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Author: Luna
Date: 02-05-03 09:43
Well, I've been humming and hawing for three days over whether to go back to the grapefruit diet or switch to another. I can't ignore the fact that I lose LOTS of weight really quickly... I just can't. My only beef (no pun intended) was that I was constipated and this proved to be more than a little bit painful. I've come to the decision that I'll go back on the grapefruit diet (short term of course) as of tomorrow morning BUT with two changes:
1. I'll be using mostly white meats and fish instead of mostly red meat. I'll use some red meat, but it will be lean cuts... the bacon in the morning being the exception.
2. I'll be adding either flaxseed or some other fibre supplement to my diet to aid with constipation. There are lots of different varieties to choose from, so I"ll be paying a visit to the pharmacy after work today to pick something up.
The tape measure doesn't lie, and when you can lose 1.25 inches on your hips in 7 days -- well-- that's downright fekkin impressive. I know that NO CARB is not the ultimate answer... this diet is meant for short term use and that is how I intend to use it. What I do plan to do is get the weight off and then gradually add a few complex carbs to two or three of my meals each day. I'll need to eat a well balanced diet in order to maintain my new weight.
I"m tired of being overweight.... I"m tired of seeing clothes in the windows and thinking 'Oh that looks really nice' and then thinking 'but it's not for heavy people'.... I"m tired of hiding behind sweaters and baggy pants... I"m tired of refusing to look at myself in the mirror because I don't like the reflection... I'm tired of worrying if 1 piece of bread is going to make me gain 2 lbs.... I'm tired of having people judge me (though they shouldn't but they do) because of my weight.... I'm tired of leaving the store in tears when I try clothes on and discover what my size actually is.... I'm tired of having cellulite deposits on my butt and legs... and most of all.... I'm tired of being unhealthy.
What really counts in life is being a good person -- beautiful on the inside. I love who I am and what I have achieved but I have neglected loving my body for so many years.... it's time to change. I want to be healthy and strong and fit... and I'm going to do it right now.
Thanks for listening everyone... this forum has been really inspirational and motivational. I don't feel like I'm tackling this all alone anymore and that makes the journey that much easier.
Cheers,
Luna
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