Calorie Diets

The South Beach Diet is a low-GI diet originally developed for heart patients in the US. There’s no calorie counting and no limits on portions. You're encouraged to eat three meals and two snacks a day and follow an exercise plan. People who have more than 10lb to lose start with phase one. This is a two-week quick weight loss regime where you eat lean protein, including meat, fish and poultry, as well as some low-GI vegetables and unsaturated fats. Low-GI carbs are re-introduced during phases two and three, which encourage gradual and sustainable weight loss.

Pros:
If you can avoid phase one and start on phase two, there are fewer dietary restrictions in the rest of the plan than some other popular diets. After phase one, the diet broadly follows the basic principles of healthy eating. No major food groups are eliminated and plenty of fruit, veg and low-GI carbs are recommended.
Cons:
The severe dietary restrictions of phase one may leave you feeling weak and missing out on some vitamins, minerals and fibre. You may initially experience side effects such as bad breath, a dry mouth, tiredness, dizziness, insomnia, nausea and constipation.
BDA verdict:
The first two weeks are the most difficult to get through. We’re concerned that this diet promises such a large weight loss, up to 13lb, in the first two weeks. This, though, won't be all fat. Some of the weight loss will include water and carbs – both of which will be replaced when you begin eating more normally. Once you get past the initial phase, the diet follows the basic principles of healthy eating and should provide the nutrients you need to stay healthy.

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Low - Carbohydrate : Quick Weight Loss But Long-Term Safety Questions

Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution launched the low-carbohydrate diet craze, focusing largely on high-protein meats and full-fat dairy products, while banishing carbohydrates such as bread, rice, and pasta. One popular permutation of the low-carb diet is the South Beach diet, which also restricts carbohydrates but favors healthier, unsaturated fats found in nuts and fish, and allows more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
The low-carb eating strategy is based on the theory that people who eat carbohydrates take in more calories and gain weight, while people on a high-fat diet eat less and lose weight. However, low-carbohydrate diets tend to cause dehydration by shedding pounds as urine. The result is rapid weight loss, but after a few months, weight loss tends to slow and reverse, just as happens with other diets.

The American Heart Association cautions people against the Atkins diet, because it is too high in saturated fat and protein, which can be hard on the heart, kidneys, and bones. The lack of fruits and vegetables is also worrisome, because these foods tend to lower the risk of stroke, dementia, and certain cancers. Most experts believe South Beach and other, less restrictive low-carbohydrate diets offer a more reasonable approach.

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Eating To Lose

Before my trainer brutally murdered my quads last night, we sat down and discussed my nutrition.

I get SO MANY questions on what I eat. What's the best way to lose weight? How many calories do I eat, etc.

Honestly, this is always changing, and I'm not a nutritionist, so it's difficult to answer these.

I've told you here a million times, DO NOT TAKE WHAT I DO HERE TO HEART.
This is a bit extreme, even for me. My nutrition is tricky. I am training for a bikini competition. Not everyone is, or WANTS to do that.

Totally fine. But to do so, I have to go to extremes here.

Okay, disclaimers out of the way.

A few weeks ago my trainer put me on a carb detox. Basically I told him that I ate ALL THE FOODS over the holidays.

All the fudge, cookies, pastas, and junk I wanted to.

Until my little heart was content and my big belly was full.

I felt bad. I felt lethargic. I had no energy. And I felt bloated.

So he carb detoxed me. Meaning I cut out ALL CARBS out of my diet for nearly 2 weeks.

It sucked and I wanted to stab forks in my eyes. 

But when it was all over, I felt amazing. I didn't keep track of my weight during that time, because that isn't really my focus.

But I didn't feel bloated. I didn't feel tired. And I had energy. LOTS OF IT. And my pants fit again.

So I introduced carbs back in, slowly. 

I've been sticking to a pretty low-carb diet since then. I'll have my cheat meals (I had CiCi's pizza last weekend) and then get right back to it. 

RIGHT NOW, a cheat meal isn't going to make or break me. 12 weeks out of a competition? It will.

But I'm not there yet. 

So I continue to eat a pretty clean diet with a cheat here and there.
Because.. YOLO right?? (ew)

Travis and I talked about upping my calories.

Currently, (up until yesterday) I was struggling to hit 1800 calories a day. He wanted me to eat that many a day, and I was finding it hard to do so. Because 1800 calories of CLEAN, WHOLE foods feels A LOT different than 1800 calories of fast food or junk.

You are fuller longer, you are satisfied. 1800 calories of clean food is WAYYY more food than 1800 calories of Taco Bell.

Buhlee dat. I know.

Ultimately, Travis wants me to get up to 2,000 calories a day. To speed up my metabolism where I can eat that much food a day and STILL drop weight.

Sounds crazy, right??

When I started losing weight in 2009 I ate 1200 calories a day. 

I DIDN'T KNOW ANY BETTER! And yes, I lost weight by doing that, but I also hit very long, frustrating plateaus. Because my body was holding on to that fat for dear life! I wasn't feeding it properly. Every time I got down to around 175 lbs., and then again to around 150 lbs., my body stalled out. I stopped losing weight and had to re-think things.

EVERY TIME I upped my calories, the weight started to come off again.

It was such a simple concept, yet it still felt so wrong. 

WHAT AM I EATING??

Well, this is a tough one.

Yesterday this is exactly what I had:

BREAKFAST:

2 hard boiled eggs. 2 Jennie-O turkey sausage links

Spark/Rehydrate mixture

SNACK:

3 pieces of Proscuitto (don't judge me)

LUNCH:

grilled chicken breast 

steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots

Sriracha

SNACK:

Quest Bar Double Chocolate Chunk

Spark

DINNER:

steak (8 oz)

green beans

I also get asked about what supplements I use daily. ( Before the meals )

Here is what I use :

So, moving forward, I will be eating 1800 calories a day, until we have to bump it up again. This will be a slow increase, but will ultimately cause me to burn fat more efficiently and drop my body fat percentage. 

THEN, in 3 months, we will start thinking about scheduling a photoshoot.

Insert panic mode.

Like a for real photoshoot. Not with an iPhone. 

A fitness photoshoot. With a professional photographer.

I am so nervous and excited about that, that I think the photoshoot alone, and knowing I'll be sharing those pictures with y'all will keep me motivated.

I'm not sure what competition I'll be doing yet. Or even if it will be this year. I'm not sure I'll be ready by December to step on stage. We will have to see.

It may be the beginning of 2015. I'm okay with that. I don't want to rush it and not feel prepared. 

I trust my trainer and know he'll get me to where I need to be.

Right now, I'm still dangling around 140 lbs. I've been this same weight for nearly 2 years (give or take 5 lbs). It has been SO HARD to get below that. But I've also never fueled my body like I am currently doing, so hopefully this will work in lowering my body fat. 

The weight, I'm not really concerned with. If I happen to lose a few pounds, cool. If not, no big deal. The only weight I'm worried with now is how much I'm lifting.

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FAQ

Here are some of the questions I get most often about my diet/weight loss :

WHAT ARE YOUR STATS?

I am 5’3”, with a starting weight of 151.6 lbs and 35%+ body fat, and used to wear a US size 7/8 in pants. As I write this I am 123.2 lbs and 24.5% body fat, and a US size 2 or 3 in pants. My ultimate goal weight is around 110 lbs and toned.

HOW DID YOU LOSE SO MUCH WEIGHT?

I lost weight by eating healthily and working out a lot and I used Weight Loss Green Store Tea it is really help for weight loss.

DID YOUR BOOBS GET SMALLER?

Yes. At 150 lbs I was a 36D, now at around 120 lbs I am a 34C.

WHAT IS YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE LIKE?

I do an hour of high intensity cardio (“HIIT” training) about 4-6 times a week, which means an hour on the elliptical or treadmill at varying high speed and high resistance. I change the resistance every 5 minutes between levels 12 and 16. This burns between 600-700 calories per hour (more if you weigh more than me) and leaves me sweating, panting and feeling like I’m about to die by the end of the hour. But it makes a difference if you do this instead of just a steady, easy cardio workout, trust me!!! If you’re going to spend an hour at the gym you might as well get the most out of it that you can right?? ;)

Sometimes if I don’t wanna go to the gym or its too crowded I go for a 3-4 mile run or do video workouts at home that I find on TV or on YouTube.

One note on toning… I lost the first 20 lbs doing cardio only, but noticed myself getting “skinny fat” (when you are thinner but kinda mushy/soft) and just recently starting incorporating toning into my workouts as well. I started doing the 30 Day shred, with 5 lbs hand weights, but if you’re just starting out I’d recommend 2.5 lbs weights and moving up because this workout can be really intense!! Now I just do body weight exercises like crunches, leg lifts, planks, push ups, or anything else fun I find online.WHAT IS YOUR DIET LIKE?

Short answer: 1200-1600 calories/day of healthy veggies, fruits, complex carbs and lean white meat or fish. Cheat food in moderation so I don’t go crazy. I used before meals weightloss green store tea that really help for weight loss

Also, WATER is the most important part of your diet! It makes a huge huge difference in weight loss. Staying hydrated will make you feel better, keep your metabolism high and help your weight loss. I drink 1-2 gallons of water a day.

I eat around 1200-1600 calories/day and try to eat as much healthy, unprocessed food as possible, especially whole grains, fruit, vegetables, lean white meat (chicken/turkey/fish), and eggs. I let myself have “non-diet” and cheat foods when I’m craving them as long as I have them in moderation… A glass of wine, small piece of dark chocolate or a small cookie with your meal isn’t going to ruin your weight loss and for me, helps prevent binging and out of control snacking. I think this is what has helped me stay eating healthy for so long because otherwise I’d be miserable and probably give up on this diet. Healthy eating gets easier and easier the longer you do it… after about 3 months of healthy eating I had zero cravings for crackers, cookies, fast food, etc. I used to loooove McDonald’s, Subway, Sonic, Burger King etc, but haven’t eaten it in months… the cravings just go away as your body comes to love healthy food that makes it feel good.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU WEIGH IN?

I weigh in every single morning. This seems intense but it helps me start my day remembering my weight loss goal, and lets me see if I’ve made progress with good habits or gained back weight with bad habits… that influences my day A LOT! I don’t get sad if I’ve gained a little because if its after I’ve been healthy, I know its just normal weight fluctuation or maybe water retention… if I know I cheated on my diet or the gym the day before, I’ll know why I gained and make sure I don’t cheat again! I also log all my meals with My Fitness Pal. You can get the App or just use the online one… it seriously helps to be able to see just how much you’re actually putting in your body (even healthy eaters underestimate how many calories they consume!)

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A good weight loss program requires that you eat well and get plenty of physical activity. You might already know how to monitor your calorie intake to eat the right amount of food, but how do you lose weight with exercise?

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Yes, I Can Lose Weight

Many factors can impact the success or failure of a new diet or exercise program, so we often spend a lot of time researching and choosing the best weight loss program, finding the most effective workout or eating the right foods. But there are also psychological factors that can affect whether or not you lose weight. One of these factors is self-efficacy, and it’s easy to change.

What is Self-Efficacy?

Self-efficacy is your belief that you can successfully carry out a specific task. If you start your weight loss journal with the words, “I can lose weight!”, your self-efficacy with regards to weight loss is probably high.

Self-efficacy generally relates to a specific goal. For example, you may have strong beliefs that you are capable of skipping a high-calorie late-night snack. That means your self-efficacy regarding late-night snacking is high, but you might have doubts about whether you’re going to get up early the next morning to work out. Your self-efficacy regarding the morning workout is low.

Self-Efficacy vs. Self Confidence.

It might seem as if self-efficacy is just another version of self-confidence, but that’s not true. Let’s use an example: say Carol is a graphic designer who has worked her way up the corporate ladder to become the head of her department. She's proud of her accomplishments, comfortable in social settings, strong but respectful in dealing with her boss, and positive about her personal relationships. Carol has a strong sense of self-confidence.

But let’s say that Carol is overweight. She's tried dieting repeatedly, has worked with personal trainers to stick to an exercise program, and has even gone to weight-loss camps to shed her excess pounds. Nothing has worked. Carol now believes that she just can’t lose weight. So even though Carol is self-confident, her self-efficacy about her ability to lose weight is low.

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Why Does Self-Efficacy Matter?

Researchers have found a strong link between one’s beliefs in her ability to successfully perform a task, and her completion of that task. Quite a bit of research has been done with regards to self-efficacy and weight loss — most confirming a relationship between strong beliefs (either negative or positive) and actual success.

To see why it matters, let’s go back to our example of Carol. Let’s say that Carol’s new diet coach has identified a weak link in Carol’s diet: she's good for most of the day, but she tends to eat too many of the cookies and cakes that are left in the lunchroom at work. Let’s say that Carol has never been able to pass up those treats in the past, so her belief that she can do it now is minimal. When she's faced with a tray of brownies, she's not likely to muster the willpower to walk away, because she knows that she always fails anyway. Her attitude is, “why bother to make the effort?”, and she eats a brownie. Carol’s beliefs about her abilities have become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

But let’s say that her diet coach was able to build her self-efficacy. The coach was able to remind Carol of the many other situations where she has successfully passed up treats in order to stick to her diet. He tells her that he believes she can do it. Now, when Carol is equipped with the belief that she can, in fact, walk away successfully, she's more likely to do so when she's faced with the tray of brownies.

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Healthy Dieting and Weight Loss Tip : Take Charge of Your Food Environment

Your weight loss efforts will succeed or fail based largely on your food environment. Set yourself up for success by taking charge of your food environment: when you eat, how much you eat, and what foods are available.

§  Eat early, weigh less. When you eat—as well as how much—may also affect your weight. Early studies suggest that consuming more of your daily calories at breakfast and fewer at dinner can help you drop more pounds. Eating a larger, healthy breakfast can jump start your metabolism, stop you feeling hungry during the day, and give you more time to burn off the calories.

§  Serve yourself smaller portions. One easy way to control portion size is by using small plates, bowls, and cups. This will make your portions appear larger. Don’t eat out of large bowls or directly from the food container or package, which makes it difficult to assess how much you’ve eaten. Using smaller utensils, like a teaspoon instead of tablespoon, can slow eating and help you feel full sooner.

§  Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time. You will be more inclined to eat in moderation if you have thought out healthy meals and snacks in advance. You can buy or create your own small portion snacks in plastic bags or containers. Eating on a schedule will also help you avoid eating when you aren’t truly hungry.

§  Cook your own meals. Cooking meals at home allows you to control both portion size and what goes in to the food. Restaurant and packaged foods generally contain a lot more sodium, fat, and calories than food cooked at home—plus the portion sizes tend to be larger.

§  Don’t shop for groceries when you’re hungry. Create a shopping list and stick to it. Be especially careful to avoid high-calorie snack and convenience foods.

§  Out of sight, out of mind. Limit the amount of tempting foods you have at home. If you share a kitchen with non-dieters, store snack foods and other high-calorie indulgences in cabinets or drawers out of your sight.

§  Fast for 14 hours a day. Try to eat your last meal earlier in the day and then fast until breakfast the next morning. Studies suggest that this simple dietary adjustment—eating only when you’re most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day—may help you to lose weight.

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Improve Self - Efficacy to Lose Weight

How Do I Build Self - Efficacy ?

So how do you turn a negative belief system into positive thoughts? Researchers have identified four things that impact self-efficacy: mastery of experiences, social modeling, social persuasion, and emotional responses. You can learn more about each one from Kendra Cherry, the About.com Guide to Psychology. But if weight loss is your goal, here's how you can improve each self-efficacy factor to lose weight.

4 Ways to Improve Self-Efficacy to Lose Weight

Set and reach small goals. To improve your mastery of experiences, you want to successfully complete small goals that will act as stepping stones to larger accomplishments. Break each long-term goal into smaller achievable goals, and as you complete each one, acknowledge it in your journal and remind yourself of your success. The completion of each small task will build your level of self-efficacy for completing larger tasks in the future.

Surround yourself with positive messages. If the people that surround you are successfully completing the goal that you want to achieve, you're more likely to believe that you can do it, too. Find friends that have some habits you admire. Skip the lunchroom snacks and spend your break with a crowd that eats a healthy meal. Instead of going to happy hour with your buddies, find a few friends that want to hit the gym and exercise.

You can also surround yourself with positive messages electronically. Sign up for newsletters that provide healthy messages, fill your Facebook feed with posts from weight loss coaches and successful dieters, and follow health-oriented Twitter feeds.

Social Persuasion. Talk to your family and friends. Let them know that their encouragement and positive messages make a difference. Then, make it a habit to acknowledge the compliments when you get them.

If your friends and family are not supportive, this is another area where social media can help. Several recent studies have found that positive messages sent electronically can help people lose weight. Get connected with others and with me! Sign up for my newsletter, my Facebook page and my Twitter feed. You’ll find messages from me and other dieters who have lost weight.

Learn to Relax. If you have intense emotional reactions to situations, your self-efficacy with regards to your ability to handle that situation will probably be low. Take some time to identify the situations that cause you to react strongly. Then, learn relaxation techniques that will help you to manage them with a calm demeanor.
If the concept of self-efficacy is new to you, don’t worry. Simply your awareness of your positive and negative beliefs may help you change the things you need to adjust in order to lose weight. Remember to start small, make changes gradually, acknowledge your successes and move forward from there.

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