Let's talk diet plans!
If you are a You Tube watcher,
then you may have seen all the videos of those
who have jumped on the band wagon of the latest
diet craze know as the Ketogenic Lifestyle.
This plan is very similar to the Atkins diet from
years ago....recommending very high fat-low carb foods.
Breakfast consists of fried eggs, bacon and avocados.
Lunch is a concoction of pepperoni, cheeses or high fat soup
made with cream cheese and whipping cream.
Dinner adds even more fat with steaks, riced cauliflower
smothered in a high fat sauce.
Desserts are incorporated made with almond or coconut flour
and all sorts of binders and artificial sweeteners which are
rather expense.
Morning coffee is blended with butter, whipping cream
and added Keto Oils....
And....some are seeing quick weight loss results
after a few months.
They are believers that this high fat food will be
the manner in which they eat for the long-term.
Many nutritionists question if this style of eating
is a high-price to pay for the effects on
specific organs of the body such as heart, liver and kidneys.
I think we all realize that diet plans come and go....
which plan is best for a healthy lifestyle?
Let's see.....here are a few well-known plans to choose from...
Dash Diet
Paleo Diet
Weight Watchers
Jenny Craig
Nutri System
The South Beach Diet
The Mediterranean Diet
Mayo Clinic Diet
Medifast
Gluten-Free Diet
Vegan or Plant Based Diet
Alkaline Diet
Crossfit Diet
There are so many to consider, with a variety of
cookbooks and food sources to purchase and invest in.
I would love to know your thoughts on this...
do you feel you need a diet plan or is it enough
to eat a well-balanced diet incorporating
whole foods in the proper portion size.
Is it necessary to use an artificial sweetener or
just keep sugar to a minimum?
Our health certainly depends on this doesn't it!
Our health certainly depends on this doesn't it!
Oh, goodness! I get so confused over diets! When Louis Dean had his first heart attack I took away all sweets and most fats and we ate a lot of fish. However, long term, he needs a good steak from time to time so we moderated into a basically healthy diet. The only thing I know how to do when it comes down to losing a few pounds is to count calories. Even though I’ve had thyroid cancer and am on medication, I’ve been so grateful that my weight has not changed much over the years. Menopause added a little over 10 pounds when I was in my early 40’s (early onset due to the cancer) and I haven’t fluctuated much since. For me, I simply try to eat healthy things, limit my fats and red meat. My two vices are salt and wine. I’ve craved salt all my life and my sodium level is normal on my bloodwork every year. Wine has calories so I try to incorporate it into the total calorie count for the day which is around 1,500 for me and 2,000 for Louis Dean. I grew up using artificial sweeteners and have just cut down on the amount I use. I suppose as we get older, our diet becomes more important to our overall health....I hope you find a plan that works for y’all.
ReplyDeleteI love having your input Linda....it's interesting to hear that some are believers in various diet plans....I look forward to hearing what others think about this topic..here'e to your good health!
DeleteThe easiest weight loss I ever had was when I counted fat gram intake. A friend told me to try not to ingest > 20 grams of fat per day. I lost 30 lb in 6 months. My body had to burn its own stored fat. I have a real sweet tooth, & there are candies with no fat in them! I could eat a whole bag of those if I wanted, but still stick to my diet "plan".
ReplyDeleteBetsy... I don't know how I'm going to do it, but I'm going to start my "sheddin' for the weddin" diet very soon!! It may require a wired jaw!
ReplyDeletemy dad died at 45 from a massive instant heart attack. I've had three and a cardiac arrest which I survived after a stent was put in the LAD. like the lady above I have no thyroid due to cancer and also a total hysterectomy before the age of 40. talk about a wreck! it dawned on me that I'm an organ donor but not sure if any of them are good enough now! I doubt I'd want one if it were given to me. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI have been a Vegan for about 2 years now and with all the wonderful products I find it easy. I do it for the suffering of the animals and the factory farms. I just couldn't stand it. so it's my contribution. and lo and behold I find I seem healthier! I eat lots of vegetables and fruit and berries. I'm also diabetic so have to give up sugar. your recipes are so glorious and test my will power!!! I'm allergic to artificial sweeteners so there's that too. UGH!!! but still. it's good to be alive! I tried the Wheat Belly Diet and it helped with joint pain. it just left! hooray! (my brother whom I call the Marine) because he still looks like he did in boot camp and he's 69 … and in GREAT shape … swears by exercise. he says it's the KEY. he's amazing. (and he has all his organs! LOL)
My mom always said moderation. She raised pigs, chickens and a garden. We ate no spicy foods except for a little hot sauce on spanish rice. We all stayed skinny. I am heavier now because of loading on fats and all the food that I was not raised on. Mom is 97 in November, blood sugar a little high but o.k. blood pressure controlled by meds. I am losing weight now by no snacks, more strength training and citrus everyday. Just plain moderation. Don't like diets and honestly am a little leery by what organic means to some and what organic fertilizer is used on vegetables. Moderation....
ReplyDeletebetsy
I think that there are a gazillion diets and at the end of the day you have to do what works for you. WE are all unique and we all have different needs and wants. Everything in moderation works best for me.
ReplyDeleteI believe in a well balanced diet with lots of fruits and veggies.. chicken and fish and limited red meat. I don't think anything should be off limits. We need a wide variety of foods...i do believe in limiting fats and sweets... and not going overboard with salt.. If you can't limit your sweets then by all means go ahead and use the artificial sweetners.. i also do not believe in drinking my calories.. If i'm going to take in calories i want the satifaction of chewing them...lol I'm a calorie counter.. What calories you take in needs to equal what you burn to stay the same and a little less if you want to lose weight.. AND drink water .... It just helps our body run better.. we need it.. And MOVE... We were meant to be in motion.. stretching keeps us flexibe as we age.. Lift some weights.. even light weights.. Muscle burns more calories ... It all sounds simple when you write it down or read it but all these things are not always easy to implement or maintain.. But we always feel better for trying.. Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteHey, I've been reading your blog for a while. Not sure if I've ever commented.
ReplyDeleteI do not think high fat diets are good for you. I suffer from fatty liver. And, I also have Type 2 diabetes. I've always been told to limit white food. Sugar, flour, cornmeal, pasta and potatoes. Well, I cannot say that I have cut them all out. But, I think if you eat in moderation. Splurge occasionally. Try to exercise and keep moving.........you are better for it.
Happy Tuesday from Crystal Springs, Mississippi
Welcome to Estelle's and I am so happy you commented on this post. I love a visit from the beautiful state of Mississippi!
DeleteThe concept of maintaining healthy weight is so simple. Don't take in more than you burn off everyday and get plenty of exercise to do that burning! Fad diets are just that...they are popular for a while and then something else takes its place..including the extra pounds that will show up on your hips when you stop the diet.
ReplyDeleteMy major in college was nutrition so its been 'ingrained' in me for so long. Less fat. More fiber. Put the same amount of calories in your mouth as you burn off during the day. Eat too much one day? Work harder the next day to burn it off.
Such an easy concept.
Now....do I do that everyday? Of course not! But I do know the science behind it and if we put our energies on exercise instead of following the latest diet...we'll all be fine!!
JMOHO!
As a participator of the low carb diet, I will tell you that even within low carb, you have to find a balance and not everyone drinks bulletproof coffee (bleh). I am not Keto, I tried that and it was horrible, and the only sweetener I use in anything is Stevia, which is a plant and natural. I do occasionally eat a sugar free jello, and I am working on my Coke Zero habit, which started long before low carb. I am part of a low carb group in my church and the leader of the group has been low carb for three years. She has shed over 70 pounds and kept it off. She has been able to stop taking her blood pressure medication that she has been on for 20 years and her blood sugar is stable. She is required by her insurance for a yearly checkup and she always gets a clean bill of health and her numbers are nearly perfect. She follows a strict low carb diet during the week, but allows herself things in moderation on the weekend. It really is all about moderation in anything you do. The main thing is to eat as fresh as possible. Processed food of any kind is what has really hurt us. Reading labels isn't just about looking at the calories, fat, carb, etc. It's about seeing what is REALLY in the package, and of course, MOVING! Even 15 minutes of "loving movement" as one person calls it has enormous health benefits.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day from sunny South Mississippi!