Yeppers I lost 15 pounds in about 2 1/2 weeks...I know, I even suprised myself. I thought when I got on the Wii fit scale it was going to tell me I had gained weight. I was in shock, and I knew what exactly broke my plateau. Eating 4- 6 apples a day. What??? you are probably thinking right about now, but that is exactly it. After hitting a Plateau I was telling my friend Mary about my problem, she told me that her doctor says that eating 6 apples a day will boost the metabolism. I figured why not try it? It's natural, it won't kill me. So I did. I started off by eating three apples a day, sometimes 6, it depends. I always did it before a meal, I felt fuller faster, nice. It is High in fiber, 5g of Fiber per medium apple. Nice I exceeding the daily recommended amount of fiber, but I'm also meeting Bob Harpers challenge of eating 40g of fiber a day with the apples and all of the whole grains and fruits and vegetables I eat. Please also realize I exercise a lot. too. I'm going to give you an idea of what I do and maybe it will inspire you to do it on your own.
Exercise:
3-5 a week I randomally sprint for 2.1 miles each day.
2 times a week Biggest Loser Powersculpting
3 times a week Cardio Max BL
1 day a week recovery workout (walking, swimming, yoga, pilates, dancing) Something fun and different.
Average day of eating:
Dietary Fiber-DF
Breakfast: 2 apples 10g DF, 1peice of multi-grain bread (5g DF) with peanut butter (3g DF), and watermelon 3g DF = 21g DF
Lunch: Turkey wrap, in a mutigrain tortilla,(5g DF), 2 apples (10g DF), Salad (2g DF) = 17g DF
Dinner: Whole Grain pasta, (6g DF), Sam's tomato sauce (3g DF), 2 Apples (10g DF) = 19g DF
I treated myself a couple of times to eating Cold Stone ice cream. Do you see why I was suprised I lost weight at all?? I'm thinking a High Fiber Diet will me rid of the fat, on top of exercising. I hope it does the same for you as well. Try it.
Eileen, I am so excited for you, and you are such a good rolemodel for me! :) I just went out yesterday to the store and bought 5 pounds of apples- yum! Keep up the good work and the great ideas!!! Oh, where did you buy your dvds for working out? From Ann Hatch
ReplyDeleteTarget, in the exercise equipment area, or camping gear area. Good prices I think.
ReplyDeleteAww thanks I'm happy to be your rolemodel. I'm glad someone is reading my blog, no one is following me, I was about it to give up. You make it worth it to share my ideas, and what I am doing.
Oh good I hope eating those apples work for you too!:D