When you love food, love to cook and also love to eat, it's easy to put on a few pounds. It's even harder for Food Bloggers we love to share what we cook with others and we are also tempted by all those challenges we take part in.
As Spring is definitely here, I have decided that it is time to do something about those extra inches so I will be bringing you recipes and food ideas that are lower in calories, lower in fat and suitable to eat when trying to reduce your weight. This won't be 'a diet' and I won't be boring you with details of how I'm getting on, but I will be sharing the recipes.
I was lucky enough to be offered the chance to try Popchips and to offer a hamper containing a selection of 24 packs as a Giveaway to one lucky winner. These snacks are 'popped' using heat and pressure rather than fried or baked, which means that they have less than half the fat and fewer calories than the usual type of crisps. There are less than 100 calories for more than 17 crisps in each 23g bag which sells for 69p. There are five different flavours: original; barbeque; sour cream and chives; salt and pepper; sea salt and vinegar.
So what are they like? As you can see in the photo at the top, they look pretty much like the usual puffed potato snacks, however they are not greasy and there are no artifical flavours. You can buy Popchips at Waitrose and online from ocado.com and amazon.co.uk I do think they are quite expensive for what they are, but I did enjoy the Popchips, particularly the Original flavour and compared to some other low calorie snacks they definitely have a more natural taste. Enter my giveaway to try them for yourself.
This Giveaway is open to UK residents only
More information about Popchips is available on their website popchips.co.uk
More information about Popchips is available on their website popchips.co.uk
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35 comments:
moderation.
Can't wait to see your healthy recipes and these chips sound nice!
I'd have to say exercise, any way, as long as you sweat. I've tried loads of strikt diets and I've realised that there's lots of ways to lose weight fast but only one way to lose weight and KEEP it off for good and that's eating a balanced diet (including treats) and exercise at least 3 times a week. xxx
3 meals a day and no junk!
exercise definitely
don't eat between meals
Drink at least 5-6 glasses of water a day. Not only will you feel fuller (and more unlikely to pig out) but your skin will thank you for it too!
Eat little and often and always at least 1200 calories to keep your metabolism revved up!
Try to get everybody in the house eating the same or at least buddy up with a friend to offer encouragement and help keep you eating healthy and avoiding whatever acts as a trigger for you.
Lots of great comments, keep 'em coming. Thanks.
My tip is to cut out all fizzy, and sugary drinks as a rule of thumb. Drink Iced water, with chunks of fruit in for a tang - such as lemon, lime or orange. You will be suprised just how much of a difference it makes. (add ice and a straw, makes it feel that more special too!)
Take a drink of water in between each mouthful, u will no when you are full then rather than rushing
Everything in moderation and drink water through out the day to keep yourself hydrated.
Take it one day at a time, I've lost seven stone. When I started it was extremely overwhealming knowing I had so much to lose. Dealing with each day as it comes has really taken the stress away.
I lost weight by religiously walking everywhere it was physically possible to. Good luck and I look forward to seeing the recipes :)
Sign up to run a race..with someone that you're a bit over competitive against!
have a glass of water before a meal. x
Avoiding too much bread!
Remember - Nothing tastes as good as slim feels!
Get the family on board and only hvae healthy food in the house so there is no junk temptation.
Having a black coffee, no sugar every time I feel like eating biscuits or chocolate. By the time I've finished my coffee, if I still want the junk, I have it but I generally find that after drinking the coffee, the craving has passed. Wish it worked for smoking...
Just don't go eating loads of chocolate like I do
@mrcoops1984
helthy diet and exercise is all you need
Agreed, exercise is the way to go and just steering clear of 'bad' foods.
Make a healthy salad or soup as a starter, you'll feel fuller and mpre satisfied for longer.
Water, and plenty of it.
Exercise and don't shop when hungry or you end up with junk
Eat little and often to keep your metabolism high.
If you don't buy it you won't eat it, so just buy fresh healthy food.
Don't eat after 6pm
Eat less, exercise more. Easier said than done!
Watch your portion sizes and if you start to feel full up, stop.
Calorie count, drink plenty of water and allow yourself to have a treat as long as its in moderation. Take exercise where you can
eat less and have plenty of excerise x
stop eating and start moving… simples
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