Cupcake is a few days ahead of me in starting our healthy adventure. This weekend I had a wedding to go to, and a lot of company (and food) in the house, so I resolved to start my new food and exercise plan on Monday. I’ve been doing a lot of research on the glycemic index and glycemic load, and paying attention to these concepts seems to be a good way to improve health and achieve LASTING weight loss. Objectives include:
- Eat fewer white foods – less white bread, pasta, potatoes
- Limit sugar intake
- Eat more whole grains, beans and nuts
- Keep portion sizes conservative
Lately I’ve been gaining weight without increasing how much food I eat, and I’m wondering if it’s because I’m eating the WRONG foods instead of TOO MUCH food!
I’m also going to go back to strength training. I’ve mostly been walking for exercise, and I think my body is used to it and finds it easy now, so it’s time to add something different.
Okay Cupcake, I’m ready to join you!
