The Happy Diet

The Happy Diet is a successful self experience that made me lost 10 pounds in one month.

First, losing 10 pounds was not my objective.
I was looking for having a balanced diet ; by listening to my body's needs, I came out with that diet wich made me lost 10 pounds and my body's weight became balanced.

Finally I found the appropriate diet for me.
Of course, each one has his/her own needs and that's why I will not propose my actual personal diet.
But the Happy Diet is flexible enough to be adapted to your own needs.

Why Happy Diet ?

Because this diet was definetely a healthier way to eat and a real pleasure physically and mentally.

The first week, I needed to eat more vegetables and fruits to replace all junk foods I used to eat. The moody day was the third day : I wanted to eat some sweetnesses.
The second week, my body got used with the diet and I felt more positive and motivated. So my body needed 7 days to feel totally comfortable with the diet.

Mentally, I felt light and inspired.

What about sport ?

It's really important to be/stay physically active, to any individual of any age.

For a while, I'd not been inclined to commit myself to do sport regularly, I was quite undisciplined but now I've done yoga/pilates, indian dances and aerobic exercises at least 3 days a week.

I noticed that doing exercise helps you to get organized and keep yourself healthy physically and mentally.

Of course, when you are a starter, it can be difficult to do the first step. But once you start doing exercise and observing positive results, you really enjoy it.

Physically, you feel fit and full of energy. You may lose weight and your muscles get stronger. Your body shape becomes more harmonious.

Mentally, exercising helps you to be a stressed-out individual, to have your « me time » and think about yourself. It teaches you to be aware of your abilities and weaknesses and helps building your self-confidence and your abilities to cope with challenges. You also learn to feel comfortable with your body.
You should choose a physical activity you like.

If you haven't done exercise for years and you are not inspired by a specific activity yet, start by walking 30 mn per day at least! Do sport at least once twice a week !

Drink pure water!

Most people do not drink enough water, and that can lead to dehydration.
Our body is composed on average by 50% to 70% of water. So our biological system is largely dependent on water to perform properly. Water has many important roles like flushing toxins out of our organs.

Another beneficial effect of water : when you drink enough water, you don't suffer of craving - a positive effect when you do a diet.

The Happy Diet Program

Waking up : a cup of hot water with a half lemon juice.

Breakfast :

Coffee or tea (without sugar)
3 slices of bread or 1/3 of a baguette + 3 coffee spoons of marmelade or jam or honey
1 glass of 100% fruit juice or a fruit

around 11:00 am : an apple

Lunch

150g of fish or 100g of meat or 2 eggs
70g of starchy food (rice, pasta, potatoes...)
vegetables (as much as you want)
1 soya yoghourt (or 1 0% yoghourt)
water

4:00pm/5:00pm : 1 soya yoghourt or 1 0% yogourt or a fruit

Dinner

150g of fish 100g meat or 2 eggs
vegetables (as much as you want)

In the evening

1 soya yoghourt or 0% yoghourt
1 cup of green tea

About proteins foods

Red meat and eggs : twice a week maximum.
Fish : twice a week minimum
Chicken : no limit, but without the fat parts like the skin.

My tip : if you have a party or you have to go to the restaurant , don't feel stressed to do a distorsion to your diet. The next dinner, eat lighter, for example a composed salat with green vegetables and a cup of green tea.