Chef Jamie Oliver Lost 26 Lbs. By Making 2 Changes, w/o Going On A Drastic Diet

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5. I gained 20 pounds when I stopped eating meat and drinking alcohol

For me nuts pack on the pounds and I find it harder to feel full without eating meat so I was eating more calories than when I ate lean meats. Food is also a stress reliever, so I snacked more when I eliminated the 100 to 150 calorie beer or wine that was relaxing at end of day. I was eating too much cheese too after cutting out meat.

But to get back in shape and continue meat and alcohol free, I had to eliminate candy, ice cream, cakes and cookies and other carbs and use only sugar- free or very low sugar versions of products such as cereal, yogurt, soymilk etc. I still eat some whole grain crackers and a little high-protein no sugar bread that has fiber. I stopped eating nuts except for a little natural peanut butter with an apple as a snack. I have lost 20 pounds over 6 months but this was weight I had gained after cutting out meat and alcohol.