hello

zara-leoni

yeah it all gets a bit monotonous doesnt it?

I find i go through phases of liking certain things. right now its hard boiled eggs. I boil them and shell them at night and carry them around in a plastic bag as a snack haha! Before it was cottage cheese with pineapple.

Lets be realistic here. Are you planning to compete anytime soon? If not, then you can have a different kind of cereal maybe one with some nuts and raisins etc in it. It will most likely have some honey or sugar but choose one as low as possible. What you are aiming to do if not getting ready to compete is reduce as far as possible the bad stuff whilst keeping it managable and realistic. If its not, you wont stick to it in the long term. Bear in mind that bodybuilders only use these extreme restricted diets to get ready for shows and not all year round in the main. Or try the new oatibix cereal?

The eggs you been having for breakfast - try making them different ways and adding things to make them taste better - pepper etc. And maybe have a slice of wholemeal toast with your eggs?

To be honest there is no rule stating that you should have traditional breakfast foods for breakfast! Sometimes i have a protein shake or chicken if i dont feel like my normal stuff, but in saying that, its best to have a source of complex carbs first thing as it will give you slow released energy throughout the day.

wotsername

Well I would love to have a go at competing but maybe in a couple of years - thats if I'm not too old!!! I am 42 now.

So the sooner I start getting the diet thing right the better. I have a long long way to go but I'm determined to do it.

I will keep you posted on how I'm getting on and no doubt will be on her more times than enough to ask for advice.

Thanks again x

zara-leoni

42 isnt too old!! I know of lots of people your age competing!!! (and much older!)

stick in love. we're all here if you need us