Over the last 2-weeks I have been continuing with my method of 100% Huel each day, with only one regular meal on the weekend.
I maintained a diet of Huel shakes and Huel Bars. Depending on mood, somedays it would be three shakes, and on others it would be two shakes and two bars. I like having this option. I stuck to regular times which has kept my body in a routine, which has led to hunger pangs starting approximately 30-minutes before my next shake or bars were due.
Each shake was made with 500ml water and 2 scoops of Huel Powder (400 cal per shake). My preferred method of preparing my shakes was to use 400ml of water with the 2 scoops and shake. Leave in the fridge overnight and then add the final 100ml of cold water before drinking. Calorie intake: 1200 per day.
The Huel Bars used have been Coffee Caramel, Chocolate Orange and Peanut Butter.
Supplements: 1 x Multivitamin and Minerals Tablet (Zipvit A-Z)
Starting weight: 242.3 lbs
Target Weight: 180 lbs
Previous Recorded Weight: 210.8 lbs
Current weight: 207.2 lbs
Weight Loss/Gain: 3.6 lbs
Overall Weight Loss/Gain: 35.1 lbs
Positive Experiences: Exercise has increased with no sense of a lack of energy, getting closer to my target weight.
Negative Experiences: Diet plateau hit, needed to amend exercise duration to overcome.
Summary
I experienced my diet plateau during the first half of this period. I reached 209 lbs and then just couldn’t seem to drop any more. I reviewed my weekly walking distance and amended my goals to increase my exercise. As I am consuming around 1200 calories a day, it would have been dangerous to decrease this any more, so the more logical step was to increase the exercise. I was averaging around 1.5 miles daily for my walks to keep active during lockdown. So this has now been increased to 3.5 – 4 miles per walk. This has helped and the weight began to decrease again.
My water intake has become a problem again for me over the last couple of weeks. I have always struggled with drinking water as I hate the taste and prefer squash and zero calorie fizzy drinks. I’ve noticed dizzy spells which has prompted me to guzzle but I need to stay hydrated throughout the day, not just when the dizzy spells hit.
Previous week meal:
- Buffalo Meatballs in Bolognese sauce
- Grated Cheddar Cheese
- Spaghetti
This week meal (barbecue):
- Venison Burgers x 2 (with bun)
- Venison Sausages x 2 (with finger roll)
- Chicken Wings x 4
Having the barbecue was enjoyable, but I paid the price afterwards after overdoing it. I’ve read others’ experiences from eating too much after staying on Huel, so I should have known better. This has shifted my brain back on to the 100% Huel method I was using at the start. As of tomorrow (Monday) I’ll be returning to 100% Huel for another 4 weeks. I’m also going to start logging water intake on my diet app to help keep this at the correct level.
Furlough has been a strange experience. It’s an odd feeling of guilt for being paid not to work but I am trying not to think about it too much and remain focused on my studies. I’ve been able to plough through my module and have almost finished all weeks of study materials. I currently have one TMA due at the end of June (about 80% completed) and then I’ll be starting on my final EMA in August.
So, a new 30-day Huel diet begins next week and furlough continues. Lets see where things will be in two weeks time.
Whole Milk Latte 