Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Does this sound like a good eating plan? -

I want to lose weight but I am totally against diet pills. So I came up with this + an exercise plan, of course....In the morning- a healthease shake (or Spiru-tine) + fresh fruitFor lunch a Weight Watchers or Lean cuisine meal.Fresh fruits and veggies for snack.For dinner what I usually eat (which isn t completely unhealthy- i.e. turkey burgers on pita bread, chili, spaghetti (wheat noodles), grilled and baked chicken... stuff like that) but just a smaller portion.And my goal is to get back on my 2 liters of water a day (which is what I drank when I was pregnant)Does this sound like it would be a healthy weight loss plan? I am going to exercise too. If not, could you give me some suggestions please?Thanks in advance!

5-6 small meals are better than 3 big ones. I d also suggest not eating carbs for dinner or after 5-6 pm.

sounds good be careful with the shakes some people gain weight on them

Sounds good except for the noodles. Wheat or not they are grains and therefor have pretty high carbohydrates which conver to sugars - fat.The less baked good you consume the better, Fries and fatty products are out. The veggies, frouit, salads are wonderful. It is not just carbs but calories that must be watched. ALSO, the amount of food. Naturally the exercise is just as important but generally you are on the right path.Remember that all grains are carbs. Wheat, rice, corn, barley, rye - all the same. Nuts are good as well and remember that Peanuts are not nuts - rather in the bean family - not so good.

Honey, the best diet in the entire world is smaller portions.Don t deprive yourself, it will make you end up binging. Have that chocolate brownie, but make it one or two bites and not a whole one.Don t skip breakfast, either...it gives you enough energy to make it through till lunch, and helps lunch get you through until dinner. Eat balanced...make sure to get protein, grains, veggies and dairy. Don t skip the milk, it is big time important...go to 2% or skim if you want less calories, but don t do without.Good luck...sounds like you have the mindset to succeed!

How about some short grain brown rice, steamed veggies, organic rice cakes, steam baths, and other japanese stuff. . . ooh and mediterranean cuisine. . .like grape leaves, hummus, tabouli, tapenade.If fast and easy is your style . . I say spend $20 on a rice cooker/steamer. They are so easy to add rice, veggies, and water. . . push a button and it shuts off when done and keeps it all warm until you are ready. I really like that because I often have to eat around our baby s schedule. Soups are good. Bean salads can be yummy. Have you tried edamame?Most people don t get enough fish. Kipper snacks are good and easy to add on to a meal (also lower in mercury). A glass of red wine or grape juice is good for the heart. They say we tend to eat too much because our modern food has alot of the nutrition processed out of it. So whole food/macrobiotic eating will provide more nutrition in smaller portions.. . . and like you said exercise, exercise. . .stuff that makes you sweat. . . we like long hikes with the baby backpack. you ll be takin in fresh air, getting rid of toxins, and stimulating your brain cells. . . baby likes it too : )To Good health!

Looks solid!Remember to give it time and see what happens in at least two weeks as our bodies need time to adjust. Plus, the bottom line is calories in versus out! So make sure you exercise at least 4x per week. Good luckJoe Francowww.fitfranco.com

It looks very healthy, good luck with loosing weight!

Sure. The most important thing of a diet is to have something to eat (this makes anorexia totally not a diet) and to eat it in small portions. It is better to eat 6-7 meals a day but in small portions rather than three big meals. Grilled and baked foods are better than those fried ones. The pita bread and wheat-based (and grains) make it more perfect. Just give it a time and do your exercise regularly. Cheers!

Yeah sounds like a plan. Don t forget to treat yourself every once in a while!!! Do Lots and LOts of Cardio!!! I eat sugar free jello at night to calm my nightly sweet cravings. I ve lost five pounds this month just by not eating any fast food!! Stick to it girl!!! Good Luck to you and Merry Christmas :)