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I've decided today is the day to start living healthier. I've heard a lot about this website and am hoping it helps me keep on track.
My diet plan was originally going to be Atkins, but I think I'm going to opt out for my own sort of nutritional change. I'm a little confused as to whether I should pay attention to my calories, or pay attention to my carbs... I have decided, however, to pay attention to my carbs and just keep an eye on my calories. My starter plan is something like this:
-Diet soda only for special occasions (I normally drink it everyday)
-Focus on drinking water all day everyday
-Focus on eating more leafy veggies (ick lol)
-Stay away from white flour and rice! (if this means removing the bun, fine!)
-Avoid or eat very little of starchy veggies (potatoes, corn...)
-Avoid sweets!!
-Have healthy snacks handy ALL the time!
-Try to avoid processed foods...
-Try to be more active! (taking 30+min walks, etc)
I hope this is a good start. It doesn't seem too restrictive, but is a fairly good change from how I normally eat without a care.
Diet Calendar Entry for 03 November 2014:
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1836 kcal
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Fat: 125.35g | Prot: 47.63g | Carb: 138.29g.
Lunch: Good Sense Raw Sunflower Seeds, Tap Water, Yellow Mustard, Bratwurst. Dinner: Langers Mango Strawberry Lemonade, Tap Water, Litehouse Foods Dilly Veggie Dip, King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Sliced Bread, Green Peppers, Carrots, Broccoli Flower Clusters. Snacks/Other: Tap Water, Atkins Endulge Caramel Nut Chew Bar. more...
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Welcome on board , good luck! I suggest you write down a specific diet and commit to it .
03 Nov 14 by member: Khikha2
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Welcome to the group. Everyone has to find their own way of eating that works for them. What ever you decide I recommend recording every morsel of food and every minute of activity. Good luck I am sure you will like it here.
03 Nov 14 by member: unamoyer
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Welcome! You've joined a wonderful, supportive family. Good luck on your journey!
03 Nov 14 by member: BNFineGirl
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Welcome! Your goals are the same as many of ours here so you are amongst friends already. Lots of great people, support, and camaraderie here on FS. We wish you much success!
03 Nov 14 by member: SkellyShelly
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Thanks everybody! I appreciate the support more than you know.
03 Nov 14 by member: sadie_eats
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Awesome! Glad to see you join the family! God bless you on your journey to a healthier, you!!
03 Nov 14 by member: Pastor Jedi Ninja
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good luck, everyday is a battle its ok if you lose some battles for the winning of the war.
03 Nov 14 by member: gswizzle
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Welcome and Good luck. I thought the same thing when I started.
My suggestions: (1) divide your plan into three phases/parts, (2) if you are not active now start with 15mins not 30+ mins of walking and (3) give yourself a specific period of time to accomplish each phase of your plan (i.e., 4-6 weeks). It seems like it should be easy but its not. Pace yourself. It gets overwhelming.
Again, Good luck.
03 Nov 14 by member: oxmk28
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Welcome, and yes, this site and everyone on here are wonderful. They keep me on track, and I help reciprocate the positive energy. This is by far one of if not the best for support out there. Good luck with your journey.
03 Nov 14 by member: JDbowler
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Welcome you will have the support here, the rest is up to you good luck and go get em :)
03 Nov 14 by member: Rockiesfan
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Welcome! It sounds like a good plan!
03 Nov 14 by member: bmainwaring
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Welcome! Try taking wheat and/or all grains out of your diet as this made a huge difference for me to stop depressive thoughts and obsessive, impulsive eating. Best wishes... Oh ya, what about watching carbs AND calories and adding healthy fat for success. The only problem with Atkins is that many people try it without near enough fats which makes them fail. Eating fat is like priming the pump to burn fat. It so works!!
04 Nov 14 by member: Tina Dee
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I think those are great goals! I do agree with Oxmk28, sometimes trying to accomplish too many changes at once can be a bit overwhelming. At times it helps to try one thing at a time. I think quitting soda (and switching to LOTS of water) really helped me lose weight in the beginning. And, believe it or not, I don't really miss it anymore. Maybe once or twice a month I might get a craving for a soda. It usually passes, or I just go ahead and drink one. At this point, a little cheating here and there is good. :) Welcome! Best of Luck!
04 Nov 14 by member: megmonster
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