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’ve eliminated artificial sugars from my diet. I’ve ruled out cane sugar as well so that the only dietary sugar I’m eating comes from fruits and vegetables.
High fructose corn syrup is the big sweetener that I’m trying most to avoid, as it’s popularly believed to be related to cause massive weight gain and 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 regimen has also contributed to my weight loss. I now run five days per week, and I’m gradually increasing my distances and times. It took some time for my body to adjust to the new activity, but I feel great and I’m burning tons of calories in the process.
Lastly, I’ve stopped drinking diet sodas. I’ve been seeing more and more research suggesting that they can actually be quite counterproductive for people trying to lose weight, even though they typically contain less than 5 calories.
Those advocating against diet sodas claim that the chemicals in these drinks actually trick your brain into thinking that you’re consuming sugar, which causes it to react as if you had just ingested a large quantity of sugar. It’s always safer to avoid chemicals in artificial drinks and stick to water instead.
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