What can I tell you about my diet and what have I been eating for the past six months? You know my philosophy - it's all down to balancing things out. Even when I wanted to lose 10kg I haven't been cutting anything out and every change was gradual as the worst thing you could possibly do is abruptly cut out all the carbs - that's something I'd never ever recommend. Basically, what helped me lose weight and keep all those juicy extras away is just common sense.
I eat pasta and I really love it, but in moderation. Pasta is simply put - carbs. Carbohydrates, often referred to as "carbs", are your body's primary energy source and they're a crucial part of any healthy diet. Carbs (or any nutrients) should never be avoided but I think choosing smart in quality and in quantity is key to a balanced diet. If you're working out, eating pasta before a workout or after a workout would be smart (has a lot to do with glycemic index, will cover that at a later date). And if you had bread or pastry during the day (e.g. for breakfast), sensible thing to do is to leave pasta for tomorrow.
When I think of cookies and cakes, baking comes to mind - and that's exactly what deterred me from making desserts in the past. I love the magical scent of baked cokkied but few failed attempts were discouraging. However I've discovered the wonderful world of raw, no-bake cakes which have revolutionized my vision of homemade sweets. Another bonus? Desserts can be very flavorful, nutritious and delicious and extremely filling - without the use of regular sugar and/or flour.
