Poet60's own diet

Summary:

This is more of a healthy lifestyle than a diet. I think it is important to figure out what you can live with in the long haul. I have never had success with radical, fast weight loss diets, and eventually I gained it all back, and then some. These suggestions are practical and easy to incorporate into a family routine. If paired with the fatsecret calorie counter, it is possible to keep on track. This is my common sense approach.

(Poet60's food tips)

Foods you can have

Breads, Grains, Cereals, Pasta, Rice

Meat and Fish

Fruit and Fruit Juices

Vegetables and Legumes (e.g. Beans)

Dairy Products - Milk, Cheese, etc

Eggs and Egg Substitutes

Nuts and Seeds

Fats and Oils

Herbs, Spices, Sauces

Beverages

Others, Snacks, Sweets, etc

Not OK

Unfavorable

Moderation

Favorable

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How To Follow Poet60's own diet:

Do the best you can every day.
Use the fatsecret calorie counter/food diary.
Add an exercie you actually like.
Watch your portions.
Stay away from fast food and fried food.
Remember, changing your lifestyle is tough, talk about it with friends and family.
Ask for their support and encouragement.
Think the best of yourself rather than the worst-- we all slip and it does nothing to help you if you punish yourself.
Slow and steady!

by member Poet60

member since: 11 Feb 12

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Breakfast:

	Coffee (Brewed From Grounds)
	Trader Joe's Organic Turbinado Raw Cane Sugar
	Cream Substitute (Liquid)

Lunch:

	Celery
	Almonds
	Sunkist Minneola Tangelo Orange

Dinner:

	Red Robin Chardonnay
	Lettuce Salad with Assorted Vegetables
	Brown Rice

Snacks/Other:

	Nonfat Frozen Yogurt
	Bananas
	Riceworks Gourmet Brown Rice Crisps - Sea Salt

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Poet60's top tips

1.	Exercise with a friend. It makes such a difference. I don't like exercise and this has kept me going.
2.	Don't stress about a slow loss. Slow is better than no loss.
3.	If others in household eat foods you want to stay away from, tell them, but don't lecture or make them feel bad. This is about you, not them.

About / History

I have tried to loose weight so many times, and I always fell off of the plan. I tried Atkins, Weight Watchers, Soup Diet, Dash Diet, and the Heart Diet. I have a hard time following a rigid food schedule where amounts are measured and certain foods suggested for certain days. I now know that I need a lifestyle plan that I can follow over time. I eat with family and friends, and have an active life. I want to enjoy the social aspect of food (I'm an Italian girl who grew up with food as the central point of every gathering). What I realize is that I need to be "present" when I'm eating, not zoned out. This keeps me aware of the food I put into my mouth. When dining with family and friends, I can make healthy food choice and limit portions. Somehow, this was a huge relief. What I added recently (in the last 6 months) was an exercie routine. I chose activities I really like (Tai Chi, QiGong, and pool classes) because I don't like to exercise. I tried the treadmill for about a month and was bored with it. Now, I do activities that I enjoy and eat with common sense.


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