So, to better understand why I am eating what I am is indeed very specific.
I have tried many diets and weight loss programs from Atkins, Calorie Restriction, to Weight Watchers. The problem with these diets for me was that they were not permanent solutions to a better way of eating. I knew I couldn't follow points the rest of my life, and that eventually I would cave into more food or carbs with other restricting diets. My problems have been with food choices, portions and compulsive overeating.
First of all, the plan is based of of one of OA's food plans, and has been adjusted to fit my own personal life style.
The answer to my plan?
-Portion Control, Healthy Choices, abstinence from overeating and a good variety of necessary nutrients through fruits, veggies, whole grains, healthy fats and lean protein.
-In order to successfully achieve Portion Control: I weigh and measure my food for accurate portions of each food item so I can better estimate what I am eating and not stress about worries if i ate to much or to little.
-For Health: I try to choose a variety of fruits and vegetables from different color families and type to get the most out of a balanced meal and proper nutrients.
I also vary my protein to keep it interesting, generally choosing only lean meats, healthy nuts, tofu or eggs and only eat healthy fats from nuts, avocado and olive oils since the body still needs fat to work.
I choose to eat my only high carb item (dry cereal high in fiber and protein) along with non or low fat yogurt to start off with good energy in, while I also switched most of my coffee/tea additives to soy milk, to lower my daily intake as it was much to high before.
I no longer add sugar to anything as it generally triggers massive sugar cravings(except for the sugar content in vanilla soy milk and naturally occurring in fruit), but I do sprinkle some plain cinnamon in my coffee and on my cereal in the morning.
So far I have weighed and measured my vegetable and protein portions into containers on the weekend for my week so that each morning i just trow my veggies in the steamer before I leave the house, grab my fruit an protein and don't have to worry about portioning each day.
When I come home for dinner I also have my evening veggies measured out and just throw them in a pan, usually with my protein, and thrown together my salad and it makes everything simple and easy while still being delicious and filling.
Since I began this plan of eating about a month ago, I feel less sluggish, more alert, less cravings for carbs and sugar, and have been achieving slow, but sure weight loss! My breathing has improved and I can actually jog without dieing!
(I added my food plan core to the 'food plan' )
I have a large do not eat list of foods on my trigger list:
Bagels(especially with cream cheese), brownies, cake, ice cream, any pastries, Any white bread, or items made from white flour, toast, jelly and jams, cookies, candy, chocolate in any form, any dairy products above 1%, brie (or cheeses like it except for some goat cheeses), sugary cereals, butter/margarine, beer, pizza, heavily processed foods, cream dressings(yogurt okay), white rice, pudding, bacon, baked goods. That's the main idea of it, but it may change as I continue through life.
If anyone has any suggestions or questions I'd be happy to hear and answer them!
i
