Low carb nutrition and Wellness Planning
Participants in a recent study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine gained an average of 3.35 lb. a year in the U.S. – a concern because the gain is so gradual it's sometimes hard to identify the causes. Exploring patient behaviors more closely, Harvard researchers noted changes in lifestyle factors and a steady worsening in body mass index […]
Read moreThe numbers of individuals diagnosed with diabetes continue to climb, with nationwide levels reaching record high levels. Diabetic Incidence Rates in the United States 25.8 million people are affected by diabetes nationwide 8.3% of the population of the United States 26.9% of Seniors (aged 65 years and up) have diabetes 35% of Adults (aged 20 years and up) have […]
Read moreFinally – the finish line. Tonight is the final step and completion of Phase 1! It's been quite a haul. In some ways it took forever. In another it was over before I knew it. Last weekend sure was tough, but the results are great and I feel great. A co-worker today even yelled down the hall that I was […]
Read moreProgress. I made it through the weekend (barely) but have good results to show. I was surprised when I got on the scale (I only get on every other morning) and I'm at 9.5# lost at the 10 day mark complete. That's about on track for where I thought, and in the past week 2 goes faster (more weight loss […]
Read morePain. I'm officially in the difficult stage, and I think I know why. I had the luxury of a day off on Friday. That and a weekend, with plenty of running around with my wife and activities. That means temptations, and I had a ton of them. It's not that I'm hungry as much as I'm craving. Craving foods I […]
Read more2 more days down, and an important lesson learned. Overall, this 3rd time is a charm (my 3rd time doing South Beach since 2005) is by FAR the easiest. I'm avoiding a lot of mistakes that I didn't know we're mistakes as far as making my life easier to get through phase 1. So what lesson and mistake am […]
Read moreNo problems today on Day four of South Beach. Staying busy still helps. Today is a Monday, began with eggs (3 of them). Go figure… Lunch was better today, with a prepackaged chicken salad from Wal-Mart for about $3. Threw out the croutons and dressing of course. Snacked liberally on cheese sticks and almonds and peanuts. Dinner was a bit […]
Read moreEaster is here. Food. Lots of food. Except for me. Ok, so today will be a short post. Just returned from a family dinner at my in laws. I forgot to plan accordingly and paid for it, as all I could eat at dinner that was South Beach Diet Phase 1 compliant was the main course, a baked ham. That […]
Read moreDay 2 – Progress Report. Today was another easier than expected day. I was in an all day class with my wife. I remembered to bring my pistachio's, cheese sticks, and drinks. More importantly, I started the day (despite having to get up at 5am and having to get us and the dogs and the kids ready) with 3 scrambled […]
Read moreOK, I couldn't take it any longer and almost on a whim I restarted the South Beach Diet (Phase 1) this morning. I'm 40 and my mid section from the winter has steadily expanded. I'm 213# (but I"m 6' 2") but just not liking the way I look. I tend to keep my weight in my face (chin area and […]
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