Thread for those who are trying to eat "better"

[Octopus37]

Following on from yesterdays thread "Do I eat too much", which I posted on, I was unsurprising told that what I eat is crap. Have been feeling pretty crap the last few weeks, not enough energy low libido, sluggish, wound up, down - so have decided to see if changing my eating habits can shift things a bit. I'm not overweigh 5ft5, 8st6lbs, (slightly on the heavy side for me), but would be pleased if I did loose a few pounds, trying not to make weight the focus. Have decided to take a vitamin pill with iron every day, last year had v low ferratin levels so had to take iron tablets for a while. I'm not promising to do well every day and cut out sugar completely as I feel that I would be destined to fail. However, I am going to try to I improve. Today have eaten:
1 pack of Belvita biscuits
1 Actvia extra creamy yoghurt
1 large apple
1 Danone (high protein yoghurt)
3 Oatcakes
Some cashew nuts
I am planning on sweet chilli chicken & rice (ready meal cause of money diet) with some stir fried veg for tea and plan to eat some red grapes afterwards. Also may have some sort of a treat on school run. Also aim is to replace the Belvita biscuits with oatcakes for breakfast and maybe eat them with some cheese. Know I'm not doing perfectly but I am making an effort. Buddies welcome.

Eggs and avocado go well in a nicoise salad but that's it

It's just bog-standard Jordan's with tropical fruits (although I pick out the dried banana - food of the devil!). I keep meaning to try making granola but not getting round to it.

I normally have Chicken Noodle soup from Asda on my fast day, I do eat 500 cals, its just a case of what was on offer this week. I also usually eat some fruit and veg in a day, just felt today that my poor guts needed a rest. MarpleMiss hope your Daughter is ok now. I appreciate the dietary advice, I like nuts and fish, don't drink a lot of alcohol, maybe drink once a week on average. Always aim to eat more fruit and veg, hoping tummy will feel a bit more normal tomorrow. so aim to have a couple of portions, think 7-9 would make me ill tbh.

Ok - I'll give you that one Dame...but the trend for soft poached aggs and avocado? !

Hard boiled eggs and avocado is food of the gods I tell you.

As is dried banana chips.

Not at the same time though!

Bram-is the granola very sugary as I'm trying to avoid it?

Ewww so is avocado and eggs an actual 'thing?'

Octopus-I had a very odd couple of weeks at the start where my poor tummy didn't know what was happening...too much info warning.... Very gassy, bit sicky, too many trips to the loo! I think it was my insides just in shock at the new way of eating. I also had what I was worried was irritable bowel and that's just gone now, completely disappeared. Worth stocking it out ime x

Hello,
Am just marking my place for trying to eat better. I've been comfort eating for too long, and my body is suffering. I've had a great day today though. Eaten really healthily, with porridge and banana for breakfast, salad wrap for lunch, and curry and salad for dinner. Drank lots of water too. And, I didn't weaken and eat the golden syrup cake in the cupboard like I did yesterday Yes, I ate a whole loaf cake
Its taking time to really get back into healthy eating. I comfort ate through my pregnancy and since dd has been born. Nows the time to stop now I think. I really don't want her developing bad habits.

Hello

Don't worry about the cake, no judgement here!

Hello DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen thanks very much. I'm determined to eat healthily

Sleep will whip you into shape!

sleep suggested this thread
Very glad she did too! She's awesome

Hi

Today I had lunch! Tomato soup, which i took ten minutes to eat. It's a bit crazy that I even felt a bit guilty for having it all to myself

Where does the guilt come from rumm? I think my problem was I had no guilt and I just used to stuff myself

I had chicken tikka last night with salad and shared a small portion of rice. I had half a popadom too. Not too bad and just ate until I was full and not further-that's a miracle let me tell you!

Oh there was a couple of veggie dishes too which I had some of.

Dame - I would find the granola too sweet as a cereal, but as a topping for natural yoghurt, it's good.

I understand the guilt as well. I have always felt there's no point in doing anything 'just for me'! That was the case before I even had DCs.

I've actually been working on this in the therapy I've had for my disability. Cooking for myself/eating well didn't even come up, but I think the fact that I've finally been able to start looking after my diet is a byproduct of the therapy. I've also started being able to do things like having a hot bath just because it helps my muscles, rather than only showering because it's quicker. It's a simple, inconsequential thing to many I expect, but to me it's revolutionary! :)

Fuzzpig, that's exactly it, "no point just for me"

I too shower rather than bathe. I don't give myself time to moisturise either.

That all sounds really positive fuzz

Oooo I'd love to be able to have a bath but I had a bad accident a few years ago and broke my legs and I'm not sure I'd be able to get out again I dream of a huge walk in bath with steps I can lounge around in, or a hot tub!! When I win the lottery...

Glad the therapy is helping, we definitely need to take time out just for ourselves.

Its worth trying to remember that guilt is a useless emotion, when it comes to doing stuff just for us it can be hard to get into the habit, but you do need to push past the guilt- it will start to lessen the more you spend time/effort/money on yourself and start to feel and realise the difference it makes. If its a struggle initially then use the argument that you will be a better, happier mum/partner for those around you by doing it - its not just a way to ease the pangs of guilt, it is absolutely true !

Oh good grief I've just had 2 five reeses peanut butter cups. They were quite small.....

Last couple of days have been mixed for me tbh, quite a few biscuits, but my usual healthyish breakfast and lunch (sugar free peanut butter on seeded toast). Last night cooked a nice chicken dish from Tesco magazine, chicken legs in a sauce, comprising mushrooms, tomatos, red wine and a couple of other bits with some roasted veg. Have also eaten a nectarine today. Made Dublin Coddle (mumsnet recipe) for tea tonight but didn't like it, so have eaten mainly soda bread and 2 yoghurts for tea. Not quite ideal I know, stomach still not right today, period started but just discomfort more than pain thank god. Will try and be goodish tomorrow. Sunday we are having some friends over so I am cooking a roast, but also some nice desserts so will be mixed. Always do however feel that I actually need to eat a bit more when its my time of the month. Dame, 5 reeces cups is nothing, I really wouldn't feel bad about that, you have been eating amazingly well.

Octopus that's fantastic you are cooking from scratch! Big step forwards . Did you look at the 'Girl called Jack' link on mn the other day (assume it is still there)? I haven't had a chance but I bet there are loads of cheap ideas for meals.

Dame step away from the Reeces cups they are like hypnosis

Will have a look at that, tbh feel gutted at the moment by how much money I am ending up spending on food, its so hard to get a money diet and a food diet to go hand in hand. Not in a good frame of mind today, time of the month, feeling very upset (sorry need to offload as cant really in real life) as it is coming up to the anniversary of my Mums death (12 years) and I watched (stupidly) the last Call the Midwife on iPlayer which really made me cry. Also struggling to be patient with my 4 year old, just find it so hard to play, doesn't come naturally, have a nearly 7 year old as well. Him and his Dad have gone to the football today, me and my 4 year old DS have got to wait in for the Sky repair man to come. If he comes soon, I can still do my mystery shopping job up in London, otherwise will have to cancel it. Feel so guilty about everything, saw a Mum from school when I was food shopping this morning and she has a Son in my eldest DS's class who has autism and she told me how he couldn't cope with shopping. I know I have so much to be thankful for, 2 healthy kids, but right now I just want to be on my own to clean the house. We have some of my DH's friends coming tomorrow (they have more money than us and he is a very good cook) and basically this means that my weekend is cooking, cleaning and trying to entertain DS - shouldn't complain but it all feels like a big test. Sorry for self-indulgent rant, I know some of you ladies have far more to cope with, yet this and my period just means that I want carbs. Today have eaten my usual breakfast, 3 biscuits, some crisps and two slices of toast with humus.

Octopus . You sound so down. Instead of fighting the sadness and thinking about what you 'should' be doing, maybe just go with it. Cry. Go to bed for an hour or have a nice bath. Eat whatever meal will make for feel most comforted (and close to your mum?) this evening. Our instinct is to fight negative emotions but usually this is the worst thing you can do. Yes, some people have harder lives but that doesn't mean your feelings aren't valid...tell DH how low you feel, let him look after you too for a day or two?