My guilty pleasure.Here's the plan, the next time I drive by Dick's Drive-In...KEEP DRIVING!!!
Say "Goodbye" to Fries, Dick's Special, and Dick's Deluxe
I've met with many Nutritionists and I've worked out with numerous Fitness Trainers. Now I need to gather all this information and get my fitness and nutrition program on track! My plan is simple, CUT OUT THE CRAP. I will be stocking up on ANTIOXIDANTS like blueberries, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. My Diet, for the next 2 weeks, I will be loosely following Phase I of the South Beach Diet. Cutting out white stuff for the next couple weeks: white bread, white rice, white sugar and, I may as well throw white vanilla ice cream on the list.
OK, but be real. I am still going to eat and cook delicious food!!!
Cauliflower is your friend. OK, this is the one white food that I will not be cutting out. Cauliflower when steamed and mashed, makes great "pretend" mashed potatoes.
Water, lots of water. Snack of choice... almonds. I buy my almonds raw and toast them myself, a few at a time. If I really need an afternoon treat, a decaf cappuccino with Splenda will be my new favorite. If you want to be really good drink Green Tea! My Exercise Program
I will be following a Fitness Schedule I got from an previous trainer.Day 1 (today): Arc Trainer for 45 minutes keeping my HR above 135
Day 2: 20 minutes cardio, I do the elliptical and then Resistance Training
Day 3: Elliptical for 35 minutes and Rowing for 10 - 15 minutes
Day 4: 20 minutes cardio and then Resistance Training
Day 5: Yoga or other Meditation ~ every day if possible
Day 6: 45 minutes cardio, anything, just keep moving
Day 7: Rest, Do something FUN!!!
This is the basic idea. I may take a spin or Zumba Class in place of the Cardio. If I take a Boot Camp class, I count it as a Cardio/Resistance day.
FIGHT AGING!!!
OK, one last bit, I take vitamin supplements. Nothing unusual, I just make sure to take a multi-vitamin and a vitamin D. Not always sunny in Seattle, so I could use the extra boost. Also, I take 2 baby aspirins every day.
Cheers! Here's a toast to good health.FYI ~ Red Wine is good for your heart!!! Ask Dr. Oz.
