Posted: 19 August 2008 at 11:18am | IP Logged

I challenge myself to follow the mediterranean diet until it's just a part of my life. And by the start of november to have reached or surpassed my 10% goal (194 lbs).

My body is all ready changing for the better and I can't wait to see more results!

Posted: 22 August 2008 at 7:25am | IP Logged

Hi Pisceslady,

In addition to your Med diet, you may also want to consider the following tips:

Tip #1 – Do not engage in moderate exercise. Your appetite will increase immediately after your exercise. You are not burning much fat, but burning your carbohydrates mostly.  You are also building up muscles and muscles are 22% heavier.

Tip #2 – Do not engage in vigorous exercise. Your appetite will decrease immediately after, but will increase the next 3-5 days. You are burning 0% fat, and burning 100% carbohydrates!

TIp #3 – To burn those fats quickly, you should do light activity like walking, household chores, grocery shopping, carrying an infant, or even walking up stairs. Though light activity, you will lose 30-60% fat. Not bad!

TIp #4 – Drink sufficient water for your weight to reduce water retention and remove toxic waste. How much to drink?  Drink half of your body weight (measured in pounds) in ounces. 1 glass is about 8 ounces.

TIp #5 – Reduce your daily calorie intake. Every 500kcal you reduce a day will help you to lose 1.1 pounds or 0.5 kg a week. So have a diet plan that focus on food nutrition and regular meals. Cut down on those snacks too.

Follow these 5 tips and you will be soon on your way to burn that fat and lose weight permanently, without any drugs or supplements!

Posted: 22 August 2008 at 10:48pm | IP Logged

Thank you Anson for the tips. I will try them out... I had no idea that moderate exercise would increase my appetite and burn mostly carbs. I usually walk on the treadmill for 40 minutes every day. But I still seem to be losing weight very slowly (1 lb every week or every other week). But I'm still not really used to the diet yet... I probably only drink about half of the water that you suggest. And I eat 1600 kcals.

Thanks again.