How This Woman Ate More Food And Lost 4Kg

07/04/2018 | Diet & Food

A blogger called Laura who ‘grams at @thepigsadventure has shared her amazing progress after increasing the amount of calories she ate, which gave her more energy for the gym.

Laura shared three photos of herself at different weights – at the beginning she was 58kg and eating less than 1200 calories a day, then she lost 5kg and was eating more than 1600 calories a day, and then she gained one kilo, and was eating more than 1800 calories a day.

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She puts her success down to Kayla Itsines’ BBG program, which helped her get happy and confident.

“From bloated & uncomfortable –> happy & confident in my sassy @vspink bra ?” she wrote. “From limited carbs/calories followed by days of binging –> a balanced diet of sweet potato & oats! ?Increased cals = bundles of energy for the gym = amazing results = happy happy Laura = simple!

“Thanks girl @kayla_itsines I owe you one Happy Thursday, I am so jetlagged still.. I couldn’t get up this morning… a big coffee needed & hopefully off to the gym at lunch! Just like everyone I’m not always in the mood for the gym & I’m definitely NOT going beat myself up about missing a morning workout.. always listen to your body & find the next gym opportunity!”

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She shares a lot of her go-to meals on Instagram, which include oats, sweet potatoes, fruit and more.

Carbs are not the enemy! It's crazy to think last year I would avoid oats at all cost with the worry they were too high in carbs. Protein porridge is now a staple part of my daily routine – a big bowl of yummy oats fuels me for the gym & leaves me with energy to push myself harder. Plus it makes me happier & less 'hangry' in the morning! I blend 40g of @the_goodguru into my oats & sprinkle with cinnamon & berries (makes my porridge super creamy ?) ?? • I recently set myself a mission to educate myself further on carbs, protein & fats. Without any qualifications myself I sought the help of qualified nutritionists to continue my education and was left amazed at just how little I knew. A few things I discovered: *Firstly I didn't realise in order to reach my fitness goals I need to fuel my body with more protein. I have been actively working to increase my protein intake. Adding protein powder to my porridge is a quick & practical way to do so. It's important to note every person has individual needs & I would highly recommend seeking expert advice if you would like to gauge how much protein you should be eating! *Secondly for the last six months I randomly decided to start replacing milk with soya milk in my coffee… in reality I have no idea why? I have now researched all milk/alternative milk options & make choices based on my individual needs, I no longer drink soya milk ? *Lastly I didn't realise just how much fat I was eating. Whilst I have been consuming 'good fats' – avocado, olive oil & nuts… in my eyes because they were 'good fats' I eliminated the idea of portion control. I have pretty much lived off avocado every brunch for the last year & whilst I continue to love avocado I am now mindful of portion control ✨ • The above points highlight three instagram fads I have picked up over the last year. I am highlighting this because I do not want you to fall into the same trap of copying Instagram trends! You will never see me giving nutrition advice because it's SO important to seek advice from a professional. Following trends on here is a easy mistake to make, just be mindful who you are taking advice from! ✨ #thegoodguru #begood #mondaymotivation #ad

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Carbs are not the enemy! It's crazy to think last year I would avoid oats at all cost with the worry they were too high in carbs. Protein porridge is now a staple part of my daily routine – a big bowl of yummy oats fuels me for the gym & leaves me with energy to push myself harder. Plus it makes me happier & less 'hangry' in the morning! I blend 40g of @the_goodguru into my oats & sprinkle with cinnamon & berries (makes my porridge super creamy ?) ?? • I recently set myself a mission to educate myself further on carbs, protein & fats. Without any qualifications myself I sought the help of qualified nutritionists to continue my education and was left amazed at just how little I knew. A few things I discovered: *Firstly I didn't realise in order to reach my fitness goals I need to fuel my body with more protein. I have been actively working to increase my protein intake. Adding protein powder to my porridge is a quick & practical way to do so. It's important to note every person has individual needs & I would highly recommend seeking expert advice if you would like to gauge how much protein you should be eating! *Secondly for the last six months I randomly decided to start replacing milk with soya milk in my coffee… in reality I have no idea why? I have now researched all milk/alternative milk options & make choices based on my individual needs, I no longer drink soya milk ? *Lastly I didn't realise just how much fat I was eating. Whilst I have been consuming 'good fats' – avocado, olive oil & nuts… in my eyes because they were 'good fats' I eliminated the idea of portion control. I have pretty much lived off avocado every brunch for the last year & whilst I continue to love avocado I am now mindful of portion control ✨ • The above points highlight three instagram fads I have picked up over the last year. I am highlighting this because I do not want you to fall into the same trap of copying Instagram trends! You will never see me giving nutrition advice because it's SO important to seek advice from a professional. Following trends on here is a easy mistake to make, just be mindful who you are taking advice from! ✨ #thegoodguru #begood #mondaymotivation #ad

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Monday Night Dinner Goals ?? Does anybody else find themselves in the pickle of being healthy all day, filling up on nutritious food… & getting home, feeling tired/lazy & eating the whole contents of the fridge? To help keep us on track & if we know we are definitely home Pig 2 & I always try to plan our dinners in advance ? We took a pack of @heckfooduk sausages out of the freezer this morning & picked up some fresh sweet potato on the way home ??? • • I vividly remember it being 'love at first sight' trying four different @heckfooduk chicken sausage flavours at @movefit.london a few months ago ?! The love affair continued & we have been living off the sausages ever since… Smoky Paprika Chicken, Chicken Mozzarella Italia, Zesty Chicken & Spring Chicken… boy o boy my top tip is to stock up & whip the sausages from the freezer the morning before ???Monday dinner demolished – we are both satisfied, full and ready to have some quality downtime together ??❤️ I know planning ahead may not work for everyone but it's the best way to keep me on track & I am pretty much always HANGRY when I get in ? – this beaut plate requires zero thought & ready in 15 mins (Ps. This is not a sponsored post – pig ❤️ heckkkk sausages & I cannot wait for you guys to try them!!!! Let me know ? ) xxx #dinnerinspo #mondaymotivation #whattheheck #protein #sweetpotato

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She just goes to show that you shouldn’t pay attention to the scales – it’s all about feeling healthy and strong!

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