Weight Loss Journey: Here Are 8 Things I’m Eating + Quick Tips

Over the last couple of years, I’ve gained around 30-40 pounds, which I’m not super happy with.

And beyond how I look, I’m not crazy about how it makes me feel.

I’m feeling more exhausted, bloated, and experiencing other health problems.

So, I am now on a journey to lose weight (around 50 pounds) so that I can feel better in my body.

And I thought I’d keep you updated so that you can keep me accountable + know what I’m doing and replicate it yourself (if you want ☺️).

So in this first weight loss journey post, here’s what I’m eating and a few quick weight loss tips.

Eating the Right Snacks (But Not Just for Weight Loss)

One of the things I’m doing is changing my normal unhealthy snacking patterns by giving myself filling snacks that’ll make me feel good.

So I chose nuts (raw, not roasted).

These nuts are also going to help my health out in the long run by:

• Helping my thyroid (I have some thyroid issues and Brazil nuts are great because they’re packed with selenium).
• Giving me healthy fats and other nutrients which are great for the brain.
• Vitamin E.
• Protein (great for energy and feeling full).
• Supporting digestion

I want my body to feel good from the inside out, and I really feel like making small decisions like this is gonna help me out in the long run.

Healthy Pasta Options

I really like my noodles (and especially since I cook Asian so much), so I decided to look for some healthy alternatives.

In the picture, I have edamame spaghetti and brown rice + chia seed pasta. But I also bought some chickpea flour so that I can make my own pasta.

Other good healthy pasta options that aren’t just whole wheat:

• Quinoa pasta
• Chickpea pasta
• Brown rice pasta
• Red rice pasta
• Black rice pasta
• Shirataki pasta
• Soba noodles
• Multigrain pasta

Complex Carbs

I’m also trying to take in more complex carbs which digest more slowly (keeps you feeling fuller longer).

Also, slow carbs are great for having your blood sugar levels rise more gently and producing less insulin. 

My favorites: Chickpeas and lentils.

But here are more examples of slow carbs to put into your diet:

• Quinoa
• Barley
• Beans
• Nuts
• Oats
• And other whole grains

Side Note: If you want a healthy + tasty recipe with chickpeas, then try out my Greek salad bowl.

I’ve Decided Not to Cut Out Everything

I love my desserts, so I decided that I wouldn’t cut them out completely. 

Instead, I only bought one thing on my grocery shopping haul, and made sure it wasn’t a huge size. That way I wouldn’t eat more than I needed + it would last longer.

I feel like something this small will last longer for me because I’ll want to make it stretch if I have to wait a whole week to buy something else. 

More Carb Substitutes That Taste Good

Cauliflower rice and other types of veggie rice are something you can find in the frozen section.

But before you go, “No, that doesn’t sound good.” Trust me, it is.

All you need to do is cook it in a pan on medium-high heat, add some oil (Quick Tip: avocado oil is great since it does well with high temperatures), and season well. Also, cauliflower doesn’t have a very strong flavor, so it kind of just absorbs whatever spices you cook it with.

What I’m Putting in My Coffee

I really like my coffee with milk (I just can’t drink it black).

So I’m gonna be testing out different almond and oat milks until I find something that works for me.

I’ll keep you posted, and as for the ones in the picture, I haven’t tried them yet so we’ll see how they do!

Quick honey tip: Honey is super good for you, and if you decide to use it in your hot drinks, then just know two things.
1. I would go for honey that comes from a specific plant, they just taste so much better.
2. Go for local raw honey. Some big companies make honey that isn’t 100% honey, and buying local honey has been shown to help allergies since the honey is made from allergens in your area.

Oats

Oats are great because they can be customized in so many ways and taste great.

So if you want savory oats with a bit of butter and eggs on top, or something sweet with chia jam, fruit, and a nut butter, then oats have got you covered.

Also, they’re just a good, heart-healthy alternative to other unhealthy meals. 

Teas

Since I love my hot drinks, I thought I’d give myself some options other than coffee.

Also, I just wanted something that would help with weight loss + had other health benefits.

Quick tip: Try teas with hibiscus. It has a lot of benefits like lowering inflammation, lowering blood pressure, and it may even improve heart health.

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