get some dark chocolate tomorrow (which i love)

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BlazesBoylansHat · 27/09/2025 21:36

mondaytosunday · 27/09/2025 21:22

Not enough protein. Add an egg for breakfast and some more protein at lunch.

I had porridge for breakfast & scrambled eggs × 2 + baked beans for lunch?

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DoubtfulCat · 27/09/2025 21:28

It sounds nice and I would feel well on that food. I think depriving yourself of everything nice (like butter or chocolate) is more likely to make you binge. And when you are maintaining weight it’s not very realistic to have a very Spartan diet. Look at the celebrities whose weight yo-yos madly. That’s not healthy, surely it’s better to have a few maltesers and a bit of butter rather than busting out in a disordered way and regaining all the weight?

mondaytosunday · 27/09/2025 21:22

Not enough protein. Add an egg for breakfast and some more protein at lunch.

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BlazesBoylansHat · 27/09/2025 21:19

Wynter25 · 27/09/2025 21:14

I can sleep after having coffee at 8pm

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I've been known to have coffee after a meal out & that could be 11pm

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Wynter25 · 27/09/2025 21:14

RachelGreep87 · 27/09/2025 15:01

How can you sleep after having coffee at 6 pm?

I can sleep after having coffee at 8pm

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BlazesBoylansHat · 27/09/2025 21:05

@GoldPoster i'm genuinely curious why thats such a terrible thing barring medical issues?

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BlazesBoylansHat · 27/09/2025 21:03

Thanks @GreyCarpet i didn't think you were arsey!

I'm not sure how i'm stealth boasting either...but whatever!

See, this is where it gets confusing for me as I would not have considered today's food particularly low protein - but perhaps i'm wrong?

By my reckoning there's protein in:
Milk
Eggs
Baked beans
Chickpeas (falafels + hummus)

I also felt it was ok in terms of 5 + a day as I ate:

Stewed apple
Orange juice (controversial!)
Bowl of strawberries
Baby spinach
Mixed leaves
Avocado
Red onion
Cucumber
Tomato
Radishes
Red pepper

I think its v hard to really know how well you're eating but for me i've definitely cleaned my diet up from biscuits/ crisps / takeaway etc so it has to be better!

Coffee doesn't keep me awake. I dont usually have one at 6pm but yesterday was a particularly busy day & I was glad of it & a 10min sit down

I must buy some nice dark chocolate tomorrow!

Thanks to all the comments.

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GoldPoster · 27/09/2025 20:54

I still think you should lose the juice. Juice really spike my blood sugar. It would be better to eat the orange.