If there is one thing I know a LOT about, it’s diets. I’ve fluctuated in weight since I was 16 years old (a post on this at a later date). I have weighed anywhere from 135 lbs to 220 lbs. So what I don’t want to do is go on a diet.
Clearly I’ve had a lot of time to think about how I want to approach this. My goal is to make my approach easy to live with and something that I can enjoy doing. Something that would satisfy the foodie in me and leave me feeling satiated. Keep me strong and healthy. Energized!
- A focus on organic vegetables and fruits
- Lean fish, eggs, some soy and beans as a protein source
- Good fats–avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, etc
- Whole grains
- Lots of water
- Calorie counting to ensure I get about 1500 calories/day.
- Exercise–at least 150 minutes of exercise per week
- I need to PAY ATTENTION while eating and STOP eating when I feel satisfied, not gut busting full!
- If I want something, I’m going to have it. End of story. That said, I tend to get a lot more satisfaction from whole foods than I do from high sugar or processed foods.
So that’s the approach for now. It may change, it may not. I’m hoping it will give me the results I am looking for:
- slow but steady weight loss
- higher energy levels
- feeling well overall
- increasing overall endurance and strength
- a plan that I can stick to for LIFE!
Do you think my plan will work? Thoughts? Do you think calorie counting is essential for weight loss?
Hi! I'm Tania, a new blogger embarking on a journey towards good health and well being. This is a foodie weight loss blog, so I generally post my eats on a daily basis and weigh in every Tuesday and post it in the Stats section. Join me in my efforts to lose weight, get fit and feel great! 
This is exactly what I’m doing and I think you’ll see Fabulous results-you already have! Over 6 pounds in a week-wow!
I like your plan, it’s not restrictive and healthy and definitely keep the calorie counting aside, although it’s better if you have a sense of how much you’re eating, but counting every single bites could be stressful and cause anxiety. Healthy food is good, but too much of anything is not.
good luck!
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