Quote by Srne
The main point is this.
What works for one person will NOT work for another!!!!

Definately!
Some people have said throughout 'don't deny yourself any food' 'make sure you treat yourself' etc etc.
I find that when I'm on a training diet, it really has to be all or nothing!
This is mainly because a training diet would just mean cutting out alcohol and take aways, i eat fairly healthily otherwise (my mum is a dietitian!) and I find a complete abstinence from these works best.
I often find that it's other people who have a problem with me cutting out!
When I stop drinking, I don't have a problem going out sober, but I find my friends will make comments like 'Go on, you can have one or two glasses' etc
The problem with this is who do I say no to? If I drink at one night out, I'd get the same at the next event, so for me I find it easier to have a blanket ban on certain things.
I always say to myself that it's not as if I'm never going to drink again, or that I could have a chocolate cake any time I wanted, just not now!
Having a complete ban on certain 'bad foods' doesn't make me crave them in the long run and binge later either, so as srne said, what works for one, won't for another!
I think it's good to have lots of advice and try different things and find what is best for you, but the one thing everyone should do without fail is aim to raise their heart rate for 30 mins a day with activity.
I like RPMS advice on the squats in the shower- i'd never thought to do them there and just tried it!
I'm always telling patients that the ideal time to exercise is when you're waiting on the kettle to boil, or when you're at the sink washing hands/face/dishes etc.
Another couple to add are:
Heel raises- Rise slowly up onto your tiptoes, lifting heels off the floor and then slowly lower back down, repeat5-10-20 times if comfortable.
Leg curls: stand facing counter/sink and put your hands on to steady balance. Keeping your knees in line, bend one knee, lifting the foot off the floor, in the direction of the heel kicking your bum (only bend the knee to about 90 degrees though!) Then straighten the leg back out and repeat with the other leg.
You can also try the bum clench- imagine a £50 note in between your butt cheeks, and someone is trying to pull it out, you need to clench your bum muscles so it stays put for 10 seconds!
You can do this one anywhere!
M xx

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