Monday, June 21, 2010

My Brother's New Deal

My brother recently decided he wasn't happy with his weight, so he made up a diet plan and committed to it. Now, about eight weeks later, he's happy to report he's lost 25 pounds. His diet plan is simple and will work for anyone. I would like to share it so maybe you can find some encouragement. 

"It's really easy. just stop eating everything you like.

I got off caffeine completely. As in, never even a little bit. Nothing to drink but water. EVER. And lot's of it.

No more fast food, except a bit of grilled chicken once or twice a week. 6" Subway sandwiches are your friend, but no cheese, mayo, and only lean meat and wheat bread. 


No more fried food.

On the rare occasion I have dessert, I eat Healthy Choice sundaes. They're actually pretty good.

Stop snacking. If you're hungry between meals, have a handful of grapes. I always keep fresh fruit in the house.

Leftovers are your friend. Just because the waiter brought you a plate of food, that doesn't mean you have to eat it all. Remember when Mom used to tell you to clean your plate? Forget that! Stop eating when you aren't hungry anymore.

I've lost 25 pounds just by doing these things. That's without any strenuous exercise!"

I will say that in addition to what he said, I'd throw in at least 30 minutes of cardio three times a week. I personally can't live without it and it helps me feel a lot better about myself. But that's it in a nutshell!