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Starting New Habits

Out with the old and in with the new...
So my office has decided to kick off a little October weight loss challenge. The goal is to lose 5% of your current weight. This morning I weighed in at 58.4kg, which will put my goal weight in at 55.48kg come end of October. I have gained a few kg over the weeks as my cross country season has come to an end, I have not been paying too much attention to what I have been eating and also I have been focusing a lot more on strength in the gym (I am hoping my gain has been from muscle).

So my plan of action is to keep my food simple and planned out, particularly on weekends when the diet tends to wander.
So next weeks meal plan will look something like this:

Breakfast:
1 Boiled Egg and half a grapefruit

Lunch:
Grilled Chicken or steamed fish (alternating) with veggies

Afternoon Snack:
Banana and nuts or 3 x provita with low fat cottage cheese


Grapefruits: 

  • Low in calories but are full of nutrients and an excellent source of vitamins A and C. 
  • Glycemic index of 25, suggesting that it does not significantly affect blood sugar and insulin levels. 
  • Because of its water and fiber content, helps to prevent constipation and promote regularity for a healthy digestive tract.
  • As one of the most hydrating fruits in the world made up of 91% water (just below watermelon) and full of important electrolytes, grapefruit is a great snack to have on hand to prevent dehydration.
Boiled Eggs:


  • 77 calories
  • 6 grams of protein
  • 5 grams of healthy fats.
  • Eggs Raise HDL (the "Good") Cholesterol
  • Eggs Are High in Quality Protein, With All the Essential Amino Acids in the Right Ratios 
  • Build and repair existing cells in the body. 

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