|
I haven't been recording my diet or exercise in quite a while, mainly because I've been mostly outdoors without access to a computer and phone, or really busy at work. However, I've been eating less and better.
I'm eating more greens, corn, legumes, and fruits, and less junk. No chips, ice-cream, or fast foods full of trans fats. I'm not afraid of some fat in my proteins. I just have reduced their quantities.
I'm also not totally removing carbs, fat or dairy from my diet. I still believe in the triangle of nutrition - 33% protein, 33% carbs, 33% fat. I'm just eating way less and getting more active. So, I will have some cheese, for example, but I've greatly reduced my consumption of it. The same for other fats, carbs, and dairy.
I will have a single home-made burger, rather than 2 burgers or a double fast-food burger. No fries or pops. I will not eat fried foods, and hence the fries are out. I will only lightly fry with quality olive oil.
My consumption of greens has gone up. I'm having mostly salads with an olive-oil/balsamic-vinegar dressing. The salads are of leafy greens and occasionally home-grown tomatoes. I really hate the tomatoes at the grocery store. They have no taste. :)
I'm also trying to increase my consumption of quality fish. Every time I eat fish, I seem to loose weight. I keep it simple. No fancy recipe that will make it hard for my body to digest the natural fish. Salt, garlic, onion, thyme, sumac spice, and that's about it.
I'm also not shying away from any steak, but I'll eat smaller portions than I used to, and won't eat any sides, like the typical loaded backed-potato. Nor will any bear accompany the steak.
I'm increasing my physically activity a bit at a time. Before this, I got winded very quickly when doing anything really physical, like lifting something heavy. My stamina and endurance has started to pick up, but I'll take is slow so I don't get over exhausted and not be able to function for the rest of the day.
It has been a rather quick start and I know that for some people it takes longer. But, stick to it. I just know I'm already starting to feel better.
I'll try to keep better records and enter my journal daily. Good luck to all and wish you all great success.
|