tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post3292729181374997554..comments2023-08-25T02:57:10.826-06:00Comments on My So-Called Life: Calories Do CountBekkieannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058996951400003081noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post-2036491589025561072011-04-30T15:31:22.103-06:002011-04-30T15:31:22.103-06:00Thanks, Bee, for your encouragement.
And Alex, th...Thanks, Bee, for your encouragement.<br /><br />And Alex, thank you for sharing your own experience. Just eliminating HFCS would be a huge step for anyone. At this time, I don't see myself becoming strict vegetarian, but the meat in my diet is practically non-existent these days, though I still enjoy seafood. I am more concerned than ever about all the chemicals and additives in our food. And you are so right, healthier foods and weight loss lead to increased energy and decreased hunger and cravings.Bekkieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058996951400003081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post-45568499896874126442011-04-30T14:22:28.153-06:002011-04-30T14:22:28.153-06:00I did count calories at one point, but eventually ...I did count calories at one point, but eventually the focus on numbers (both on the scale and in food) started to take a mental toll on me. Still, I relate to your journey--several years ago I was at my heaviest and most lethargic, and it was affecting nearly every aspect of my life. My husband and began educating ourselves about nutrition, and started by eliminating HFCS from our diet. That in itself eliminated a vast majority of hyper-processed and unhealthy foods, and our quest just grew from there--cutting out hydrogenated oils, GMO's, and eventually becoming lacto-vegetarians. The more we learned, the more our diets shifted towards natural, whole foods. And without the chemical additive that stimulate hunger, we discovered that our appetites naturally decreased, and with them, our portion sizes. <br /><br />Beyond that it just became a question of walking on a near daily basis, which we already enjoyed. And as we became more fit and better nourished, our activity levels naturally increased (longer walks, hikes, biking, running, etc). At this point we're the healthiest, lightest, and fittest we've ever been, and it feels amazing. Prioritizing my health and taking care of my body, my vehicle through life, is one of the best things I've ever done, and has transformed my life in more ways than I can possibly describe. <br /><br />Best of luck to you on this journey. As far as I'm concerned, it's one of the most empowering paths you can take.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374710625412915250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post-72101746514939065192011-04-30T13:29:21.591-06:002011-04-30T13:29:21.591-06:00Congratulations. You are doing well.Congratulations. You are doing well.The Blog of Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650938872732748697noreply@blogger.com