Plan of Attack
I’ve spent ages reading up on the best practices to lose weight, regain health, and live longer. I can honestly say there’s no magic pill. as much as I’ve searched high and low for one.
So here’s what I’m doing, in a nutshell…
Food:
I aim to eat 5-6 small meals daily, instead of the traditional 3 main meals. It helps keep the metabolism fire burning, keeps sugars regulated, and helps keep that feeling of satisfaction.
I try to eat a lean protein, a lean carb, and a little healthy fat with each meal. That might be a protein shake with berries, or a chicken breast on a wholewheat bun, or some wholewheat pasta topped with tomato sauce and ground turkey. I try to get as many different coloured veggies in there as possible, and lots of fresh fruit.
Fitness:
I try to get to the gym 5-6 days a week. I do cardio most days (been trying HIIT lately, and love it), and also weight train most days. Both are great ways to rev up the metabolism, and build some muscle. I don’t want to be a big meathead muscle-dude, but I want some lean muscle which helps burn fat all day long.
I journal in a notepad each day what I plan to eat, and what I’m planning for the gym. I find this vital – planning and accountability.
Like I said, there’s no magic pill, but the above plan roughly shares what I’m doing, and what has been working so far…
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Have you heard of the Zone diet? It sounds very similar to what you are already doing with the smaller/more frequent meals. It is great because it explains the physiology behind it, and why it works. Written by exersice physiologist who developed it because of his own families problems with heart issues and dieing before their time, what a concept eh? I’ll be here to encourage you and help make your goal!
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Sounds very sensible and doable – I was doing what you’re planning on but recently decided to cut back on bread, pasta (and I only ate whole grain) and the weight seems to now be falling off. So breakfast is a veggie omelet, lunch is a salad with hard boiled egg and/or chicken breast, dinner varies, this week we made a big pot of chicken chili. Feeling great already!
Good luck on your plan — it’s scary when health and life as we know it is threatened…I’m right there with you.