As I've written before, I have lost 95 pounds. I eat completely differently than I did, count calories, rarely ever going over about 1,200 a day. Well, friends, I had an experience Saturday night that shook me up and taught me that my eating habits have changed. When you stop eating sugar, starch, meat and then suddenly do, it can throw you off. Your metabolism, tolerance for alcohol, blood sugar changes. Read on Diet Tip Watch For Low Blood Sugar, Metabolism Changes
I've dieted for 20 months, lost 95 pounds and dropped from size 2X to 4. As you might imagine (or understand if you are also dieting), it's a challenge. One part that trips me up is what I call "diet blues." If it's not situational depression, if I feel sad even though I'm doing everything right-- saying no to junk, exercising, shedding pounds--I blame not eating enough. (Photos--left last summer. Right 2010) Diet Tip If You Get Depressed, You Might Not Be Eating Enough
If health talk makes you squeamish, avert your eyes. We need to discuss the effects of antioxidants. I've been taking antioxidant fruit supplements for weight loss and to cleanse my system. And they work. Boy, do they work. Boy do I feel, "cleansed" if you know what I mean. If you start taking these, be prepared for tummy cramps, gas and diarrhea. Left is 2014. Right is 2011. Diet Tip Take Antioxidants and Be Prepared for Cramps and Diarrhea
