I'm Working on "MY FITNESS"

Aside from my duties at home caring for my parents, I've managed to fit in some fitness time.

Thanks to a two week free trial at Gold's Gym I can get back on track with my workouts. I got quite busy before I left Jackson, MS and haven't really made it to the gym the way I should.

Lack of fitness + bad food choices = diet disaster!

I hate to admit I've gained back a good amount of the weight I lost in 2006 and now I have a wedding in two weeks and I can't quite FIT the bridesmaids dress.

But since I've been "on track" with the South Beach Diet and working out 5-6 days a week..........I've lost 4.5 pounds!

Let's hope I can make some more progress in the 10 days I have left to squeeze into that dress!

Before You Order a Low Fat/Low Cal Meal at a Restaurant.....

Watch this report from the ABC station in Phoenix:




Reinforces the need to fix your own meals at home, huh????

Going back to the South Beach Diet

Today is day one one of the South Beach Diet for me - AGAIN.

This time my sister Veronica is doing it with me.

When I first tried South Beach in 2006, I lost 8 lbs in two weeks. When I stayed on track I was able to take off a total of 20 lbs and keep it off for more than a year.

It's pretty intense because phase one of the South Beach diet (the first two weeks) doesn't allow you to eat any "bad" carbs - like bread, sugar, alcohol or even fruit. Your diet is low fat and low carb. Salads and green veggies are a staple along with lean meats and cheese.

Phase two is when you start in incorporating whole wheat bread and some fruits back in.

I'm not a dietician or nutritionist, so if you'd like to explore the diet, I'd suggest you read the book:

http://www.amazon.com/South-Beach-Diet-Delicious-Doctor-Designed/dp/1579546463

and watch this video by the creator, Dr. Arthur Agatston:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m3CE2ZKWRZHAR7:m3BMFGRT5F4E6C