‘Liz is now happy to report that I’ve stopped snoring,’ says the 61-year-old engineer from Sheffield. Once the onion has softened, add the turmeric, garam masala, and chilli flakes and cook until fragrant. Place the grated courgette into a colander and sprinkle with a little salt. Although doctors haven’t said it is serious, it’s very uncomfortable when your heart suddenly starts pounding wildly for no apparent reason. Brush the slices with 1 tbsp of olive oil on both sides. Serve two quiches warm on their own, or with a crunchy green salad. In fact, as the acid in the dressing softens the radicchio, the flavors meld together overnight and make the salad even better than it was the before. Make the dressing by combining the tahini, yoghurt and lemon juice and season to taste. You may need to do this in batches. Choose raw fruits, vegetables, and meats, and unprocessed foods. There’s a lovely, blue lace dress in my wardrobe which I bought from French Connection about 15 years ago when I was a size 12 — and when I started the plan, that became an emblem. Line or oil four wells in a muffin tray. Preheat oven to 180c/160c fan/gas 4. Add a splash more water if they need to cook for longer. The same could not be said, however, for his long-suffering partner Liz, 51. As our volunteers discovered, a low-carb Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruit, vegetables, legumes, good fats and protein has the extra benefit of offering a more restful night’s sleep. Instead, use a hard cheese made with plant-based rennet. Every year on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated to honor Mexican culture and heritage. When I lost weight, my snoring stopped, too, much to my wife Clare’s relief. Place the egg, Parmesan, spring onions, garlic and dried herbs into a bowl and mix with the courgette. For information on health assessments, visit bupa.co.uk. Aside from wanting to look nice, I have medical concerns about my weight. Check it out, and sign up for free daily emails! Add lentils to the pot with 2 cups of water and bring to the boil. Add the chopped tomatoes, chilli flakes and apple cider vinegar and bring to the boil. THE DAILY MEAL ® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF TRIBUNE PUBLISHING. Similarly, while I used leftover roasted asparagus, nearly any other cooked vegetable can be used instead. Summer cocktails — though enchanting with their bright colors and fruity, sprightly flavors — can quickly derail you from your diet if you don't watch what you're drinking! A number of our volunteers found themselves trapped in an unhappy pattern of poor sleep fuelled by snacking on cakes and biscuits and grabbing unhealthy ready meals, plus a lack of exercise. I’ve been taking beta blockers to control it. Opt for a leaner cut of ground beef, which has less grams of fat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Divide the mixture over two plates, then squeeze some lemon over your meal and top with fresh coriander. Next, load up on the vegetables. Heat the oil in a frying pan. It can also lead to a far more dangerous condition called sleep apnoea, where you stop breathing for short periods of time while you’re still asleep. Life's little luxuries: FEMAIL picks out a selection of the best designer baubles for decorating trees this... Is it just me? Season to taste. Make the dressing by combining the oil and lemon with salt and pepper in a jar with a screw-top lid. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes, turning halfway. Cook's Tip: Parmesan cheese contains rennet and is not vegetarian. And when I think nachos I think about all the horrible nachos I've eaten over the years. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dhal has thickened and the lentils have softened and are cooked through. Click here to see How to Make a Healthy Burger. If you are a man with a neck size of 17in or more, you will almost certainly be a snorer. ‘Liz tells me that she’d often have to nudge me awake at night so I could turn over,’ he confesses. Untreated, it can also lead to a higher risk of serious conditions, including heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. I’ve also found my mood has improved and I wonder if the fresh food I am now eating has played a part. But when you are big, tailored clothes, fitted dresses and nice jeans can feel so uncomfortable, even if you can get them in your size, that you just stop bothering. Have I cured myself? We hope that their stories, and our mouth-watering series, have inspired you to join them in transforming your own weight and health. ‘The plan has made such a difference to my sleep,’ says 67-year-old Jackie Mosley, from Chudleigh, Devon, who lost 11 lb. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until you have a smooth, creamy porridge. Prep time: 6 minutes + 30 to dehydrate courgette. Duchess of Cambridge recycles £790 Gucci blouse as she releases new video for... 'Stop all the Christmas ads, Barbour has nailed it!' Place the ricotta cheese, nutmeg and two-thirds of the basil in a bowl and mash with a fork to combine. In particular, it affects the effectiveness of your immune system, making it harder for your body to deal with attacks from viruses such as Covid-19. Before I slimmed down, my snoring could be heard all over the house, and I had a neck measurement of just under 17in. Go to thefast800.com for the online plan. Model, 45, with adenomyosis whose period cramps feel like 'barbed wire in her womb' hails £200 gadget which... Steph & Dom solve your sex, love & life troubles: He's invited family for Christmas - and didn't ask me. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. You can watch the whole event at mailplus.co.uk/events. Now I sleep from 10.45pm to 7am.’, Her neighbour Victoria Bateman, 35, who works in hospitality and lost 1st 1lb, agrees: ‘I’d never slept straight for eight hours before — it’s incredible!’. This healthy cheese dip is made with feta cheese, fresh cucumber, and Greek yogurt. I never wanted to be that person who could only live in leggings. Serve topped with the nuts, seeds, and coconut. Repeat the aubergine/sauce/cheese layer again. In Devon, another of our Shape Up Britain volunteers Stephen Brown, a 43-year-old general manager of a holiday park, and his wife Kelly are also enjoying the novelty of silent nights now he’s lost weight. Season to taste. In eight weeks, he lost an inch off his neck, which went from 17in to 16in. Assemble your salad in two bowls with half portions of the rocket, cucumber, avocado and chickpeas, topped with half the tofu, broccoli and dressing. Fry the mushrooms for about 5 minutes or until golden. Combine garlic and tamari in a bowl and marinade tofu for 20 minutes. Sample recipes, forum, online shop and subscription information. Recipes taken from thefast800.com online programme followed by our volunteers. But fortunately for both Chris and Liz, restless nights are becoming a thing of the past after Chris lost 1st 10lb on my Fast 800 diet in just eight weeks. If you make a start today, in just eight weeks’ time you too could be slimmer, fitter and sleeping more soundly for the first time in years. The Fast 800 Recipe Book: Low-carb, Mediterranean style recipes for intermittent fasting and longterm health, by Dr Clare Bailey and Justine Pattison, foreword by Dr Michael Mosley (Short Books, £16.99). Next, load up on the vegetables. Snoring was not the only sleep problem for our plucky volunteers —several were also sleeping badly due to anxiety and low mood. At the time I didn’t think much of it, but looking back I realise it was a clear sign that I was overweight, and unhealthily so as it turns out. The one lesson I've learned from life: Freddie Flintoff says not trying is far worse than failure, My lightbulb moment: Furniture maker Jessica Stern reveals the inspiration behind her company. It's nachos as meal really — there's so much stuff on each one that you could probably be satisfied by dinner eating just six of them.