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"Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake." ! Anonymous

That used to be me... but I am now committing to losing it... no longer can the thin person be sedated... in fact, once she arrives she might be a force to be reckoned with after years in the pantry!

It is offensive to me that many people think overweight people do nothing but eat one goodie and another... I literally have nothing to eat in my refrigerator except eggs. I don't have cupboards full of bon bons... I don't order jumbo pizzas (or any for that matter) and eat them by myself. I don't hoard cookies. I don't eat breakfast, and often don't eat dinner... yet my thin friends eat constantly.

This started out to be my journal to record my journey on Medi Weight Loss Clinic's program - I lost 50 pounds on that program in 4 months... it all came back rapidly when I tried to eat "normal" - as in eating fruits and more carbs...the Dr told me it would but I thought I had it figured out. He told me I probably couldn't go over 1,400 calories a day... surely not! He was right.

Now I'm doing it all over again......without joining Medi Weight Loss - I know what to do without spending over $100 a week.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Trans fat



Foods that contain trans fat should be avoided at all costs.

Trans fat is a type of fat that has been chemically altered. It is in many fried foods and processed cookies and crackers. 

Healthy fat, such as omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, can have a positive impact on cholesterol and triglycerides.

Foods high in cholesterol such as eggs, meat and dairy products should be limited.

Try to consume nonfat dairy products, eat fish at least twice a week in place of meat and choose only lean cuts of meat without the skin.

When preparing these foods, use olive oil instead of butter for an extra dose of healthy fat.

Finally, since consuming too many calories can spike your triglyceride level, choose foods that are high in nutrients but low in saturated fat and calories, such as fruits and vegetables.

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