Don't Diet! Just Eat!

Dieting has been proven to be a failed method to losing weight.  This is not just a scientific fact that some overpaid scientist found out.  It is has been tried by ordinary folks for years.  The outcome is the same each time.  Remember that diets fail.   This is where the term "Don't Diet, Just Eat" comes in.  I have managed to go from 293 pounds down to 253 in 3 months using this term.  I do not diet, I eat!  And I want to show you how to do just that.

LEARN TO EAT RIGHT AND LOSE WEIGHT

 



By eating right and fueling your body with the right stuff you will notice that the number on the scale will drop.  Its not always about eating salads and lean meats.  I personally love ice cream.  This is what makes this method so great.  If you want it, then eat it.  Just do so responsibly.  If you follow a few simple methods outlined in this article you will see that anyone can do it.  This program is FREE and EASY.  Nope I am not trying to sell you anything.  All I ask is that you give this 30 day program a try and see if you can become healthier and happier.

FREE 30 Day Weight Loss Program

The following outline is just that, an outline.  It is designed to help you lose 20 pounds over the next 30 days.  If you follow it correctly, you will notice your waist getting smaller along with the scale.  The best part is that the foods are exactly what your eating now. 

Week 1

This is just the beginning.  You need to set up a food diary.  For me I downloaded an app for my smart phone.  I personally use the My Fitness Pal app.  Its Great and FREE!  You can download this to your IPhone or Android device from the Play Store or Apple Market.  Of course there are many others out there, any of which you can choose and use.

Here is the main plan.  Keep all main meals to less than 400 calories.  The main meals are Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.  Keep all snacks to around 100 calories each.  This will cut you down to right around 1500 daily calories.  By incorporating healthy snacks into your daily plan you will notice that you will never go hungry.  Don't listen to others during this time.  You do not need a "CHEAT DAY".  They do not exist, because you are not limited to a certain food type.  You can eat anything you want.  Remember to drink enough water.  Stay away from soda and other sugary drinks. 

Week 2

Loving this.  By now you will have noticed that you seen a 5 - 10 pound drop on the scale.  This is normal because of water loss.  Now that does not mean that you can not continue because you can.  Just do not expect the same results as the first week.  Of course your now eating more green foods than before, this is because you want to remain full.  Fiber keeps you that, while those calorie packed sugar foods such as white bread just make you feel full for a very brief period. 

During this week your going to continue eating 1500 daily calories.  Now that your choosing foods like salad and whole wheat pasta and breads.  Your remaining full, and your eating less.  This is the best part of this plan.  As the time goes on , your going to eat less and get full sooner.  Personally, I used to eat pizza and wings a few times a week, now I can't or don't for that matter.  Believe me it gets easier as times go on. 

Remember water is the key to all weight loss!  Drink Drink Drink!

Week 3

Did you remember to weigh in.  Weigh ins should be done on the same day at the same time.  This is because your body weight will vary by 2 pounds through out the day.  So, its best to weigh in, in the morning before breakfast.  By now your should be at least 12 to 15 pounds lighter than you were when you started.  Its also time to start excising each day.  I know that your wondering why you didn't start this the first week.  Well for starters, losing weight in the beginning of new eating plans will happen all by its self because your body works that way.  By the 3rd week you need to burn calories in order to keep it going.  So, its recommended that you start out on the treadmill or elliptical for 30 minutes a day for the next 7 days.  Yep, you heard it right no rest day or day off.  The only way to success is sweat. 

Week 4

Its the final week of the program.  By now your starting to run for 60 minutes a day and your feeling great.  Your noticing that your clothes are bigger and your smaller.  At the end of this week your going to be 20 pounds lighter than you were 1 month ago.  Your going to be eating around 1200 calories a day, and working out for about 120 minutes per day.  Your new life is just beginning.  Keep it up!

The key to your success is WATER!  Always stay hydrated and you will enjoy life longer.  

The program ends.  Your lighter as long as you followed it.  If you would like more coaching and info please respond by posting in the comments section.  All my advice is free and always will be.  I am on a life changing journey and will never charge anyone for the info that I have learned over the last 4 months.  Remember without failure you will never learn the path to success.  So, if you fall off the path, just jump right back on and begin again.  Everyone can do this, you just have to want it.





High Protien: Lose Weight and Remain Healthy

Losing weight does not have to be boring.  In fact if its done right anyone can drop the pounds and still enjoy the great foods they love.  If you are currently on a weight loss journey, have you tried high protein foods.  This is because as you cut back on calories your body will be using protein to compensate.  By increasing your daily protein intake, you help your body build lean muscle mass and remain in a healthy state.

I know that most of head of low carb, high protein diets.  They do work, I even tried one and lost weight, the problem I had was maintaining.  Nope, do not think that you cant maintain a high protein diet, but its a bit harder to eat those foods on a regular basis and not suffer from cravings.

Benefits Of High Protein

How much protein is needed and what are the benefits.  Well for starters your body needs more protein as you diet.  The less calories you take in, the more protein your going to need.  Research has show that a 200 pound person, should consume about 135 grams of protein per day.  Now on to the benefits of a high protein diet. 

• Losing weight while enjoying burgers and steaks.  This has to be the reason why so many dieters tried the Atkins or Zone diets. 
• These diets work!  Another great benefit. 
• You feel less hungry because your body starts burning fat for fuel to keep going.

Risks of High Protein

• Putting your body into a state of Ketosis.  This is not healthy and can cause some serious health issues including but limited to Nausea and headaches.
• Cholesterol.  Eating fatty meats such as beef can put a increase on your cholesterol numbers.  If you are going to try a diet like this, then its recommended that you pick lean meats. 
• Not sustainable.  If you deprive your body of certain foods such as carbs and fats you will start to crave them.  Then when you react on the cravings, your weight will show. 

Remember that eating healthy and staying on the high side of protein can be fun.  Just include a nice amount of carbs and fats in your diet also.  Eat fruits and vegetables as your source of carbs.  For fats try cooking with olive oil or eat some fish.  The Omega 3 fatty acids are pretty good for you.  Just remember that no food can be listed as off limits.  Just remain in control and you will do just fine on your new weight loss journey.

 

Need A High Protien Diet Plan

I wanted to give all the readers a chance to input their ideas. 

What I am looking for is some high protien diets.  Not low carb, but high protien.

If you have a protien diet plan please leave it in the comments below.

Thanks in advance.

Dropping Down In Calories

Is it safe to drop down in calories?  That is a question asked by most people trying to lose weight.  I say yes.  All you need to do is make sure that you stay above 1200 calories.  That is what you need in order to survive everyday.  Keeping your heart beating and your lungs breathing.  It takes 1200 calories.  Of course this is a net amount.  So if your active then remember to eat more than this number. 

for example if you burn 500 calories....eat 1700....

Whats For Dinner

I know that I am always looking for something to eat.  I have been learning the healthy way to eat for the last 10 weeks.  So knowing what's for dinner is very important, especially knowing before dinner time.  Today I had Turkey Burger on a Spicy Italian Flat Out.  Following is what I did...remember its always healthier to grill than to fry.

Turkey Burger on a Flat Out!

6 oz of ground Turkey  = 180 calories
Thin Crust Spicy Italian Flat Bread = 140 calories
28 grams of Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese =  45 calories

Total Calories = 365 calories.  I grilled the burger and Flat Out.  Remember to grill the meat first, then put the bread on the grill for about 1 minute.  Add the Cheese to the bread while its grilling.  Boom!  Cheeseburger with a bite...its good and feeling. 

I followed this up with a Skinny Cow Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich = 150 calories.

Total calories today = 965.  It was low considering I also walk/ran 1.5 miles.

Keep coming back to read more and keep updated on my journey to being FAT FREE!

Best Calorie Counting Ap for Your Android Phone

It seems that everyone has a smart phone these days.  Its either the IPhone or some Android powered gizmo.  Either way these devices can help you achieve your weight loss goal and the best part is that you wont have to pay a monthly fee. 

I started out using an app called Lose It!, I thought I struck gold with this app.  It counted calories, had a food diary and I could put in exercise.  It made me accountable for what I was doing and eating.  It wasnt until recently that I found another one. 

MyfitnessPal App is great.  Probably the best out of the ones that I used.  It has a 2,000,000 food library.  This is great because you wont have to spend your time inputing everything that you eat.  It allows you to adjust your calorie intake, plus you can view your friends.  I found it in the Play Store on Android Market.  I am sure that you can get it for the IPhone also, just not sure where to look. 

Good Luck on your weight loss and remember to keep moving forward!

Getting Ready For Zumba!

Thats me in the blue shirt....

 

Ever want to know how you can burn 1000 calories in an hour?  Try dancing at a great pace.  That is what I am getting ready to do.  I am attending my third Zumba class in about 45 minutes.  It all started about 3 or 4 weeks ago. My Relay for Life team held a Zumba For A Cure fundraiser and I attended.  It was quite fun.  I then went to one class with my wife.  Now I am going to my third.  I am ready to burn those calories.

I am going to take one Thermo Burst Hardcore pill before I go.  This will give me the energy and make me sweat out the fat.  Remember Tuesday is weigh-in.  Gotta check back to see if I met my 5 pound goal for this week.  Need to be over 40 pounds total by the end of my biggest loser challenge. 

Right now I am at 32.5 pounds loss or 11% of my original body weight of 293.5 pounds.

On the way to Zumba!!!!!!!!