By staying determined and committed to my diet, I’ve managed to lose 23 pounds over the last 5 months. I’m quite proud of myself, as this is a milestone for me – it’s the most weight I’ve ever lost at one time and it’s the longest I’ve stuck with any one diet.
I think that it’s much easier to stick with my new lifestyle this time around since I can actually feel the difference that it makes in my health. These benefits have also led me to believe that I’ll be able to continue the lifestyle for quite a while. Here are a few things I’ve done that have certainly helped me live a healthier lifestyle. They can just as easily help you as well.
First, I’m no longer consuming any form of artificial sugar as a part of my diet. I’ve thrown out cane sugar too, so the only sugar in my diet comes from healthy fruits and vegetables.
High fructose corn syrup is first on the list of sweeteners that I make sure to avoid. Many believe that this substance can lead to weight gain as well as diabetes.
You might think that you can avoid this substance by cutting out soda, but it’s found in many other common foods. Check the nutrition labels of your bread and ketchup, and you might be surprised to find high fructose corn syrup in the ingredients list.
My regular exercise schedule has also helped tremendously. I’m now running five days per week, constantly increasing the distances and running them in a shorter amount of time. My body needed time to adjust to this rigorous schedule, but I now feel great after a run and it certainly helps in burning calories as well.
Third, I’ve stopped drinking diet sodas completely. I’ve researched the subject myself, and I’ve come to believe that these soft drinks, despite containing no calories, may still cause people to gain weight.
Some have stated that the artificial sweeteners in diet sodas actually have a negative effect on your body chemistry by making your brain think you’ve been consuming sweets, so the body stores fat the same way it would if you were consuming sugar. By simply drinking water instead, I’ve avoided any unnecessary chemicals that can cause such effects.
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