enhance 7 day food diary

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Food Diary

How does the food diary work?

As you train with the ENHANCE team, you will also be given useful dietary information to help you reach your goals, as the combination of good diet and exercise is what you need to achieve them. It’s about making healthy food choices, eating regularly and within moderation.

This is the key to losing weight as well as avoiding certain health problems.

Eat six times a day

We suggest eating 6 times a day for maximum benefit as this will have your metabolism fired up and continually working, your blood sugar will be kept stable and it will prevent you from getting overly hungry.

The key to this is to eat smaller portions more regularly, which also allows for easier digestion.

ENHANCE eating cycle

The ENHANCE guide to eating throughout the day: helps you to keep your meals regular, which should prevent you from feeling excessively hungry. By keeping your meals frequent, you will also be able to include more nutritional variety into your daily intake.

Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch

Mid AfternoonDinnerEvening

How does the food diary work?

As you record your daily intake you will also be able to analyse your good eating habits. Your aim is to have a balanced diet, we will help you to make the right food choices to aid weight loss and healthy nutrition.

One of the biggest problems people have when losing weight is findng meals to eat that will reduce that hunger feeling. Thats why the food suggestions contained within this food diary should help you feel full and satisfied

Tip:Eating a variety of fruit and veg will stimulate your weight loss, as the foods’ natural fibre will have you feeling fuller

for longer, helping to stave off the hunger feeling.

Record your daily intake

When you eat a portion of food, estimate the amount (small banana, large chicken breast, 1/2 cup of blueberries) where possible estimate the weight in grams. e.g. 25g cheddar cheese, 150g lean mince. When also eating vegetables record the amount(1 cup of broccli).

As you will be exercising during the period you’re filling in this diary, you will probably need to eat more meat(protein substitute) than normal to aid lean muscle growth and repair. Avoid supplementation as your body absorbs natural sources more easily.

Example My Long Term Goal is... ___Gain lean muscle and reduce____ ___body fat by 5% down to 16%____ ______________________________ Short term Goals are... Week 2 __Not cheat on my diet___________ __To lose 4lbs and try a different fruit or veg each week________________

Week 4 ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Week 6 ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

The Beginning

Before you start, take a moment to log your current statistics, and as another incentive take some before pictures, and compare after 4 weeks. Continue this every 4 weeks to maintain a record of progress and encouragement.

Before After

Weight

Upper Arms

Waist

Hips

Bust/Chest

Upper Legs

Medical and Exercise warning:If you are currently undergoing any medical treatment, suffer from any medical condition and/or taking medication, please consult your GP before drastically altering your eating habits or commencing any strenuous exercise.

Goal SettingIt is important to set both short and long term goals, and for these goals to be realistic in order to keep you focused on your weight loss. Keep your short term goals fortnightly to work towards the long term. This makes it manageable.

Goal setting

The Beginning

Week 2 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Week 4 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

Week 6 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Week 8 ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

My short term goals are...

Tip 1: Remove temptation from within the home whilst taking part in your

programme. Clear your cupboards of high carbohydrate foods, e.g. sugary

cereals, ice cream, white bread, biscuits and chocolates.

Tip 2: Avoid going out to eat for at least one week to get into your new eating habits, without too much distraction.

ENHANCE food table

The following table will give you a general idea of foods you should eat regularly and foods that should be avoided.* If a food hasn’t been mentioned and you are unsure which category it would fit into, consult your ENHANCE fitness instructor.The foods we have chosen to add to this list have been categorised using what is known as the Glycemic Index (GI).Good/Whole FoodsSnacks/Sweet FoodsAvoidables *This is just a guideline if you have any allergies, or intolerences then eat foods that you know are safe.

PeanutsWalnutsCashewnutsNuts & Raisin MixJamMuseli BarDigestive - PlainHoney

MangoSultanasBananasPapayaPineappleCroissantCereal BarsBeans in Tomato Sauce

Flavoured MilkCorn ChipsOatmeal CrackersDried ApricotsCoconut MilkCanned fruit(natural juice)HoumousYoghurt

All BranPorridgeMuseliSpecial KBrown RiceYamSweet PotatoesWhole wheat PastaKidney BeansButter BeansChick PeasLentils - Any

CarrotsBroccoliCauliflowerCabbageMushroomsTomatoesGreen BeansPeppers - AnyOnions - AnyAubergineBlackeyed BeansKiwi Fruit

CherriesPlumsGrapefruitPeachesApplesCoconutStrawberriesWhole milkWhole Wheat BreadPumpernickel BreadSourdough Rye BreadHeavy Mixed Grain Bread

Puffed WheatCorn FlakesFresh Mashed PotatoInstant Mashed PotatoFrench FriesTapiocaCustardIce Cream

MuffinsPretzelsDonutsSconesChocolate Coated BiscuitsWhite BreadBagelChocolate Sauce

Fizzy DrinksCrispsFrench BaguetteWafflesBurger in a BunMaple Flavoured SyrupDeep Fried ChickenThick Milkshakes

Balanced Vegetarian Meal Ideas

• Stuffed bell peppers with 30g feta cheese, spinach and spring onions.• Sweet potato and black bean vegetarian chilli• Mixed leaf salad, with sweet peppers, spinach, 30g grated cheddar and olives• Vegetarian Lasagne - if using cheese, use it sparingly.• Potato and leak soup, with small crusty roll• 1/2 jacket potato, topped with spinach, sun dried tomatoes, 30g grated cheese

and spring onions• Mixed leaf salad, chopped portobello mushroom, sweet corn and chopped sweet

chilli.• Mixed grilled peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, portobello mushroom and

mange tout.• Lean vegetarian mince with onions and veg (broccolli, cauliflower, carrots and

beetroot)• New potatoes, mixed leaf salad, spinach, avocado, rocket, and 30g grated cheese

Snack Ideas

• Unsalted nuts - almonds, peanuts, cashew nuts etc• Raisins and saltana mix• Fruit salad - strawberries, blueberries and 1/2 apple• Houmous, celery, carrots and sweet peppers• 1/2 mango• 1 banana and a tangerine• 1/2 banana, 1/2 apple, handful of blueberries and strawberries with a drizzle of

honey

Tip: Add a little pepper and spice to your meals to

aid digestion

Balanced Meal Ideas

• Grilled lean steak with salad - (lettuce, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and mixed peppers) try with a light dressing.

• Grilled chicken breast (without skin) with salad (as above)• Grilled chicken breast (without skin) and veg - (carrots, broccoli, 1/2 sweet

potato, cabbage, mushrooms and green beans)• Grilled Salmon and veg (as above)• Grilled Tuna Steak with spicy salad - (lettuce, sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, mixed

peppers and rocket) sweet chilli dressing.• Roast chicken (without skin) - 1/2 cup brown rice and veg (as above)• Roast chicken torn up with spicy salad (as above)• Grilled salmon with mixed grilled peppers, onions, lettuce tomatoes and mange

tout• Lean steak mince with onions and veg (as above)• Grilled chicken breast(seasoned with black and red pepper) on a bed of lettuce

30g grated cheese and 1/2 large white baked potato• 1/2 Large white Jacket potato, tinned tuna (in spring water) and 30g grated

cheese• Chopped new potatoes, mixed leaf salad, flaked tuna and 30g grated cheese

Snack Ideas

• Light salad with chopped ham or chicken breast• Mixed leaf salad 2 chopped boiled eggs - 1 yolk only• 150g couscous, chopped chicken breast and light salad with rocket• Unsalted nuts - almonds, peanuts, cashew nuts etc.• Raisins and saltana mix• Fruit salad - strawberries, blueberries and 1/2 apple• Houmous and celery, carrots and sweet peppers• 1/2 mango• 1 banana and a tangerine• 1/2 banana, 1/2 apple, handful of blueberries, strawberries and rasberries with a

drizzle of honey

Tip: To add more to meals prepare some pasta, mashed potato, rice

etc. if cooking for guests, but limit your portions.

7:30

Banana and half an apple

1/4 Roast Chicken, JacketPotato, broccoli and cauliflower

13:30

Daily Notes - Example

Breakfast - Time____________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________Mid Morning - Time ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Lunch - Time____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Mid Afternoon - ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Dinner - Time ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Evening - Time____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________

Veg intake per serving

Fruit intake per servingBreakfast Lunch Dinner

2 4

Number of drinks per meal time

Week 1 - Day 1Date __________________________Tip: Drink regularly to stay hydrated, stick to water and juices where possible. Hot drinks; minimise the amount of sugar added.

Dietary NotesEnergised, and ready to go.Looking forward to trying new healthier foods.Feeling full from the veg and meat.

Porridge with spoonful of honey

11:15

Breakfast juice 1/2 glass

300ml water Cup of tea

300ml water & 250ml mango juice

Week 1 - Diet Tip

• Be very clear and honest with yourself about your intentions, whether your main concern is to become aware of hidden food triggers, recognise problematic eating patterns, or you are just checking that you’re eating a healthy diet.

• When you write down what you eat, you are taking the first step in facing what you are doing to your body, mind and physical well-being. Do not worry about portion sizes, keep it simple and only record the names of foods you have eaten to begin with.

• Keeping a record of body weight in your food diary will remind you of foods to avoid based on the outcome.

• Be sure to keep your food diary with you, and record what you are eating as you eat. This will help you gain a better understanding of which foods enhance your quality of life, and how much or how little you are eating as the weeks go by.

• You will be able to find a simple and perfect diet that works for you, around your work and lifestyle.

• Most importantly, you will be taking control over what is happening to you and to your body – this is the most important purpose of a food diary.

Weekly Weigh in

Kilograms

Stone

Daily Notes

Breakfast - Time____________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________Mid Morning - Time ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Lunch - Time____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Mid Afternoon - Time____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Dinner - Time ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________Evening - Time____________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________




Week 1 - Day 1Date __________________________Tip: Eat the majority of your carbohydrates from the morining up until your mid afternoon snack, so it can be burned off throughout the day and during exercise.

Dietary Notes

Daily Notes





Week 1 - Day 2Date __________________________Tip: Avoid foods that contain hydrogenated fat.

Dietary Notes

Daily Notes





Week 1 - Day 3Date __________________________Tip: Keep a variety of coloured veg in your meals to get a range of nutrients and vitamins.

Dietary Notes

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Week 1 - Day 4Date __________________________Tip: Eat fish for a lean source of protein and omega 3 oils.

Dietary Notes

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Week 1 - Day 5Date __________________________Tip: If making homemade fruit smoothies, drink within 10 minutes of preparing, as once the fruits are blended, you begin to lose the fibre that makes you feel full.

Dietary Notes

Daily Notes





Week 1 - Day 6Date __________________________Tip: During warm weather eat juicy fruit to quench your thirst.

Dietary Notes

Daily Notes





Week 1 - Day 7Date __________________________Tip: Raisins are a great source of iron, which helps your blood to transport oxygen. More oxygen to the muscles, means less fatigue when working out.

Dietary Notes

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