Keeping The Hunger At Bay And Belly Away

by Richie Freel
(Liverpool, Merseyside, England)

I'm 25 and recently have taken up the 2 meal plan (breakfast and tea) as a challenge to myself that I could run a 3 month marathon which I am due to start on 1st August, so naturally dropping weight would help lower the burden of having 'a little extra beef on me' and would be easier to jog with a good frame.

I wake up in the morning around 7:30ish and have a small breakfast, maybe 2 toast with butter and jam on it. I skip lunch and wait for tea at around 6:30ish.

Overall I have more energy and given that I started it to combat my belly, its worked a treat. When I am on the treadmill now, I can actually see the results 2 weeks down the line.

I have to say that I am now on my 2nd week and I have no intention of letting up. It makes me think actually how much I was snacking in work during the day.... Looking back it just wasn't necessary.

Obviously people in the family and friends especially try to make you break but in actual fact, if they wave a biscuit or choccy bar in front of me I really can say with conviction 'no' because I feel really good about myself.

I exercise 3-4 times a week and for the majority use the treadmill.... It's a match made in heaven to be honest, and the pounds are falling off. I can honestly say that this is better than any diet out there and anyone looking to lose some weight should trust this an give it a go.

Michelle says: Wow, Richie, thanks for sharing your experience with the 2 meal plan. I'm glad you're getting results with it.

One suggestion though...

As your body adjusts to the two meal plan with no snacks in between, having just toast and jam for breakfast will not be able to sustain you until your second meal at 6:30.

To make sure you're getting enough of the right nutrients to sustain you throughout the day, I'd suggest adding some fresh fruit and raw nuts to your morning fare.

Because you are only getting two meals on this plan, it's especially important to make sure that each meal is filled with nutrient dense foods such as fresh raw fruits (best at breakfast), fresh raw vegetables (best at the second meal), whole grains, beans and legumes, and nuts and seeds.

Try to eat a wide variety of these foods as you possibly can. All the best!

And please do keep us updated with your progress as you prepare for the marathon.

Michelle :)