Thu, Oct-15-15, 10:21
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Senior Member
Posts: 10,154
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Plan: LC--Atkins
Stats: 195/158/150
BF:
Progress: 82%
Location: Kansas City, MO
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There are 2 necessary elements to having success. One is figuring out what to eat and what not to eat and the other is developing a positive attitude towards the way of eating that works, seeing it as the road towards improved health rather than something you have to endure.
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Ditto this.
I keep decision-making very simple by basically saying "No Sugar. No starch." This covers a lot of ground, low-carb-wise. At first it seems insurmountable, if not punishing. After a while, the good and highly available choices overcome any sense of deprivation, even without substitutes (like no-sugar candies).
That said, achieving good health is always a matter of choices and self-discipline. I've been a dedicated exerciser for decades, from running to weight training. Even so, it doesn't take much time off before that routine begins to slip. I know that as I embark on my seventh decade of life, every minute I spend pumping iron or pounding pavement (gently walking!) is a stronger, healthier, and more independent life for me. I see ladies who are my age NOW that I don't want to "grow up to be like."
Best wishes.
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