I've always said (even at my fattest) that the real key to losing weight is to eat right and exercise. I still maintain this. The trick is that if you are trying to do that, and it isn't working, you aren't trying HARD enough.
I am now working hard enough. Aside from doing Y-Extreme Fit at the local YMCA I've also been counting calories. Calorie counting works. Need proof? See Tyler and Matt. And soo, you will see ME.
Yes, I did loose a ton of weight after gastric bypass surgery - however, I do not recommend it! There are complications, you don't feel well, and it screws up a lot of things about your life. Worst of all, there is NO guarantee you will keep it off. I know - my weight started creeping back up. So, I said to my gut in my best Gandalf voice, "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!"
Today, I'm eating right, counting calories, and exercising. I FEEL GREAT!
So I decided to share what I'm doing with regard to eating in hopes of helping out the 3 of you who read my blog!
Eating Plan:
My total calories each day are less than 2200. I always infuse protein immediately following my workout (usually skim milk + a scoop of whey powder). I TRY to design my weekday breakfast and lunch as follows:
- No MORE than 1/3 of my calories come from as low glycemic carbohydrates as I can get (die sugar! Go Fiber!)
- No LESS than 1/3 of my calories from protein (preferably complete proteins)
- the rest in fats of 30% Omega-3's and 60% Omega-6's
- Drink Minimum of 1 gallon of water per day
I should also note, that after doing this a while, I've been breaking up my meals. While I may go grab my Favorite Chipotle Salad for lunch (I'll post on that later) I usually eat about half of it at lunch time, and then the rest a couple hours later. I'm starting to do the same with dinner.
Yes, my weight has been coming off. My clothes are fitting better. I have enough energy.
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