High Praise for Zone Diet

Lose Weight, Gain Fat on Low-Fat Diets? this story says that the government recommended low fat, high carb diets don't work. I tend to believe it.

"What works in the long-run is a diet that is moderate in low glycemic-load carbohydrates (primarily fruits and non-starchy vegetables), moderate in protein, and moderate in fat. The only dietary program that meets those criteria is The Zone Diet."

Let me just add that healthy fats need to be a focus too. Think coconut oil and avocados. Throw out oreos and cookies and margarine.

Losing Weight when we're Busy

How to Exercise and Lose Weight on a Busy Schedule - this is a decent article advising to make workouts a priority, commit to a schedule, and use your weekends.

New Strategy

I'm reading this book Super Health and it states an eating goal of getting protein, healthy fats, fiber, and low glycemic carbs at every meal. This is an interesting goal to think about - and one that could really help weight loss efforts. This morning, for breakfast I had one egg (protein and fat), half of a sprouted-wheat bagel (carbs and fiber), and an orange (carbs and fiber). I ate around 8:30. I can really feel good about eating all that. It's now 11:46 and I am getting hungry again, so here I go to look for my protein, fat, fiber, and carbs.