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A good time to start new habits!

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For the past few months I had noticed that my weight loss had plateaued; and lately it was like I had gained weight. I read an article about lowering carbs several days ago (http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/bob-harper-jumpstart-skinny).  In addition, I watched a documentary that said only 100 grams of carbs should be consumed throughout the day.

So three days ago I lowered my carbs. Previous to that, I was eating wheat bread in the morning and wheat rolls or grain cereal with lunch and at night (a friend of mine had said that eating white bread can cause fat to build up around the belly so that’s why I ate wheat or multi-grain bread instead).

The truth was that wheat and multi-grain breads have lots of carbs too which is why I had been gaining weight even though I was running.

Three days ago I lowered my carb intake and I have lost 3 pounds already. I am increasing the amount of vegetables I eat and drinking more water (I try to drink between 12 to 16 ounces of water after each meal).  I have also increased my exercise—working out every day for at least 45 minutes, and starting each workout with light weights to build up my arm muscles.

The article I read mentioned that I should also drink coffee, but since I have GERD, I drink decaf tea instead. I’m not sure if it will have the same effect, but I am enjoying my cups of tea during the day.

So far I haven’t really felt “starved” or deprived of food. The other night I had a couple pieces of no-flour cake, and I eat fruits in between meals as snacks.  This morning I was able to fit into one of my jeans that were a little tight on me last week.

Now is a good time to start new habits!

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever” (Psalm 118:1).

Copyright © 2013 Dr. M. Teresa Trascritti

Tagged: balanced diet, carb intake, diet, eating right, exercise, losing weight, new habits, vegetables, weight loss

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