Breakfast | Mid-morning snack | Lunch | Dinner | Diet Tips |
1 cup of tea/coffee using skimmed or semi-skimmed milk porridge made with half a measure of skimmed or semi-skimmed milk and water, with either a handful of fresh blueberries or raisins or tsp honey | a banana | Chicken and vegetable soup and a rice cake and one piece of fruit | 2 fish cakes - homemade or shop-bought with large mixed salad | Try to drink around 1.5 litres water a day |
orange juice 1 slice of granary toast ( no butter) with 2 scrambled eggs | small fruit salad | small jacket potato with reduced sugar and salt baked beans | chilli chicken with broccoli and noodles | Try and exercise daily - just a brisk walk or a bike ride for half an hour will speed up your weight loss |
fruit smoothie -homemade or shop-bought | 2 oatcakes and cottage cheese | wholemeal pitta with mackerel or tuna and iceberg lettuce and a tomato - use a smear of low cal mayonnaise to make it moist. | Sunday dinner - roast meat and two veg. Use mashed potatoes (made with low cal spread not butter) instead of roast spuds and keep the portion size small. No stuffing/yorkshire pud or crackling! | Beware some shop-bought smoothies have a high calorific content. |
a cup of tea or coffee with skimmed or semi- skimmed milk
(remember no sugar - use sweetener) half a grapefruit and wholewheat cereal with skimmed or semi -skimmed milk | 2 celery sticks with a little smoked mackerel pate | crispy salad with small portion of cooked ham or chicken - use low-cal dressing or a squeeze of lemon juice and 1 ricecake and an apple | grilled chicken breast and large portobello mushroom, new potatoes and green beans a scoop of fruit sorbet or low-calorie choc mousse | Choose a nice ripe grapefruit (pink ones are naturally sweeter) and then you won't need sugar |
orange juice low-fat croissant with smear of high fruit low-sugar jam | a handful of spicy seed mix | onion soup and croutons and 1 handful of grapes | prawn curry - make it yourself or buy a low-calorie version serve with small portion of brown rice a portion of fresh pineapple with a spoonful of low-fat creme fraiche | You are less likely to slip up if you plan your meals well ahead . If you feel hungry in between try to eat fruit rather than reaching for empty calories. |
tea/coffee (as before) 1 egg omelette with mushrooms | an apple and 1 rich tea biscuit | 2 sardines(in brine) mashed and placed on one slice of wholemeal toast and a tomato | herby chicken - need to marinate night before. Serve with rocket salad and crusty bread a portion of raspberries with a meringue nest (only 55 cals) | Marinating your meat or fish is well worthwhile - it makes it so much more tastier. Olive oil is rich in omega 6 - a good fat. |
orange or grapefruit juice a portion of unsweetened muesli with skimmed milk and a handful of one of the following: apple, grapes, blueberries or a chopped banana | small portion of hummus and carrot sticks | minestrone soup - homemade or shop bought - and small crusty wholemeal or seeded roll (no butter - dip into soup or use a smear of yeast extract spread) | chicken and peppers in black bean sauce with beansprouts and small portion of rice noodles | Make enough soup so you can freeze portions for later |
orange juice 1 boiled egg and 1 slice wholemeal toast (for soldiers!) | a handful of unsalted nuts | spicy tomato salad with 2 wholewheat crispbreads and a small portion of cottage cheese or parma ham | grilled tiger prawns -need to marinate night before. Serve with warm wholemeal pitta bread and iceberg lettuce | Enjoy 2 squares of high cocoa content chocolate |
tea/coffee as before a small grilled or microwaved kipper with a slice of wholemeal bread | 1 satsuma | tuna and sweetcorn sandwich with granary/wholemeal bread -use low fat spread and a small bunch of grapes | Stir-fry beef or chicken and noodles served with mange-tout/ pak choi 1 low fat yoghurt with handful of berries | You deserve 1 glass of wine |
tea/coffee
1 oz /25g bran flakes with bluberries or sultanas with skimmed or semi- skimmed milk 1 slice of granary/wholemeal toast with smear of low-fat spread or marmalade | 2oz/50g of edam cheese with 2 crackers | 2 slices of lean back bacon, grilled with 4oz/100g of tinned tomatoes and a seeded roll with low calorie spread | Roast chicken with jacket potatoes and cauliflower - make the gravy as fat free as possible | Removing the skin from chicken halves the fat content, and leaving the skin on the potatoes increases the fibre content |
Our view is that the best diet is one which is sustainable, so don't worry about having an occasional treat, if it helps you stick to the straight and narrow. Remember, tomorrow is another day and a new start to the new you. Slow and steady weight-loss is proven to be more effective and maintainable.
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Breakfast | Mid-morning snack | Lunch | Dinner | Diet Tips |
tea/coffee
1 oz /25g bran flakes with blueberries or sultanas with skimmed or semi- skimmed milk 1 slice of granary/wholemeal toast with smear of low-fat spread or marmalade | 2oz/50g of edam cheese with 2 crackers | 2 slices of lean back bacon, grilled with 4oz/100g of tinned tomatoes and a seeded roll with low calorie spread | Roast chicken with jacket potatoes and cauliflower - make the gravy as fat free as possible | Removing the skin from chicken halves the fat content, and leaving the skin on the potatoes increases the fibre content |
Try kick-starting this new week with a cup of hot water and a slice of lemon, followed by a luscious fruit salad with lots of super fruits: blueberries, raspberries,a satsuma, a banana and apple | 1 small bag popcorn ( low cal around 100cals or microwave home-cooked) | vegetable soup with 1 slice whole grain bread and an orange | grilled chicken breast or salmon steak with garlic tomatoes and new potatoes (no butter) and a handful of pureed raspberries with a small scoop of ice cream | When you are drinking your 1 1/2 litres water, it's much more appetising in a tall glass with ice cubes and a slice of lemon |
tea/coffee 1 shredded wheat with hot or cold semi-skimmed milk and a handful of raisins | kiwi fruit and handful of raisins | with a dark green salad and a small fromage frais | try to fit at least 20 mins of walking in today | |
small orange juice
spicy mushrooms and tomatoes served with a toasted muffin | a small bunch grapes | egg and cress whole grain sandwich and an apple | grilled mackerel fillet with a few new potatoes and crispy green salad and 1 banana baked in its skin served with low-fat creme fraiche | chewing sugar -free gum before and after eating helps you burn more cals and eat less (according to latest research) |
tea/coffee
1 portion porridge made with half water and skimmed milk topped with a tsp of runny honey and tsp flaxseeds | a banana | and 1 slice rye bread | slimmer's chili beans and tortillas serve with a crispy salad | bananas and porridge are both great for slow-release energy |
tea/coffee healthy pancake with sliced banana and spoonful of natural yogurt | a cup of green tea - boosts your metabolism | stir-fried pork fillet and mushrooms with bean sprouts and rice noodles
fruity layer | The end of the week is in sight - reward yourself with a small glass of crisp white wine or fruity red | |
half a grapefruit 1 slice wholemeal toast with 2 slices lean back bacon and a tomato, grilled | a large slice of honeydew/water melon | scrambled egg with crab and a grilled tomato | beef slimitoff
with boiled rice and peas | You can cut calories in scrambled egg by replacing some of the eggs with just the egg whites. |
tea/coffee
5oz/150g reduced sugar and salt baked beans with slice wholemeal toast | a handful dried apricots | 1 portion roast chicken/lamb/beef with 1 roast potato or 3 boiled new potatoes, 2 vegetables and 1 tbsp gravy | 1 tin sardines (in brine)with dark leafy salad and tsp low-cal dressing and small fruit fromage frais | Cleaning your teeth after dinner will make it less appealing to eat more. |
small orange juice 2oz/60g muesli (no added sugar type) with skimmed milk and 1 chopped apple | one slice of brown toast with low-fat spread or smear of low sugar jam | large crispy green salad with 2 slices of smoked salmon, 2 vine tomatoes served with a tsp low-cal dressing or low-fat mayonnaise with splash of lemon juice to flavour and a banana | Chinese beef broth with whole wheat noodles and bean sprouts
easy apple oatie | Try and choose whole grain bread and pasta - more fibre and slow energy release |
an apple and 1 rich tea biscuit | and small piece of fresh crusty bread and an apple | light and lemony chicken
with a few new potatoes, broccoli and 1 tsp mayonnaise with a squeeze lemon juice added | Try and eat 2 servings of fish a week, one of which should be oily (i.e. salmon, mackerel, etc)- full of omega 3 | |
Breakfast | Mid-morning snack | Lunch | Dinner | Diet Tips |
tea/coffee
a small grilled or microwaved kipper with a slice of whole grain bread and a tomato | a handful of spicy
seed mix | Stir-fry beef and noodles with beansprouts one scoop of frozen yoghurt with raspberries (warm them through to make tasty sauce) | keep drinking plenty of water 1.5 - 2 litres a day will plump up your skin and help prevent dehydration headaches. Many of us misread thirst for hunger. | |
tea/coffee low-fat yoghurt with blueberries or raspberries or sliced fresh peach | 2 celery sticks with a little smoked pate or cottage cheese | small jacket potato with reduced- sugar baked beans or low-fat cottage cheese with finely chopped garlic and fresh herbs | Grilled tiger prawns- need to marinate the night before. Serve with warm pitta bread and iceberg lettuce | Try to exercise 4 times a week to raise the rate your body burns calories (metabolic rate) |
orange juice
small portion bran cereal and skimmed or semi-skimmed milk and few sunflower seeds and raisins | small fresh fruit salad | smoked salmon wholegrain sandwich with rocket and tomato (try a smear of pesto on the bread to zing it up) | Moroccan chicken served with couscous | Treat yourself with either a small glass of wine or 3 squares of high cocoa (70%) chocolate |
tea/coffee
1 slice wholemeal toast with poached or boiled egg | small packet of dried no-added sugar cherries/cranberries/apricots | tuna sandwich with wholemeal bread - try adding half a small onion and tomato(finely chopped) and a couple of drops of chilli sauce to the filling | Mediterranean pizza
and a crispy salad | Eating food containing a hot chilli pepper can give you a 15% increase in calories burnt for about two hours after the meal. |
orange juice 1 egg omelette with mushrooms | 10g almonds and small bunch of grapes | and a low-fat fruit yoghurt | small portion of roast chicken with sage/onion stuffing, carrots, broccoli and 2 small roast potatoes and tbsp of gravy | Research shows eating nuts, like almonds, instead of empty calories as in biscuits/cakes help you to feel full and cut back on artery-clogging fats |
tea/coffee | 1 satsuma | vegetable soup with 1 slice whole grain bread and a low-fat fromage frais | baked or grilled salmon fillets with new potatoes (served with a spoonful of fat-free sour cream and fresh parsley) and asparagus | Never go food shopping on an empty stomach -you'll be tempted to buy the wrong foods. Make a list and stick to it. |
2 oatcakes and cottage cheese | Garlic, basil and tomato soup and 1 slice wholemeal bread and an apple | grilled small lean pork chop/steak and tomato with Spicy Baked Potato Wedges | | |
orange or grapefruit juice a portion of unsweetened muesli with skimmed milk and a handful of one of the following: apple, grapes, blueberries or a chopped banana | small portion of hummus and carrot sticks | egg and cress whole grain sandwich and an apple | and | |
tea/coffee
natural low-fat yoghurt with a sliced banana and a shake of toasted seeds and raisins | a kiwi fruit and a small bunch of grapes/cherries | wholemeal pitta with mackeral/tuna and iceberg lettuce and tomato - use a smear of low cal mayonnaise to make it moist | chilli chicken with broccoli and noodles and a small portion of pineapple with a spoonful of creme fraiche | |
1 cup of tea/coffee using skimmed or semi-skimmed milk porridge made with half a measure of skimmed or semi-skimmed milk and water, with either a handful of fresh blueberries or raisins or tsp honey | a banana | spicy tomato salad with 2 wholewheat crispbreads and a small portion of cottage cheese or parma ham | Fish Pie and low-cal chocolate mousse | drink a glass of water about 20 mins before a meal and you'll eat less |
orange juice low-fat croissant with smear of high fruit low-sugar jam | 1 small bag popcorn | Stuffed tomatoes and a low-fat fruit yoghurt | herby chicken - need to marinate night before. Serve with rocket salad and crusty bread | |
tea/coffee 2 slices of lean back bacon, grilled with 4oz/100g of tinned tomatoes and 1 slice whole grain toast with low-calorie spread | a handful of unsalted nuts | 2 sardines (in brine)mashed and spread on one slice of wholemeal | small portion of roast lamb and new potatoes, green beans and tbsp of gravy | Well done! You have completed the 31 day diet and you should have left your extra pounds behind. Welcome to the new you! |
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