The June issue of Shop Smart Magazine evaluates top four diet programs. Jenny Craig came out the winner overall. Clearly, my fellow blogger Katie B. would agree (she lost a substantial amount of weight using Jenny Craig and is a spokesperson for them).
They also highly evaluated the book “Eat More, Weight Less,” by Ornish, The Atkins Diet, Nutrisystem, and Weight Watchers.
Each of these programs have helped thousands of people who feel that they can’t be successful in weight loss on their own.
My own success has been through my program of clean eating, as I describe in my biography. My concern about these programs is how you transition out of them into eating ‘real food’ with success.
I have experienced success from clean eating through the beliefs that vegetables should fill ½ of your plate, with 3-4 ounces of lean protein (meat or fish), and complex carbohydrates to complete the meal. I believe in have treats periodically as long as you monitor their portion. My treats have evolved from gold-brick sundaes (which I used to crave) to 0% Greek yogurt with Waldon Farm strawberry or maple syrup with low-fat whip cream. Sounds un-exciting, but it satisfies my sweet tooth and doesn’t leave me with a sugar-hangover. Also, remember to enjoy green tea and water throughout your day.
08/08/11- Sunday Exercise Diary:
Kickboxing DVD- 45 minutes
08/08/11-Friday Food Diary:
Plan B
7:00-4 large egg whites (67 cal)
Bread (whole wheat, I'm using Ezekial bread from the organic freezer section. It has no glutens, and low sugar and salt) (110 cal)
11 a.m.- protein shake (160 cal)
2 p.m.-3 oz. Beef ( sirloin brioled and trimmed) (176 cal)
3 oz sweet potatoes ( baked)
8 oz green vegetables ( raw or steamed)
1/2 tsp Uda's or flax oil ( 65 cal)
6 p.m.- 3 oz Fish, tuna (bag or can) (101 cal)
3 oz. corn ( boiled - I dont cook mine and I use organic bagged corn)
8 oz cauliflower ( steamed) (74 cal)
1/2 tsp Uda's or flax oil ( 65 cal)
8 p.m.- 3 oz chicken breast ( roasted)
8 oz. green vegetables (raw or steamed) (88 cal)
3 oz quinoa or brown rice (101 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES- 1380
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