In a previous post we talked about trying the Zone Diet by yourself, meaning without paying for the ongoing support. This has suddenly become an important part of my life. I’ve lost a good deal of weight over the past few years, but things are creeping back up again. Financially I’m in no condition to be paying for a monthly gym membership or diet plan membership. So, I’m going it alone.
For the next week I’m going to spend some time looking through all of the products and information I have to figure out how to get started. Then I’ll be posting updates via our Twitter account – twitter.com/katensteph. I will also try to post a weekly update of what happened and how I’m doing.
In the past this blog has been about information, now I’m adding a little bit of personal experience. You’ll get the good and the bad.
One of the biggest issues people have with commercial diet plans is the cost involved. For some paying money helps inspire them to stick to the diet, but what if you don’t have the money to spare? Considering the state of the economy, you might need to figure out how to follow a diet without monthly fees for recipes and food lists. As an example, let’s take a look at a longstanding popular product, The Zone Diet. We’re using this because there is a fair amount of information online and the plan itself is scientifically based, but simple to do without buying a book or website membership. [Continue reading...]
Looking for a fast way to lose weight? Try the 1200 Calorie Diet.
The 1200 Calorie Diet is a popular choice for people with all sorts of dietary needs. This simple diet involves food moderation, controlled by carefully regulated calorie intake. It’s not the right choice for everyone, so read on to determine if the 1200 Calorie Diet is best for you.
The calorie is the basic unit of measurement of the energy that’s derived from food. One calorie equals one unit of energy. When you consume more calories than your body can use, those extra calories are stored as fat. This fat storage is a natural defense mechanism that allows your body extra energy, just in case food is not available later. People who are overweight can count calories to take in less energy, maintain health and shed pounds. [Continue reading...]
