Today's my 32nd birthday! Last night my husband Paul made me a huge salad and steamed broccoli grown by a good friend field for our dinner. He's really behind me on this effort, having watched me try trend diets for years and yo-yo-ing.
I've had some great success with the 10-a-day and have made sure to keep to it for most of a week now. I've had a big boost of energy from it, I'm finding that I'm not as hungry for other types of food, and I'm really enjoying what I'm eating. However, I don't think I'm losing any weight yet. Thing is: I have a huge sweet tooth and although I'm eating my 10-a-day, I still nibble on sweets when they're around. My doctor, my mom and a handful of friends have suggested I look at South Beach diet. They've told me it fits right in with my 10-a-day goal, but it helps "restart" your body and gets you onto healthy sugars. I'm going to pick up a copy of the book this week; perhaps this will help my body get into the mode in needs to be in by giving me a kick-start.
Jim Bogart, my boss, is going to try eating 10 fruits and vegetables a day to encourage me in this effort. He's great at working out, but not always good at eating all of his fruits and veggies. Here we are, together working toward getting healthier!
Awesome Abby!!! :) The South Beach diet is a low carb diet. Much like the Atkin's diet but not as severe. The South Beach diet does not help when you are running! I would keep up what you're doing and talk to your running group leaders about the diet you should be on. South Beach is another fad... I'm so proud of you!! - Erin
ReplyDeleteGreat Job lady. I know some friends that were doing south beach and enjoying it and finding some success and definitely it included lots and lots of veggies, especially those with low carbs.
ReplyDeleteI also have a tip. i have a major sweet tooth too, What helps me is having things that are sweet around still but that are more filling. For example are ready sliced up snack sized fruits, a very fiber filled granola bar with chocolate on it. Just some mindful trade offs but made a difference.