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Final day of my 5 day fast-mimicking Prolon diet

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Final day of my 5 day fast-mimicking Prolon diet. . From tomorrow, I will be eating predominantly vegetables and slowly re-introducing protein with fish and chicken back into my daily diet. . As my 65th birthday approaches, I felt it increasingly important to take stock of my health, returning to healthy eating and regular exercise as it had all gone pear-shaped during the Summer. . Friends say to me "but you look fine as you are" you don't need to lose weight" but visceral fat ( the internal fat around your organs can also be inside a slim or even skinny person. Also we all know that to look good we need to FEEL good as well. . Visceral fat is a type of body fat that can’t be pinched or seen with the naked eye, and it surrounds vital organs, including the liver, pancreas and kidneys. Keeping levels of visceral fat can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, the onset of type 2 diabetes and many other illnesses. . . . . .

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From tomorrow, I will be eating predominantly vegetables and slowly re-introducing protein with fish and chicken back into my daily diet.
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As my 65th birthday approaches, I felt it increasingly important to take stock of my health, returning to healthy eating and regular exercise as it had all gone pear-shaped during the Summer.
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Friends say to me “but you look fine as you are” you don’t need to lose weight” but visceral fat ( the internal fat around your organs can also be inside a slim or even skinny person. Also we all know that to look good we need to FEEL good as well.
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Visceral fat is a type of body fat that can’t be pinched or seen with the naked eye, and it surrounds vital organs, including the liver, pancreas and kidneys. Keeping levels of visceral fat can reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, the onset of type 2 diabetes and many other illnesses.
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Invest in yourself

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Invest in yourself. . We all say we haven't got the money or the time to invest in ourselves, especially at this time of the year. Maybe it's a weekend away, a holiday abroad, time just for ourselves, an escape, a retreat, an experience, somewhere to learn a new skill or simply taking time out to stop and understand more about ourselves and what we want from our lives. . But making time and finding a way to do this can often make you happier, more successful and more fulfilled in your life and ready for an exciting new 2019 year ahead. . So go for it. Make yourself your priority like I just have done. You're worth it and everyone around you will benefit as well. . . . .

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We all say we haven’t got the money or the time to invest in ourselves, especially at this time of the year.
Maybe it’s a weekend away, a holiday abroad, time just for ourselves, an escape, a retreat, an experience, somewhere to learn a new skill or simply taking time out to stop and understand more about ourselves and what we want from our lives.
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But making time and finding a way to do this can often make you happier, more successful and more fulfilled in your life and ready for an exciting new 2019 year ahead.
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So go for it.
Make yourself your priority like I just have done.
You’re worth it and everyone around you will benefit as well.
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Healthy lifestyle tips

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Healthy lifestyle tips. Here are 5 tips for a good digestive system and improved gut health which is the key to your general optimum health and well being. I subsitute oatcakes for bread when I'm craving a healthy carb fix, especially eaten with unpasteurized cheese (a healthy gut likes unpasteurised cheese and fermented foods as friendly bacteria and probiotics keep your microbiome happy and healthy). . . . . .

Here are 5 tips for a good digestive system and improved gut health which is the key to your general optimum health and well being.

I subsitute oatcakes for bread when I’m craving a healthy carb fix, especially eaten with unpasteurized cheese (a healthy gut likes unpasteurised cheese and fermented foods as friendly bacteria and probiotics keep your microbiome happy and healthy). .
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Another protein and low carb breakfast idea

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Another protein and low carb breakfast idea. Scrambled eggs with spinach, avocado and tomatoes. You could leave a 12 hours interval before you eat your breakfast, after your last meal the eve before. This gives your digestion a chance to rest. 16-18 hours is an optimum gap if you're on a weight loss journey. On 2 consecutive days for the best result. Spinach, avocado and tomatoes are all good slow release carbs eaten together with the protein of the eggs. Tomatoes contain the antioxidant lycopene which has been linked to many health benefits including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They also contain Vit C and Vit K. . . . . .

Scrambled eggs with spinach, avocado and tomatoes. You could leave a 12 hours interval before you eat your breakfast, after your last meal the eve before. This gives your digestion a chance to rest. 16-18 hours is an optimum gap if you’re on a weight loss journey. On 2 consecutive days for the best result.

Spinach, avocado and tomatoes are all good slow release carbs eaten together with the protein of the eggs. Tomatoes contain the antioxidant lycopene which has been linked to many health benefits including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They also contain Vit C and Vit K.
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Lemon and ginger in hot water to start the day

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Lemon and ginger in hot water to start the day. If you're adding Manuka or raw honey, make sure the water is warm, not boiling or too hot as it changes the healing properties of the raw honey. Ginger is great to help reduce inflammation and lemon is a blood purifier, cleanser and can strengthen the immune system.

If you’re adding Manuka or raw honey, make sure the water is warm, not boiling or too hot as it changes the healing properties of the raw honey.
Ginger is great to help reduce inflammation and lemon is a blood purifier, cleanser and can strengthen the immune system.

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Sometimes when you fancy an instant homemade curry

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Sometimes when you fancy an instant homemade curry. Found this packet curry soup in the Health food shop which had all natural ingredients, no additives wheat or sugar and was properly delicious. I simply added boiled water to the powder. It had turmeric, cumin and chiĺli, all excellent anti-inflammatory spices and great for health and weight loss. To make the soup more of a substantial supper I added some cauliflower, broccoli and spinach and cashew nuts.

Found this packet curry soup in the Health food shop which had all natural ingredients, no additives wheat or sugar and was properly delicious.
I simply added boiled water to the powder.
It had turmeric, cumin and chiĺli, all excellent anti-inflammatory spices and great for health and weight loss.
To make the soup more of a substantial supper I added some cauliflower, broccoli and spinach and cashew nuts.

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Fast day today

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Fast day today. This doesnt mean starvation however as it's all about leaving a space of time between last meal and next and also reducing the amount of food in a day as in 5:2 diet. This is bone broth boiled for over 12 hours with chopped carrots, parsley and courgettes. Lunch today is in the following post. #5:2 @grayshottspa

This doesnt mean starvation however as it’s all about leaving a space of time between last meal and next and also reducing the amount of food in a day as in 5:2 diet.

This is bone broth boiled for over 12 hours with chopped carrots, parsley and courgettes.

Lunch today is in the following post.

#5:2 @grayshottspa

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Good gut health is important for your whole health and wellbeing

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Good gut health is important for your whole health and wellbeing. A healthy gut supports your immune system, your body's response to stress and how your body responds to the food you eat. Fermented foods such as Sauerkraut eaten before a meal help trigger the digestive processes. As do digestive bitters or a tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar. This can also help acid reflux problems.

A healthy gut supports your immune system, your body’s response to stress and how your body responds to the food you eat.

Fermented foods such as Sauerkraut eaten before a meal help trigger the digestive processes. As do digestive bitters or a tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar.
This can also help acid reflux problems.

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