South Beach - Day Two
I forgot to post this yesterday! Oops. >.<
"The best meal frequency is the one that works with your schedule and hunger patterns so that you are most likely to stick with the plan (and not overeat). This optimal meal frequency will vary from person to person depending on appetite, lifestyle, etc." - Probably the most sensible thing I've read all day.
Yesterday at work, I read this fantastic article on Cracked. Item number five has a humorous commentary on weight loss advise, and how the unsolicited advice often comes from those who a) aren't dieting but have heard about diets so they know what you've got to do, b) have tried your diet and it didn't work for them, or tried another diet that did and assume it'll work for you, or c) are overweight themselves, in which case, if the tips worked, why don't they use them?
Case in point when I get home from work to be subjected to concerned advice that I eat 6 small meals a day (I prefer 3 large ones), because every diet my roommate (who herself wants to loose some weight, but isn't dieting) has ever read about suggests it. Because, you know, it'll boost my metabolism, and really jump start weight loss, and big meals aren't good for you, etc. etc.
Some fantastic research today has left me feeling vindicated for my "unhealthy" choice to eat three substancial meals a day. Basically, 6 meals a day is bullshit. You need to eat meals of sizes you prefer as frequently as you need to be satiated, regardless of how often that is or how small the meals are for you (my mother prefers 4 meals. I'm happy with 3). Whatever you need to be happy with what you're doing, and to stick to your diet. Take that, concerned roommate! For those interested, here are a few of the articles and studies I found:
Taken from an academically written blog by a nutrition expert/personal trainer, examining some of the myths surrounding meal frequency suggestions
Another great blog written by someone who's done their research, and references it
That said, today is easier than yesterday, all ready. I think it's because I've got better sized portions. I downed a large glass of no-sugar added Instant Breakfast this morning (delicious - cheating a little, as it's got a few grams of carbs, but nothing significant - it's basically chocolate milk with extra protein and vitamins). Salad again for lunch today, but this time double the size, with added strips of steak leftover from last night. Something fantastic will happen for dinner, I have ideas!
Dinner time....
Dinner became less fantastic then planned. We went to see Inception at the dollar theater (omg amazing, I need to watch it at least thrice more!), and when we got back, it was super late. I ended up cooking an entire zucchini in medallions and smothered the top with parmesan cheese. It was amazingly delicious. More riccotta for desert. Also had some lunch meat cold cut snacks throughout the day, yummy!
"The best meal frequency is the one that works with your schedule and hunger patterns so that you are most likely to stick with the plan (and not overeat). This optimal meal frequency will vary from person to person depending on appetite, lifestyle, etc." - Probably the most sensible thing I've read all day.
Yesterday at work, I read this fantastic article on Cracked. Item number five has a humorous commentary on weight loss advise, and how the unsolicited advice often comes from those who a) aren't dieting but have heard about diets so they know what you've got to do, b) have tried your diet and it didn't work for them, or tried another diet that did and assume it'll work for you, or c) are overweight themselves, in which case, if the tips worked, why don't they use them?
Case in point when I get home from work to be subjected to concerned advice that I eat 6 small meals a day (I prefer 3 large ones), because every diet my roommate (who herself wants to loose some weight, but isn't dieting) has ever read about suggests it. Because, you know, it'll boost my metabolism, and really jump start weight loss, and big meals aren't good for you, etc. etc.
Some fantastic research today has left me feeling vindicated for my "unhealthy" choice to eat three substancial meals a day. Basically, 6 meals a day is bullshit. You need to eat meals of sizes you prefer as frequently as you need to be satiated, regardless of how often that is or how small the meals are for you (my mother prefers 4 meals. I'm happy with 3). Whatever you need to be happy with what you're doing, and to stick to your diet. Take that, concerned roommate! For those interested, here are a few of the articles and studies I found:
Taken from an academically written blog by a nutrition expert/personal trainer, examining some of the myths surrounding meal frequency suggestions
Another great blog written by someone who's done their research, and references it
That said, today is easier than yesterday, all ready. I think it's because I've got better sized portions. I downed a large glass of no-sugar added Instant Breakfast this morning (delicious - cheating a little, as it's got a few grams of carbs, but nothing significant - it's basically chocolate milk with extra protein and vitamins). Salad again for lunch today, but this time double the size, with added strips of steak leftover from last night. Something fantastic will happen for dinner, I have ideas!
Dinner time....
Dinner became less fantastic then planned. We went to see Inception at the dollar theater (omg amazing, I need to watch it at least thrice more!), and when we got back, it was super late. I ended up cooking an entire zucchini in medallions and smothered the top with parmesan cheese. It was amazingly delicious. More riccotta for desert. Also had some lunch meat cold cut snacks throughout the day, yummy!