Post by ride4fun on Jan 15, 2007 16:00:14 GMT -5
1. 2. I will follow a plan called "carbohydrates addict" I like it because its totally simple and I can have anything I want on it. Its a very simple plan where one avoids ALL simple carbs even healthy ones from starchy veggies 23 hours a day, sticking to proteins and other veggies for breakfast, lunch, snacks. Then at supper one eats a balanced meal which can include cake, cookies, any sweet one might be craving that day as well as pasta or white rice etc.
3. downside. it can be hard to be disciplined about this, I didn't like the fake breads/pancakes etc so my breakfast selections are limited --which works fine for me, I'm a streak eater anyway and will have the same thing for 2wks in a row before tiring of it. --its also hard at work --usually I have to do salad bar to avoid simple carbs. I could make entrees and heat at work but I like just walking to the cafeteria.
4. general fitness -- In a few weeks I'll start riding again, I'll try to start walking/jogging some when the weather will allow it, but the riding and some physical therapy I have to do to keep my knees working is the main focus of my exercise.
5. No short term rewards
6. I lost over 20 lbs doing this a few years ago, and gained about 10 over the past year when I quit following it.
7. I'll be better able to walk back home or to the trailer if my horse comes up lame while riding, I'll feel better about my riding and I can help my horse out more during a ride by walking the technical bits during the endurance rides.
3. downside. it can be hard to be disciplined about this, I didn't like the fake breads/pancakes etc so my breakfast selections are limited --which works fine for me, I'm a streak eater anyway and will have the same thing for 2wks in a row before tiring of it. --its also hard at work --usually I have to do salad bar to avoid simple carbs. I could make entrees and heat at work but I like just walking to the cafeteria.
4. general fitness -- In a few weeks I'll start riding again, I'll try to start walking/jogging some when the weather will allow it, but the riding and some physical therapy I have to do to keep my knees working is the main focus of my exercise.
5. No short term rewards
6. I lost over 20 lbs doing this a few years ago, and gained about 10 over the past year when I quit following it.
7. I'll be better able to walk back home or to the trailer if my horse comes up lame while riding, I'll feel better about my riding and I can help my horse out more during a ride by walking the technical bits during the endurance rides.
