When losing weight, it's important that you carry out exercise of some form. Whether this means attending a gym in Birmingham on a daily basis or going for ten or twenty mile walks on a weekend, everyone has their own ideas of exercise and carries out what's suitable for them.
Whilst exercise is a major component to any health plan, the correct diet is just as important. However, this part is arguably more difficult as although eating healthily seems easy and straightforward in general, it's often a lot harder than most would believe.
Looking at lunch, the meal where a lot of people tend to eat unhealthily unknowingly, take a look through these 3 meals which can be prepared at home and taken into work, not only ensuring you're being healthy, but also saving your money.
1. Chicken salad sandwich -buy one of these in a shop, pre-packed and you're not only going to spend a few pounds, but you're also likely to be eating a third of your recommended daily allowance of salt.
Make it at home, however and you can make it for less than a third of the price and remove practically any salt from it.
Using wholemeal bread and grilled chicken (one chicken breast will generally be enough for two sandwiches), spread a thin layer of unsalted butter on the bread and include lettuce, cucumber, tomato and a small amount of extra light mayonnaise.
2. Potato and leek soup - many people shy away from making soup as they think it's difficult to make. The truth is that the only thing you need to make potato and leek soup is potatoes, leeks, a stock cube, hand blender and some salt and pepper.
Boil the potatoes and leeks in a pan together until they're cooked (this should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes). Drain and place back into the pan.
Make up a stock cube and add a quarter to the potatoes and leeks. Use the hand blender to make the soup consistency (this varies from person to person - some prefer lumps of vegetables in their soup, others prefer it completely smooth) and keep adding stock until it's at a suitable consistency for you.
Add a sprinkling of salt and pepper and leave to cool. Place a portion in a sealed container and it can be heated up in the microwave for the next day or two.
3. Prawn salad - one of the problems with buying prawn salads in shops is that they generally coat the prawns in mayonnaise and other sauces and they use salad dressings. Both generally unhealthy, make it at home the night before and you can create the perfectly healthy prawn salad.
Take out your container and half fill with shredded lettuce. Add some sliced tomatoes on top, followed by cucumber and then a few pieces of red onion. Place some fresh prawns on the salad and give a light sprinkling of extra virgin olive oil or a small amount of extra light mayonnaise.
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For more information about joining a gym in Birmingham, visit the Fitness First website.
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