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Diet

Starting this Monday, 6 July 2009, I have decided to get serious about getting healthier. This includes improving my diet and getting more exercise. I’m not totally sure at this point how I’m going to change my eating habits, but it will include smaller portions and possibly cutting out all land meats from my meals, and seriously increasing my vegetable and fiber intake. One thing I definitely want to do fairly quickly is consult my doctor to be referred to a nutritionist for some advice.

I have tried the low carb diet before, and it had noticeable gains in the short term, but it was unmaintainable in the long term; all my gains were lost in a relatively short time.

Of course, any medical professional will say that no diet can work without being coupled with a regular exercise program. My plan for that is to get a membership at one of the local gyms and include an ever-lengthening walk in the evenings after work. I worry initially about just diving into a serious workout program for fear of causing more serious strain on my body, so I plan on consulting my doctor about that as well.

I’m not really sure what brought this on, it just feels more serious now, so I want to be more serious about it. My only real worry is the lack of personal support; that’s what killed my plans years ago to get healthier. Maybe its spawned from my overly socially-dependent personality but I know its something I’ve got to think about.

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By jtn
4 July 2009

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  1. mdyesowitch.livejournal.com/ said
    on 4 July 2009

    One of the things I’m working on is eating smaller meals more frequently and not eliminating carb, but replacing them with healthier carbs: whole grain breads and pastas instead of white; sweet potatoes, instead of regular; brown rice instead of white; that sort of thing.
    Also drink a lot of water, like a gallon a day.
    My nutritionist says to eat every three hours to keep your metabolism active.

  2. Donna Arcand said
    on 5 July 2009

    i’m planning on startng a diet myself tomorrow (when i’m back from the Lakes).. i’m kinda planning on doing what mdyesowitch.livejournal.com said.. i already do most of it.. but i’ve been eating a LOT of white bread an white pasta lately..

    I also plan on cutting most of the red meat out of my diet. chicken and pork are ok.. its the red meat that has the high fat.

    I had CJammer move the exercise bike into the living room.. so i have no excuse NOT to use it..

    the water is important.. i need to drink more too..

    good luck to you J

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