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Week 8 - February 23,
2004 Starting Weight: 260
Today's Weight: 246 ½
Progress Report:
Total pounds
dropped: 13 ½
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Week Eight - Carbohydrates
This weekend, I spent
time with friends who are honoring the low-carb diet. It's frustrating to
explain the truth behind the carb craze, because nobody wants to hear it. It is
a good idea to cut down or, ideally, eliminate simple carbohydrates, such as
cane sugar products. However, I have a really hard time believing in a diet
that dictates that orange juice is bad for you.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Simple carbs are appetite
stimulators. That is why people gain weight when they eat simple carbs, such as
white bread and cookies and doughnuts. When you have one, you must have
another, and another, and another. I believe that simple carbs got me to where
I am today.
When people eat protein-based foods,
they do not eat as much because protein is an appetite suppressant. The
misconception is that everyone thinks that this mysterious chemical reaction is
occurring inside of them and that they are eating unlimited amounts of food and
still losing weight. However, the truth is that they are simply consuming fewer
calories.
I believe in a balanced diet. I believe
in moderation. And I believe in complex carbohydrates. What is great about
RightSize is that it is loaded with protein. This protein coupled with Appemine
naturally keeps my appetite in check. The rest is up to me. I am becoming smart
about my choices. I still have my small share of sugar, but it is FAR less than
what I used to eat. My friends, drink your RightSize and eat your carbs, and
let your friends drool over your pasta as you're losing weight!
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Week 9 - March 1,
2004
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