23/03/2026
Between June and September last year, I lost around 5kg that had snuck on due to Mr H being a great cook and me being an over-enthusiastic pasta hoover.
At the time, I reassured a sceptical client that I could keep it off as long as I kept doing what I was doing. This wasn't anything fancy, just walking plenty and not slipping back to the evening fusilli mountains.
Well, that's not exactly what happened.
I didn't cope very well with my suddenly empty nest and for October/November/December I was in a bit of a naff place. Watching portion sizes and getting out for lovely walks went out of the window and my priority was more about getting my mind better than thinking about my body.
However, now I'm feeling brighter, it's the right time to take another look at getting back to a weight range I'm more comfortable with (and of course, that is different for everyone).
So here's my plan, with the caveat that what's right for me might not be right for you at all, hence this being a rough guide not a blueprint.
To lose up to 5kg by the end of May (about 10 weeks) I will:
- aim for an average calorie deficit of 500kcal/day
- use the Nutracheck app to track what I'm eating (with interest and curiosity, not in any kind of obsessive unhealthy way)
- have most of my meals based around protein and fibre to keep me fuller and ensure I'm eating a healthy diet
- eat more lightly in the evenings, because I don't need lots of energy to fuel my night time
- have at least one walk every day, more when I can, with around 10-12k steps daily
The things I've put in place are ones I could still be doing in 6 months time. Yes, life might get in the way from time to time, but barring another dodgy episode, these actions are healthy, sustainable, realistic and enjoyable. Meaning any weight lost is less likely to come back on.
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