During these days of a pandemic lockdown, I'm seeing a lot of social media posts poking fun at the amount of weight people are gaining as they hang out around the house and don't have much to do.
Would you like to reverse that trend while still eating delicious, satisfying foods whenever you're hungry? (Notice I didn't say eat whenever you're bored or stressed - that's a topic for another day :))
There is nothing wrong with your appetite, and there's nothing wrong with you willpower! This short video by Dr. McDougall sums it up nicely.
Folks are overweight not just because they're eating too many calories, but because they're eating too many FAT calories. The body is DESIGNED to store fat; that's the body's normal response when we take in too many calories from fat.
The solution is this:
- Eat a low-fat diet centered around starches (rice, corn, potatoes, beans, legumes, whole grains, fruit, vegetables).
- Don't overeat. Eat whenever you're hungry, but stop when you're comfortably full. Don't starve, don't stuff.
- Moderate exercise NEVER hurts, and benefits you in so many ways besides weight loss.
- Remember to drink lots of good, clean water every day.
It's easy to munch on junk food and high fat desserts when its constantly at your disposal during this lockdown...but if gaining weight is a struggle you'd like to finally overcome, then follow Dr. McDougall's and The "Plan A" Diet's advice. I can HELP you do this! Not only for weight loss, but your precious health depends on it, too.
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Deb says
This has not been an easy time. But I had purposed to walk a minimum of 30 minutes every day and I am on day 44. The most difficult part for me has been having my husband bring in what seems like TONS of non compliant food. Now that we are getting back to some normalcy I have pushed thru and I am generally happy with my starches!
Cyd Notter says
Pushing through and not giving up are two of the keys to long-term success 🙂 Good for you!