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Posted on Sep 12th 2007 10:00AM by Jacki DonaldsonFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
My husband and I have revamped our diet. We're not "on a diet." We've "changed" our diet. One is temporary. One is permanent -- this is the approach we've embraced.
Why?
I want to prevent a cancer recurrence -- I developed breast cancer three years ago -- and my husband's doctor urged him to drop 10 pounds. So we restocked our kitchen with healthy foods -- we nixed sweets and soda and acquired a low-sugar, low-fat, no-red-meat diet loaded with fruits and veggies. It's gone well. We've lost weight -- John shed 35 pounds; I lost 14 -- and we love how we're fueling our bodies. Still, it wasn't easy.
Why?
I want to prevent a cancer recurrence -- I developed breast cancer three years ago -- and my husband's doctor urged him to drop 10 pounds. So we restocked our kitchen with healthy foods -- we nixed sweets and soda and acquired a low-sugar, low-fat, no-red-meat diet loaded with fruits and veggies. It's gone well. We've lost weight -- John shed 35 pounds; I lost 14 -- and we love how we're fueling our bodies. Still, it wasn't easy.
Treats are tempting. Giving up brownies was hard to swallow. Then it hit me: it takes seconds to consume junk. What's gained? An ounce of pleasure, maybe -- but mostly, we want more and we eat more. Keep it up, and we pack on pounds and compromise our health. Ever felt guilty in such a scenario? I have. So here's my latest plan: let the moment pass. Once I'm beyond my craving, I'm happy. I like how I feel in my skin right now. I'm not giving that up.
I recently read this quote: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."
My sentiments exactly.
Note: I am by no means advocating a lifestyle that promotes "skinniness." I do encourage everyone to achieve a healthy weight, though -- this is what feels so good.
