Thursday, April 19, 2012

I'm Looking for a Good Diet Plan

Okay, here's the thing...I'm looking for a good diet plan. I'm actually physically active, but I SUCK at the whole food thing.

This is what I know about losing weight:

1. It is difficult
2. It is bland
3. It takes will power that I don't have

Or do I?

I'm thinking I just need something good. You know, a weight loss program that doesn't make me feel like I'm starving. Basically, all physical activity has done for me is cause my weight to stay exactly where it is for three months or more. That means I need to cut out the bad stuff and introduce the good stuff.

I know I need to eat more fruits and vegetables
I know I need to cut my carbs down
I know I need to stop the gummy bear obsession
I know I need to stop eating so late at night
I know I need to stop starving during the day and taking it all in during dinner

So here is where I'm leaning:



Lose the Weight with Medifast!

I have heard good things about this weight loss program. I have some friends doing it and they're having some luck. I'm even considering P90X with it, so I'm thinking I can have my beach bod by August. If this is a cheap weight loss program that will allow me to have that cupcake in the picture, I just might be going for it. 

If any of you all try it, I would love to hear about it. 
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2 comments:

  1. mari hApril 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Rules my fat camp trainer taught me:
    1. Eat five "meals" a day = 350 cal ea
    2. Eat carbs (no sugar oatmeal, fruit) 1-3rd "meal"
    3. Exercise in a state of starvation.
    • in morning before you eat or after weight lifting
    • carbs are burned first when doing cardio. This of you don't have many to burn you start to burn fat soon and longer.
    4. Plan a cheat meal that encluds fatty food and a dessert. Don't binge at a buffet but pizza and a beer with ice cream afterwards is ok!
    5, eat good fat like acacados and sautée veggies is olive oil (I like the flavor of sesame oil).

    The pointy trainer made over and over is that no food is "bad" just some foods are better choices.
    Ex. Grapefruit and blueberries will rev your metabolism and stevia is an ok sugar substitute. Sandwiches with bread are ok but salads topped with veggies and protein are better!

    Exercise and weight lifting are keys to healthy living. Aim for four days of cardio and three days of weight lifting. One rest day a week is necessary (maybe this will double as your cheat day)!

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  2. Momma SavingsApril 21, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Fantastic, Mari! Thanks so much for that. I was on a diabetes diet due to gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy and it was very focused on carbs due to the glucose factor, but what you have posted here seems to focus on everything and I like that. :) Plus, that cheat meal aspect seems really cool.

    Thanks!!!

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