What Kind of Diet is Good?

Diet is such an intimidating word. Don’t you think? I’ve wrestled with this concept for most of my adult life. This blog is focused on health, diets, and exercise so I thought I would touch on what I am doing today to get healthy (weigh a normal amount, increase my fitness level and not lose muscle)! In my formerly sedate life style (last year ) I enjoyed eating out at least once a week and eating large portions during the week (as well as incessantly snacking). Read on and I’ll tell you what I am doing to take the weight off.

First of all I have decreased my stress level. I am a stress eater so if there are any unresolved issues I’ve taken on… I worry about it and eat to console myself. This year I have taken a vow to not take on others’ stresses! If someone comes to me and say they are in need of my assistance and I cannot easily do it… I tell them no. I don’t feel bad and I am willing to empathise with them but I am not willing to take their stress!

I eat moderately low-fat foods. What you may be thinking? Low-fat is tasteless!!! Well I have been on so many diet and exercise programs in my life including a very low-fat diet that I am able to moderate my fat intake to medium levels and still eat less fat than most high-fat, fast food eaters without trying!

I am moderately exercising. What I mean to say is I am walking since I am 75 pounds overweight. I want to do something I can do and not set myself up for failure! I can walk for an hour a day most days. That will increase my metabolism and make my moderate diet so much more effective.

 Each successive post I will reveal more of the solution I have found for myself and give insight into how you can design a solution for yourself. What works for me might not be the best for you so I want to leave you with this parting thought… you will lose the weight (fat) when you finally decide to do so, as I have done. Check back often to see the new posts and join me in achieving your weight-loss goals!