Forget The Womens Fitness Trainer, Get A Diary!
by Lynn
(Sterling, Il)
I recently lost almost 50 pounds. I did not follow the guidelines of many "popular" fitness experts. I fasted for three days, got rid of a lot of bad food habits, walked 5 miles a day (1 and 1/2 hours) and kept a diary. I also weighed myself every day. I kept portion sizes to a minimum and drank at least 64 ounces of water every day. I did not drink anything else. My milk and other dietary needs were met in the foods I ate.
I did not use diet sugars and I stayed away from artificial foods. The foods I ate were fantastic!
When I walked I used 3 lb. weights for my arms. I lost all this weight in 5 months. I did not buy anything extra to do this diet. I am over 40 and I intend to loose 30 more pounds. I started at 207pounds. I went from a size 20 to a size 14, my goal size is 6.
By keeping my diet simple and full of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and getting rid of excess sugar and salt it was EASY to drop the weight. When I quit listening to the experts and did simple things to improve my life the pounds started melting away.
I sometimes think the experts make it more complicated then it needs to be. I also quit reading magazines and books on dieting and did what was right. I am almost to my goal, no thanks to the expert and personal trainers. I am very healthy now, and much happier because of it.
