Check Up

I resolved to lose weight and it has been a struggle. Through the month of January and the beginning of February I kept a daily food diary and up the ante on water, fruits, vegetables, and yogurt. Additionally, I kept a minimum twice a week work-out regiment and I did not lose ONE POUND; nope, nadda, nay, no weight lost.

Frustrated, I have caved and decided to try another “fad” diet. So over the last 12 days, I have put my hubby and me on the South Beach Diet, Phase I. Essentially, we have agreed to cut out all white flour and sugar from our daily consumption. This strategic wage of war against the bulge combined with the continued twice weekly exercise has prevailed. We have each lost 9 pounds. We plan to continue making more sensible eating choices as we graduate to Phase II, gradually adding the occasional piece of wheat bread or wheat-based pasta and brown rice.

I feel so much better for having maintained control and suppressed all cravings. It is amazing how hard it is to endure two weeks of restricted eating. Making such a conscious effort makes me realize how much crap I put into my body and also how much food fuel our bodies need absent the sugar and chemical additives. Take away the fillers such as bread, cereals, rice, and pasta one has to eat a lot of meat, fish, cheese, nuts, fruits and vegetables. This takes a lot of preparation, which is most difficult in our busy-day society.

I feel great for how my body is changing and becoming slimmer and more firm. I hope that I continue to place my health and happiness in the forefront by staying on the right path.