It's Not a Diet! It's a Lifestyle!

Summary:

I don’t like to consider this a diet. It’s more of a change of lifestyle. This is not a “Get Thin Fast!” sort of diet. Those are a bunch of bologna. If getting thin was fast and easy, everyone would be perfect looking. This is more of a guide to choosing the correct foods from all of your food groups. You’d be surprised how much of a difference a few SMALL changes will make. All you have to do is believe in doing good things for yourself. It’s not ever easy but it’s totally worth it in the end.

(Kate2Hate'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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Steady 0 lb this week

Lost 1.8 lb last week

average weekly member weight loss

Week Ending	Result
19 May 13	Steady 0 lb
12 May 13	Lost 1.8 lb
05 May 13	Lost 0.5 lb

How To Follow It's Not a Diet! It's a Lifestyle!:

I am not a professional nutritionist or doctor. If you have any health conditions that may be aggravated due to a diet change, please talk to a doctor first.

by member Kate2Hate

My name is Katie! I'm a 24 year old full time college student and I also work full time. It's hard for me to fit in exercise and eating right when I feel like I always like I'm doing my days at a million miles an hour! I was in the Military for 4 y ...

member since: 21 Jan 10

Recent Results

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FatSecret member weigh-in trends:

Week Ending	Average Trend
19 May 13	Steady 0 lb
12 May 13	Lost 1.8 lb
05 May 13	Lost 0.5 lb

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Popular Foods

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Breakfast:

	Hills Bros. Carb-Wise Reduced Sugar French Vanilla Cappuccino
	Scrambled Egg (Whole, Cooked)
	Cinnamon

Lunch:

	Tazo Zen Green Tea
	Avocados
	Turnip Greens

Dinner:

	Mixed Salad Greens
	Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressing (Home Recipe)
	Red Onions

Snacks/Other:

	Jif Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter
	Jolly Time Healthy Pop 94% Fat Free Butter Flavor Popcorn
	2% Fat Milk

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Kate2Hate's top tips

1.	I believe it's all about your mind set. If you think of this as being another miserable diet...well then it's going to feel exactly like that. Miserable. Think of this as a lifestyle change. You have decided to do something great for yourself that will have long term results. Think of the bigger picture.
2.	Do not rely on a diet or exercise buddy. You need to be able to motivate yourself for those moments when you are all alone and your self conscious wants to play evil little tricks on you. You can always lie to your "buddy" but you can't lie to yourself.
3.	Don't expect immediate results. Unless you are doing something radical and unhealthy, your weight loss should be gradual and permanent as long as you continue to stick to your new goals.

About / History

These are tips that I've picked up over the years of trying to stay healthy. Nothing special...just simlified.


	Why choose "It's Not a Diet! It's a Lifestyle!"? Promotes long term weight loss A healthy living alternative Teaches sustainable weight loss skills Improves mood and outlook A roadmap for a healthier lifestyle 3 active members features in a nutshell