In my Dutch family, we traditionally bake a cake on Epiphany, January 6th i.e. today. In it, we hide three items: a thimble, a penny and a wedding ring. If you get the thimble, it means you'll work hard for the year. If you get the penny, you'll get rich. If you get the wedding ring, it means love is in the air.
Unfortunately, this cake is made of exactly the things that Gary has warned me need to be avoided, including, in equal quantities (200g), the dreaded white flour (I wonder if unbleached is better?) and sugar. (I guess the four eggs, the 200g of butter and the cocoa are OK).
As is typical with these resolutions, this means I will have to start my diet tomorrow (mañana, mañana). I will however weigh in tonight, to see what my starting weight is. I'm normally 165 lbs, but I fear the Christmas season may have made some slight changes to that...Also, the scale is very erratic, and I have to kick it to make it work. Hmm. I wonder, given this is a scientific experiment, whether I should get my hands on another one?
ok Soph i need to shed 7 lbs - more burger less bun, will let you know in a month ps i use https://tracker.dailyburn.com/
ReplyDeleteNope, unbleached is actually worse. Google recipes made with almond flour and coconut flour. Stay away from grains. Best wishes to you! This way of eating can change your life!
ReplyDeleteWhile I think low-carb can be beneficial for those looking to lose weight, I think focusing on the quality of the food is a bit more important than macronutrient ratios alone. I began my paleo-type diet a year ago eating low carb (under 50 grams a day) and once I lost the 50 pounds I was hoping to lose I upped my carb intake (around 100 grams a day), but I've also become much more physically active since first starting the diete. If you exercise a lot, up your carbs to closer to 75 grams a day, but if you're pretty sedentary stay under 50 grams. This is just from my experience and I admit that it probably varies from person to person. Oh and remember that it will probably take a week or two to adjust to burning fat primarily as fuel as opposed to carbs. It sucks at first but your energy will improve drastically once adjusted. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes. I think you'll be very happy. Going low carb was the first eating change that ever made me loose weight, and although I was eating eggs and bacon or sausage every morning, my cholesterol went down. My doctors, amazingly, still are preaching less fat, less calories, more fruit. I'm so glad there is some solid science going on.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your encouragement and advice, it is very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your diet! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck! I just read your interview with Taubes on his 5 books
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