three apple a day plan musings

Have you heard of the three apples a day plan for weight loss? I saw the URL on a box of apples at my grocery store a few months ago and checked out the website. It says that a small town took a weight loss challenge that consisted mostly of more exercise, more water, and an apple before every meal. I tried it and it worked for about two weeks. I lost a little over 5 pounds. It stopped working after that, but I admit that I became a little lax in my discipline ... and then stopped altogether.

It's harder to eat three apples a day than you would think. First of all, it gets expensive - especially when you buy organic. Second, that is really a lot of chewing. Third, I guess I got a little tired of apples.

But, it did work and so I am going to try again. Starting tomorrow, I will eat an apple before every meal, try to drink more water, and get back on track with my exercise. I already walk between two and four miles every day or ride my bike about 6 miles but I did stop any strength training for a long time. I am going to get back into it. I don't have time for a lot, but some is better than none.