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RETURN TO THE “OLD YOU” WITH ATKINS
We are all guilty of making unachievable New Year’s resolutions and then giving into temptation before January is out. So this year, instead of setting unreachable goals, why not pledge ‘new year, old you’ and get back to your old self?Whether it’s shifting those few festive pounds or fitting into last summer’s wardrobe, now is the time to get re-motivated and take a fresh look at your diet.
Atkins nutritionist, Linda O’Byrne says: "Most people are over ambitious when setting their New Year diet goals and so are destined to fail.
“Rather than aiming to lose two stones by summer, set smaller targets, such as getting back to your pre-Christmas weight, or fitting into a favourite pair of jeans, which are far more achievable.
“These small victories will spur you on and help you get into a healthy routine, not just as a New Year’s resolution, but for life.”
Here, Linda shares her easy tips on to kick start the diet and get back to the “old you”.
1. Keep a food journal – note down when you feel bloated or hungry and what makes you snack, especially on naughty foods. This helps to identify the triggers that make you ‘hungry’, which will help you combat them in different ways
2. Clear your cupboards of all high carb and unhealthy snacks – give those leftover chocolates to your partner or a relative to take to their workplace, so you can’t be tempted
3. Draw up creative meal plans – instead of sticking to a plain chicken salad for lunch and dinner, scour through cookbooks, such as the New Atkins, New You Cookbook or online at www.uk.atkins.com/recipes and find healthy and interesting main courses, vegetable sides or snacks, using foods you’ve never tried before. This will prevent food boredom, which can cause you to crave unhealthy foods
4. Enlist the support of family and friends – explain the reasons you want to lose weight to your loved ones so they’ll avoid tempting you with sweet treats. You could even recruit a ‘diet buddy’ to help you both stick to your goals
5. Stay active – this is a great way to build up fitness and see results quicker. Aim for daily activity, even if it is just a 30 minute walk, and incorporate both weights and cardio workouts for best results. Staying fit, along with a healthy diet can keep you in the best of health
6. Don’t deprive yourself — remember this is not a short term fix, it is a long term solution so make sure it is sustainable. Atkins isn’t a low fat, calorie counting diet, it is designed so you can enjoy food and your life, while losing weight. Promise yourself not skip meals, not to avoid fat or over exercise
