So last week I told you that I had started a 6 week Banting Course. If you missed it, read here. Not only am I learning delicious new recipes, like this almond flour Banting pizza, but I’m also learning incredible and shocking facts about the food industry, how our bodies really respond to the different foods we consume and the myths around sugar, carbs and fat!
So I said I’d share my goals and how they are going:
Goal 1: More Energy – to be able to get up easier in the morning / rid that afternoon nap fealing
Goal 2: Lose 2cm and firm up – your coach will measure your waist/hips and weigh you
Goal 3: Combat sugar and wine cravings ( You know that 4pm feeling – I need sugar! I’m so tired / Is it wine-o-clock yet?)
So Far:
1.) I am not only feeling more energy, (some days more that others) I am thinking clearer, been more organised and motivated! Getting up has been easier – I’m finding I have more time in the mornings now. Clearly I am not pushing snooze like I used to.
2.) I lost 1.5 cm around the hips after 3 wks of Banting, lost +- 1.5kg. Waist is still the same
3.) I don’t crave sugar anymore and some evenings I don’t even think of wine. I feel so good off it, it actually beats the temptation. So for now I’m saving it for occasions. If I do feel for something sweet or decadent – I have a spoon of Macadamia Nut Butter – FULL of fat and Omega 3’s. It keeps me satisfied for ages and boosts energy!
So after pretty much after only 1 month of Banting, I’ve almost reached my goals.
Some Facts I’ve Learnt: (And these are just a few, the course will really open up a world of WOW-I-NEED-TO-EAT-BETTER! I’m learning loads!)
*Sugar causes the body to store fat, not fat
*Regular consumption of healthy fat ( extra virginactive olive oil / avocado oil / fish oil/ raw nuts/ fatty cuts of meT/ some diary) lower heart disease, risk of cancers and strokes. These fats lower LDL “bad cholesterol and raise HDL ” good cholesterol”
*Sugar free is still a no-no! These products are loaded with unhealthy sugar replacements – i.e. aspartame
*Pretty much all soy and corn products are GMO foods.
* Simply avoid anything packaged / that comes in a rapper
Doesn’t look like diet food does it! 🙂 That’s because Banting is not a diet, it’s a way of life! And so far it’s just been delicious all the way! For more on the course and what to expect, results wise – visit www.lowcarbhighfat.co.za, it’s life changing!
Shirley
August 22, 2014 at 23:30 (2 years ago)Hi Kim, Banting absolutely works! So glad to hear you are doing so well 🙂
I’ve been eating this way about 3 months now. It started off with a health challenge at work that I did with all my colleagues. We all did very well and now I am continuing it. Wholefoods are definitely the way forward. While I may have the odd glass of wine here and there, it’s what you do 80-90% of the time that matters. And for the first time in my life I don’t have to feel guilty for eating butter!
Magda
January 26, 2015 at 19:11 (1 year ago)Do you eat the puding every day or only on special occasions? Also the brownies?
Kim
January 26, 2015 at 19:40 (1 year ago)Def not every day – I usually do dark chocolate every now and then. Only special occasions like Christmas – do I really cheat 🙂
Jack
February 15, 2015 at 20:19 (1 year ago)Only just discovered you guys. Thank you Kim for the great tips and motivation.
Had excessive cortisone etc in 2012 after bee sting and coma. Had an enormous beer gut since. Massive at 112kg
Banting since Jan 2015. Beer gut gone!
AMAZING. Lost 5kg in 2 weeks, but fairly static since. Target is another 10kg.
Where to find that enticing pizza recipe?
Thanx guys!
Way 2 go!
Regards
Kim
February 16, 2015 at 08:00 (1 year ago)Amazing, well done Jack! If you are serious about banting – I can recommend the course very highly. There’s now a shortened 3 wk version.
You’ll get loads recipes on the course too 🙂
You can mail for more info!