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Maybe Becoming Overweight Helped

Posted Fri, 01/15/2010 - 3:55pm by slimhealth4life

I was a small child, a small teenager, and a small young adult. I had a horrible diet...mostly because I didn't know any better and neither did my parents. I didn't start gaining weight until I was about 26. Looking back I think that if I had never become fat I would never have cared about what I was eating. I would never have read a book about low-carbing. I would never have discovered how healthy a low-carb diet is (even for thin people).

So, maybe being overweight helped me discover what the human body really needs: healthy fats, protein, nutrients from veggies, and exercise. Maybe I would have never been able to see desserts as special occasion treats instead of everyday foods. Click here to continue reading, or leave a comment »

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Meal Planning

Posted Sun, 01/03/2010 - 10:32am by slimhealth4life

I started my exercise routine on Friday (Jan 1). The routine is simply to walk every other day. My main goal with this is to create a habit. I don't care that I only walk 20-30 minutes at a moderate pace. I'll build my time and speed as I continue...little by little.

Now, I'm working on the eating portion. The first few days didn't go well at all. I know why.

1. I didn't eat enough protein
2. I didn't plan my meals ahead of time

It really helps to have an idea of what I want to eat at each meal. If I wait until I get hungry to think of something to eat then everything seems too complicated to prepare. I end up grabbing little nibbles and snacks which translates into more carbohydrates than I need and definitely not enough protein. Click here to continue reading, or leave a comment »

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Needing a Fresh Start

Posted Wed, 12/30/2009 - 6:59am by slimhealth4life

Wow, it is almost 2010. For the last 2-3 years of my life I have been searching and battling for a way to lose excess weight and maintain the loss with ease, without being deprived. Through my reading and research (and I have read many many diet/nutrition books) I have come to believe in controlled carbohydrate living. I don't believe anyone but God could change my mind about the benefits of a low-carb lifestyle. I am not afraid of fat, saturated fat, or living without grains and starches.

The problem is that I have a hard time being consistent. I can start a plan and follow it for a few weeks and then I fade. So, I've had to change my attitude. Click here to continue reading, or leave a comment »

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