Are you food forward? Pinterest obsession

If you could see the inside of your body, would you think before you eat?

This post is about the concept behind the food I eat & why. I have had to make some changes, get rid of some things and change my thoughts on food. After recently being poorly I have had to overcome the fear of food, this was a huge thing. Once I realised that I was beginning to loose weight & shape, I thought it was time to take action and become more grown up about my decisions and the way I choose to eat. I used to deprive myself from things that my body needs to develop and be strong. These are things I have had to now include in my diet to develop and become stronger NOT skinnier. I do however use alternatives to things I was scared to eat or didn’t agree with my body.

 I.e. – White basmati rice I now change for brown rice, I find it easier to digest and it has a nutty quality, which I enjoy a lot more.

Pasta/cous cous – After a recent discovery I am now obsessed with quinoa! It’s a gluten free alternative to cous cous, I combine it with vegetables, meat and different beans and nuts. Although I do still have white pasta I like to combine it with a lot more meat and vegetables as I enjoy this a lot more.

White bread – White bread made me feel bloated and sick after eating it, after some research I found 100% sunflower bread, it is gluten free and super lovely with different spreads and different toppings. Although the sunflower bread feels dense it is easier to eat & digest. I also use it sometimes as a side on a salad.

Porridge – For breakfast without fail I use to consume granola with yogurt and a few different fruits, this did not last me until lunch, as it was not substantial enough due to me controlling my intake of how much I ate. I now try to relax and enjoy food, porridge is perfect for the mornings it warms you right through and is great for a wholesome breakfast, I top mine with honey, nuts and frozen fruits. This also gets your calcium right up there if you use milk.

Potatoes - My god I love potatoes, but I find them also very bloating, so as a healthier alternative I like to use sweet potatoes, they are alot softer in texture, digest well and are sweeter! Perfect for a sweet tooth.

Eating healthy does not have to be boring! Take a look below for some inspiration when preparing meals, all meals and recipes can be found on my Pinterest board - here  

 

After battling the fear with food I am now on the road to recovery and becoming a lot more confident with food. I want to become strong, curvy and happy within my own skin without restricting what I eat. If I want a chocolate bar, then I will eat it! If I want a huge piece of my favourite cake (carrot cake.) I will… With extra lashings of cream.  This is the key to being happy, and as a result of this I have put on half a stone! – This is an on going challenge I want to pursue.

Jessica xo