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So, I am back from my WONDERFUL trip to Buenos Aires, and I am back on the "healthy bandwagon." I lived with a host family in BA, so I had absolutely no control over what I could and couldn't eat. I tried to hit the gym a couple of times a week, but I still gained about 4 pounds. However, I am back home and on day 5 of no junk food. I did it before, and I'm doing it again. I just feel so much healthier when I'm not bloated from eating all day. Unlike the last time I lost weight, I'm actually on an eating schedule, and following it pretty well. I eat breakfast, 2 1/2 hours later I eat a snack, another 2 hours later lunch, another 2 1/2 hours later snack, then 3 hours later dinner. I'm following this pretty closely. Once I got past day 1 without slipping up, I was set. I've cut out all junk food out of life, and my snacks consist of ONLY yogurt or fruit. I'm also taking a shot at *gasp* cutting out RED MEAT! I already don't eat pork, so going beef-less should be simple as long as I don't buy red meet.
Advice to people trying to lose weight: If you want to lose weight, STOP buying junk food. It's easier to opt for a healthier meal/snack when you don't really have anything unhealthy to eat in the house. Pack lunches to take to work with you! I promise you, you WILL see results. When you're going grocery shopping, take someone with you who knows you're trying to lose weight/get healthy, and have them stop you from buying unhealthy foods. Even if you can't have anyone go with you, get motivated before beforehand. You ONLY need about 30 minutes of willpower to get in the store and get out without buying any junkfood. OR, make a list beforehand. Anything that is not on your grocery list, DO NOT buy. Good luck people!
PS: Reading recommendation- The End of Overeating by David Kessler. It will preset food to you in a whole new way.
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