Everybody talks about weight management and obesity.. and
everybody has an opinion... it can not only be confusing about what to
follow... it's challenging once you make the decision.
I don't profess have the answers... far from it... and I try
to include something for everyone in this blog... because I believe it's a
personal choice and an individual decision...
I truly believe genetics plays an important role.. not that
I believe genetics makes you tend toward being skinny or not... or that skinny
people are blessed and those of us who struggle are not... I just think they
have found the answer as to what works for them and what doesn't.
Over the years I have gone to different doctors.. some retire ... some move ... and so I have
had a variety of doctors over the years... and each has had their own opinions
about weight management, cholesterol management.... and all different. I will
admit that all have talked about exercise... and I wholeheartedly agree... more
on that ... read on.
And over the years, at times, I have managed my weight and
fitness well... and then at times not as well as I would have liked... what was
the difference?..
For me... it was... a change in jobs... from a more active
one to a ... a dreaded word here... a "desk job" ... a move to the
"burbs" where I have to use the car to go anywhere to do anything....
a lack of time to adequately replace that active job with exercise in
non-existent spare time.... AND a mind bending amount of nutrition
information and an inability to sort it out.
I actually gained weight strictly following a low fat lifestyle... so I
was told portion control was the answer... to a point they were right... but
for me... it wasn't the total answer...
You may have noticed a decrease in posts lately... well that's
for a variety of reasons... busy time at work... busy time working on the
house.... and a low carb diet...
I decided a while ago that you could throw a sheet over my
butt and show movies... well ... maybe not quite that bad... but I needed to lose...
a sedentary job and a busy life make it difficult to control those extra
pounds, so I decided to go back to a lower carb lifestyle.. I had done that for
years with success and decided to go back to it.
Oddly ... and I say this in all honesty...
the cholesterol number came down.. way down... something I hadn't expected... but
according to the new Atkins.. that's what they say should happen... I don't get it... guess I'm not smart enough to explain it... but for me.. the answer
seems to be the Atkins lifestyle... at least for now.
Why call it a lifestyle and not a diet?... because.. it has
to become a way of life... not a limited time offer... any of the so-called
diets are a lifestyle.. in order to work and stay ... it has to become a
lifestyle... will it continue to work for me.. time will tell... but I'm giving
it my best shot.
The pounds are coming off but very slowly.. I'm sure age is
a factor in the slow moving dial on the scale... but I'm determined.. adding regular
exercise is the next step...
Meals at our house have been rather... well... a bit
boring... not blog worthy... plain grilled and baked meats... steamed or
roasted vegetables... salads and more salads... and even more salads.
At least I thought they were boring until it occurred to
me.. I have adjusted numerous recipes and discovered many more ... that maybe
my readers would be interested in these tips and recipes...
So I'm back at
it... but have no fear... there will still be a decent amount of baked goods
and sweets also... Warren has not given up sweets and neither has his buddy who
is always asking for samples... and lots
of tips about what you can do to alter a recipe to make it lower fat ... if
that's what you choose to do.
Whatever works for you... whatever your personal tastes
are.. I hope you find something here to fit into your life.
I will keep you posted as to my progress... and yes...
insert big sigh here.... more activity will have to be added... finding the
time will be the greatest challenge.. but I'm not 21 anymore... and diet alone
is simply not enough...
For now... Glad to be back in the kitchen... and at Cooking
Tip of the Day!
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