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Diet
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% Carbs
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% Protein
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% Fat
|
|
Mediterranean Diet
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50
|
25
|
25
|
|
Jillian Michael’s and the Zone Diets
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40
|
30
|
30
|
|
Runner’s Diet
|
60
|
15
|
25
|
|
Sparkpeople
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50
|
20
|
30
|
|
My Fitness Pal
|
55
|
15
|
30
|
|
USDA
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45-65
|
10-35
|
20-35
|
And how many calories? I was told by one doctor I should be eating over 2000 calories a day and then by another a mere 1200 calories…yes, there was THAT MUCH difference. In the end I guess you just have to experiment and find what works best for you, your body, and your situation. It’s just not going to be the same for everyone. Personally I’ve found success with the use of Sparkpeople and My Fitness Pal, but others I know enjoy Weight Watchers, and still others an all vegan fair.
So what’s my advice in all of this? Just try to keep from going too extreme in whatever you do. In several studies done in comparing different diets, balanced diets such as Weight Watchers and the Mediterranean diet have much better long-lasting results because they are more focused on life-style changes than diets. Their goal is to instill a proper long-term relationship with food as opposed to a get-it-off quick scheme that leaves recipients hungrier than ever when finished. It kind of reminds me of Proverbs 14:16 which begins “The one who is wise is cautious….” When choosing your diet of choice be cautious because as the tortoise and the hare have explained “slow and steady wins the race.”
Want more info on eating healthy? Check out some of these resources:
- USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- US Health News Best Diets Rankings
- Physical Balance for New Moms found here on Cornerstone Confessions
Straggling to Strong Challenge UpdateWeek 6′s Goals
I’m finally headed in the right direction again this week. Twisted my knee so I couldn’t finish my running plan but developed an elliptical plan instead and loved it. In fact I may just start doing that instead of running so often anyway because I can double task (read and exercise) this way. I’ll keep you posted.
- Complete Week 2 5k Training Plan for Intermediate Runners
- Complete 7 Weeks to Fitness Week 3
- Track calories on My Fitness Pal.
- Go to bed by 9 p.m. to read (something not on the iPad) before turning the lights out.
Pounds lost this week: 1
Total Pounds lost: 5.5 lbs.
This Week’s Goals
- Do at least 3 hours of cardio this week (hopefully a combination of running and elliptical)
- Complete 7 Weeks to Fitness Week 4
- Track calories on My Fitness Pal.
What’s your plan of action this week?
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Hi! Welcome to Cornerstone Confessions. My name is Kathy Gossen and I'm a full time homemaker learning about what it means to be a godly woman in the everyday. On Cornerstone Confessions I share my adventures in organizing, homeschooling, cooking, parenting, and more as a means to encourage other women in their quest to becoming a Titus 2 model in their homes and beyond.
Often times dieters get caught up in all the numbers, what it boils down to is calories in vs calories out. Fill your plate with majority of fruits and vegetables, less protein and carbs. Avoid butter and frying. Exercise is key to maintaining muscle, which in turn burns calories. But when people exercise they tend to think they have burned more calories than they have, and compensate by eating more. (Beware!)Finally, Drink more water than you think you need. good luck to you in this journey.