This site isn't about dieting, It's about giving shape and form to what is hidden in the food we eat.
That said, I'm on a diet and I'm going to blog about it, for my own benefit as much as for any potential readers.
The method of my diet is simple. I count calories. Everything I eat, I write down the calorie count, keeping a running total. I limit my daily intake to 1500-1600 calories per day. No exceptions are allowed. If I cannot figure out the exact calorie count for something, I don't eat it.
Though this allows me to eat whatever I want, my general strategy is to balance protein, fat, and carbohydrates. I never eat a meal that is pure carbs or pure protein. I always make sure there is a healthy fat content to keep me satiated. So, if I eat a bowl of oatmeal, I'll have an egg along with it. I'll pick a hamburger over skinless chicken breast. I find that keeping this balance helps me from being too hungry.
That said, I'm on a diet and I'm going to blog about it, for my own benefit as much as for any potential readers.
The method of my diet is simple. I count calories. Everything I eat, I write down the calorie count, keeping a running total. I limit my daily intake to 1500-1600 calories per day. No exceptions are allowed. If I cannot figure out the exact calorie count for something, I don't eat it.
Though this allows me to eat whatever I want, my general strategy is to balance protein, fat, and carbohydrates. I never eat a meal that is pure carbs or pure protein. I always make sure there is a healthy fat content to keep me satiated. So, if I eat a bowl of oatmeal, I'll have an egg along with it. I'll pick a hamburger over skinless chicken breast. I find that keeping this balance helps me from being too hungry.
Glad to you are using common sense in your dieting! I know that sometimes people resist the idea of counting calories like you are doing, but knowing your intake vs. your output is really the only proven way to lose fat. Great job! I've lost well over 40 pounds by following a strategy similar to yours. I don't count calories every day, but I always know exactly what I'm eating each day.
By the way, I really appreciate Sugar Stacks. It puts a great visual on the reality of what we are eating. I've been pointing people to your site since I've found it and will continue to point folks to Sugar Stacks, so keep up the good work!
Dave Ranck
Fitness for Everyman and Woman