I will have to tweak this on an ongoing basis. My body will get the idea that it's actually burning fat, and it will resist! For now, this is what's working the best for me:
Calorie counting and exercise. Also, I'm going to Weight Watcher meetings every week. I was losing weight with calorie counting, but after Dad died in the fall, I joined WW to go with my Mom. We thought it would be something nice for us to do together. She is a lifetime member, and has been attending meetings regularly since she hit goal 7 years ago. WW just wasn't working for me - we'll talk about that another time - but I love the meetings, the food discussion is still low calorie, and it's good to have a group to weigh in with, and cheer each other on. I might go back to WW again in the future. We'll see!
I'm a pescatarian. I'd be vegetarian, but I take fish oil daily for heart health. If I'm going to take fish oil capsules daily, I'd be a hypocrite to not just eat the fish too! I'm allergic to shellfish, so I only eat boring old fish!
I am insulin resistant, and carbs are not my friends. I try to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, a little bit of whole grains, and lighter on processed grains like pasta and bread. I also eat fish, eggs, and fat free Greek yogurt. I don't really drink milk and I eat very little cheese.
My weapon of choice is an elliptical!
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